Why Assess?

Cén fáth?

Unconscious learning is convenient for all, particularly in recreational sport, however it is very diufficult to achieve.  Through appropriate assessment we can:

  • Measure Ability
  • Make Comparisons
  • Provide Feedback
  • Make Judgement
  • Motivate
  • Testify to Achievement
  • Maintain Standards 
  • Monitor Progress 
  • Inform re: strengths / weaknesses 
  • Discriminate (grades / certificates)

Throughout the Canoeing Ireland Awards Scheme, through both the Paddle Plus system and the Coach Awards we strive to ensure that all assessments and assessors prove to be:

  • Patient

  • Knowledgeable

  • Trustworthy

  • Open

  • Fair

  • Empathic

  • Unprejudiced

  • Systematic

  • Honest

  • Organised

  • Relaxed

  • Sympathetic

All assessing Instructors Coaches should: 

  • Clarify expectations to assessees
  • Give feedback to all those assessed
  • Help paddlers to develop as people and as athletes