Would you like to learn a new and exciting sport at one of the world’s best facilities? Then why not give a try at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the competition venue for the / slalom events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Let our talented and enthusiastic instructors build your confidence and broaden your horizons. Penrith Whitewater offers a variety of lessons and courses that vary in length from a one hour lesson to multi-day skills improvement courses. Instruction is offered in two basic forms - group or private.

groupinstruction courses You will learn with a group of 3-8 people of similar skills and experience to yourself. This is our most popular form of instruction and is used for all of the following courses. We offer 4 levels of courses from Beginner to Advanced. Cost of instruction includes all the necessary equipment (kayak, , buoyancy vest, spraydeck & helmet) and recreational paddling fee for the following courses. beginner courses half-daysampler BEGINNER Are you curious about kayaking and would Movingwater like to give it a try? The Half-Day Sampler has been designed to give you a small taste of kayaking and hopefully “wet” your appetite for a . lot more!

you will be introduced to •. kayaking as a recreational activity • Basic strokes •. kayaking equipment • Leaning & turning • Flatwater paddling • Basic self-rescue

Adventure level LOW. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Duration 3 hours Minimum Age 12 years Experience No experience necessary Cost $77 per person

beginnerflatwater Would you like to become a whitewater paddler & are ready to take the plunge? rollinglessons This is the first in a series of three courses designed to teach Have you mastered flatwater & would like to you how to paddle whitewater. Flatwater provides a controlled have a go at moving water? environment to start learning the many skills necessary to This is the second in a series of three courses designed . paddle whitewater. The course will begin on flatwater and to teach you how to paddle whitewater. Most of the course progress to moving water. will take place on moving water to enable you to learn and consolidate the skills necessary to control your boat on whitewater. The course will begin with a review of skills on flatwater. It will then concentrate on moving water skills in preparation for an introduction to whitewater.

Before taking part in a Beginner Movingwater Course you should •. have completed the Penrith Whitewater Beginner Flatwater Course or have paddled a kayak 5 to 10 times in the last year • Be able to perform all basic strokes confidently • Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater • Be comfortable on moving water • Be able to roll on flatwater • Be able to safely self-rescue You will be introduced to • Basic strokes • Grade 1-3 whitewater on the course You will work on • Leaning & turning • Scouting & river hazards • Basic strokes • Grade 1-3 whitewater •. rolling •. reading water • Leaning & turning • Scouting & river hazards • Simple rescue - self & others • Breaking in & out of the current •. rolling in flat & moving water •. reading water •. river etiquette • Ferry glides • Simple rescue - self & others • Breaking in & out of the current •. river etiquette • Ferry glides Adventure level moderate. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Adventure level moderate - high. We recommend that you be Duration 2 days Minimum Age 12 years physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Experience No experience necessary Cost $280 per person Duration 2 days Minimum Age 12 years Cost $280 per person BEGINNER whitewater whitewater quick-start Are you in a hurry to get out on . the whitewater? This course has been designed for students confident of making faster than average progress. The course begins on flatwater and progresses quickly towards paddling on grade 3 whitewater. To participate successfully it is vital that you are physically fit, flexible, a strong swimmer and very confident in and under the water. Previous kayaking experience is very desirable.

you will be introduced to • Basic strokes • Grade 1-3 whitewater • Leaning & turning • Scouting & river hazards •. rolling •. reading water Are you ready to take on the challenge of • Simple rescue - self & others • Breaking in & out of the current grade 3 whitewater? •. river etiquette • Ferry glides This is the third in a series of three courses designed to teach . you how to paddle whitewater. The course will begin with a . review of skills on flat and moving water before concentrating . on whitewater skills.

Before taking part in a beginner whitewater Course you should •. have completed the Penrith Whitewater Beginner Movingwater . Course or have paddled a kayak in grade 2 whitewater 5 to 10 . times in the last year • Be able to perform all basic strokes confidently • Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater • Be able to ferry glide, break-in & break-out grade on 2 whitewater • Be comfortable on grade 2 whitewater • Be able to roll on moving water • Be able to safely self-rescue on grade 2 whitewater

on the course You will work on • Basic strokes • Grade 1-3 whitewater • Leaning & turning • Scouting & river hazards •. rolling in moving & whitewater •. reading water • Simple rescue - self & others • Breaking in & out of the current •. river etiquette • Ferry glides Adventure level HIGH. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. Duration 4 days Minimum Age 12 years Duration 2 days Minimum Age 12 years Cost $280 per person Experience Previous experience desirable Cost $560 per person novicecourses

Before taking part in a novice course you should •. have completed a Penrith Whitewater Beginner Whitewater . or Whitewater Quick-start Course or have paddled a kayak in . grade 2-3 whitewater 5 to 10 times in the last year • Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater • Be able to ferry glide, break-in & break-out on grade . 2-3 whitewater • Be comfortable on grade 2-3 whitewater • Be able to roll in grade 2-3 whitewater

On the course you will work on • Posture, balance, leaning & surfing quick-start •. effective strokes •. rolling in the current • Grade 1-3 paddling • Catching small eddies • Paddling with anticipation •. reading water, group awareness, scouting & basic . throwrope technique • Performing break-ins & break-outs, ferries & . NOVICEweekend linking manoeuvres Would you like to consolidate your •. rolling on both sides & hand rolls whitewater paddling skills and build . your confidence? Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and . moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills. Duration 2 days Minimum Age 12 years Cost $280 per person

intermediate courses intermediate weekend Have you mastered the basics of . whitewater paddling and are ready for . the next challenge? The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and. On the course you will work on moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills. • Front and side surfing, 360’s & boofing • Specific playboat moves & stroke combinations Before taking part in an intermediate course you should • Maintaining general awareness •. have completed a Penrith Whitewater Novice Course or be . confident on grade 3 whitewater •. reverse ferries •. have paddled on grade 3 whitewater a number of times in the . • Fine water reading skills last year • Grade 3 paddling • Be able to confidently perform break-ins & break-outs, catch •. rolling on both sides & hand rolls small eddies & ferry glide on grade 3 whitewater Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, • Be able to roll consistently & confidently on grade 3 whitewater a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. • Be able to safely self-rescue in grade 3 whitewater Duration 2 days Minimum Age 12 years Cost $280 per person advanced courses advancedweekend The sky’s the limit! Our instructors will help you unlock your potential and take your paddling to dizzy heights. The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and moving . water before concentrating on advanced whitewater freestyle . and river running skills.

Before taking part in an advanced course you should On the course you will work on •. have completed a Penrith Whitewater Intermediate Course... . •. reviewing & fine tuning strokes, leans & manoeuvres to build . or be very confident paddling on grade 3 whitewater precision & efficiency •. have paddled grade 4 whitewater on numerous occasions in the . • More advanced playboating last year •. advanced water reading • Be able to perform very confident forward & reverse ferries, . •. ultimate paddling control & performance on grade 3 whitewater break-ins & break-outs & catch small eddies on grade 3 whitewater •. rolling on both sides, front & back deck & hand roll •. enjoy attempting difficult moves that challenge & push you • Be an aggressive paddler Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, • Be able to roll reliably on grade 3 whitewater a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water. •. attempt hand rolls & offside rolls Duration 2 days Minimum Age 12 years Cost $280 per person

rollinglessons The most effective form of self-rescue for a paddler is the eskimo roll. Paddling whitewater is much safer and more enjoyable with a reliable roll. Our rolling lessons may cover anything from basic rolling to the more exotic variations.

Adventure level moderate. We recommend that you be physically fit and be confident in the water. Duration 2 hours (2 paddlers or less: 1 hour) Minimum Age 12 years Experience Previous experience required group Cost 1 lesson $55 per person instruction (Cost of lesson does not include recreational paddling fee) lessons A great way to improve your technique, build your confidence and maximise your paddling pleasure. You will learn with a group of up to 8 people with similar skills and experience to yourself.

Adventure level low-high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be confident in the water. Duration 2 hours (2 paddlers or less: 1 hour) Minimum Age 12 years Experience Previous experience required

Cost 1 lesson $55 per person (Cost of lesson does not include recreational paddling fee) private other instruction courses PENRITH WHITEWATER OFFERS A RANGE OF OTHER lessons COURSES INCLUDING: • Kayak Instructor Courses Learn to be a kayak instructor and introduce others to the world of kayaking.

• Raft Guide Course Would you like to be a raft guide? Enquire about . our courses. • Swiftwater Rescue Courses Courses for emergency services and the general public.

Do you require something more specialised or would you like an instructor all . to yourself? packages We will work with you to determine how best to meet your . specific needs. This may include one-on-one instruction, . complete a small group, or instruction in an area not covered by an . existing course. beginnerspackage Includes beginner flatwater, movingwater and . Adventure level low-high. We recommend that you be physically fit and whitewater courses for the reduced price of $700 be confident in the water. per person. All 3 courses must be booked and paid Duration 1 or 2 hours for together in advance. Minimum Age 12 years Experience Previous experience required

Cost 1 hour $88 per person / Extra Paddlers $22 2 hours $150 per person / Extra Paddlers $33 ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER PACKAGES (Cost of lesson does not include recreational paddling fee) We can design a package to suit your needs. Course Rapids thecourse A...... First Drop B...... Sweet Lips C...... Main Wave 6 D...... Jack’s E...... Number 2 1...... Check-in & office 15 F...... The Deep Fryer 2...... Café Whitewater G...... Last Drop 16 3...... Changeroom with toilets & hot showers 5 4 7 4...... Boatshed 3 14 5...... Beach volleyball court 1 2 6...... Grassed picnic areas 13 7...... Warm-up lake 10 8...... Pump inlets 8 G 9 9...... Pump outlets 11 F 10...... Conveyor for rafts and A 11...... Start pool & tower 12...... Grassed spectator areas with walking paths 13...... Finish pool 14...... Boat ramp & safety briefing area E 15...... Car park Operating at normal capacity, B 16...... Bus parking bay enough water flows through D the pumps to fill a 50 metre Penrith Whitewater is wheelchair accessible. Olympic pool in 55.7 seconds! C 12

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Bookings are essential and can be made by phone, fax, email or in person. Penrith Whitewater accepts cash, cheques, money orders and credit cards. A minimum of 50% deposit is required to make a booking. Full payment will be required to confirm a booking at least 10 days prior to the instruction date. Bookings made less than 10 days prior to the instruction date will require full payment. Cancellation by client. If you cancel:. • More than 10 days in advance of the instruction date a 100% refund will apply. • Less than 10 days from the instruction date the 50% deposit is non-refundable. • Less than 48 hours no payment will be refunded Cancellation by Penrith Whitewater . Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd. reserves the right to cancel or alter any activity dates and/or activity times. In these cases, you will be informed as soon . as possible and every effort will be made to reschedule your instruction at the earliest possible time convenient to you or we will offer a 100% refund. Please note that anyone considered by Penrith Whitewater staff to be intoxicated or adversely affected by drugs, will not be permitted to participate in any flatwater or whitewater activities. No refunds will be made under these circumstances. McCarthys Lane Risk . Castlereagh Rd

Prior to the instruction you will be required to read and sign an ‘Acceptance of Risk Agreement’ Old Castlereagh Rd Andrews Rd acknowledging that flatwater and whitewater activities have inherent risks and dangers beyond those normally encountered in everyday life. please note. Kayak instruction at Penrith Whitewater Stadium is provided and sold exclusively by Penrith Whitewater and cannot be offered for sale or resale, or resold without prior written consent of Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd.

Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd. ABN 76 083 662 140. Ph 02 4730 4333 l Fax 02 4730 4300 Em [email protected] l Web www.penrithwhitewater.com.au. McCarthys Lane Cranebrook, NSW l PO Box 1120 Penrith Post Business Centre, Penrith NSW 2751 0810 Prices, lessons & courses may be subject to change. Valid from September 2009. All prices are GST inclusive.