Coach Lex!

I’m so excited its finally here!!  My certificate for my 1st4Sport Level 3 Wakeboard Coaching qualification!  I’ve been working on this course for two years doing classroom days, workshop days, plenty of coaching and assessments as well as the necessary courses that you need to qualify, such as Safeguarding & Protecting Children, DBS checks, First Aid and joining SportCoachUK for full insurance coverage. 

The level 3 was a brand new course when we started it way back when and I’m stoked to be the first person in the UK to complete it! 

I’m so happy its finally done!!!  

If you want to get some wakeboarding qualifications under your belt, head over to BWSW to find out all the info. 

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Sort of Cable Review

While on our little vacay to Florida, we decided to go in search of a cable; well I did and so dragged the family along for the ride.  We found Miami Aktion Park about half an hour from where we were staying.  Its a brand new cable, not even open yet, the pro shop was still empty and the rental kit hadn’t even been christened.  The place looks like its going to be insane though.  You walk down to the dock where you get to take your pick on which cable to ride, a clockwise or anti-clockwise!  Both cables have a few unit features so far, with much more planned.  Over at one end you have a System 2, and the other end you have your wakeboard boat… it caters for everyone.  Up top, its got a tiki style rest area where you’ll be able to chill and refuel after your ride.  The pro shop is massive and I can only imagine what its going to brimming with, it is the States after all!

I’m almost glad it wasn’t open as I wouldn’t have been able to sink my teeth into it – and it would have majorly depressed me if Jon could have ridden I me not!  How much would that have sucked!  

Choices choices… 

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Just some of the rental kit… Hyperlite sponsored lake, yeah! 

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So you know where you are

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Britain wants YOU!

This ones for the kids.  

British WaterSki and Wakeboard are holding a number of talent spotting days at various lakes for you to try out for the Talent Development Programme.  If you’re selected then you’ll have the chance to work with British Team Coach CK Koester along with other top level guest Coaches and also be riding with some of the UK’s top athletes!  

Kids if you are between 10 and 16 years old – click on this link and get involved.  

The first one is at Box End Park on Friday 10th April from 12 – 4pm.  (Deadline for application 27th March)

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