New Slalom Coach

The Sharks welcome Richard Moore to their coaching team, another coach with international experience.

Richard will be taking the lead role in developing The Sharks slalom paddlers, As well as developing elite athletes, he will be involved in teaching beginners and helping people on their journey through kayaking and canoeing along with all the other discipline specific coaches.

Richard has competed in Premier division and internationally in slalom, he has also coached the England team on trip to European training camps as part of his duties as English Team Manager. This experience and his enthusiasm for the sport will help take Shark paddlers to the next level.

The Sharks are ambitious for all our members and we want the best for them and for the Club, which is why we are so pleased to have Richard coming on board.

Commenting on his appointment Richard said: “The Sharks are an up and coming club with huge potential, they have achieved so much in such a short time and I believe together we can achieve so much more. As a club, we can develop a strong team, have lots of fun practicing and developing skills and fitness as well as going to competitions across the Country and beyond. The sport is suitable for all standards and all ages; so please come and give it a try.”

Joel came along to a poll session, a year later he is doing this

You do not need any experience or special kit, as the Club will teach you from the very basics, and they will supply all the kit you need; so, there are no excuses not to give it a try.

The Club run sessions at locations across west London, Harefield, Uxbridge Pool (Hillingdon Leisure Centre), Southall and Osterley. If you want more information: give us a call on 07951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.