SUP
Qualified to Train
Instructor Courses:
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
SUP Technical Coach
SUP Professional Skills Update
Skills Courses:
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Award (Flat Water)
SUP Wise Intensiv (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI Ready to Race
About Chris
Chris Kenyon set up and is the director of Central SUP based in the Midlands, England. Chris has been a pioneer in developing the SUP scene in both this area and amongst the ever growing community of clubs across the UK. He is currently club advisor for UK SUP clubs. Chris is also a regular contributor to a number of SUP magazines as well.
In addition to this, Chris is a qualified teacher and has taught acting since 2000. His experience as a teacher in planning curriculum, teaching and assessing has been a useful set of skills for him as a SUP trainer.
He has worked as a volunteer water sports instructor for a range of water based activities including SUP since 2010.
Chris also competes on a regular basis in the 12’6 and over flatwater race category. He enjoys SUP surfing as well as recreational paddling in his spare time.
Stand Up Paddle Experience
Team Rider Starboard SUP UK since 2010
Regular SUP race competitor
Involved in developing the UK SUP clubs race scene and SUP in the UK
Experienced in running SUP events and races.
Coaching and Training Experience
Personal coach for SUP skills and clinics in flat water paddling
Volunteer water sports activities instructor with SUP focus since 2010
Accredited SUP instructor since April 2012
Owner of Central SUP school operating since April 2012
SUP Club advisor for setting up and operating clubs, racing and coaching
Education department school teacher
Qualifications
ASI SUP Trainer
ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI SUP Technical Coach (Enclosed Flat Water)
ASI Ready to Race
ASI SUP Water Safety Rescue Trainer
Aquatic First Aid Level 1 (BCU Lifeguards) certificate
National Powerboat Certificate RYA
PADI Open Water Diver
UK DBS Enhanced Working With Children Check
BA (HONS) Theatre Acting. Leeds University. July 2000
Certificate in Education. City and Guilds. 2002
Disability Equality Training. Birmingham College 2012
Safeguarding Young Adults Level 2. Birmingham College 2012
Location
Tamworth Midlands, England, UK
