New TDU Newsletter
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:22 am
Again from ICU's Aims & Objectives I've highlighted the areas that fall to the TDU:Training & Development Committee
The Training & Development Committee through its countrywide network of qualified instructors (Training Unit) is responsible for the promotion of recreational canoeing in all its forms. The Training & Development Committee (TDC) is the annually elected representative body of the TU.
The TDC is involved in making policy decisions, setting operational standards, promoting the training and qualifying of Outdoor Adventure Centre staff, developing resource material, research, training of instructors, consultation, provision of equipment, and promotion of all disciplines through non certificate training courses.
The Training Unit also operates its own website at http://www.tdu.ie
Most of what the TDU does goes under the adage nobody really knows what I do, but they'd miss it if I didn't.Aims and objectives of the Irish Canoe Union:
The promotion of canoeing in all its forms.
To organise and assist in promoting and organising competitive and recreational canoeing events.
To select, train, and administer competitors to represent Ireland at international events.
To arrange and provide the holding of instruction in canoeing skills and techniques, the establishment and conduct of a system of tests and qualifications, and the promotion of safety.
To issue guidelines and make regulations for all forms of canoeing as appropriate and to encourage the observance by canoeists of a code of conduct.
To protect the interests of canoeists and to work for improved facilities.
To support administrative or legislative measures which will improve facilities for canoeing and to act to prevent the introduction of such measures injurious to the sport.
To create and promote by publicity and education an informed and interested public opinion of the value and importance of canoeing in all its forms.
To provide and supply information and advice to members by means of books, periodicals and other methods.
To provide services as far as possible and appropriate for other organisations, clubs and persons interested in or associated with the sport and recreation of canoeing.
Do you realy think this helpsThere are some real fucking scumbags that were/are involved in Irish paddling for years, they lined their pockets with the ICU's money. And lots of people still love them because they were so "involved and helpful". These same scum bags are waiting in the long grass for the current ICU board at the next AGM. They will take the ICU back for spite and not for the good of the ICU. The good that has been done this year can be undone, and will be if some people have their way. We should all be aware of this as we proceed.
Yes I do. It's the truth. Lots of people don't know this, others would like to stick their finger in their ears and pretend it didn't happen. If the current ICU members don't deal with this issue before moving onto day to day issues with the TDU the core issue won't get taken care of.lmc wrote:To the last post by SeanieDo you realy think this helpsThere are some real fucking scumbags that were/are involved in Irish paddling for years, they lined their pockets with the ICU's money. And lots of people still love them because they were so "involved and helpful". These same scum bags are waiting in the long grass for the current ICU board at the next AGM. They will take the ICU back for spite and not for the good of the ICU. The good that has been done this year can be undone, and will be if some people have their way. We should all be aware of this as we proceed.
Again the AGM is the time and place to try sort
Niall