WHO ARE THE POLES APART TEAM?
We have experienced, first-hand, the weight-loss benefits and natural buzz Nordic Walking provides. We are all avid Nordic Walkers, hugely passionate about Nordic Walking, as an accessible sport for a range of ages and fitness levels. We take satisfaction from enabling and supporting others to discover and enjoy its wide and varied physical, mental and social benefits.
Myself, Lynn Pickering (owner/operator of Poles Apart), and Yvonne Gould (Instructor) are Accredited and (CYQ) Level 2 Qualified Nordic Walking Instructors both WALX/Nordic Walking UK and British Nordic Walking, the leading UK Nordic Walking Training organisations. Angela Gossington (Instructor) is a British Nordic WalkingAccredited/Certified Instructor
What does the Accreditation mean?
Myself (Lynn), and Yvonne hold the internationally recognised fully accredited Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking (CYQ) – (i.e. Qualifications and Credit Framework).
Details of this qualification can be found at The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) website. Click here for details.
Angela Gossington is a British Nordic Walking fully Accredited/Certified Instructor , successfully completing the British Nordic Walking ‘Nordic Walking Instructor Course’ to the standard set out by INWA (International Nordic Walking Association) and is certified to use the title Nordic Walking Instructor. Click here for details.
Virginia (Gin) Yershon is our lovely client support, and administration authority, who always does her utmost to welcome, help and support, particularly beginners, but all our Nordic Walkers (and instructors!) as well. You’ll never meet a nicer, more approachable lady (so don’t be afraid to ask a question)!
All Nordic Walking Instructors also hold a current First Aid Qualification.
We also hold a current Qualifications Network (QNUK) Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) – ie. (Regulated Qualifications Framework).
Compliance with UK Guidelines
Our training complies with UK and European Fitness Industry guidelines and Health and Safety legislation.
Voluntary Code of Practice (COP)
We are pleased to comply with the British Nordic Walking’s and WALX/Nordic Walking UK Voluntary Code of Practice (COP). Designed as a minimum benchmark to which Instructors should operate. The Full Code of Practice is available on the Nordic Walking UK Website here.
Consequently, we hope you can feel reassured that we’re trained to an appropriate standard to enable us to operate in a professional manner and train you to Nordic Walk safely and effectively.
