Rossendale Venue Information

Rossendale Venue Information

Course Joining Instructions – St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Thank you for booking your INWA Nordic Walking Instructor course with British Nordic Walking. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Rossendale for your practical Nordic Walking Instructor training.

Venue Location

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Newchurch
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 7UA

Course Times

The course runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm on both days.

Please aim to arrive by 8:45am to allow time to settle in, enjoy a tea or coffee and meet the other participants before we begin.

What's Included

We'll provide:

Your official British Nordic Walking course materials
Nordic Walking poles if required
Tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day
Expert tuition and support from your National Trainer

What to Bring

Please bring:

Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for the weather
Layers and a waterproof jacket
Walking shoes or trainers with good grip (walking boots are not essential)
A packed lunch
Water and a light snack
Sun protection if warm weather is expected
A notebook and pen
Your own Nordic Walking poles if you have them

We spend a significant amount of time outdoors, whatever the weather, so please come prepared for typical British conditions.

Refreshments & Lunch

Tea and coffee will be available throughout the course.

Lunch is not provided, so please bring a packed lunch or you can purchase something from the nearby ASDA supermarket in Rawtenstall town centre.

Before the Course

To get the most from the practical training weekend, it is important that you have completed (or are close to completing) your INWA Foundation Course before attending.

The online Foundation Course introduces the INWA 10 Step Method, key terminology and the principles behind British Nordic Walking. The face-to-face course builds directly on this knowledge, focusing on developing your practical technique, teaching skills and confidence.

Completing the online learning beforehand will help you get the maximum benefit from the two practical training days and allow you to fully engage in the coaching and assessment activities.