Category: Awarding Body News Updates (page 2)

Our recently commissioned research on the use of leashes within a white water and flow environment is now available: The full research report  Paddle UK fully appreciate and recognise that there are many experienced SUP White Water paddlers and they are able…

We are pleased to announce that the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Podcast won the award for Coaching Podcast of the year! On 5 December 2023, at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, the coaching community came together for the UK…

The UK Coaching Awards is a national celebration event, regarded as the most prestigious within the coaching community and created to celebrate the remarkable contributions coaches make – from delivering high quality and technical coaching, to supporting participants both physically…

British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to congratulate David Ford for achieving the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Diploma.  This course is an innovative programme combining Postgraduate level study with paddlesport-specific learning opportunities.   David has immersed himself in developing his…

British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to congratulate George Gazetas for achieving the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Diploma.  This course is an innovative programme combining Postgraduate level study with paddlesport-specific learning opportunities.   As an overseas student, George has worked…

British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to congratulate Ken McIlroy for completing the Paddle UK Coaching Diploma.  This course is an innovative programme combining Postgraduate level study with paddlesport-specific learning opportunities.  As a student, Ken has engaged and explored with…

British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce that Chris Evans will be joining the quality assurance and standardisation team. Chris has been involved in paddlesports since the age of eight and instructing/coaching since the age of seventeen, working for…

Paddle UK recently commissioned research into the use of quick release leash systems in a white water environment. This research into waist-worn leash systems in a white water environment found that 42% of 130 test releases did not release as…

BCAB is seeking to appoint an External Quality Assurer who is equipped with the skills and knowledge to monitor and validate that National Association Delivery Centres are providing the appropriate assessment, moderation and support mechanisms to uphold the standards of…

British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to congratulate Stephen Foley for completing the Paddle UK Coaching Diploma.  This course is an innovative programme combining Postgraduate level study with paddlesport-specific learning opportunities.  As a student, Stephen engaged in deep critical analysis…

British Canoeing Awarding Body recently attended a meeting with other National Federations to consider the framework of paddle sport competency in all disciplines across Europe.  The Euro Paddle Pass (EPP) as it is known has members from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain,…

British Canoeing Awarding Body is the only regulated and recognised awarding organisation for paddlesport. Our work and compliance with Ofqual, Qualification Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment ensures the highest standards of quality assurance and standardisation, providing…

The NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems on the sea, in both sheltered and moderate conditions.…

British Canoeing Awarding Body is the only regulated and recognised awarding organisation for paddlesport. Our work and compliance with Ofqual, Qualification Wales and the CCEA ensures the highest standards of quality assurance and standardisation, providing assurances to both participant and…