100th episode of the Coaching Podcast
It is a very special episode of the Coaching Podcast today as we celebrate the 100th episode. Listen to it here Currently in its 5th season, the Coaching Podcast has had over 29,000 downloads, with 76% of downloads from the…
BCAB recruit for NEW Aquatic Safety and Incident Management Technical Group
The Aquatic Safety and Incident Management Technical Group (ASIM) is a new group which will support and provide advice in relation to First Aid, incident management and aquatic safety, specific to paddlesport activity. This will include developing specific guidance and support, reviewing and developing the…
#ThanksCoach
UK Coaching’s annual celebration of great coaching, UK Coaching Week, is taking place between 29th April – 5th May. This year’s theme is Holistic Coaching: Developing Skills for Life Holistic coaching is about developing the whole person. It goes beyond…
British Canoeing Awarding Body – Endorsed Qualifications
British Canoeing Awarding Body regulated qualifications have been recognised and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) CIMSPA is the representative, professional development body for the whole of the UK’s Sport and Physical…
BCAB launches the NEW Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course
The Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader aims to support paddleboarders to lead journeys on grade 2(3) white water rivers. The award aligns to the BCAB Educational Philosophy and supports leaders to run safe, quality, enjoyable trips, based on their…
British Canoeing Awarding Body Committee member gains a Professional Doctorate in Education
BCAB are delighted that Katy, a committee member of the Awarding Body has recently completed her Doctor of Education through researching ‘The Influence of Higher Education Study on Practitioners in the Field of Outdoor and Adventure Education’. Such a commitment…
Why choose a regulated National Governing Body for Qualifications?
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…
New members of the BCAB SUP Technical Group
The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) received a significant number of applications to join the SUP Technical Group earlier this year and were delighted that a host of extremely passionate, talented and committed individuals wanted to support and advise the NGB for SUP…
Support resources for the paddling community
Not only do the British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) who are regulated by Ofqual, Qualification Wales, CCEA and CIMSPA offer a high quality, robust and standardardised set of qualifications and awards, it also provides opportunities throughout the digital library to…
British Canoeing Awarding Body joins the Federation of Awarding Bodies
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that it has become a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies. The Federation of Awarding Bodies is the collective voice of the awarding and assessment sector. It provides access to influence…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course
The NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue course is now available and aims to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. This could include…
Continual Improvement Through Reviews
British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) who are regulated by Ofqual, Qualification Wales, CCEA and CIMSPA are responsible for ensuring qualifications and awards offered to the paddling community are current, aligned to the requirements of the industry and accessible. Comprehensive reviews are scheduled…
British Canoeing Awarding Body – Course Statistics 2023
British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and awards are delivered across the globe. Moving forwards, BCAB will continue to support paddlers and wish everyone a successful 2024.
Podcasts
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eLearning for the Paddling Community
Not only do the British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB), who are regulated by Ofqual, Qualification Wales, CCEA and CIMSPA, offer a high quality, robust and standardised set of qualifications and awards, it also provides opportunities for learning and development through…
Opportunity to join the SUP Technical Group
British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) is opening up applications to join the BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Technical Group. This provides a great opportunity for anyone involved in Stand Up Paddleboarding to support and provide advice specifically on the development of…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Advanced White Water Safety Course
The Advanced White Water Safety course is designed to support kayakers and canoeists on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. The two day course will cover casualty management, moving around steep environments, dealing with stuck craft and paddlers, in…
Pathway Opportunities for Racing Coaches
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that it has developed an alternative pathway for Racing Coaches, and will be offering two regulated qualifications from the 5th January 2024: During a review of the existing pathway for Racing Coaches, it was evident that…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue Course
The BCAB Swimmer Safety and Rescue course is designed to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. All modules are interactive, practical sessions,…
Paddle UK SUP Leash Research
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…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course
The Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course is appropriate for people who want to lead others on journeys on grade 2(3) white water rivers. Throughout this course you will be assessed on your personal paddling skills, rescue skills, incident…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Advanced White Water Safety Course
The Advanced White Water Safety course is designed to support kayakers and canoeists on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. The two day course will cover casualty management, moving around steep environments, dealing with stuck craft and paddlers, in…
The BCAB Coaching Podcast has won the 2023 UK Coaching Awards for Coaching Podcast of the Year
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…
Opportunities for WSA Trainers and award holders
British Canoeing Awarding Body’s educational philosophy is all about supporting paddlers, and recognising that we all have different levels of experience and knowledge and as such this should be recognised enabling a paddler to gain a regulated qualification from the National…
Water Skills Academy Mapping
BCAB has been provided with the Water Skills Academy (WSA) SUP Instructor documentation allowing us to carry out a detailed and comprehensive mapping exercise, ensuring we are able to offer a robust and reasonable transfer pathway in gaining a regulated qualification. For those…
British Canoeing Awarding Body WSA Update
British Canoeing Awarding Body will be hosting an online meeting on the 28th November 2023 at 19:30pm – 20:30pm open to all paddlers that hold WSA certifications. Lee Pooley Director of Coaching & Qualifications will be providing an update on…
British Canoeing Awarding Body are pleased to announce the launch of the NEW Safeguarding Refresher eLearning
This new elearning is an additional option for learners and doesn’t replace the current Safeguarding Refresher: Social Media elearning: both refresher courses will be available for learners, along with the Introduction to Safeguarding elearning. If you have already completed the current…
New Technical Group members announced
British Canoeing Awarding Body are delighted to announce the new members of the Technical Groups. The Technical Groups are so significant in the work we do at Paddle UK and advise and assist in the shaping of our Qualifications and…
New members of the International Coaching and Leadership Working Group Announced
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce new members joining the International Coaching and Leadership Working Group, following an open recruitment process in August 2023. With a number of broad ranging applications and varying experiences, British Canoeing Awarding Body…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches NEW White Water Safety Course
The White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. This 2 day course is aimed at those paddling as peers and covers a range of topics that include emergency…
The BCAB Coaching Podcast is a finalist for the 2023 UK Coaching Awards
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…
Coaching Diploma Congratulations
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…
Coaching Diploma Congratulations
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 announces NEW White Water Safety Course
The White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. This 2 day course is aimed at those paddling as peers and covers a range of topics that include emergency…
British Canoeing Awarding Body are pleased to announce the launch of the NEW Safer Recruitment eLearning
What is Safer Recruitment? Safer Recruitment is a set of practices which are essential to ensure paid staff, contractors and volunteers are suitable to work with children and / or Adults at Risk. Is this eLearning for me? This course…
Coaching Diploma Congratulations
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…
Chris Evans joins the BCAB EQA team
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…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches NEW Introduction to White Water Safety Course
The Introduction to White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members on grade 2 water. This one day course is suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling journey, wanting to explore…
Guidance for quick release leash systems in a white water environment
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…
British Canoeing is recruiting for the International Coaching and Leadership Working Group
Paddle UK Coaching and Qualifications Department is looking for volunteers across the globe to join a working group to discuss and share ideas with the Director of Coaching and Qualifications. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they are…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue
The NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a moderate inland open water environment. This 6 hour programme consists of 7 modules. All…
International Webinar – Paddling in Austria
During 2023, BCAB will be sharing a range of webinars aimed at those looking to paddle overseas or exploring places to paddle. Each webinar will cover the opportunities to paddle throughout the country, including types of environment available and grades,…
Offshore Winds and their effects on Stand-Up Paddleboards
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. However, along with this growth in participation, there has also been a substantial increase in the number of individuals encountering difficulties while out on their SUPs. Over…
British Canoeing is recruiting for Various Discipline specific Technical Groups Members
Paddle UK Coaching and Qualifications Department is looking for specialists in several disciplines to help shape, advise and provide recommendations in the areas of qualifications, awards and safety. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they are able to…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces NEW Introduction to White Water Safety Course
The Introduction to White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members on grade 2 water. This one day course is suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling journey, wanting to explore…
Did You Know? – Our Educational Philosophy
Vacancy – British Canoeing Awarding Body – External Quality Assurer
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 is delighted to launch the NEW Tutoring in the Paddlesport Environment (TPE) eLearning.
This eLearning focuses on providing high quality tutoring in different settings, aligned to our educational philosophy. There are activities to explore including roles and responsibilities, individualisation in a group setting, and online tutoring. It’s full of great information to help…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue Course
The NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a moderate surf environment. The Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course will replace the Advanced Surf…