As part of our continual work to raise safety awareness for anyone paddling a Stand Up Paddleboard, British Canoeing Awarding Body, alongside the SUP Technical Group, have produced a short instruction video. The video includes the different leashes available, quick…
NEW Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to launch the Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning. This eLearning is aimed at existing PPA Providers to ensure continual development, standardisation and delivery of our Educational Philosophy. We have developed this eLearning update…
British Canoeing Recruit Technical Group Members
Paddle UK Coaching and Qualifications Department is looking for specialists to help shape, advise and provide recommendations to our qualifications and awards. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they are able to commit and contribute for a 2…
NEW Assessing Competence in the Paddlesport Environment eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to launch the NEW Assessing Competence in the Paddlesport Environment (ACPE) eLearning. This eLearning focuses on the processes of assessing as well as the standardisation of assessment across awards and qualifications. It’s full of…
NEW Risk Management and Risk Assessment eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to introduce the NEW Risk Management and Risk Assessment eLearning. This is a great resource for instructors, coaches, leaders, providers, deployers and activity providers, looking to further develop an understanding of the responsibilities of…
Updating your CPD
In 2020, British Canoeing Awarding Body introduced a NEW supportive points based CPD process. Aligned with our Educational Philosophy, CPD is now individualised, allowing the Instructor, Coach and Leader to consider what areas they may need to develop. This process…
It’s Invasive Non Native Species Week!
Invasive Non Native Species Week takes place between 24 – 31 May 2021 and is a joint initiative, led by the GB Non-native Species Secretariat (NNSS) and Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). During the week, a wide…
Paddling Overseas
Due to Brexit, and leaving the EU, British Canoeing Awarding Body is keen to understand the extent of how this may affect any UK resident that is Paddle UK qualified. We are interested in hearing from instructors, coaches, leaders and…
Safety Review
As part of the Paddle UK strategic plan to review qualifications and awards throughout 2021, it will be carrying out a full review of the current offering on safety awards, as well as considering appropriate methods to raise and improve…
Become a British Canoeing Raft Guide
British Canoeing Raft Guide qualifications are recognised and used throughout the UK and Internationally. Within the UK, Paddle UK is the only recognised paddlesport Awarding Body, providing qualifications and awards for over 35 years. Due to our regulated status, we are…
What It Takes To Progress: Stage 1 Fundamental Movement Skills
Supporting the athlete development framework is our What It Takes To Progress (WITTP) model. BCAB has been working with the English Institute of Sport to provide a series of videos covering Stage 1 Fundamental Movement Skills targeted at paddlers. Athlete, Ed…
NEW Introduction to Fitness in Paddlesport eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to introduce the NEW Introduction to Fitness in Paddlesport eLearning. Aimed at paddlers, parents, instructors, coaches and leaders, fitness is a key consideration for anyone involved in paddlesport. This activity introduces the ‘who’, ‘why’ and…
First Aid Update – 1st March 2021
In March 2020, Paddle UK recognised the difficulty that instructors, coaches, leaders, guides and providers of qualifications and awards may have in accessing an appropriate first aid course. Following the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, we provided a free…
Coach Award Core Coach Training Online now available
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted in launching our Coach Award Core Coach Training Online programme. Over the past month, National Association Delivery Centres have been ensuring providers are equipped and trained to provide the highly popular training course online. “By providing…
British Canoeing Awarding Body 2020 Course Statistics
British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and awards are delivered across the globe and we recognise that the Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown measures and restrictions in 2020 were different in every country. BCAB has followed Government guidelines very carefully in order to…
Online Core Coach Training
BCAB will shortly be providing the opportunity for individuals to access the Coach Award Core Coach Training online. Delivery Centres are presently considering appropriate provider training and quality assurance protocols. Paddlers wanting to either engage in the Coach Award Core…
NEW Paddlesports Workouts for When You Are at Home
As we spend more time at home, with many of us at present unable to access water, now could be a golden opportunity to improve our paddling through some physical training. For the next six weeks, we will bring you…
Delivery of British Canoeing Qualifications and Awards Online
Aligned to the British Canoeing Awarding Body Educational Philosophy of an individualised approach to learning and development, some qualifications and awards can be fully or partly delivered online. British Canoeing Awarding Body has extended the range of courses that Delivery…
BCAB Qualifications and Awards – COVID-19 Update (January 2021)
IMPORTANT: This guidance must be read in conjunction with Local Government and National Association guidance: Paddle UK Canoe Association of Northern Ireland Canoe Wales Scottish Canoe Association British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and awards are delivered across the globe and…
NEW Stadium Personal Performance Awards
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that we are introducing two new Personal Performance Awards, for those looking to develop their personal skills on man-made, artificial white water courses. The NEW Stadium White Water Award and Progressive Stadium…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches NEW Leadership and Raft Guide Awards Suite and Supportive Resources
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that the NEW Leadership and Raft Guide Awards are now available. The new awards aim to create more opportunities for people to paddle by increasing the number of qualified leaders. The awards…
Congratulations to our Coaching Diploma Graduates who have now completed their MSc in Performance Coaching
British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to congratulate George Fell, David Ford and John Ellerton who have successfully completed their MSc in Performance Coaching. George Fell has been awarded the University of Stirling Research Based Learning Prize for the best Postgraduate…
Coach Self-Analysis Tool and Digital Library wins accolade at The Association Awards 2020
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Coach Self-Analysis Tool and Digital Library has won the Best eLearning/Online Education category at the prestigious Association Awards 2020. The Coach Self Analysis Tool enables an individual to gauge their current level of understanding, skill and knowledge in their…
Vacancy – eLearning and Digital Developer
British Canoeing Awarding Body is looking for an eLearning and Digital Developer to join our team. In this newly created role we are seeking the ideal candidate to design and implement eLearning and digital educational resource packages to support new…
NEW Canoe, Touring and Slalom Technical Group Members Announced
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce new members of the Canoe, Touring and Slalom Technical Groups. With a number of broad ranging applications and varying experiences, British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to be able to select a…
New Leadership and Raft Guide Award course documents now available
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to launch the Leadership and Raft Guide course documents for the NEW suite of awards, which are available from January 2021. The new Leadership and Raft Guide awards aim to create more opportunities for…
Check out the 25 days of Coaching Christmas!
BCAB is pleased to bring you this year’s Coaching Advent Calendar! This year has been tough for us all and BCAB would like to thank you for your continued support. Despite the challenges and disruption, it has been another great year…
Opportunities to join the Canoe, Slalom and Touring Technical Groups
Paddle UK Coaching and Qualifications Department are looking for Canoe, Slalom and Touring specialists to help shape qualifications and awards, advise on discipline developments and support the Head of Coaching and Qualifications. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they…
British Canoeing Challenge Cards
Canoe Slalom coaches Craig Morris and Gareth Wilson launch exciting Challenge Cards project, enhancing coach and athlete development across paddlesport Challenge cards are a playful, creative resource designed to support coach and paddler development across a variety of paddling disciplines. …
Finalists for UK Coaching Awards
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to be selected as a finalist for the UK Coaching Awards which is regarded as one of the most prestigious within the coaching community. The Coaching Self Analysis Tool and Digital Library has been recognised…
First Aid Update – 22 October 2020
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recognises that some First Aid Providers have resumed first aid training but there remains a backlog or limited availability. As there is a difficulty for First Aiders accessing a course, the HSE will recognise…
NEW Safeguarding Refresher eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body and the National Associations are committed to helping everyone in paddlesport accept their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk from harm and abuse, and ensure appropriate training and education for coaches, leaders and deployers.…
British Canoeing Shortlisted for prestigious national award
Paddle UK has been shortlisted in the Best Learning Technologies Project – UK public and non-profit sector for its Coach Self-Analysis Tool and Digital Library. The Learning Technologies Awards showcase some of the most recognisable, memorable, and life-changing e-learning worldwide. They are internationally recognised and independently…
NEW Freestyle Videos Launched
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to share new Freestyle videos in order to support those getting started in Freestyle, as well as coaches and aspirant coaches who want to show other people what you can do in a Freestyle…
NEW Continuous Professional Development system to support you
NEW for 2020, British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to introduce the NEW supportive points based CPD process. Aligned with our Educational Philosophy, CPD is individualised, allowing the Instructor, Coach and Leader to consider what areas they may need to…
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…
Go Paddling eLearning for new paddlers
The latest addition to the British Canoeing Awarding Body eLearning library is the new Go Paddling Introduction to Paddlesport! The FREE eLearning is aimed at new or returning paddlers and works through a range of topics from equipment to environment…
Qualifications and Awards Update – 31 July 2020
British Canoeing Awarding Body is committed to minimise the risk of infection from COVID-19 and to encourage all Providers to be responsible and considerate. Due to the changes of Government guidance and the relaxation of lockdown rules, Paddle UK Awarding…
NEW Introduction to Safeguarding eLearning
British Canoeing Awarding Body and the National Associations are committed to helping everyone in paddlesport accept their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk from harm and abuse and ensure appropriate training and education for coaches, leaders and deployers.…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Performance Coach Award
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that the NEW Performance Coach Award is now available. The Performance Coach Award is an ideal programme for intrinsically driven, experienced coaches, who want to get better at coaching the paddlers they…
COVID-19 Update: Guidance on British Canoeing Awarding Body Qualifications and Awards – 5th June 2020
IMPORTANT: This guidance must be read in conjunction with Local Government and National Association guidance: Paddle UK Canoe Association of Northern Ireland Canoe Wales Scottish Canoe Association British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications and awards are delivered across the globe and…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Leadership Awards suite
British Canoeing Awarding Body has today announced the launch of the new Leadership Awards which aim to create more opportunities for people to paddle by increasing the number of qualified leaders. The new Leadership Awards suite will align to the…
Changes to Safeguarding Training Requirements
Safeguarding Announcement – 1st May 2020 Paddle UK and the National Associations are committed to helping everyone in paddlesport accept their responsibility to safeguard children and adults at risk from harm and abuse and ensure appropriate training and education for…
Update on COVID-19
At present our regulated qualifications are not able to be assessed due to the restrictions of social distancing and access to the water. However, British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to reassure the paddling community that registered learners are still…
First Aid Extension eLearning
Due to the circumstances we find ourselves in at present, many Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Guides may be struggling to gain access to courses to be able to renew their First Aid qualification. British Canoeing Awarding Body recognises this as a difficult…
Coronavirus COVID-19
The impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 is already being felt in many aspects of our lives and this continues to escalate. The current approach is to align our actions with the advice or legislation from the Government, the NHS and…
British Canoeing Awarding Body 2019 Statistics
As we look forward to another exciting year, it is also important to acknowledge everything we achieved in 2019. We have put together the following info-graphic to show which courses were certificated:
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Performance Coach Award
British Canoeing Awarding Body has today announced the launch of the NEW Performance Coach Award which is designed to support coaches to further develop and refine their coaching, enhancing their ability to use sophisticated coaching practices to improve the performance…
NEW Polo Resources
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to release the Polo Handbook and add the Polo Discipline to the digital Self-Analysis Tool. The Polo Handbook is a resource for those interested in the Polo discipline and can be accessed as a FREE eBook…
Catch up with our Christmas Advent Calendar
Every year, BCAB like to share the progress we have made with our Catch Up Advent Calendar. Click on each door to see one of our key achievements from 2019.
