The Introduction to White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members in a moderate, white water (Grade 2) environment. This one day course is suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling…
The Leadership and Raft Guide Awards suite align to the British Canoeing Awarding Body Educational Philosophy and support leaders to run safe, quality, enjoyable trips, based on their group’s needs and aspirations. The Stand Up Paddleboard Coastal Leader is aimed…
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Leader award is targeted at paddlers taking on formal leadership responsibilities in benign, sheltered water environments.
British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching seeks a white water paddling specialist to help shape, advise and recommend improvements for qualifications, awards and safety. Applications are now open for anyone who can commit to contributing for a 4-year period. All meetings…
As the Awarding Body prepares for its official rebrand on 30th June 2026, we are delighted to announce the appointment of two new members to the Awarding Body Committee: Craig Leslie and James Uren. These appointments follow a rigorous recruitment…
The only regulated and recognised awarding organisation for paddlesport is proud to announce a significant milestone in professional assurance. Since the launch of our regulated Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor qualification in 2023, we have now officially surpassed 1,000 certifications…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Coaching Podcast has officially smashed the 50,000 download mark. Now in its 7th season, hosted by the brilliant Georgina Maxwell, the podcast has become the ultimate “go-to” resource for coaches and leaders…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST; HOWEVER, APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE HAVE NOW CLOSED. Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member Organisation: British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB), the regulated arm of Paddle UK Role Commitment: Two-year term (renewable) The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) plays…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST; HOWEVER, APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE HAVE NOW CLOSED. Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member Organisation: British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB), the regulated arm of Paddle UK Role Commitment: Two-year term (renewable) The Paddle UK Awarding…
The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) proudly announces that Dr. Katy Hensby, a highly valued member of our Awarding Body Committee, has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to join a new advisory group focused on the future…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious ‘Enhancing’ status—the highest level of quality assurance recognition—by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This top-tier achievement assures potential…