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…
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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…
Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member
January 22, 2026
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…
Volunteer Opportunity: Awarding Body Committee Member
January 6, 2026
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…
Dr. Katy Hensby Appointed to DfE Advisory Group
November 17, 2025
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…
Awarding Body Achieves CIMSPA’s Highest Quality Mark
October 10, 2025
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…
British Canoeing Awarding Body was delighted to join fellow European paddlesport federations for the recent European Paddle Pass (EPP) Core Group meeting, a vital step towards creating a unified and safer paddling experience across the continent. The meeting provided a crucial…
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