BCAB is seeking to appoint an additional member to its BCAB Committee. The successful candidate will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to act as a point of contact for the BCAB Responsible Officer in relation to all activities…
British Canoeing Awarding Body recently attended a European meeting with other Paddlesport Federations representing France, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland and Denmark. The event was hosted by the French Federation of Canoe and Kayak at their new facilities that…
The Introduction to Paddle-Ability Workshop offers attendees an introduction to understanding the number of people affected by various disabilities and the broad range of ways in which people with a disability are affected. Through a series of practical exercises, attendees…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to release the Wild Water Racing Handbook which is a resource for those interested in the Wild Water Racing discipline. This can be accessed as a free eBook which can be obtained in PaddleZone,…
Wrth i ni ymdrechu i wneud ein cymwysterau gwych yn hygyrch i bawb, bydd y datblygiad hwn yn galluogi adnoddau Hyfforddwr Chwaraeon Padlo i gael mynediad haws gan nifer ehangach o padlwyr. I gefnogi’r fenter hon, dudalen benodol wedi cael…
As we look forward to another exciting year, it is also important to acknowledge everything we achieved in 2018. We have put together the following info-graphic to show which courses were certificated:
Paddle UK and the International Sea Kayak Guide Association are working together to ensure there is a clearer link between commercial sea kayak guiding activity and Paddle UK qualifications and awards. Click here to find out more.
Paddle UK and the Scout Association have been working together to ensure there is a clearer link between Scouting paddlesport activity and Paddle UK qualifications and awards. As part of this extensive work, we have now produced two documents: Personal Performance Awards…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that the NEW Personal Performance Awards and NEW Paddlesport Instructor have now launched! For more information, click here
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that the NEW Paddlesport Instructor resources are now available in the Welsh language. As we strive to make our fantastic qualifications accessible to all, this development will enable the Paddlesport Instructor resources…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce a new eLearning activity which will assist Coaches, Leaders, Instructors and participants in understanding the Paddle UK Code of Conduct for Coaching Workforce. The activity is FREE and open to anyone interested in…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is proud to announce that Paddle UK has won two awards at the prestigious 2018 UK Coaching Awards, held in London. Click here to find out more.
British Canoeing Awarding Body has had a busy year with lots of new content to support Paddlers, Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Providers in the Paddlesport community. Click here to take a look at our advent calendar which shows some of…
British Canoeing Awarding Body has been on the road supporting National Associations and Providers attending their Orientations for the NEW Paddlesport Instructor qualification. Both Canoe Wales and the Canoe Association of Northern Ireland have been busy running their programmes, working…
The Coaching Code of Conduct incorporates the UK Coaching (formerly Sports Coach UK) Code of Practice for Sports Coaches and defines all that is best in good coaching practice. Regardless of the badge, qualification or title, the Code applies to…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to launch the Provider eLearning and Course Content for the NEW Personal Performance Awards, which are available from January 2019. The NEW Personal Performance Awards are designed for paddlers wanting to gain recognition of…
With the imminent launch of the content for the Paddle UK Personal Performance Awards, the short video link below provides an insight into the ethos and approach behind the awards. Aligned with the British Canoeing Awarding Body Educational Philosophy, the awards…
Mae’n falch iawn o gyhoeddi fod Corff Dyfarnu Canŵio Prydain (BCAB) wedi sicrhau ei ail Grant Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg gan Gymwysterau Cymru. Bydd y grant hwn yn galluogi cyfieithu adnoddau Hyfforddwyr Chwaraeon padlo Newydd i’r Iaith Gymraeg, a fydd yn…
British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to inform you that the new Safety Award Equivalence and Canoeing Ireland Equivalence documents have been added to the BCAB website. These documents replace the existing document and can be found in the Provider Zone…
“British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to be announcing the NEW Personal Performance Awards that will replace the existing ‘Star Awards’ from January 2019. The development of the NEW awards has been an exciting project with many paddlers involved in…
It is with great delight to announce that British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) has secured its second Welsh Language Support Grant from Qualifications Wales. This grant will enable the translation of the NEW Paddlesport Instructor resources into the Welsh Language,…
There is no longer an age restriction to the Paddle UK Foundation Safety & Rescue Training course. Where providers choose to allow participants under the age of 18 to attend the course, appropriate safeguarding measures must be implemented and due…
As part of British Canoeing Awarding Body’s commitment to reviewing the Coaching and Leadership awards, it is with great delight to announce the NEW Paddlesport Instructor Award which will be launched in January 2019 replacing the existing Paddlesport Instructor course.…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce that duplicate certificates for regulated qualifications can now be ordered online via the BCAB website. The ordering process has been streamlined to offer a better service to our members and can be…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to introduce this new eLearning activity which contains a wealth of information about problems affecting the environment and what you can do as a paddler to help. The activity consists of 3 key sections:…
Paddle UK is pleased to share the Bell Boat Handbook, aimed at Bell Boat Helms, which gives guidance around remits, tips for preparing and paddling a Bell Boat, as well as a range of games. The Bell Boat Helm…
British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) is pleased to announce that, due to meeting the criteria for recognition, the Regulated awards of Paddlesport Instructor, Coach Award and Performance Coach have been approved as ‘designated’ by Qualifications Wales and now appear on…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to announce its success in securing grant application funding in relation to the Welsh Language Support Grant. This funding has enabled the written resources for the Coach Award (Level 2) to be translated and…
Mae corff dyfarnu canwio Prydain yn falch i gyhoeddi ei llwyddiant wrth sicrhau arian cais mewn perthynas â cymorth iaith Gymraeg. Cyllid hwn wedi galluogi adnoddau ysgrifenedig ar gyfer y dyfarniad Anogwr (lefel 2) yn cael eu cyfieithu ac…
The Environmental Definitions and Deployment Guidance for Instructors, Coaches and Leaders document provides useful guidance that can be applied when choosing paddlesport activity. British Canoeing Awarding Body recommends that these guidelines are followed in conjunction with appropriate safety management systems,…
British Canoeing Awarding Body are pleased to share the next FREE eLearning, based on First Aid relevant to paddlesport. ‘An Introduction to First Aid’ includes – What is first aid? What’s in a first aid kit? Heart attacks and strokes…
British Canoeing Awarding Body have updated the Racing Handbook to ensure it can be used as a relevant resource for those interested in the racing discipline. To make it even more available, we have decided to release this as a…
After the recent launch of our new eLearning materials, we have been reviewing and reflecting upon the approach that we use to underpin our online learning resources. We have three key criteria that ensure our online content is relevant and…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is pleased to provide an online eLearning resource to support all leaders’ learning. To lead in our ever changing water based environment poses a lot of questions for the leader; from where to go, when to go and…
Welcome to the new British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) website and the first of our newsletters. We are pleased to introduce you to our new website which is packed full of information and eLearning activities to inform and support you…
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Diploma programme is targeted at coaches who wish to further develop the performance of the paddlers they coach, who are operating at the forefront of paddlesport coaching, and who have an interest in Postgraduate…
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddle-Ability Intermediate Module is aimed at coaches and volunteers who are currently, or are interested in, working with paddlers with a disability. Paddle-Ability (Intermediate) Overview Minimum age 16 years Prerequisites No prerequisites Course Length 6…
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching the Mind Intermediate Module is aimed at coaches, parents and paddlers interested in using psychology to improve performance in paddlesport. It is recommended that participants have either completed the Foundation Module Coaching the Mind,…
The Awarding Body Performance Planning for Paddlesports Coaches module seeks to help coaches understand the three-phase breakdown of a performer’s needs.
The three hour British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddleability module has been developed for Level 1 Coaches and Club Volunteers who have contact with disabled members/participants.
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Guide Endorsement award is targeted at leaders who are involved in guiding activity, particularly those working within Adventure Tourism and Commercial Markets.
The River Trip Leader award is targeted at experienced River Raft Guides seeking to progresses to be in charge of a flotilla of rafts on a natural river.
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Stadium Raft Guide award is aimed at anyone over the age of 18 who would like to take groups of people white water rafting on artificial sites.
This award involves a high level of personal skill and leadership ability. You need to show you can lead groups of paddlers, with a range of experience, up to advanced white water kayaking.
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Advanced Surf Kayak Leader award indicates that the candidate has attained a high level of performance, personal skill and group management in advanced situations.
The Paddle UK Awarding White Water Kayak Leader delivers the skill level required to lead a group of paddlers in appropriate locations, up to moderate white water conditions.
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Surf Kayak Leader award delivers the personal skills and ability to manage a group of surf paddlers in moderate surf 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…