New Performance Coach Award
In June 2020, we introduced the NEW Performance Coach Award, aimed at experienced coaches who want to get better at coaching the paddlers they work with, and for those who seek recognition that their delivery meets enhanced levels of sophistication.
SUP Technique Videos
The SUP Technique videos are ideal for anyone new to SUP. Marie Buchanan, SUP Race Coach Provider, takes us through the fundamentals of SUP, including introducing essential kit, getting on the water safely and getting moving.
NEW Coaching Podcast
The Coaching Podcast explores different coaching topics with the Coach Developers from British Canoeing, with the aim of helping you develop your coaching practice. Topics include ‘Embracing mentoring’, ‘Addressing difficult conversations’ and ‘Getting into racing’.
Access it here.
Paddle Award Crib Cards
The Paddle Award Crib Cards support Instructors, Coaches, Leaders, Raft Guides and Bell Boat Helms in their delivery of the Paddle Awards. Check out the Crib Cards here.
NEW Canoe Technical Model Videos
Supporting the athlete development framework, the What It Takes To Progress (WITTP) model, James Train, our Senior Women’s Canoe Technical Coach, takes us through the Canoe Technical model and looks at the 3 B’s in Canoe (Boat, Body and Blade). Read more here.
NEW Leadership and Raft Guide Award suite
Available from January 2021, the new Leadership and Raft Guide Awards suite aims to create more opportunities for people to paddle by increasing the number of qualified leaders. NEW pathways include the Paddlesport Touring Leader, SUP Inland Open Water Leader, SUP Coastal Leader and Stadium White Water Leader.
NEW Introduction to Safeguarding eLearning
NEW CPD system to support you
Introduced in September 2020, the NEW supportive points based Continuous Professional Development (CPD) process. Aligned with our Educational Philosophy, CPD is individualised, allowing the Instructor, Coach and Leader to consider what areas they may need to develop.
Online Coaching Community of Practice
Connecting coaches from across the British Canoeing paddlesports community, choosing various coaching topics and discussing the implications and applications in various coaching contexts, sharing our experiences and learning. Catch up here.
NEW Freestyle Videos
NEW Freestyle videos 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 boat.
Lowri Davies, Freestyle Technical Chair, explores the fundamentals of freestyle, including introducing kit, key themes and a range of skills from backstab, double pump and a cartwheel.
First Aid Extension eLearning
During the pandemic, BCAB introduced the extension eLearning to support anyone who needed to renew their First Aid. Anyone who was required to renew their First Aid qualification from the 16th March 2020 and has been unable to access a course, can complete the FREE eLearning course which keeps your First Aid current until 31st March 2021.
Introduction to Paddlesport eLearning
Aimed at new or returning paddlers, the eLearning is designed to be easy to use, interactive and takes no longer than 20 minutes to complete. As always, there are also several fun games to help you learn along the way! A great resource for Instructors, Coaches and Leaders to share with their new paddlers.
What it Takes to Progress: Strength and Conditioning Videos
Supporting the athlete development framework, our What It Takes To Progress (WITTP) model, English Institute of Sport Strength and Conditioning Coach, Helen Shipman, takes us through some of the key lifts and exercises of a youth strength and conditioning programme.
Polo Handbook
The British Canoeing Polo Handbook is a great resource for anybody interested in taking part or coaching Canoe Polo. It’s full of diagrams and photos that go through the basics, formations and tips on the Polo discipline.
Paddles Up Training
In June 2018, British Canoeing announced the rebrand of the Delivery Centre function to Paddles Up Training, to be able to better support Learners and Providers, as well as provide more clarity.
NEW Leadership and Raft Guide Award documents available
On the 1st December, we shared the course documents for the new Leadership and Raft Guide awards to support candidates to get ready for their award in 2021. With optional training and direct entry opportunities, candidates can choose how they upskill.
Explore the Coach Award eLearning
The Coach Award eLearning can now be accessed by anyone as a stand alone resource. The eLearning is a great resource that aims to support existing or aspirant coaches on their learning journey.
NEW Leadership and Raft Guide Self-Analysis Tool
In January 2021, we will launch the new Self-Analysis tool to support aspirant Leaders and Raft Guides in their journey towards assessment.
Technical Group Recruitment
In 2020, we recruited for the Polo, Slalom, Canoe and Touring Tech Groups to advise and assist in the development and inclusion of the disciplines within British Canoeing Coaching and Qualifications. With a number of broad ranging applications and varying experiences, British Canoeing was pleased to be able to select a diverse group of individuals to represent the Technical Groups.
British Canoeing shortlisted for prestigious national award
British Canoeing has been shortlisted in the Best Learning Technologies Project – UK public and non-profit sector for its Coach Self-Analysis Tool and Digital Library.
Finalists for UK Coaching Awards
British Canoeing Awarding Body has been 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 under the Transforming Coaching Award.
British Canoeing Challenge Cards
Challenge cards are a playful, creative resource designed to support coach and paddler development across a variety of paddling disciplines.
NEW Safeguarding Refresher eLearning
The safeguarding refresher eLearning training is applicable to Coaches, Leaders, Club Welfare Officers and all others who have a role working with children or adults at risk, who are required to maintain the currency of their safeguarding training every 3 years. The eLearning comprises two elements, a core training module which revisits and consolidates your previous safeguarding training, as well as an additional social media awareness module.
NEW Stadium Personal Performance Awards
We are pleased to introduce two new Personal Performance Awards, aimed at those white water paddling at a man-made, white water course. The Stadium White Water Award and Stadium Progressive White Water Award will be available from 4th January 2021.
Merry Christmas!
After another busy year, British Canoeing Awarding Body would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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