The new Leadership and Raft Guide course documents are now on the Paddle UK Awarding Body website. Available from January 2021, the awards aim to create more opportunities for people to paddle by increasing the number of qualified leaders and raft guides. The awards align to the Paddle UK Awarding Body Educational Philosophy and support…
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If you use a Stand Up Paddleboard, choosing your SUP leash is a vital decision for your safety and that of your group when coaching and leading. It keeps you and your paddleboard together when things don’t go to plan. Choosing your SUP leash for the environment and conditions you are paddling in is essential.…
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In January 2021, Paddle UK Awarding Body will introduce a new Leadership Award suite aligned to the Paddle UK Awarding Body Educational Philosophy, aimed at increasing the number of qualified leaders and providing more opportunities for people to paddle. The new awards are ideal for clubs, centres and activity providers looking to lead groups on…
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Paddles Up Training would like to congratulate Jan, who recently became a Performance Racing Coach. Jan is the first paddler to take the Performance Coach Assessment since the award was introduced in July. I’ve learned a fantastic amount about all sorts of things while working through the training and assessment for the Performance Racing Coach.…
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Paddle UK 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. As well as ensure appropriate training and education for coaches, leaders and deployers. It is essential that everyone has at least a basic understanding of what…
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Paddle UK 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. As well as ensure appropriate training and education for coaches, leaders and deployers. It is essential that everyone has at least a basic understanding of what…
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Paddle UK Awarding Body is pleased to introduce the NEW Introduction to Paddlesport eLearning! This is a great tool for anyone introducing new people to the water and can support your delivery. Share this resource with your paddlers so they know some of the key information before they get onto the water. Topics include equipment,…
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Available from January 2021, the NEW Leadership Awards 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 Paddle UK Awarding Body Educational Philosophy and support leaders to run safe, quality, enjoyable trips, based on their group’s needs and aspirations.…
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Become a Course Provider with Paddles Up Training Are you looking for a training provider to certificate your learners with internationally recognised and highly regarded qualifications? Are you looking for regulated courses that are designed to support instructors, coaches and leaders to deliver safe, engaging, empowering and enjoyable paddlesport sessions with the paddler at the…
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