Updating your CPD
In 2020, British Canoeing Awarding Body introduced a NEW supportive points based CPD process. Aligned with our Educational Philosophy, CPD is now individualised, allowing the Instructor, Coach and Leader to…
Becoming Sea Kayak Leaders (non-tidal) in Malta
…and is, to get every single person on or in a kayak at least once. We found our coach online, through Facebook. We saw Paul Hurrel training prospective sea kayak…
Group Quiz Report
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SUP White Water Leader Tutor
…complete the following steps: Online Learning This webinar will cover the theory and the ethos of the leadership awards as well as what will be expected of you as a…
Personal Performance Courses
Personal Performance Award courses. Train to deliver Personal Performance Award courses. Courses for SUP, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and much more….
From Paddle Explore to Paddlesport Instructor
…and Paddle Discover Awards, after completing the Personal Performance Awards Provider eLearning. This also provides 10 CPD points and a range of logos for your marketing! Find out more here!…
The New Paddlesport Touring Leader
At Paddles Up Training we are really excited about the launch of British Canoeing Awarding Body’s NEW Leadership Awards! But the Paddlesport Touring Leader has really caught our eye, lets…
BCAB announces the NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Course
…from 2nd May 2023. Find out more on the course page. Further updates will be promoted via the British Canoeing Awarding Body website and the ‘Catch up with Coaching’ newsletter….
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Course
…kayaks. Participants need to either hold the BCAB Sea Kayak Award or equivalent ability to the paddling environment and have the boat control required to participate fully in the course….
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue
…raise the awareness of staying safe in the surf zone’ – Lee Pooley Director of Coaching & Qualifications. Participants need to either hold the British Canoeing Awarding Body Surf Kayak…
British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue Course
…raise the awareness of staying safe in the surf zone’ – Lee Pooley Director of Coaching & Qualifications. Participants need to either hold the British Canoeing Awarding Body Surf Kayak…
Become a Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader
…2(3) white water rivers. The award supports you to run safe, quality, enjoyable trips, based on your group’s needs and aspirations. This award is ideal for clubs, centres and activity…
Endorsed Guide
…on from the leadership principles explored within the British Canoeing Awarding Body Leadership Awards. The module will support you to consider your leadership style, how it impacts on your groups…
Choose the right safeguarding qualification
…Canoeing Awarding Body Provides eLearning accessible from anywhere in the world. You can read the full Safeguarding Training Policy For Coaches and Leaders here: If you have any questions about…
Keeping up to date
Keeping up to date is vital. British Canoeing Awarding Body and Paddles Up considers it best practice for Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Guides. By undertaking regular development you ensure you’re…
Choosing The Right First Aid Training For Your Team
…not include drowning, hypothermia, hyperthermia! It is also important to consider where you paddle, coach, instruct and how quickly help (Health Professionals) can get to your team. The majority of…
About Paddles Up Training
…Canoeing Delivery Centre. As such we have over 40 years’ experience of providing paddlesports training and qualifications. We are the largest provider of British Canoeing Awarding Body Qualifications and Awards….
Becoming A Provider – Paperwork!
…hand. Jenna’s Top Tip – Don’t just send in the programme you downloaded from the British Canoeing Awarding Body website! While that will, of course, be the document you work…
Becoming a Sea Kayak Leader (tidal) in Norway
…loved it. In July 2019, I became a Norwegian certified coach on flat water. I then decided that I wanted to be able to lead paddlers in waves, so that…
Structured Paddling Activity in England
Structured Paddling Activity in England – Updated 29th March 2021 Covid secure structured and organised outdoor activity can be delivered by Coaches, Leaders, Course Providers and Delivery Partners – for…
British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to launch the NEW Tutoring in the Paddlesport Environment (TPE) eLearning.
…engagement, whether you deliver coach qualifications, leader and safety training courses or personal performance awards. This eLearning is designed to provide clarity of our responsibilities as a tutor, as well…
Accreditation of Prior Learning
An application for Accreditation of Prior Learning can: Consider other nationally and internationally recognised professional awards. Recognise training and assessment schemes other than British Canoeing Awarding Body’s Allowing you to…
5 reasons to become a NEW Paddlesport Instructor
…games on very sheltered water The Paddlesport Instructor award develops your skills to run starter / taster session for those new to paddlesport, games and activities to support learning and…
Nicola and Morgan share their journey to becoming SUP Inland Open Water Leaders
…Leader The SUP Inland Open Water Leader is open to anyone with experience of paddling in inland waters. The award will enable you to lead fun, safe and enjoyable trips…
Meet Stephen, on his journey to becoming a SUP Inland Open Water Leader
…centre. Interested in becoming a SUP Inland Open Water Leader? The SUP Inland Open Water Leader is open to anyone with experience of paddling in inland waters. The award will…
Rugby Canoe Club welcome their youngest Paddlesport Instructors to the team
…their new award will build on this and they will be a great asset to the coaching team at the club. Billy shares his journey through paddlesport… I first showed…
Become a Provider of the NEW Paddle Safer course
…develop their safety skills when taking to the water. British Canoeing Awarding Body Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Guides will be able to deliver the NEW Paddle Safer course, providing greater…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
We are pleased to share that British Canoeing Awarding Body has today announced the NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor award, which is designed for Instructors running SUP taster/starter sessions and…
Meet Matt, one of the first to become a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
…getting wet! Next steps… I would like to use the new award to provide sessions to schools, groups and clubs when required. Meanwhile the next steps for me is to…
British Canoeing Awarding Body announces NEW Introduction to White Water Safety Course
…of Coaching & Qualifications Participants need to either hold the relevant British Canoeing Awarding Body Personal Performance Award or equivalent ability in/on their preferred craft due to the paddling environment…
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