We are pleased to share the NEW BCAB Personal Performance Award Provider Refresher eLearning, focusing on roles and responsibilities. This eLearning is aimed at existing PPA Providers to ensure continual development, standardisation and delivery of our Educational Philosophy. This educational package covers the responsibilities of a PPA Provider, including risk management, with a focus on…
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When you have a passion for a paddlesport, you truly never know where it is going to take you. This year I was privileged to be chosen as a #ShePaddles Ambassador for Paddle UK. My mission was to show women considering trying out SUP that no matter your starting point – you CAN take part.…
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I have been white water kayaking since joining Durham University in 2021. Now in my 3rd year (studying mechanical engineering) I have been fortunate with the number of opportunities provided to me at Durham University Canoe Club the club. From integrating quickly into the club on social chill paddles, to chucking myself down rapids, trying…
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Dan Wilkinson is the Lead Standardisation Officer and a National Trainer for Whitewater Kayaking. He is involved with supporting providers and the standards team with quality assurance and standardisation. He is a keen and passionate paddler, happiest on the water. How did you start your career in paddlesports? Through a youth club on the canal…
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We are pleased to share two new Paddle UK Awarding Body eLearning packages, focusing on weather and tides. The Weather eLearning is for any paddler, whether paddling on inland or coastal waters, wanting to increase knowledge of weather forecasting and how different conditions can affect trips. The course topics include wind, visibility and storms, as well…
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I had worked at centres and had done a lot of flat water canoeing and got my three star in 2008 at Symonds Yat. So, when I moved to Llangollen to work, the Dee provided the perfect playground. I booked onto my moderate canoe leader training and at this point I could not really afford…
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Meet the team! Aimee is the Delivery Centre and Partner Lead at Paddle UK and is the font of all knowledge about Paddles Up Training and the Delivery Partner Scheme and supports our Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Providers. What do you love most about your role? I love that every day is different, you get…
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Meet the team. James is the Provider Workforce Advisor at Paddle UK, supporting Paddles Up Training arranging Provider Orientations and Moderations, as well as answering all your Provider queries, he even finds time to compete internationally at marathon racing. How did you start your career in paddlesports? This is my first full time role since…
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Meet the team. Darryll Shaw is Interim Head of Membership and Partnerships at Paddle UK, supporting Paddles Up Training, the Delivery Partner Scheme and all things membership. We hear from Darryll in our new feature ‘5 minutes with…’. How did you start your career in paddlesports? My first experience of paddlesports was at an army cadet…
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UK Coaching’s annual celebration of great coaching, UK Coaching Week, is taking place between 29th April – 5th May. This year’s theme is Holistic Coaching: Developing Skills for Life. Holistic coaching is about developing the whole person. It goes beyond sporting experience, serving as a key to unlocking potential and helping to shape individuals into…
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Congratulations to Mark Underwood who won a years membership, following our call to name our newsletter! We are pleased to share that we have recently launched our new learner eNewsletter, which replaces the Catch up with Coaching newsletter. This eNews will go out monthly and contain updates, new resources and information to support your development.…
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At Paddles Up Training we know the importance of regular Moderation of course providers and how much Course Providers value thease interactions and the support they provider. But as a provider it can be challenging to keep track of your moderation requirements and as the volume of qualifications you deliver grows so does the number…
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We meet five women from the Canal & River Trust who are empowering their communities get out on their local canals and enjoy the benefits of being out on the water. Jane, Sara, Vicki, Emma, and Hannah are on a mission to make paddling accessible to everyone. Each of them has embarked on a personal…
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Essex Freestyle Community was set up alongside Colchester Canoe Club, with the aim of getting more people involved with Freestyle and experience the lovely warm community. We were struggling to get involved, as unless you know someone who does Freestyle or where to go, we didn’t know where to start. Alongside the club’s lack of…
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BRITISH CANOEING AWARDING BODY SAFETY AND NAVIGATION AWARDS EQUIVALENCY There are a number of safety training awards available internationally that Paddle UK Awarding Body automatically recognises as equivalent for leadership and coaching course registration and assessment checkin without the need to formally apply for APL. You will need to provide a copy of your certificate…
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Looking to lead journeys on white water? Are you a white water paddler or do you have experience paddling in grade 2(3) white water rivers? Do you want to support your club? If so, the Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader is for you! The Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader aims to support paddleboarders…
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National Occupational Standards All Tutors require: A nationally recognised Tutoring Qualification that aligns to the relevant National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development (standards 1 to 8); All Assessors require: A nationally recognised Assessing Qualification that aligns to the relevant National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development (standard 9). In the tables below you will…
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The NEW Swimmer Safety and Rescue course is now available and aims to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. This could include cover at an event, supervising swimmers at an aquapark or managed venues that offer open…
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The Advanced White Water Safety course is designed to support kayakers and canoeists on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. The two day course will cover casualty management, moving around steep environments, dealing with stuck craft and paddlers, in complex environments. Following on from the Introduction to White Water Safety and the White Water…
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The BCAB Swimmer Safety and Rescue course is designed to provide paddlers with the key safety skills and knowledge to work as part of a water safety team where open water swimming is involved. All modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, exploring and practicing the knowledge and skills of a paddler providing…
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The Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Leader Course is appropriate for people who want to lead others on journeys on grade 2(3) white water rivers. Throughout this course you will be assessed on your personal paddling skills, rescue skills, incident management and more. Over the past two years we have seen a growth in this…
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The Advanced White Water Safety course is designed to support kayakers and canoeists on grade 3 and 4 white water rivers. The two day course will cover casualty management, moving around steep environments, dealing with stuck craft and paddlers, in complex environments. Following on from the Introduction to White Water Safety and the White Water…
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This new elearning is an additional option for learners and doesn’t replace the current Safeguarding Refresher: Social Media elearning: both refresher courses will be available for learners, along with the Introduction to Safeguarding elearning. If you have already completed the current Safeguarding Refresher: Social Media and now need to extend your Safeguarding, the Safeguarding Refresher: Positive Safeguarding…
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The White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. This 2 day course is aimed at those paddling as peers and covers a range of topics that include emergency planning & procedures, chase boating, equipment rescues and scenarios and much more.This course is designed…
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The White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. This 2 day course is aimed at those paddling as peers and covers a range of topics that include emergency planning & procedures, chase boating, equipment rescues and scenarios and much more. This course is…
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What is Safer Recruitment? Safer Recruitment is a set of practices which are essential to ensure paid staff, contractors and volunteers are suitable to work with children and / or Adults at Risk. Is this eLearning for me? This course is for any employer or deployer such as paddlesports clubs and organisations, who provide services…
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The Introduction to White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members on grade 2 water. This one day course is suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling journey, wanting to explore the role of an effective group member and learn simple strategies and safe skills that…
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Paddle UK Coaching and Qualifications Department is looking for volunteers across the globe to join a working group to discuss and share ideas with the Director of Coaching and Qualifications. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they are able to commit and contribute for a 4 year period. Please read the International Coaching…
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Paddle UK Coaching and Qualifications Department is looking for specialists in several disciplines to help shape, advise and provide recommendations in the areas of qualifications, awards and safety. Applications are now open for anyone who feels they are able to commit and contribute for a 4 year period. We are currently recruiting for: Canoe Freestyle…
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The Introduction to White Water Safety course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members on grade 2 water. This one day course is suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling journey, wanting to explore the role of an effective group member and learn simple strategies and safe skills that…
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