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British Canoeing Awarding Body is delighted to launch the NEW Tutoring in the Paddlesport Environment (TPE) eLearning.

This eLearning focuses on providing high quality tutoring in different settings, aligned to our educational philosophy. There are activities to explore including roles and responsibilities, individualisation in a group setting, and online tutoring. It’s full of great information to help both new and experienced tutors consider their current practice. The eLearning takes around two hours…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue Course

The NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a moderate surf environment. The Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course will replace the Advanced Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue programme and is a 6 and a half hour programme that…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body announces NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue

The NEW Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a moderate surf environment. The Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue course will replace the Advanced Surf Kayak Safety and Rescue programme and is a 6 and a half hour programme that…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue Course

The NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a moderate inland open water environment. This 6 hour programme consists of 7 modules. All of the modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body launches the NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Course

The NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course is now available and aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems on the sea, in both sheltered and moderate conditions. Throughout the 7 hour course, paddlers will explore simple strategies and…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body announces NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue

The NEW Inland Open Water Safety and Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a moderate inland open water environment. This 6 hour programme consists of 7 modules. All of the modules are interactive, practical sessions, discussing and using equipment, and exploring possible solutions…
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BCAB announces the NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Course

We are pleased to share that BCAB has today announced the NEW Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue course which aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and be able to deal with common problems on the sea, in both sheltered and moderate conditions. Throughout the 7 hour…
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Meet Matt, one of the first to become a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

I took the SUP Instructor qualification because I want to be able to introduce more people to the sport in a safe environment. I want to use my knowledge and skills to involve the disadvantaged groups in to the sport. As one of the admins of East of England Paddlesports, we promote safe and responsible…
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Meet Ed, recently completed the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue

I have recently moved with my family from South East England to Cumbria in order to work as an Outdoor Instructor. I am currently a Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor and start work in April with an outdoor company in the Lake District. As part of my personal and professional development, I decided to…
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Meet Jess, one of the first to become a NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

I help run a paddlesports group called East of England Paddlesports and I decided to take on the SUP Instructor qualification to aid in running the group and be able to provide lessons to spread the joy of SUP. As the only female admin, I wanted to be able to provide women only lessons as…
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Meet Ginni, NEW Coach Tutor in Mexico

The trajectory of a life can pivot on the most unlikely of invitations. To give a college roommate a lift home from the east to the west coast of the USA, after which I moved there. To drive a friend down that west coast to the world’s second longest peninsula and tag along on some…
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NEW Manual Handling for Paddlesport eLearning

We are pleased to share the NEW BCAB Manual Handling for Paddlesport eLearning which covers different types of manual handling, how we can consider and manage risk and shows the steps we can take when manual handling to better protect our bodies. Throughout paddlesport, there are many occasions when we are lifting, carrying and moving…
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NEW Inclusive Language eLearning

We are pleased to share the NEW BCAB Inclusive Language eLearning, which covers the importance of using inclusive language and the impact it can have on those around you. This module provides an understanding of key terms, definitions and examples of inclusive language; supports learners on how to identify and tackle inappropriate or exclusive language…
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Become a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

The NEW SUP Instructor supports you to run SUP taster/starter sessions, games and short journeys for those new to paddleboarding. The two day course helps to prepare you for your first SUP instructing role, supporting you to deliver safe and enjoyable sessions in a very sheltered water environment, within the safety management systems of your…
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Improve your safety skills with NEW Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course

Improve your safety skills with NEW Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course Are you looking to develop your safety skills? Do you want to learn practical solutions if you get into difficulty? Do you want the tools to solve common paddling issues in a sheltered water environment? Then the NEW Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course is…
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Christmas Opening Hours

Paddles Up Training will be closed over the festive period. Our last working day will be the 22nd December and we will be back on 2nd January 2024. You will be able to access all of the supportive resources on the website. Any questions can be sent on the Contact Us page and we will…
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Use of Artificial and Managed White Water Sites in BCAB Courses

Paddles Up training and Paddle UK Awarding Body recognises that the use of Use of Artificial and Managed White Water Sites has benefits for learning and would be seen as an appropriate decision to use such an environment for some training and assessment courses. The below table indicates when such facilities can be used by…
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Meet Richard, who recently attended the Community of Learning event

After identifying an ambition to further develop my coaching pathway, I commenced on the BCAB Performance Coach journey. After a number of sessions with my appointed mentor – Chris Brain, I decided to book a place on the next Community of Learning event. I had identified, through discussion and reading, insight into what I thought…
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A sunny weekend for the Performance Coach Community of Learning Event

Hosted at Grafham Water Centre, Huntingdon, the weekend brought together 11 coaches with varied experiences for a thought provoking, discussion led weekend. A great weekend had by all. The Community of Learning event topics are driven by the areas that the group suggest, their areas of interests and their aspirations. The topics aim to stimulate…
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Becoming Sea Kayak Leaders (non-tidal) in Malta

Meet Daniela and Arthur, who recently became Sea Kayak Leaders (non-tidal) in Malta. Daniela (Lella) grew up in a small urban village on a tiny Mediterranean island, called Malta, where she was born and raised. She is also the only Maltese woman holding a Sea Kayak Leader in the entire country! Arthur (Turu) is an American-born…
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British Canoeing Awarding Body announces the NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

We are pleased to share that Paddle UK Awarding Body has today announced the NEW Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor award, which is designed for Instructors running SUP taster/starter sessions and short journeys in very sheltered water environments. The 2 day course helps to prepare candidates for their first SUP instructing role, ensuring they are ‘primed…
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BCAB announces a new Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course

We are pleased to share that in January 2023, Paddle UK Awarding Body will be replacing the Foundation Safety and Rescue Training with a Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course which aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in…
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Congratulations to Daniel, NEW Performance SUP Coach

Paddles Up Training would like to congratulate Dan for becoming a Performance SUP Sheltered Water Coach! Dan talks us through his paddling journey and why he decided to become a Performance Coach. Born in Hong Kong and having spent my teenage years on the Isle of Man, I have had the opportunity to engage in…
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NEW SUP Safer course

If you’re looking to raise your awareness of paddling your SUP safely in a sheltered water environment, then the NEW SUP Safer course is for you! Paddle UK Awarding Body has today announced the NEW SUP Safer course, aimed at anyone new or relatively novice to Stand Up Paddleboarding, wanting to gain knowledge and raise…
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Stadium Safety and Rescue Training Weekend

A great weekend had by all in sunny Nottingham, with a range of Stadium Safety and Rescue Provider Moderations, Orientations and 4 training courses taking place. During the 14th and 15th May, 40 learners took part in the Stadium Safety and Rescue training, considering a range of safe practices and learning simple practical solutions to…
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Become a Provider of the NEW Paddle Safer course

We are pleased to share that Paddle UK Awarding Body has today announced the launch of the NEW Paddle Safer course which gives new and novice paddlers the opportunity to develop their safety skills when taking to the water. Paddle UK Awarding Body Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Guides will be able to deliver the NEW…
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The Performance Coach Goes Global

In March 2022, the first BCAB Performance Coach Community of Learning Event outside of the UK took place in Stonington Connecticut, USA with 14 candidates and 3 facilitators. The weekend was intense but enjoyable, with multiple learning opportunities for candidates and facilitators alike. The Community of Learning events provide opportunities to explore ‘Performance Coaching’ and…
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Update to Stadium Safety and Rescue Training Provider Requirements

We are pleased to share that we will be broadening the Stadium Safety and Rescue Training Provider requirements to enable more paddlers to deliver the training and therefore, support safety at stadiums. The Stadium Safety and Rescue Training is designed for individuals wanting to provide safety cover at an artificial, white water course. The objective…
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Update to Coach Award eLearning

As part of the Paddle UK Awarding Body review of the Coach Award qualification, the Coach Award eLearning has been updated to ensure a high quality of standard across all of our digital resources. If you have previously accessed the Coach Award eLearning, you will have been granted access to the new version automatically for your…
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Becoming A Provider – Provider Finder!

What is Find A Provider? Find A Provider, is a web-based search function that will enable anyone accessing the Paddles Up Training website Course Provider. The system allows a search to be made based on distance from a town or postcode. A filter can also be added to a provider of a particular type of…
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