The BCU is managed through its Board of directors who are ultimately responsible to the membership.
The Board meets at least 3 times per annum.
The BCU’s Board of directors currently consists of the following people:
Brian Chapman Chairman, SCA Representative
Albert Woods President, Chairman of World Class Management Group (WCMG)
David Belbin Treasurer
David Rossetter Chairman of UK Coaching Committee, SCA Representative
Mike Twiggs Canoe England Representative
Graham Lyon Canoe England Representative
Greg Smale Canoe England Representative
Alan Baker WCA Representative
Phil Blain WCA Representative
Keith Fitzsimmons CANI Representative
Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are held in every calendar year; calling notices are sent to all ‘Individual’ members and give at least 21 days’ notice. AGMs are held for the following purposes:
• To receive from the Board, a full statement of account.
• To receive from the Board, a report of the activities of the Union since the previous AGM.
• To elect the Chairman, President, Vice-President and Treasurer. (where appropriate)
• To appoint the Union’s auditors.
• To transact any other business as may be brought before it.
BCU COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES
The English Council
The English Council is the committee established to manage the sport and recreation of Canoeing in England, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Reports directly to the Board.
The English Council is comprised of the following people:
David Gent Chairman, BCU Vice President
Albert Woods President, BCU Board English Representative
Alan Laws Chairman, Competition Representative
David Belbin Treasurer, BCU Board English Representative
Graham Lyon BCU Board English Representative
Curly Barker Competition Representative
Mike Twiggs Recreation Representative and BCU Board English Representative
Greg Smale BCU Board English Representative
Steve Scorer English Coaching Committee Chairman
Vic Brown Access Policy Group Chair
The English Council is also attended by 2 Regional Representatives, Robert Deacon, BCU Director of Operations and Sue Hornby, BCU Director of Development.
World Class Management Group (WCMG) – Manages and administers the World Class Programme.
Reports to the Board.
The WCMG is comprised of the following people:
Albert Woods Chairman, BCU President
Brian Chapman BCU Chairman
Paul Buxton UK Sport Representative
Paul Owen BCU Chief Executive
John Anderson BCU World Class Director of Performance
Anne Hounslow Canoe Slalom Committee Chair
Brian Gandy Marathon Racing Committee Chairman
Peter Moule Sprint Racing Committee Chairman
The WCMG is also attended by Andy Maddock and Anne Ferguson, BCU Academy Managers.
UK Coaching Management Committee (UKCMC)
UKCMC manages the BCU’s coaching affairs in the UK and reports to the Board.
Access Policy Group (APG)
The APG is responsible for matters relating to access to water, the provision of durable or temporary facilities usable by canoes and the promotion of canoeing in ways compatible with the preservation and protection of the environment. Reports to the English Council.
The APG is comprised of the following people:
Vic Brown Chairman
Andy Green Head of Access
Paul Owen Chief Executive
Chris Hawkesworth Facilities Manager
Tamsin Phipps Rivers Access Campaign Manager
Kevin East Development Officer
English Coaching Committee (ECC)
The ECC manages coaching affairs in England. Reports to the English Council.