In addition to news being published in Code current and relevant information will be published here on the coaches Bulletin Board.
English Coaching Annual Consultative Meeting (posted 31.01.2012)
Canoe England is pleased to confirm that the English Coaching ACM will be held on the 17th March 2012 at Holme Pierrepont, Notts. For more details on who is eligable to attend please click here
Star Award Pass Slips (posted 27/7/11)
If you are looking for the 1 and 2 Star Pass Slips, these are not available as a download. Please contact Canoe England Customer Services on 0845 370 9500 or email diane.bedford@bcu.org.uk to request a copy of them.
2011 Coach Conference - date confirmed (posted 01/12/2010)
The 2011 Canoe England Coach Conference will be held on the 3rd and 4th December 2011, more details will be added to the website as confirmed.
Female only Level 1 courses 2011 (posted 25/10/10)
A series of 'pilot' UKCC Level 1 courses are planned for 2011. For dates click here
Hire Companies (posted 14/9/10):
The BCU are currently working on guidelines, for the currently unregulated, companies that hire canoes and/or kayaks.
BCU 3 Star Sea Syllabus Updated (Posted 28/3/10):
The BCU 3 Star Sea Syllabi and Guidance notes have been updated, to Version 2-0. Click Here.
BCU 4 and 5 Star Leader Syllabi Updated (Posted 23/3/10):
The BCU 4 and 5 Star Leader Award Syllabi have been updated, to Version 2-2. Click here for more information.
BCU Coaching Governance and Management Review (Posted 16/3/10):
Brian Chapman (BCU Chairman) announced the recommendations of the BCU Board following the BCU Coaching and Governance Management Review. Click here for more information.
BCU Documents (Posted 10/3/10):
We have created a new page on our website to help you find all the BCU Coaching Related documents and Syllabi etc. Click Here.
Applying for Course Numbers (Posted 10/3/10):
Please be advised that when applying for course numbers we will advertise your course on the Canoe England website unless otherwise notified (www.canoe-england.org.uk/coaching/course-dates/). This will also include your contact details in terms of your e-mail address (as per your Canoe England database record), as well as the course date, location and region which should be given upon your request for each course number.
Canoe 4 Star Leader Assessment (Posted 10/11/09):
With effect from 1st January 2010 the duration of the 4 Star Leader Canoe Assessment was reduced from 3 to 2 days. This change originated from the Canoe technical group and has been endorsed by the UK Coaching Management Committee.
Updated Placid Water Racing Award Syllabi (Posted 5/11/09):
have been released. Click here for more info.
BCU Coaching Logbook (Posted 6/11/09):
V2-1 - an updated version of the BCU Logbook has been uploaded onto the website, useful for coaches and leaders to record their experience. Click here to download.
Attention BCU UKCC Level 1 Coaches (Posted 5/11/09):
A new page has been created on the website to provide information on the BCU Tests and Awards that you are able to deliver. Click here to be redirected to that page.
BCU Terms of Reference Version 3-3 (Posted 3/5/09):
The BCU Terms of Reference Document has been updated. Click here for the latest version. This provides guidance on the appropriate qualifications for running paddlesport sessions.
Star Award Assessor Guidance Notes Version 4-1 (Posted 3/5/09):
The Guidance notes for Star Award Assessors has been updated. Click here for the latest version.
BCU Recognition of non UKCC Coaching Qualifications:
With the introduction of the new coaching award scheme there appears to be some concern regarding the impact this will have on existing coaches. The BCU will continue to recognise coaches with ‘old’ BCU Coaching Qualifications, (that are not endorsed by UKCC), whilst they remain ‘updated’, indefinitely. Coaches who choose not to remain updated will not be recognised by the BCU as active coaches and as such will loose any assessor endorsements.