Course Overview

BCAB Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people whose focus of work is delivering paddlesports taster/starter sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations. The qualification is for multi-craft sessions and is not discipline specific, but you will be assessed from your chosen craft (canoe, closed cockpit kayak, sit on top or SUP).

This combined training and assessment course will enable you to run games and activities in a very sheltered environment, to support learning and inspire adventure and exploration for new paddlers in stable craft.

You will be assessed on the following:

• Professional standards

• Personal paddling

• Rescues

Prerequisites for the course

• Be over the age of 14 (candidates under 18 years of age should check the suitability of the course with a tutor before attendance.)

• Become a member of Paddle UK

• Attended a BCAB Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course

• Register for the Paddlesport Instructor course with Paddle UK (£46.80)

• Complete the SKapades booking form in full

• Pay in full

Date: Tuesday 14th - Wednesday 15th January 2025

Location: South Wales

Cost: £220

Course Overview

This award will support you to run safe and enjoyable trips, based on your group’s needs and aspirations. You will lead journeys for paddleboarders on sheltered water.

As a Leader, you can work independently or be deployed by a club, centre or organisation to lead trips and journeys. The purpose of these trips may be wide ranging, from educational experiences, social adventures or trying something new.

Learn how to inspire and empower your paddlers, keep them safe and give them a great day out.

*There are no formal Personal Performance Award or Safety Award requirements to becoming a stand-up paddleboard leader. However, to get the best from your training course you need to feel comfortable on your board and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water. Therefore, it is recommended that you hold the Paddle Explore Award before booking on your training (or equivalent).

This is a two-day training course; assessments can be arranged on an individual basis. If you feel you already have an appropriate level of skill and experience, training is not compulsory, and you may arrange an assessment directly once all pre-requisites are met.

Pre- requisites:

You will need to be a member of Paddle UK before attending this training course.

Pre- requisites:

You will need to be a member of Paddle UK before attending this training course.

You will need to be comfortable paddling your craft in a sheltered water environment (up to force 3 winds)

Age 16 or over (Under 18s and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Included in the cost

Course delivery

Admin

Course provider fees payable to Paddle UK

Not included

Parking

Access fees

Transport

Equipment

Date:

Location:

£220

Course Overview

The Canoe and Kayak Sheltered Water Coach Award is used by the self-employed, clubs, centres and organisations as an appropriate level of training for coaches who develop individuals paddlesports knowledge and skills in a sheltered water environment.

The course will help you to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable, progressive coaching sessions and explore specifics to help you coach typical learners in the Sheltered Water Environment in Canoe and Kayak. There are no formal Personal Performance Award or Safety Award requirements, however, to get the best from your course you need to feel comfortable on your craft and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water. We recommend holding a Personal Performance Award in a canoe and kayak discipline.

Training is over two days (Unless otherwise requested) and focuses on the How, WHAT and WHERE to coach. Assessments can be arranged on a 1 to 1 basis once the aspirant coach feels they are ready, and all pre-requisite tasks have been met.

• Please note you will need to have attaneded a Coare Coach course prior to this course.

Training

• Games with aims and warmups

• Coaching philosophy

• Information gathering

• Analysis and evaluation

• Site specific coaching

• Coaching on the move

• Reflective practice

• Session planning

• Incident management

What is included in this cost:

Delivery of full course

Access to water is paid for

Provider fees

Admin 

Parking is free

What is not included:

Membership

Registration fee

Food and drink

* You must be a full member of Paddle UK or your home nation to attend this course and over the age of 16 (Under 18s must attend with a parent or guardian). 

What is included in this cost:

Delivery of full course

Access to water is paid for

Provider fees

Admin 

Parking is free

What is not included:

Membership

Food and drink

Pre course information