Coaching Courses

Four-day BCU Level 1 Coach Course

Want to become a paddlesport coach then this is the course for you. This is the first step into coaching. This is for anybody that is interested in encouraging others into paddlesport.


This course is not discipline specific as a level 1 can deliver sessions in any type of kayak or canoe. As a level 1 coach you can deliver taster sessions and assist higher level coaches.


This course is a 4 day course and is a combined training and assessment.


We can run this course in a variety of formats depending on your requirements:

- we can run it over two weekends

- one 4 day block

- if you are a canoe club we could do 8 evening sessions

- If you have another format you would like let us know.




The minimum age for this course is 16 years.


Pre-Requisites



Before this qualification you must have passed the following courses we can provide both if required.

Flat Water Safety and Rescue Training
New 2 Star or the old 2 Star but in both disciplines of kayak and open canoe


Candidates must hold the following pre-requisites:

* BCU 2 Star Award (either both 'old' style awards in Kayak and Canoe, or the 'new' generic 2 Star)
* Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
* Valid First Aid certificate

Equipment included.

BCU Level 2 Coach Training

This course is the progression from the BCU level 1 coach course. If you are looking to progress your standard of coaching then this is the course for you.


As a level 2 coach you can work alone on sheltered waters. This like the level 1 award is a non-discipline specific award.


This course develops the foundations skills that have been taught on the level 1 course and is a 4 day course.


After this 4 day training course you have a period of 12 months to do your assessment.


The level 2 training course can also be run in a variety of formats we recommend a four day block but there are other options :-
- We can run it over two weekends - We can run it as 4 separate days- If you have another format you would like let us know

Pre-Requisites

Before this course you need to have passed the following which we can provide.

- Level one coach award

- BCU UKCC 3 Star in one discipline and 3 star standard in another discipline, we recommend this is in Kayak and Canoe because this is what you will be assessed on.

- 8 hour First Aid, we recommend the 16 hour first aid course as once you have passed this award you will be in an outdoor environment

- You have to be 1 minimum of 17 years old for the training and over 18 for your assessment.
You need to register with the BCU using a CR form and receive your log book so you can bring it with you. You also need to be a BCU comprehensive member.

Equipment hire is included - if you would prefer to bring your own equipment call 01978 861912 to book and we can offer you a discounted rate!

One-day BCU Level 2 Coach Assessment.

Equipment hire is included - if you would prefer to bring your own equipment call 01978 861912 to book and we can offer you a discounted rate!

Four-day BCU Level 1 Coach Course

Want to become a paddlesport coach then this is the course for you. This is the first step into coaching. This is for anybody that is interested in encouraging others into paddlesport.


This course is not discipline specific as a level 1 can deliver sessions in any type of kayak or canoe. As a level 1 coach you can deliver taster sessions and assist higher level coaches.


This course is a 4 day course and is a combined training and assessment.


We can run this course in a variety of formats depending on your requirements:

- we can run it over two weekends

- one 4 day block

- if you are a canoe club we could do 8 evening sessions

- If you have another format you would like let us know.




The minimum age for this course is 16 years.


Pre-Requisites



Before this qualification you must have passed the following courses we can provide both if required.

Flat Water Safety and Rescue Training
New 2 Star or the old 2 Star but in both disciplines of kayak and open canoe


Candidates must hold the following pre-requisites:

* BCU 2 Star Award (either both 'old' style awards in Kayak and Canoe, or the 'new' generic 2 Star)
* Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
* Valid First Aid certificate

Equipment included.

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BCU Level 2 Coach Training

This course is the progression from the BCU level 1 coach course. If you are looking to progress your standard of coaching then this is the course for you.


As a level 2 coach you can work alone on sheltered waters. This like the level 1 award is a non-discipline specific award.


This course develops the foundations skills that have been taught on the level 1 course and is a 4 day course.


After this 4 day training course you have a period of 12 months to do your assessment.


The level 2 training course can also be run in a variety of formats we recommend a four day block but there are other options :-
- We can run it over two weekends - We can run it as 4 separate days- If you have another format you would like let us know

Pre-Requisites

Before this course you need to have passed the following which we can provide.

- Level one coach award

- BCU UKCC 3 Star in one discipline and 3 star standard in another discipline, we recommend this is in Kayak and Canoe because this is what you will be assessed on.

- 8 hour First Aid, we recommend the 16 hour first aid course as once you have passed this award you will be in an outdoor environment

- You have to be 1 minimum of 17 years old for the training and over 18 for your assessment.
You need to register with the BCU using a CR form and receive your log book so you can bring it with you. You also need to be a BCU comprehensive member.

Equipment hire is included - if you would prefer to bring your own equipment call 01978 861912 to book and we can offer you a discounted rate!

This award is designed for BCU Coaches who hold a 4* leader award and wish to introduce paddlers to the moderate water environment.
This is a great award to take your Level two coaching skills into a more dynamic environment. It also allows you register to become a three star assessor in the chosen discipline.
We run this course as a one day training, then one day assessment – take a look at the prerequisites below, if you have all the training ones in place you can do the training and assessment over two consecutive days – get in touch if you need advice.
This is Discipline Specific, we offer Open Canoe and White Water Kayak.
Pre Requisites