Code Magazine (Posted 07/08/15)
The latest edition of Code Magazine is now online. Click here to read British Canoeing’s magazine for coaches.
Level 4 Coach Programme Recruitment (Posted 31/07/15)
British Canoeing are recruiting candidates for the Level 4 Coach Programme due to start May 2016/2017. The course aims to develop/validate coaching expertise and to develop coaches who would then be in a position to influence the development of the sport going forward. Read more >
2015 Coach Conference – theme and venue announced (Posted 16/06/15)
This year’s event themed ‘The Multidimensional Role of a Coach‘ will take place on the 21st and 22nd November at Cranage Hall in Crewe. Click here to register your interest and to receive updates of our speakers and workshops
ECMC Chair Election (Posted 31/03/15)
Congratulations to Andy Maxted who has been re-elected as the Chair of the English Coaching Management Committee for a further two years.
Out of Hours Service (Posted 30/01/15)
Aswe continually strive to improve the service offer available to ourcoach members we will shortly be trialling an Out of Hours service. Thefrom the 31st January to the 28th February the English Coaching Teamwill be operating an out of hours service, Saturday mornings between08.00 and 13.00.
During this period members will have access tocoaching advice and services by phone on 07989436098 or by emailing [email protected]
It’s Your Call – VHF Radios Article (Posted 20/01/15)
This article provides an overview of the uses and considerations of using VHF Radios. Click Here to access full article.
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British Canoeing Technical Groups – Call for Applications 2015-2018 (Posted 08/12/14)
British Canoeing’sCoaching Strategy Group (CSG) and Coaching Operations Groups (COG) wishto review and update a number of the existing technical panels tosupport and provide guidance to them as required on discipline related technical matters. Click Here for more details.
ECMC Vice Chair Election (24/06/2014)
The English Coaching Service invites nominations for the post of ECMC Vice Chair. For more information, please click here.
Accreditation Survey (posted 09/06/2014)
As part of our ongoing review and monitoring ofthe BCU awards, British Canoeing and the Home Nation Associations areseeking input from relevant individuals and organisations on the valueof external endorsement/accreditation of our coaching awards.
BCU Level 1, 2, and 3 Coaching qualifications sit on both the NationalQualification Framework (NQF) and Scottish Qualification Framework(SCQF). As part of this we are recognised and regulated by he Office ofQualifications and Examination Regulation (OFQUAL) and the ScottishQualifications Authority (SQA).
The same qualifications also meet UKCC endorsement requirements set andmonitired by Sports Coach UK. This means that our awards meet specificsyllabus requirements and delivery standards consistent with othersports.
We would appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete the following short questionnaire by the 30th June: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BCU_UKCC
BCU Level 4 Programme Recruitment (posted 09/06/2014)
British Canoeing is inviting coaches who may beinterested in completing the BCU Level 4 Coach Programme starting in May2015, to email the [email protected], to register their interest. For more information please click here.
ECMC Chair Elections (posted 02/04/2014)
The English Coaching Service invites nominations for the post of Chair for the English Coaching Management Committee (ECMC). Click here for more information.
Invitation to Tender for Workforce Audit Research Project (posted 06/05/2014)
British Canoeing is seeking submissions ofinterest to design, develop and conduct a research project intending togain insight into the amount and type of paddlesport coaching andleadership activity taking place within England. British Canoeing willbe looking to use the insight gained from this inform developments tothe Coaching Scheme and Support Services.For further details please see full Invitation to Tender and Project Brief
BCU Star Award Provider Review Update (posted 09/04/2014)
The BCU have recently concluded a review of the Star Award providerrequirements. We are currently concluding implementation matters such as theproduction of revised Logbooks and Assessor training/orientationcourses. In the meantime the current requirements for providers stillstand; these will be phased out alongside the introduction of theupdates. It is worth noting that the current option for Level 3 coaches toregister as 3 Star providers will cease at the end of April 2014. Fromthis point forward they will need to complete the logbook process as iscurrently required of all other new providers.
ECMC Elections (posted 20/02/2014)
The English CoachingService invites nominations for the post of Chair and Vice Chair for theEnglish Coaching Management Committee (ECMC). Click here for more information.
BCU Star Award Updates (posted 22/04/2014)
Following the launch of the revised BCU Star Award Syllabi, Training andAssessment notes in October 2013, we have recently made a fewamendments in response to feedback and comments that have arisen in theinitial roll out period. For a summary of these changes please click here.
BCU Star Award Provider Review Update (posted 22/04/2014)
As advised in February CoDe the BCU have just concluded a review of theStar Award Provider Requirements. Full details of these requirements arenow available in the document entitled Becoming a BCU Star Award Provider. A summary of the changes is also available by clicking here.
Staffing Levels and Ratios Updated (posted 18/09/2013):
Thisdocument has recently been updated, to version 3.0.This document provides details on the staffing ratios for allBCU Awards. Click here to view.
BCU Star Award Review August Update (posted 13/08/2013)
Following the April announcement of planned changes to BCU Star Awards please click here for the latest update on these developments.
Updates BCU Terms of Reference V4-1 (posted 05/08/2013)
Following feedback from the BCU Technical Groups, the BCU Terms of Reference (V4-0) has recently been updated to Version V4-1. For a summary of the changes please click here
The Plas Y Brenin ‘Future Leaders Fund’ (posted 25/06/2013)
Plasy Brenin, the National Mountain Sports Centre has recently announced afund to help support volunteer leaders and coaches in areas whereleaders and young people may be lacking in opportunity or advantage –The Future Leaders Fund. At Canoe England we are conscious that ourmembers may get involved in a number of outdoor activities as well aspaddling. If you are also involved in hill walking, mountaineering orclimbing we would like to share the following Funding Opportunity withyou. If you are purely paddling focused we would like to know if youwould be interested in this Fund being rolled out to Paddlesportvolunteers. Read more
Important Changes to DBS Requirements and Eligibility (posted 31/05/2013)
The new DBSeligibility requirement is linked to a person’s specific role and thefrequency and intensity in which they carry out that role. Thereforecoaches will no longer be required to hold a DBS Certificate (formerlyCRB) to meet the Canoe England Coach Update requirements, or to completeBCU UKCC Level 2 qualification. Coaches may still be required toundertake a DBS Check by their deployer in line with the type ofactivities/ role they are carrying out. Read more
FREE Webinar: Tax Return Help for Coaches (posted 20/12/2013):
If you are a coach or volunteer in sport or recreation, the Sport andRecreation Alliance are offering a free webinar to help you completeyour tax return in January. The online presentation lasts about an hour,and includes an opportunity for you to ask the presenter any questionsrelating to your tax return. This can be viewed Live on the the 16th and25th January at 10 or the 29th January at 7pm.
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and the BCU (posted 24/05/12)
TheProtection of Freedoms Act 2012 recieved Royal Assent on 1st May 2012.It contains all of the new safeguarding and vetting requirements thatwill affect individuals in sport and recreation organisations who havecontact with children and vulnerable adults. Read more
Thank you to all who attended the 2012 CE Coaching Conference (posted 30.11.2012)
After yet another highly successful Coaching Conference highlights and workshop slides are now available here. Photos for this event can be see on our facebook page.
Booking is now open for the 2012 CE Coaching Conference (posted 24.09.2012)
For full details of this year’s guest speakers and workshop choices please view the Conference Programme and book now by completing and submitting the Booking Form or click here for more information.
Sports Coach UK announce the UK Coaching Awards: Nominations Deadline (posted 06.09.2012)
The deadline for the 2012 UK CoachingAward nominations is 28 September. Don’t miss your chance to put forwarda successful coaching in intervention or an inspirational coach for anaward. Please click here to find out more.
The Big All-Day Talent Breakfast: Get involved (posted 10.07.2012)
As the world’s finest athletes gather in London for the 2012 Olympic Games, sports coach UK is looking to the future and hosting a free professional development event for coaches working with Britain’s next generation of talented athletes called the ‘Big All-Day Talent breakfast‘ on the 1st August. For more information and to register interest please click here
BCU Coach Update Review (posted 05.04.2012)
The BCU is reviewing the current coach update scheme and invites you to contribute your views. We are keen to understand the views of coaches, leaders, employers and deployers on the virtues and short comings of the current scheme, and of desired features of the current scheme as they develop. Any interested party is invided to submit a response to the consultation. A briefing paper which provides a background to this review is available by clicking here. Responses will be collected online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/BCUCoachUpdate. The consultation runs until 31st May 2012.
Canoe England Coaching Conference 2012 (posted 04.04.2012)
The 2012 Canoe England National Conference will be held on the 24/25th November 2012, at the Cedar Court Hotel in Wakefield. We are currently taking expressions of interest from people wishing to lead workshops at this event. Please contact [email protected]to register your interest.
Election of ECMC Chair (posted 22.02.2012)
Election for the chair of the English Coaching Management Committee will take place at the upcoming ACM on the 17th March 2012 at Holme Pierrepont, Notts. Interested persons are invited to inform Karen Bagshaw [email protected] prior to the event.National RCO/LCO Forum and English Coaching Annual Consultative Meeting (posted 31.01.2012)
Canoe England is pleased to confirm that the National RCO/LCO Forum and 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 [email protected] to request a copy of them.