BCU UKCC Level 1 Paddle Sport Coach

May 11, 2010 by  
Filed under BCU UKCC Level 1 Coach, Qualification Courses


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BCU UKCC Level 1 Paddlesport Coach

This course is open to CFAV’s from the ACF and CCF. ATC and SCC bids are welcome on a fill up basis.

The BCU UKCC Level 1 Coach is a 5-day Training and Assessment course conducted over 2 x weekends. Candidates must attend both weekends!

The BCU UKCC Level 1 Coach is the entry point for most coaches coming into the BCU Coaching Scheme.  It is a non-discipline specific and therefore the course provides coaches with the fundamental knowledge to work with paddlers in a variety of craft in a very sheltered water environment under the direct supervision of a BCU level 2 coach or higher.

The first weekend is 3-days incorporating Foundation Safety and Rescue training (FSRT) for candidates who require this as a pre-requisite
This course covers planning, delivery, and reviewing of short coaching sessions. They can work with paddlers at any stage of their development; receiving specific training to coach paddlers in their first year of activity and to conduct ‘taster’ sessions. Once qualified BCU UKCC Level 1 coaches can apply to the BCU to deliver Paddle Power Start and BCU 1* awards.

Candidates must have the following pre-requisites to attend this course:

  • Hold BCU new 2 star award
  • Completed Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) (this can be complete as part of weekend 1)
  • Registered with their Home Nation at a personal cost of £39 for members and £55 for non members(NGB Canoe England, SCA, WCA, CANI), have an authorised CR Form and the Level 1 Coach workbook prior to commencing the course.
  • NGB registration should be done at least 3-4 weeks prior to the course commencing

Candidates can not complete the award without this documentation and will be automatically deferred.

The personal contribution for this course is £35; bids will not be excepted until the course fee has been received. Personal contributions will not be refunded for any cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the course commencing.

There will be 12 vacancies on this course.

CFAV course only.

Dates: 04 -07 & 18 – 20 May 12            Venue: Capel Curig           Code: L11            Bid by: 06 Apr 12

Dates: 27 – 30 Sep & 12 - 14 Oct 12      Venue: Capel Curig           Code: L12           Bid by: 02 Sep 12