KAYAKING / CANOEING - BCU AWARDS

For many just messing about in boats is enough but others like to have a bench mark standard to compare their performance against. If that's you then we offer the British Canoe Union (BCU) personal performance awards from 1* to 3* and the Foundation Safety & Rescue Training course.

Although we are obliged to follow a syllabus we will:
  1. Provide you with a enjoyable learning experience; and
  2. Make sure you leave smiling.

BCU - Performance Awards

An outline summary of the syllabus for the 1* - 3* awards is given below.
1* - This is an entry level award for those who are new to the sport and can be undertaken any type of craft.
2* - This award assess both canoe and kayak skills and ensures that paddlers have a broad range of skills. This is also the minimum level of proficiency required for those wishing to enter the coaching scheme.
3* - This is craft specific and assesses paddlers on simple white water. Paddlers who hold this award can leave their L plates at home.

For further details of the syllabus see the BCU Website by clicking here.

BCU - Foundation Safety & Rescue Course

This course aims to provide paddlers with the essential safety skills to operate in a flat water environment and is a pre requirement for those wishing to enter the coaching scheme.

For more information on the syllabus then please click here.

Venues

For these courses we use venues in Shropshire, Telford and Llangollen.

Equipment

We can provide all canoes and safety equipment (except wetsuits) but if you have any of your own kit then please bring it along. A suggested kit list for this activity can be obtained from our 'downloads page'.

Dates

These courses are arranged on demand so please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Tariff

Please contact us for more information.
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