You can now book this assessment on a date to suit you. Please contact us to arrange a date. [email protected]
Assessment for BCAB Open Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water) which qualifies you to coach open canoe in winds exceeding force 4. Please arrive by 08:30 on your assessment day.
To complete all aspects of your BC Open Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water) Assessment.
Full Paddle Scotland (or other Home Nation) membership
BCAB Open Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water) training
Registered and checked-in. For more info click here
Coaching logbook
Assessment discussion task
In-date first aid and safeguarding training
Coach award e-learning
If you’ve completed all the pre-requisites, checked in and you’re feeling ready for assessment, then this is the course for you.
We’ll catch up on-line in the run up to the assessment, to chat through your assessment discussion task, run through potential venues and decide how to structure the assessment to work for you.
On the assessment day you’ll coach a group of 2-4 canoeists, either for or on open water in winds above force 4, for at least 90 minutes at your choice of venue. If it doesn’t look like we’ll find those conditions we’ll have to cancel the assessment. We’ll also take a look at rescues, personal paddling skills and discuss your coaching session together.
You can bring your own students. You’ll know them and be able to move quickly to coaching them. Or we can supply unknown students, in which case you’ll need to spend some time getting to know them and working out what they want and need.
For more information, including the Course Guide and Assessment Guidance, visit https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/coach-award-resources/
If you don’t live close to Glenmore Lodge we may be able to travel to you and assess you in your normal coaching environment. Please contact us to arrange an assessment that works for you.
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
In-course transport
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. By this stage in your paddling, you’ll probably want to use your own equipment, but you’re welcome to pick and choose odd items from the store. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity.
GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:
YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
Can't find exactly what you are looking for? We are happy to create it for you. You can hire one of our instructors or guides from as little as £280 a day, including any equipment. If you’re a group, all of our courses are available on a date that suits you or if you would prefer we can tailor a course to your requirements. Simply get in touch to discuss your requirements.