Overview
NEW. You can now choose which date you want to book your British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching discipline specific training on. Simply book your preferred date from the list – CLICK HERE FOR DATES. This applies to all disciplines and all BCAB Coaching training.
This two day course provides the training to progress to the BCAB Open Water Canoe Coach Assessment.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To develop your technical knowledge and transfer your canoe coaching skills from the BCAB Core Coach Training into open water with winds up to force 4.
To prepare you for your BCAB Open Water Canoe Coach Assessment.
PRE-REQUISITES
Full Paddle Scotland (or other Home Nation Association) member
BCAB Canoe Open Water Leader (or BC Canoe Leader)
BCAB Core Coach Training (or UKCC level 2 training or above)
IS IT FOR ME?
If you’re an Canoe Open Water Leader who’s completed Core Coach Training and you’re looking to become an Open Water Canoe Coach then this is the course for you.
CONTENT
This two day course takes the content from the BCAB Core Coach Training applies it in open canoes on moderate open water. The course looks at the range of different topics we might need to coach. We can think about setting tasks and observing to choose what to coach. We’ll look at how to get the most from the environment; developing skills in simple places before testing them in the conditions. We’ll spend time coaching at a fixed spot where paddlers can have multiple goes; we’ll also look at how to coach on the move.
Threaded through all that will be how we manage safety, where to position ourselves and how do we remain true to our own coaching beliefs.
You’ll leave the course with lots of ideas and a detailed plan to help you progress to assessment.
For further information, including the Coach Award course guide and a detailed course programme, visit https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/coach-award-resources/
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
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| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date26/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)N/A | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
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USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake
In-course transport
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You are welcome to use your own equipment and 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:
- Canoe
- Paddle
- Kneeling mat
- Buoyancy aid
- Cag
- Wetsuit
- Wetsuit boots
- Drybag
- Paddling Trousers
- Pogies/Paddling Gloves
- Pole
- Sail
- Tracking lines
YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:
- Off the water clothing
- Thermal paddling layers
- Flask/Water Bottle
- Blister kit/small first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications
- Sun cream
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Insect repellent
