Explore e-Learning
May 05, 2020
During this period of social distancing, it’s a great opportunity to take the time and explore the range of FREE eLearning that British Canoeing offers. There are a range of packages suitable for paddlers, parents, instructors, coaches and leaders but here are our top picks!
Buoyage
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This fun activity gives you lots of information about the different types of buoys. Once you’re got all the information, it’s time to test your knowledge with the quiz! Compare your results with your friends and try and beat their score! Take the eLearning here.
First Aid
The basics of First Aid are important for anyone. This activity gives lots of information about the First Aid that is relevant to paddlesports. There’s also a quick to test your knowledge and challenge your friends. Take the eLearning here.
During this time, any Instructors, Coaches, Leaders and Guides who are struggling to renew their First Aid qualification can complete the First Aid extension eLearning. Find out more here.
Introduction to Environmental Awareness
Environmental awareness is a huge topic for anyone, including paddlers. Check out this activity that explores problems affecting the environment and what you as a paddler can do to help. The activity explores potential threats, invasive species and plastic patrol with some exciting games! Take the eLearning here.
Leadership
This interactive Leadership eLearning is great for any Leader or those thinking about becoming a Leader. This activity takes you through the British Canoeing Model of Leadership which you can apply to your leading once we’re back out on the water! Find out more here.
Personal Performance Awards
Now is a brilliant time for all Bell Boat Helms, Raft Guides, Instructors, Coaches and Leaders to work through the Personal Performance Awards eLearning so you can get ready to deliver the awards straight away, once we’re back out on the water! The activities give a range of information on how you can support your paddlers through the awards. You even get 3 years CPD! Find out more here.
Hooked? Check out all of the British Canoeing eLearning in the Digital Library.
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS
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We are pleased to announce the second annual Student Safety & Leadership Weekend will take place October 11th-13th 2024 at Glenmore Lodge. Bookings open on Friday 17th May.
We are pleased to announce a new course date available to book for the BCAB Core Coach Training taking place online.
Mental Health First Aid Training - 20th May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH AT SCQF LEVEL 5 (1 day course) We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to complete Mental Health First Aid Training at Glenmore Lodge Monday 20th May 0830 - 1730. This will be run by Noush Duffy and Mo Samson - two experienced paddlesport coaches, Mental Health First Aid trainers and part of the Paddle Scotland Equality Groups. This Paddle Scotland course is being offered at the subsidised rate of £75 (inc. lunch and refreshments for the day). Bookings close 11 May (this has been extended) . Sunday evening accommodation at Glenmore Lodge is also available to book via the link below. We are passionate about supporting paddlesport coaches to increase knowledge in this area so you can better support the people you work with. We'd love it if you could attend. Login to JustGo Then click here to book This forms part of our longer term strategy to increase Mental Health knowledge and awareness within our coaches and leaders and will be the first of other subsidised courses to follow.
We have two upcoming training opportunities for coaches wanting to become a provider of the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course.
