The new awards are ideal for coaches, clubs, centres and activity providers looking to lead groups on single or mixed craft journeys, from sheltered water to advanced water.

The awards suite have optional formal training and direct entry opportunities.

Your individual journey to becoming a qualified leader

Leaders can choose their development journey, whether this is through formal training opportunities or more bespoke opportunities, for example private tuition, in-house training through a workplace, working alongside/shadowing other Leaders, or conference/symposium workshops.

• Leading skills: , there will be optional Leadership training courses available across disciplines. These courses cover leadership skills and group management, associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills. Alternatively, you could ask an already qualified leader to support your development through shadowing.
• Personal skills: The Personal Performance Awards are a great way of supporting your skill development across a range of environments and disciplines. Alternatively, why not ask a coach or leader at your club for some coaching on the specific skills you require.
• Safety skills: A range of the leadership routes have safety or navigation training as a prerequisite. Why not book your course now! Safety is paramount across all disciplines and environments and now is a great opportunity for some in house development at your centre or training within your club.

All Leaders will require -

• Valid (within 3 years) British Canoeing recognised First Aid award, appropriate for the qualification – Book the relevant First Aid course today!
• Valid (within 3 years) Safeguarding Training – SCA offer a range of online Safeguarding packages, as well as face to face courses.
• Membership. Membership provides liability insurance. Click here to get your membership today.

From the comfort of your sofa…

• The NEW Leader and Raft Guide Self-Analysis tool aids you in identifying specific areas of development for consideration, so you can plan your own unique learning journey based on your responses. 
• If you’re planning trips for the future, the NEW Leading in Unfamiliar Environments eLearning will provide top tips and considerations, whether you’re driving 20 miles down the road to a new location or planning an overseas expedition.
• Whilst you’re considering your trips for the future, the Journey Planning Sheet can be used to plan as well as evaluate your journey, with key information that’s important to remember ahead of your trip. 
• A digital logbook is available to download so you can record your experience, forming a diary to capture and reflect. Great for aspirant Leaders to support you in your progress towards assessment or for existing Leaders to use as a development record. 
• The interactive Leadership eLearning
•  takes you through some of the key principles behind the British Canoeing Model of Leadership, supporting your decision making when you’re out on the water. 

To find out more about the NEW Leadership Awards, please click here.