Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. Since then the organisation has grown considerably and the range of canoeing opportunity has increased tremendously. Today the BCU has an individual membership of over 25,000, 469 affiliated clubs and 145 approved centres.

The BCU is responsible for leading and setting the overall framework for National Associations; representing canoeing interests such as coaching and competition at UK and International level.

To attend a Coach Training or Assessment Course the candidate must first pre-register with the BCU (or National Association). Registration costs £15.00.

Address: British Canoe Union
John Dudderidge House
Adbolton Lane
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 5AS
Tel: 01159 821100
Web: www.bcu.org.uk
Email: coaching@bcu.org.uk

For those with the pre requirements a C1 form may be downloaded from the BCU web site. (http://www.bcu.org.uk/coaching/coachingforms.asp and follow the link to C1 form)

For any BCU course, Chris Cartwright will run the following on demand, please register your interest by contacting him direct.

3 and 4 Star training and assessment. Open canoe and kayak.
Canoe safety test
Rescue award
Coach Level 3 training and assessment
And all other BCU coaching and endorsement courses
Tel 01629 760070
Mobile 07855 385323
or preferably by email at chris@adventureimages.co.uk

or contact the UK Operations team at +44 (0)1298 767900