Paddle Northern Ireland are the Delivery Centre for British Canoeing Awarding Body Awards & Qualifications in Northern Ireland.
There are a range of awards and qualifications suitable for every stage of your paddling journey, so whether you are a beginner or an experienced paddler, ongoing training will enhance your skills, safety and enjoyment of paddlesports.
Courses are available in Northern Ireland through our network of Course Providers, Delivery Partners and Coaches in everything from the fundamentals of paddling with our Start, Discover and Explore Awards, developing your skills through our discipline specific Personal Performance Awards to gaining the skills required to stay safe on the water whatever your discipline or level of activity with our Safety & Navigation Training.
Are you ready to inspire and share your passion for Paddlesport by taking others on safe, quality and enjoyable trips based on a groups needs and aspirations, then our range of Leadership Awards, available in a variety of disciplines, are designed to start and support your journey.
Do you want to coach paddlesports either to support your club or as a career opportunity then a Paddlesport or SUP Instructor qualification is a great first step and will enable you to deliver safe and enjoyable taster sessions. Our Coach Awards are designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain and improve their skills with a specific discipline and environment.
The Awarding Body website is a fantastic resource for learners at every level, with eLearning, a Digital Library, A Self Analysis tool, Coaching Resources and course documentation for all awards and qualifications.
British Canoeing Awarding Body aims to provide qualifications which are relevant and fit for purpose through a quality assured, efficient and cost effective qualification awarding service. Our qualifications give hands-on knowledge and competence to coach Paddlesport activity and we aim to offer support to our learners whatever your experience, skills or specific needs.
