TRAINING HUB

Find out more about the Awards and Qualifications on offer through Paddle Northern Ireland.

Learn the fundamentals of paddlesports with our Paddle Awards or develop your skills and enjoyment of Paddlesport with our discipline and environment specific Personal Performance Awards.

The British Canoeing safety and navigation training courses are designed to give you the skills you need to stay safe whatever your discipline or level of activity.

Leadership Awards are available in a variety of disciplines and environments for individuals who want to take groups on safe and enjoyable paddling trips or journeys.

Do you want to coach paddlesports either to support your club or as a career, we have a number of certified coaching qualifications starting from delivering taster sessions to discipline specific in a range of conditions.

BCAB is committed to the continuous development and increased accessibility to quality educational resources to support and develop coaches and leaders. You will find everything from eLearning modules and a digital library to podcasts and Self Analysis Tools.

Which qualification is right for you, do you need special considerations or reasonable adjustments to facilitate training, how do I register for a course. You will find answers to these and lots more in our Learner Guidance section.