BENEFITS FOR COACHES
If you are involved in coaching, then becoming a member of Paddle Cymru will give you the necessary insurance to protect you when giving advice and instruction.
Paddle UK also provides a comprehensive coaching qualification scheme and coach education programme. This is designed to ensure that coaches and participants are fully and properly prepared to take part in the sport.
It also ensures coaches are qualified to instruct participants in all aspects of technique, safety and understanding.
Benefits of Paddle Cymru Membership
If you are a Wales-based coach with a coaching qualification, having a Paddle Cymru membership includes the additional Professional Indemnity insurance you need to operate as a coach.
The cover not only includes the public liability insurance but also includes the professional advice you provide whilst coaching, provided that the activity falls within the remit of your approved training or qualifications.
For more details about the insurance you will receive as a coach, visit the insurance section here.
eLearning and the Digital Library
Members gain exclusive access to the eLearning store and digital library on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website, unlocking over £120 worth of eLearning. This comprehensive collection includes a diverse range of eLearning materials, featuring essential courses such as safeguarding training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses.
Whether it’s enhancing skills, staying updated, or acquiring new knowledge, our members have the tools at their fingertips to excel in their coaching roles.
Coaches can enjoy additional perks with access to coaching and instructor e-news, providing them with valuable insights, updates, and resources to further their skills and stay ahead in the coaching and instructor landscape
Get into Coaching
Want to start your coaching career or help out your local club? Membership with Paddle Cymru gives you access to quality training from the world’s largest paddling course provider.
Entry-level courses are your gateway to getting started. Teaching and leading paddlesports will offer you a varied, adventurous career. Whether leading gentle Stand Up Paddleboard sessions in the Mediterranean over the summer or coaching paddlers on white water, there is something for everyone.
Our four key entry-level course options are Paddlesport Instructor, SUP Instructor, Paddlesport Leader, and Coach Award. Learn more about each course HERE.
These are British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications, so you can be confident your choice will be internationally recognised.
