Canoeing
Club Accreditation
The BCU have adapted Sport England's Clubmark scheme to form Top Club which is inline with all Clubmark criteria. Accreditation falls into two categories Top Community Club and Top Performance Club.
Which clubs have already achieved Top Club/Clubmark?
- No clubs are accredited yet
Which clubs have signed up and are working towards Top Club/Clubmark?
- No clubs are registered yet
What Support does the BCU provide clubs working towards accreditation?
- Officer time to support the Club
- Templates and resource support
Does the BCU offer a benefits package?
- The main benefit to Club is it may open up additional funding opportunities
- Support to attend coaching workshops and courses
- Promotion as a Top Club
Child Protection
The BCU has a Child Protection Policy in place
Who is the BCU designated Child Protection / Welfare Officer?
Mike Devlin
Tel: 01159 821100
Email: mike@bcu.org.uk
Is the BCU registered to process CRB checks?
Yes. The BCU will process CRB checks for club coaches and volunteers in Canoeing only. Free of charge
What is the BCU recommended player: coach ratio?
It will vary according to the Water environment; however 1:8 is the guideline for most flat water conditions
Does the BCU have a code of conduct which coaches are expected to sign up to?
Yes
Volunteers
The BCU does not have a Volunteer Policy in place
Who is the BCU Volunteer Coordinator?
Richard Ward
Tel: 01159 824219
Email: rward@bcu.org.uk
Does the BCU run any volunteer support schemes?
Yes. Annual Regional Club forums
What volunteer support tools are available to assist volunteers?
Mostly this can be found on our website (www.bcu.org.uk)
Funding
What funding schemes does the BCU run to support club development?
The Regional Paddlesport Development Office has assess to a limited development fund
British Canoe Union
www.bcu.org.uk
Howard Blackman
Tel: 01159 824218 / 07793 442585 E-mail Address: howard@bcu.org.uk