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Below are some forms that might be useful to North American members. The BCU UK website has a much greater selection of files and information in it.

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BCU Membership Form Updated 12/9/08

Form to become a member or renew membership.

You must be a Comprehensive Member to take Coaching programs.

Reinstatement Form

Where individual membership has lapsed, BCU/SCA/WCA/CANI Coaching Service qualifications can be restored on the following basis:

1.  If the membership is allowed to lapse for a period of less than 3 years the coach can reactivate qualifications by paying the current year’s membership plus a $25.00 administration fee and completing the coach update requirements pertaining at the time.

If the lapsed period exceeds 3 years, the coach must pay the current years membership fee, a $25.00 administration fee, plus a £35.00 fee to cover revalidation.  This will be in the form of an action plan plus a workshop or working alongside a course provider. (As deemed by their National Coaching Officer)*. Costs for workshops will be extra.

2.  If the member is a coach and holds assessor status, re-instatement of the Assessor status held would not be automatic. Re-instatement of assessor status as appropriate (possibly at a lower level) would be re-activated on application via an agreed action plan and possible charge.

A decision on an application for assessor re-instatement and any associated action plan would depend on the number of years of lapsed membership.

*(In order to complete this process the party concerned is advised to contact their Coaching Office to initiate the process).

Coaching qualifications are only valid whilst the member holds a current first aid award.  For levels 1 and 2 coaches, this needs to be four hours training including CPR. For level 3 coaches and above eight hours including CPR/EAV.  This information is held on the database.  Please forward a copy of your first aid certificate with your re-instatement application.

7 Stages to becoming a 4 Star Assessor (updated Sept. 08)

The steps needed to run 4 Star Leader programs.

Leadership Registration Guidance Notes

Notes for candidates looking to take a Star Leadership program.

Star Award Guidance Notes (updated May, 2009)

This document will answer many questions which coaches have on running Star programs.

Cross Stream Challenge Information (290K)

Single page flyer about Cross Stream Challenge.

Paddlepower Information (292K)

Single page flyer about Paddlepower.

Foundation Trainer Application Form updated 4/17/09

Form used to apply to become a Safety Trainer.

BCU Safety Training Course Administration updated 1/17/09

Directions on administration for running BCU safety courses.

 

CR Form Updated C1 form Updated 4/28/09

The CR form replaces the C1 form

This form must be printed full size on white paper.

Read the C1 Registration notes below.

Must use up to date CR form.

Candidates should download the CR. Coaches should not hand them out.

See list of approved First Aid/CPR providers below.

Read all the BCUNA Updates to be current on BCUNA policies.

Central Registration Information Updated 4/28/09

Notes for CR Completion Guidance. 2 pages explaining BCU Central Registration. The CR form is not included with this form (see above).

APL Information

Information about the APL Process.

APL Form

The form used to start the APL Process.

Coaching & Leadership Prerequisites

List of all prerequisites for coaching and leadership awards.

1-3 Star Crib Cards

This document will answer many questions which coaches have on running Star programs.

First Aid and CPR Notes

First Aid and CPR certification are only accepted from the following organizations; Red Cross, American Heart, SOLO, National Ski Patrol, Wilderness Medical Associates, National Safety Council, PADI, Board of Emergency Medicine, Medic First Aid.

BCU North America will not accept First Aid or CPR from on-line certifiers.

Coach Foundation Knowledge Modules updated 1/17/09

Covers six different foundation modules.

Paperwork Flow updated 6/5/08

Directions on filling out paperwork for BCU programs.

Course Report updated 3/24/08

Form for BCU program not needing course notification. Filled out by the Coach/Assessor.

2009 Program Fee Form updated updated 1/7/09

Form filled out by the candidate for new BCU programs.

Course Schedule Form updated 11/24/05

Form used for all coach education programs requiring course notification.

Terms of Reference Document updated 3/7/08

Staffing Levels & Ratios updated 3/7/08

UK and North America Course Provider Form (92K) updated 4-22-09

All personal performance awards (1-4 Star & Canoe Safety Test) as well as Coach Education programs run by UK Coaches require the coach(s) to obtain and complete a BCUNA Provider Form. All North American Coach Education programs must be under a Provider.

Coach Self Assessment Form (15K)

Form used for coaches to self assess to meet update requirements.

Injury Prevention Booklet (34K)

2008 Star Award Assessor Registration Form (70KB) updated 10/17/07

Coaches who hold the appropriate recognized experience or pre-requisites to assess the new Star Awards, and who wish to undertake assessments from March 1, 2008 onwards will be required to register their intent with the BCUNA Administrator.

Foundation Safety & Rescue Provider Registration From for Current CST Providers updated 7/8/08

Form to apply to become a FSR Provider

Coach Educator Application (65KB)

Form to apply to become a Coach Educator

Physical Competence

Candidates who sign an application form for a course leading to a BCU qualification have agreed to the following:

I understand that in law I have a ‘duty of care’ to others, and this duty of care is enhanced with regard to my responsibility to those whom I teach because of the training and any qualification which I may receive.”

I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief I am physically fit, and do not have any *condition which may impair my ability to be responsible for the overall safety of canoeists in my charge.”

“I do not have *diabetes or *epilepsy, and understand that in the event of any change to my fitness to be responsible for the safety of others, I must declare the fact to the Director of Coaching of the BCU.”

*The declaring of an impairment does not necessarily debar a person from holding a coaching qualification. The BCU does its utmost to ensure that only common sense conditions are placed on those who may not be able to fulfil all the requirements, both stated and implicit, for the holding of a coaching qualification. Please send sae to the BCU Office for a copy of the policy statement giving the terms of reference under which qualifications may be awarded or continue to be held.

BCU North America, 320 W. Saugerties Rd., Saugerties, New York 12477, Info@BCUNA.com

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