Literature Page

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 12/27/07

Form to become a member or renew membership.

You must be a Comprehensive Member to take Coaching programs.

C1 Form Updated 7/27/08

This form must be printed full size, double sided.

Read the C1 Completion Guidance notes below.

Must use up to date C1 form.

Candidates should download the C1. 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 10/10/07, prices updated 2/5/08

Notes for C1 Completion Guidance. 2 pages explaining BCU Central Registration. The C1 form is not included with this form (see above). At this time the C1 form must be sent by regular mail. For Assessments you need to have worked Star Assessments.

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.

Injury Prevention Booklet (34K)

Terms of Reference Document (176KB) updated 3/7/08

Staffing Levels & Ratios (54KB) updated 3/7/08

Paperwork Flow (60KB) updated 6/5/08

Directions on filling out paperwork for BCU programs.

Course Report 62KB) updated 3/24/08

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

2008 Program Fee Form (98KB) updated updated 5/23/08

Form filled out by the candidate for new BCU programs.

Course Schedule Form (92KB) updated 11/24/05

Form used for all coach education programs requiring course notification.

Assessor Grading System (50KB) updated 12/1/02

Booklet showing what is needed to become and move up the Assessor levels. Also shows what each Assessor grade is allowed to do.

Staffing Ratios ( 23K) from CoDe Issue 99, page 9, June 2001

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/Center Endorsement Form (55KB) updated 4/30/06

Form for applying to become a BCUNA endorsed Coach or Center .

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

Star Award Guidance Notes (144KB)

Useful information about the new Star Programs.

 

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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