Useful Documents
WKCC Membership Form 2011-2012
Club Coaches Details Record
Form expense claim 2012 – Please print off and give to the Club Treasurer
Club Policy documents
Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
Welfare Officer-Policy Statement
Canoeist Code of Conduct
In order to enjoy your canoeing and allow others to enjoy the water the BCU has a code of conduct for Canoeists. It is a good idea to try to follow this, as it will give you and those you meet a better time.
- Be Polite and friendly to local residents
- Drive with care and consideration
- Park without causing an obstruction
- Be as quite as possible
- Unload kit tidily and take all rubbish home
- Get changed out of public view
- Get permission before going on to private land
- Avoid disturbing wildlife and environmental damage
- Be considerate to other water users
- Leave no trace of your visit
- Follow the country code.
Site Operating Procedures
More to follow
WKCC General Risk Assessment for Kayaking & Canoeing
WKCC Site Specific Risk Assessment for Kayaking & Canoeing
Club Resource Library
BCU DVD’s:
- BCU Coaching Resource Library:
- Forward Paddling Techniques Level One.
- Support DVD for the new BCU Two Star Award.
BCU Books:
- Canoe and Kayak Handbook.
- Coaching Handbook.
- Paddlepower Coaches Manual or visit BCU link:
- http://www.canoe-england.org.uk/youth/information-for-clubs-and-coaches-/paddlepower/
- Paddlepower Activity Cards.
- Long Term Paddler Development Pathway; link to BCU
http://www.canoe-england.org.uk/coaching/old-bcu-coaching-awards/long-term-paddler-development/
- Test your BCU LTPD knowledge at:
http://www.bcucoaching.org.uk/
Sports Coach UK books:
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children: a guide for sport people.
- Practitioner’s guide to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children.
- Equity in Your Coaching.
- A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches.
- Analysing Your Coaching.
General:
- Clubmark Resource Pack
- HSE Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools
To borrow these items speak to your Coach or Paddledevelopment Officer.


