British Canoe Union
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The British Canoe Union (BCU) was set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics and since then has grown to be the leading body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. The BCU is a blanket organisation which brings together Britain's separate paddlesport organisations: Canoe England, The Scottish Canoe Association, The Welsh Canoeing Association and The Canoe Association of Northern Ireland. The BCU creates the rules for competitive canoeing used throughout the UK.
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Star Tests
- Main article: BCU Star Tests
The BCU offers a range of tests of personal performance for kayaks and canoes.
The tests are graded from 1 star (beginner) to 5 star (advanced). The BCU also offer star tests in specialised disiplines as well as those with disabilities.
Access
- Main article: Rivers Access Campaign
The BCU recently started a Rivers Access Campaign which tries to raise public awareness of the problems that Kayakers and Canoeists face in accessing the country's rivers. This campaign ultimately aims to bring about changes in UK law that will open up more rivers to the public.
Stats
- 53,000 individual and club based members.
- 53,000 individual and club based members.
- A growing membership + 4% pa over the last five years
- 9,600 coaches, 625 clubs, 770 AALA centres
- 12,000 volunteers running clubs
- Delivered 3 Olympic Medals in Athens in slalom and racing
- World and European Champions in sailing, surf, canoe polo marathon and freestyle in the last three years
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Categories: England | Wales | Scotland
Europe > United Kingdom > England
Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland
Europe > United Kingdom > Wales
