Cumbria Canoeists BCU 4*Leader and 5*Leader Award Grants
Grant Application form. Block Capitals please. – Please see details on SWEP grant flyer
1. Applicants Name: ………………………………………… Age (>16yrs): ………..
2. Applicant Address: …………………………………………………………………………
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E-mail: ………………………………………………..
Tel No: ………………………………… Mobile: ……………………………………………
3. Club/Org: …………………………………….…. BCU Mem. No: ………………
4. Please state how, by attending the course, you will (on a voluntary basis), be able to
assist Canoeing in Cumbria – specifically within your club/org – to offer activities
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Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
5. I have attached a covering letter from my club in support of my application.
Yes / No
6. Details of course you wish to attend
(please circle train or ass and discipline)
4* training/assess
ww K river
surf
ww OC1 river
freestyle
open canoe
touring
sea kayak (inc nav. and VHF radio)
5* training/assess
ww K river
surf
ww OC1 river
open canoe
sea kayak (inc nav. and VHF radio)
7. Provider chosen: …………………………………… Dates of course: ………………
8. Cost /fees £ ……….……
Grant applied is 50% £………....…
(Please supply an invoice or bill if application is in retrospect)
Nigel Timmins, Sheigra, Orchard Drive, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UD nigel.timmins@canoe-england.org.uk – for advice: mikesunderland@tiscali.co.uk
9. Pre-requisites 4*: www.canoe-england.org.uk/tests-i-awards/leader-i-guide-
i-helm-qualifications/-paddlesport-four-star-leader/ = for 4* training courses
in most disciplines you are required to “ … paddle to the standard of the
BCU 3* - you are not required to have a 3* award. See link above for
specific details of different disciplines.
Pre-requisites 5*: www.canoe-england.org.uk/tests-i-awards/leader-i-guide-i-helmqualifications/-paddlesport-five-star-leader/ = for 5* training courses in most
disciplines you are required to “ … have the relevant 4* assessment, be over 18
yrs or be a level 3 coach or relevant APL, in the relevant discipline. Paddle to a
grade 3-4 standard. See link above for specific details of different disciplines.
10. Please circle if you have:
BCU 3* / 4* awards: ……………………………….……………………………..……..
BCU Lead Reg:
Y
N
Valid 2 day 1st aid Y
N
WWSR:
Y
N
Coastal Navigation: Y
N
VHF: Y
N
11. Any BCU/UKCC Paddlesport coaching awards: ………………………………………….
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12 Experience Log: briefly outline our experience, yrs of paddling, any coaching and
paddling that matches the pre-requisites
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Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
11. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct,
Signed:
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Date: ……………….………
Club/Org Committee counter signature: ………………………………………………..
E-mail of Club/Org Committee : …………………………………………………………….
Nigel Timmins, Sheigra, Orchard Drive, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UD nigel.timmins@canoe-england.org.uk – for advice: mikesunderland@tiscali.co.uk
Please return this application with any additional paperwork to Nigel Timmins.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Cumbria Canoeists BCU 4*Leader and 5*Leader Award Grants
Application received:
Consultation between:
Notes:
Please state how, by attending the course, you will (on a voluntary basis), be able to
assist Canoeing in Cumbria – specifically within your club/org
1.…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Grant awarded?
Yes / No
Amount of grant:
£
Date Approved:
Date cheque sent and to whom:
Covering letter:
Yes/ No
Nigel Timmins, Sheigra, Orchard Drive, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UD nigel.timmins@canoe-england.org.uk – for advice: mikesunderland@tiscali.co.uk