National League Overview
Posted onAll you need to know about the national leagues…
Comittee & Contact
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The following people can all be contacted on the email addresses below. Please direct your enquiry to the relevant person. Everyone has the power to make certain decisions, please do not contact the chairman by default. 2015/2016 Committee (Photograph Pending) Chairperson | Christopher Arrowsmith | chairperson@canoepolo.org.uk (Photograph Pending) Vice Chairperson | Derek Playford | vicechairperson@canoepolo.org.uk Secretary | Richard […]
Welcome
Posted onWelcome to the new BCU Canoe Polo committee website. We’re slowly making our way to getting back up to speed, please bear with us in the transition period. In the meantime if you have any ideas for content / any other suggestions, please contact webmaster@canoepolo.org.uk Thanks, Sam
Rules and Documents
Posted onA list of documents that may be useful to you: Rules UK Rules of Play Book [pdf] ICF Rules [external link] Boat Checking [html] National League National League Rules (last updated May 2016) [pdf] League Organiser – Guide [pdf] Promotion and Relegation 2016/2017 [doc] Codes of Conduct Performance Selection Policy Squad Travel Policy Athlete code of Conduct Performance Pathway […]
Referee Guidelines
Posted onGeneral Referees should officiate games in an unbiased and impartial Referees should respect without question all decisions given by the Referees controlling the game. They should set an example of good sportsmanship for other players to follow. Referees should not publicly criticise the performance and decisions of a Referee officiating a game. Referee Restraint Keep […]
Chief Referee Sub-Committee
Posted onPolo refereeing is managed by a Sub-Committee of senior referees and an administrator, known as the Chief Referee’s Sub-Committee. The structure of Refereeing in the UK is constantly reviewed. If you have suggestions about improving the overall structure of refereeing in the short and long-term please contact refereeing-administrator@canoepolo.org.uk Reporting to the Polo Committee, the Chief […]
Refereeing
Posted onReferee Grades There are four grades of referee, 1, 2, 3, and 4, with grade 1 being the highest. There is also a ‘training’ grade, 1T, which is effective for up to two years. Grade 1T is given to suitable grade 2 referees who are training to become grade 1 referees. This is to enable […]
What are the various types of canoeing?
Posted onCanoeing is both recreational and competitive. Recreational disciplines include touring and sea kayaking, whilst competitive canoeing includes canoe polo, canoe sailing, freestyle, marathon, slalom, sprint racing, surf and wild water racing. However, somewhat confusingly most canoeing disciplines, including canoe polo, actually use closed cockpit boats, or kayaks. Whilst these are technically referred to as ‘kayaking’, […]
Anti Doping
Posted onThe BCU Canoe Polo Committee run under the same anti-doping rules as the rest of GB-Canoeing. For the most up to date information see the GB-Canoeing site: http://www.gbcanoeing.org.uk/gbc/index.cfm/about/anti-doping/
Refereeing
Posted onTo view the list of currently qualified referees please Click Here