Rules for White Water Trips

Environment	Coached Trip	Led Trip	New BCU Awards
Artificial courses	Determined by venue rules
Moderate water (Grade 2/3) ˃	1 X L2 WW MWE: 6 students Coach is responsible to ensure that all members of the group have appropriate level of skills for the intended activity and/or environment. Max group size: 7 It is strongly advised that group includes a helper of minimal standard of 3*WW w/ WWSR	1 x 4* : 6 x paddler Leader is responsible to ensure that all members of the group have appropriate level of skills for the intended activity and/or environment. Max group size: 7 It is strongly advised that group includes a helper of minimal standard of 3*WW w/ WWSR	Minimum Coach: White Water Kayak Coach (MW) White Water Canoe Coach (MW) Performance Coach WW Minimum Leader: White Water Kayak Leader White Water OC1 Leader Canoe Leader Minimum skill level for helper: WW Award + WWSR
Advanced water (Grade 3+)	1 x WW AWE : 4 paddlers Max group size: 5	1 x 5* WW : 4 x paddlers Max group size: 5	Minimum Coach: BC Coach (Advance Water) BC Coach (AWE) Minimum Leader: Advance Water Leader Minimum skill level for helper: Progressive Level WW