LATEST NEWS
We are pleased to announce a new course date available to book for the BCAB Core Coach Training taking place online.
The annual Club Volunteer Conference (CVC) took place last weekend at Glenmore Lodge.
Following the first round of selections at Holme Pierrepont two weeks ago, the second round of selections took place on the River Tay at Grandtully over the weekend.
If you’re off in search of new waters this summer remember to Check Clean Dry to make sure you don’t bring back more than you bargained for!
Well done to all the Scottish athletes who have been selected to teams ahead of the Olympic & Paralympic qualifiers.
Congratulations to the Scottish athletes selected to the U23 & Junior Canoe Slalom teams, and also to everyone else who was brave enough to put themselves on the start line.
Making paddlesport clubs welcoming for paddlers involves creating an inclusive environment that addresses their unique needs and concerns while fostering a sense of belonging and enjoyment. Here are some strategies to achieve this:
Some advice for when nature calls on a paddling trip! This was originally published in the April 2024 issue of 'Scottish Paddler', Paddle Scotland's magazine for members.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We are pleased to announce a new course date available to book for the BCAB Core Coach Training taking place online.
Mental Health First Aid Training - 20th May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH AT SCQF LEVEL 5 (1 day course) We are delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to complete Mental Health First Aid Training at Glenmore Lodge Monday 20th May 0830 - 1730. This will be run by Noush Duffy and Mo Samson - two experienced paddlesport coaches, Mental Health First Aid trainers and part of the Paddle Scotland Equality Groups. This Paddle Scotland course is being offered at the subsidised rate of £75 (inc. lunch and refreshments for the day). Bookings close 5 May . Sunday evening accommodation at Glenmore Lodge is also available to book via the link below. We are passionate about supporting paddlesport coaches to increase knowledge in this area so you can better support the people you work with. We'd love it if you could attend. Login to JustGo Then click here to book This forms part of our longer term strategy to increase Mental Health knowledge and awareness within our coaches and leaders and will be the first of other subsidised courses to follow.
We have two upcoming training opportunities for coaches wanting to become a provider of the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course.
Spaces are available to book for the All Ability session at the 2024 Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium, which will take place 17-19 May 2024 at Glenmore Lodge in Aviemore.
