Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium - Apply for subsidised ticket
Scottish Women’s Paddle Symposium (SWPS) 2024: May 17th - 19th 2024 - Glenmore Lodge
SUBSIDISED TICKETS - APPLY NOW - £85 DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
The Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium (SWPS) is a weekend designed for women paddlers to get together, improve their skills and have fun! The first SWPS event ran in 2009 run by a passionate group of volunteers. An event run BY women, FOR women. Roll the clock forwards to 2024 and this mission and purpose remain the same.
The aim of the weekend is to provide coaching, mentoring and inspiration to women who want to progress; whether that's to improve skills, gain a new qualification or purely for enjoyment; all in a social and supportive environment.
We are passionate about making the symposium available to as wide a range of women as possible. We recognise that in the past there have been several under-represented groups not joining the event and others who simply can not afford it. We want to try and change that!
We are offering a number of subsidised tickets that people on low incomes and/or from under-represented groups can apply for. Initially there will be a light-touch short-listing process and then selection via a ballot (if oversubscribed).
Apply now for an £85 discount on the regular ticket price (this is 50% of the non-residential ticket price).
The Scottish Women’s Paddle Symposium is an inclusive event open to everyone who identifies as a woman. Our equality and inclusion lead is lara.cooper@canoescotland.org please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
Can I apply?
Yes, if you are an SCA Full, Recreational or Club Associate Member.
If you aren’t yet a member - JOIN (From £21 for juniors and £29 for adults and 10% off for automatic renewal)
Applications received before 9am Tuesday 14th November, will be reviewed and those selected given priority booking before the event opens more widely. Priority booking will be open 15th - 21st November.
Following the November review, applications are next being reviewed on 11th December.
There are 20 subsidised places available - once they are gone, they are gone!
What’s on at the Symposium?
There are a range of evening sessions on Friday (17th May), with practical sessions on Saturday and Sunday. There is a social meal on the Saturday night, camping or B&B options at Glenmore Lodge. The practical sessions include, for example:
- All abilities accessible session
- Sit on Top safety and skills (NEW FOR 2024)
- Sea kayaking (Intro, Intermediate, Advanced, Safety & Rescue, Greenland Rolling)
- Paddleboarding (Intro, River, Loch, White Water, Coastal, & Adventure)
- White Water Kayaking (Intro, Intermediate, Advanced, Rolling & Rescues)
- Canoe (OC1, Loch & River)
- Rafting (NEW FOR 2024)
- Chilled river and sea trips
What will it cost me?
If successful, you will be able to purchase the following:
- £85 Weekend ticket (non-residential)
- £85 Weekend ticket + Camp/Van Pitch (Fri & Sat evening)
- £135 Weekend ticket + Camp/Van Pitch and Full Board
- £215 Weekend ticket + B&B (twin room) & Full Board
Note that there is an additional £20 fee for those who are not SCA Full or Recreational members.
All tickets include Friday evening workshops, Saturday & Sunday practical sessions (delivered by our inspiring team of experienced and skilled women coaches!), refreshments at Glenmore Lodge, and use of equipment for those on Intro sessions.
Full Board = Breakfast (Sat & Sun morning) + packed lunch (Sat & Sun) + Saturday Evening Meal.
The subsidised price gives £85 off each ticket (accommodation and food are not discounted).
If you book before the end of January there will be a ‘pay in instalments’ option.
Cancellations: We appreciate that circumstances change. We are able to offer a full refund (minus a £10 admin fee) if we are able to resell your ticket. We anticipate that we will be able to re-sell tickets if you cancel before the end of February but can not guarantee this. There are no refunds available once bookings close (2-4 weeks ahead of the event).
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