Updated Phase 3 Paddlesport Guidance - 21st August
Aug 21, 2020
NOTE - This guidance has been superseded - see here for latest guidance
The SCA welcomes the First Minister’s announcement on 20th August and has updated the Paddlesport Guidance for Phase 3.
Public health and wellbeing remains the most pressing priority and the SCA is extremely grateful to paddlers for continuing to follow the government guidance and for helping to suppress the spread of the virus and prevent a second wave.
The key changes taking effect on 24th August are:
- All outdoor paddlesport activity can take place including events and competitions - subject to COVID mitigation measures
- Group sizes of up to 30 are possible for organised sessions, competitions and events
- All other paddlesport activity is subject to the Scottish Government limit on meeting others outdoors (currently maximum group size of 15 people from up to 4 other households)
- All British Canoeing courses can take place - subject to COVID mitigation measures
- Under 12s do not need to physically distance. For anyone over 12 a ‘field of play bubble’ suspends the need to physically distance during outdoor activity
From 31 Aug, indoor facilities (and access to indoor storage) are able to
open - subject to guidance being followed.
We continue to work with sportscotland, the Scottish Government and other governing bodies of sport to ensure that sport and physical activity is delivered safely in line with the guidelines.
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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.
