What does Paddle Sports offer

To participate in kayaking, open canoeing and rafting, participants will need to be confident in water and able to swim 50m whilst wearing a buoyancy aid. Bell boating is great for those less confident in water and non-swimmers (as well as those just wanting a great time on the water!) – please let us know in advance if you have any non-swimmers or participants with additional needs so we can best accommodate them.

Sessions run on Monday evenings and alternate Tuesday and Friday evenings, on a first come, first served basis. We also run a monthly Sunday afternoon session. An email detailing available dates will be sent to Section Leaders at the start of the season and advertised on our Facebook page.

Leader Information

	Scout HQ has provided this information relating to Paddle Sports. It also lists some badges that Paddle Sports can count towards. Click here to view all activities relating to "paddle". Click here to view all activities relating to "rafting". Click here to view all activities relating to "rowing". Click here for additional information which the Paddle Sports team maintain on this Facebook group.
	For all water activities, you must: Wear clothing appropriate for the time of year that can get wet, including an old pair of trainers. A towel. A complete change of clothing and a seond pair of footwear. Some refreshments e.g. warm /cold drinks and some snacks. NOTE: wellies, crocks and flip-flops are not allowed on this activity. When you book an activity with us, you will be sent a booking confirmation including details of what you will need to bring or wear.
	Click Paddle Sports Team to contact the Paddle Sports SASU.
	Contact Paddle Sports SASU to confirm size of group that can be accommodate.
	Contact Paddle Sports SASU to confirm duration of their activities.
	Primarily, activities are run out of our base at Midland Canoe Club in Darley Abbey, Derby. Due to access restrictions and the transport of large amounts of equipment, we can only run activities at other locations for larger events and by prior negotiation.
	Activities cost £5 per participant with a minimum fee of £60. Costs will vary depending on numbers and length of each session. Contact Paddle Sports SASU to discuss costing for this activity.

Additional Information

	Click Paddle Sports Team to contact the County Paddle Sports advisor.
	Click here to view factsheets relating to paddlesports. Click here to view factsheet relating to Dragon boating. Click here to view factsheets relating to Rowing. Click here to view factsheets relating to water activities.
	Click here to view POR relating to water based activities. Click here to view POR relating to all water activities. Click here to view POR relating to lifejackets and buoyancy aids. Click here to view POR relating to classification of water. Click here to view POR relating to activties on class C water. Click here to view POR relating to boats. Click here to view POR relating to charter vessels.
	British Canoeing is the National Governing body for this sport. Click here to visit their website.

Events Paddle Sports Team supports

Please confirm if these events are supported by your activity?

Activation
Dove Canoe Race
Peak Camp

Rob MorleyPaddle Sports Team

Sections supported

Section	Eligible	Notes






Adults / Leaders