Get involved!

Online gatherings to connect with other paddlers with similar interests. These are FREE sessions hosted on zoom for different audiences such as: 

• Club Officials 
• Equality Groups
• New Members
• Paddlesport Providers
• Coaching candidates at particular stages of their qualification journey

 Check out the listing, and feel free to suggest a particular groups. 

Whether you are new to paddling or an experienced and qualified coach, there is always more to learn.  This strand includes:

Online Courses - formal British Canoeing courses adapted to an oline format, including: 

• Coach Education
• Foundation, Guide & CPD Modules
• Disability Awareness Training
• Safety & Navigation Training
• Workforce Education
• Event Safety

These are certificated courses and count as Coaching CPD. 

Learning Bites -  interactive, tutor led sessions on various paddling related topics - a chance to learn about new topics, or deepen your understanding on existing areas. Typically 90mins in duration and may be part of a connected series or a distinct topic. These sessions are available on a ‘pay what you can’ basis of £5, £10 or £15 and an option to book free for SCA members too.  Some learning bites sessions are delivered in partnership with other organisations including Glenmore Lodge and by third parties including Rapid Development 

On-Demand Training (E-Learning)

We already have access to a huge library of On-Demand Training  through the British Canoeing Digital Library virtually all free too.

In addition, SCA has a new learning Platform, Brightspace, and is preparing new elearning resources to be available soon. 

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Our series of live shows through zoom and facebook live in Spring 2020 were well received and we're planning a new series of activities. Send in your ideas in the meantime!

We are delighted to announce the start of a series of three shows interviewing paddlers who have made a massive impact in their area of paddling and are passionate about pushing the sport forward both in terms of performance and adventure, as well as in terms of the relationship between paddling, the natural environment and climate change. We kick off these lives with a Q&A with Sal Montgomery on Feb 23rd! We also have lives planned on March 23rd and April 13th.

In addition, our very own podcast Scottish Paddlecast has already had 2 series- available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Podbean. 

Examples of Live Online Shows

• Paddling personality Q&A
• Panel discussions
• Online physical training
• Film screenings
• Live debates
• Paddling news
• Children's activities
• Group discussions
• Paddling catch-up

Our paddling activities may be limited for now but it's a great time to plan for the future. Our support to clubs and paddlesport organisations has been adapted and expanded to be delivered online. 

This includes: 

 sessions to support clubs, paddlesport providers and committees to develop their organisations. 

• Club Development workshops (e.g. governance, data protection, recruiting members, development plans) 
• Delivery Partners - Hot Topics
• Paddlesport Pathways
• Partnership Impact Programe
• SCA Committee Training

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