The Club Volunteer Conference (CVC) is designed to support coaches and volunteers that are working within paddlesport clubs in Scotland. Run in partnership with sportscotland National Outdoor Training Centre, Glenmore Lodge, the event is one of the highlights in our calendar.

Whether you are a club volunteer, committee member, leader or coach (or aspire to be) if you’re volunteering in a club in Scotland, this weekend is not to be missed. 

What is it?

• A sociable weekend of paddling, development & networking
• Choose from over 20 workshops, with a focus on skill development in a variety of disciplines and environments
• Suitable for all skill levels

Why come?

• Develop your coaching, leading & personal paddling skills
• Get new ideas, develop your how-to knowledge and decision making
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in paddlesport
• Gain 20 points CPD
• Be inspired & enthused to return to your club and put everything into practice!

The weekend kicks off on the Friday evening, with an optional dinner and workshops, followed by an action packed schedule on Saturday & Sunday. 

We are delighted this year to once again hold the event at Glenmore Lodge in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. There are twin room or camping options available at Glenmore Lodge. If booking a shared (twin) room, you can let us know when booking who you want to share with.

Workshops

We have 26 workshops taking place during the weekend - see below (coming soon) for the full list and details. Please select your workshops at the time of booking.

Tickets

Package 1: Residential* - Glenmore Lodge - £255 (early bird £215)

Package 2: Camping** - Glenmore Lodge - £200 (early bird £160)

Package 3: Non-Residential*** - Saturday and Sunday - £130 (early bird £100)

Early bird tickets are available at a reduced rate until 5pm on 5 December 2025.

*Included in the residential ticket: A bed in a twin room on Friday and Saturday nights. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner on Saturday night. All workshops and a t-shirt. Not included: Friday dinner.

**Included in the camping ticket: A campsite pitch or berth for a live-in vehicle on Friday and Saturday nights. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday. Dinner on Saturday night. All workshops and a t-shirt. Not included: Friday dinner.

***Included in the non-residential ticket: All workshops, lunch and refreshments on both days and a t-shirt. Not included: Evening meals, accommodation and breakfast.

Pay in Instalments

You have the option to pay in up to 3 monthly instalments to spread the costs of the main package tickets. This option is available until 15 February 2026, after this to book your place you will need to pay the amount in full.

How to book

• Decide which package you want
• Make a note of your preferred workshops - full details below
• Follow the link to book your place. You need to be signed in to JustGo to book. 

BOOKINGS WILL OPEN AT 6PM ON 6 NOVEMBER 2025.

Please note: as this is a subsidised event to support Paddle Scotland Affiliated Clubs, all participants must be an individual Paddle Scotland member and a member of a Paddle Scotland Affiliated Club. Residential places often sell out quickly so if you want to stay we recommend booking as soon as possible to guarantee your space. Bookings close at midnight on 15 March 2026.