Scottish Women’s Paddle Symposium (SWPS) 2023 

Subsidised Tickets - Apply Now 

May 19th - 21st 2023 - Glenmore Lodge 

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 2023 and this mission and purpose remain the same.

The aim of the weekend is to provide mentoring and inspiration to women who want to progress; whether that's to 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, this year we want to try and change that! 

We have moved venues so we can open the event to more people, some of these extra spaces we have reserved so that we can offer a set number of subsidised tickets that people on low incomes and/or from under-represented groups can apply for. There will be a light-touch short-listing process and then selection via a ballot. 

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 Member or SCA Club Member.

Applications close on Monday 7th November, 9am.

APPLY HERE

What’s on at the Symposium? 

There are a range of evening sessions on Friday (19th 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: 

• Sea Kayaking (Intro, Intermediate & Advanced options) 
• Paddleboarding (Intro, River, Loch, White Water, Coastal options) 
• White Water Kayaking (Intro, Intermediate & advanced options) 
• Canoe (Intro, OC1, Loch & River options)
• Rolling & Rescues (Kayakers) 
• Plus a tailormade option to provide flexibility for specific needs. 

What will it cost me? 

If successful, you will be able to purchase the following: 

• £70 Weekend ticket 
• £106 Weekend ticket + Camp/Van Pitch (Fri & Sat evening)
• £136 Weekend ticket + Camp/Van Pitch and Full Board
• £196 Weekend ticket + B&B (twin room) & Full Board

All tickets include Friday evening workshops, Saturday & Sunday practical sessions, and refreshments at Glenmore Lodge. 

Full Board = Breakfast (Sat & Sun morning) + packed lunch (Sat & Sun) + Saturday Evening Meal.

The subsidised price gives £70 off each ticket (accomodation and food are not discounted).

We will offer a ‘pay in instalments’ option, three equal sized payments; 

1. First payment at point of booking
2. Second payment due end of January 
3. Third/final payment due at the end of February 

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.