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British Canoeing
encourage sporting
enthusiasts
A new scheme has been launched by
British Canoeing to formally recognise
individuals who play important roles
within the canoeing community.
We already have a huge number of fantastic
volunteers who offer invaluable support
in various ways in order for the sport to
happen and now, with the introduction of the
Paddlesport Activity Assistant, we have a way
of formally recognising their hard work.
The Paddlesport Activity Assistant could quite
simply be anyone, an interested parent, sibling, an
active paddler or qualified coach. Their primary
role is to facilitate safe and engaging paddlesport
related activities. The nature of the session/activity
would depend on the needs of the organisation
or club where the Paddlesport Activity Assistant
is active. It could include, for example -
• training sessions
• practice sessions
• taster sessions
• taking specific roles during events
to become
Paddlesport
Activity
Assistants
It is most likely to be used where sessions are
repeated on a regular basis and a Paddlesport Activity
Assistant could become, for example, a ‘warm up
lead’, ‘family group lead’ or ‘slalom session timer’.
The endorsement is targeted toward volunteers,
aged 14 and over, within a paddlesport setting to
support the menu of activities an organisation has
on offer. The endorsement is aimed at individuals
who may either be looking for greater involvement
within the canoeing community or a more formal
recognition for their current commitment, but do
not yet feel ready or the need to take the leap to
become a qualified coach. There is no required
previous experience and training and support
will be provided through the mentoring from the
Paddlesport Activity Assistant Coordinators.
If you and your
organisation are
interested in the
Paddlesport Activity
Assistant, log onto
your Home Nation
website and complete
the Organisation
Registration Form.
An ideal role for developing a volunteer or
current paddler to support club, centre and
other organisation’s paddling activities
PADDLESPORT ACTIVITY
ASSISTANTS CAN;
• Facilitate Safe and Engaging paddle sport
or paddle sport related activity
• Support particular session or activities
in a controlled environment
• Provide a fully developed support
towards
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Endorsement