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FUN NIGHT - Friday 19th. December 6.00 - 7.30p.m. £2.50. Games and pizza.
Bag-packing fund-raising will take place a the Co-op in Mallaig on New Year's eve. All helpers welcomed with open arms - support your Club.
Junior Pool Sessions 7th. January - 25th. February inc. - 8 sessions
1st. session 6.00 - 6.40
2nd. session 6.40 - 7.20
3rd. session 7.20 - 8.00
Junior sessions £2.50 per session payable in advance per block of sessions unless otherwise specified. All Juniors must be members of the Club and have completed and handed in a signed Consent and Medical Form, which can be downloaded here.
Juniors will have the opportunity this year to work towards the Paddlepower Awards.
Paddlepower is an exciting scheme that has been designed to meet the needs of young people. It’s colourful and youth centred approach aims to :
- Encourage more young people to come into and stay in the sport
- Provide progression and reward achievement in a wide range of topics
- Show them all aspects of the sport – both competitive and adventurous
- Provide signposts into Clubs where their skills and development can be nurtured
- Provide a flexible structure for delivery according to venue/situation
The Paddlepower Scheme consists of 5 youth friendly awards all with a colourful and youth friendly approach to provide an apprpriate pathway for young paddlers.
The Paddlepower Awards:
Paddlepower Start
An entry level award suitable for taster sessions or as part of a series of sessions.
Paddlepower Passport
Four progressive levels based on 24 topics which can be grouped into Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences, and Supporting Knowledge. The award is equivalent to 1 Star.
Paddlepower Discover
This follows on from Passport with a further 4 levels to take the young paddler to equivalent of 2 star standard.
Paddlepower Explore
Three different levels take the paddler on an extensive journey exploring the great variety Paddlesport, with topics focused on participation in events and journeys in the competitive and non-competitive disciplines.
Paddlepower Excel
Three levels to test the paddler on all elements of paddlesport including being responsible for self and others, participation in journeys, coaching sessions, training, events/competitions in a variety of disciplines, background knowledge of the sport; access, rules, environmental, nutrition and goal setting.
Training session for those working towards 3 star will take place on 17th. January. Arrangements to be confirmed.
Child Protection Policy
The Club adheres to the following Child Protection Policy - available here.
Equipment
The club has a range of sea and white water kayaks and associated equipment for hire to members and, at the club’s discretion, to non-members. Prices in pounds are shown below:
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Members |
Non-members |
Unwaged & Juniors |
Calypso double sea kayak |
£10.00 |
£25.00 |
£4.00 |
Kayak + kit |
£5.00 |
£15.00 |
£2.00 |
Single item of kit |
Free |
£2.00 |
Free |
Discount scheme
Club members are eligible for 10% discount from the following retailers:
Nevisport
Nevis Canoes
Stirling Canoes
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