The junior women long course opened the racing today. Sienna Payne (Chelmsford) and Kamila Sklenarova (Norwich) took to the start line to race over 19…
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Steve Backshall, a BBC presenter, naturalist and British Canoeing member, has been reflecting on his world record for paddling the length of the River Thames in the fastest time. The record, achieved in a double kayak with partner Tom McGibbon, concluded after 20 hours and 29 minutes and involved navigating the river throughout the day and the night. The previous world record was set in April 2022 by Gordon Bullock and Chris Sze of Bishop’s Stortford Canoe Club, who set a time of 24 hours and 12 minutes. Backshall and McGibbon’s journey started on the 8th of August at Lechlade…
Workforce
A successful event relies on having a good team of people involved who can make it happen. Organising Committee Having an organising committee is a really useful way to allocate roles and responsibilities to different people. This will share the workload across a team and allow people to use their own expertise effectively. The size and type of event will determine the number of roles needed and the quantity of work involved, if it’s a small event then people may be able to do multiple roles, if not then quite a few people may be involved. Some of the key…
Project Planning
A key to organising a successful event is to ensure that effective plans are in place so that people involved know what needs to happen and when. Project Plan A project plan can be a useful way of planning for an event. It can be done in a variety of ways and can provides detail on: What needs to be done When it needs to be done Who will carry it out Who will support What costs will be involved They can be prepared and presented in a variety of different formats, including: Word document or spreadsheet with a table…
Safeguarding and Welfare
As an event organiser, it is critical that you consider the welfare of those attending the event, whether as participants, workforce or spectators. This is particularly relevant for children, young people and adults identified as being at risk. Safeguarding Officer All events should have someone who is responsible for safeguarding at the event. They will be the main point of contact for any safeguarding concerns people may have during the event and be responsible for managing any situations that arise. Where possible, this person should have previous experience in this area, e.g. as a club welfare officer. The person should…
Safety
Safety is the most important part of organising an event. This section of the toolkit is designed to provide clubs and event organisers with an effective guide on planning and running safe events. It is understood that each event and location is different but the basic principles of event safety are well known. Roles and Responsibilities Role of the Organising Committee Any Organising Committee is expected to take responsibility for the ‘duty of care’ of all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators at their event. The key words that are used within sport are to “take all reasonable action”. For a…
Compliance
Whilst it’s not the most glamorous part of organising an event, there are certain areas of compliance that are important to consider. Getting these things right from the outset will help to keep everyone involved with the event safe and protected. Data Protection When organising an event, there are a number of different reasons why you may need to collect personal data. For instance, personal data may be collected when: People register to attend an event (name, address, contact details). People compete in events (name, address, contact details, emergency contact details, relevant medical details, competition results). People purchase tickets to…
Initial Planning
When starting to organise an event there are a range of questions you first need to consider. We will cover these first and then set out some top tips further down the page. Questions to consider What sort of event do you want to deliver? Is it a social activity, Go Paddling session, competition, tour or some combination? Why do you want to run it and what are you trying to achieve from running it? Is it to promote the club, engage members, provide competition, generate a profit or some combination of these? When do you want to/when can you…
Disclosure and Barring Service
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check must be completed by anyone who meets the government’s definition of ‘Regulated Activity’ or Paddle UK’s definition of ‘Regular Activity’ as detailed in our Disclosure Policy.
Safeguarding Training
A range of safeguarding training courses and learning opportunities are available, from basic awareness to specialist training. These courses are designed to enable staff, coaches and volunteers in various roles to increase their knowledge and skills in order to safeguard children effectively.
Report a Safeguarding Concern
Below outlines our process for reporting a safeguarding concern, whether about yourself or another person. Please follow the processes outlined below and if you have any questions or concerns, or require assistance, use the contact details provided.
Life Jacket Recall Notice
British Canoeing has been made aware of a product recall for a lifejacket presenting a serious risk of drowning. The model being recalled is a Lifejacket 150N sold via Amazon. Please note that this is a lifejacket and not a buoyancy aid. The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425. Product Information Type: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Life Jacket ASIN: B09Z6XD77H Use this link for images of the product. The product is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it had…