Paddle UK appoint Nick Donald as new ChairDec 02, 2024 5 Mins Read The Board of Paddle UK has announced today (Monday 2 December) the appointment of Nick Donald as the new Chair for the organisation. Nick will…
Slalom Start: Applications open for fundingDec 02, 2024 2 Mins Read Applications for Slalom Start are now open! As announced in October, Paddle UK is excited to introduce the Slalom Start Box, a comprehensive toolkit designed…
Black Friday deals from our partnersNov 28, 2024 5 Mins Read Who doesn’t like a Black Friday treat? Our Paddle UK partners have some incredible deals, so we’ve pulled them all together in one place to…
Black Friday Paddle UK Membership dealsNov 28, 2024 3 Mins Read Black Friday is happening on Friday 29th November 2024. If the weather is right we know many paddlers will be enjoying the outdoors rather than…
SUPjunkie rounds up 2024 ICF SUP World ChampionshipsNov 28, 2024 10 Mins Read Words: Sarah Thornely (SUPjunkie) With a group of athletes travelling from the UK to Sarasota for the ICF SUP World Championships, and a local Brit…
Llangollen hosts WWR British Classic Championships and Welsh Open ClassicNov 26, 2024 4 Mins Read Words from Nicky Cresser: Sunday 25th November saw the British Classic Championship and Welsh Open Championship races that were scheduled to take place on the…
Clean Water Sports Alliance shortlisted for SJA AwardNov 26, 2024 2 Mins Read The Clean Water Sports Alliance has been shortlisted at the Sport Journalists Association (SJA) Awards. The Alliance, of which Paddle UK is a member, is…
Paddle UK hosts annual safety conferenceNov 25, 2024 2 Mins Read Over 70 delegates from a wide range of paddlesport based organisations and national bodies have attended the second Paddle UK safety conference at Eastwood Hall…
Events Toolkit ComplianceAug 16, 2023 4 Mins Read 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… Read More
Events Toolkit Discipline Specific InformationJan 16, 2024 4 Mins Read There is available a range of information available which is specific to running events within each discipline. Below are some of the key things to consider in each discipline and… Read More
Events Toolkit EnvironmentJan 16, 2024 5 Mins Read We all have a responsibility for our environment. It is important that from the outset you consider any measures you can put in place to make the event sustainable and… Read More
Events Toolkit Initial PlanningAug 16, 2023 5 Mins Read 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… Read More
Events Toolkit Marketing and PromotionJan 16, 2024 6 Mins Read The marketing and promotion of any event is essential in making sure members, potential participants and the wider public are aware of the event. Building awareness and excitement for your… Read More
Events Toolkit On The DayJan 16, 2024 2 Mins Read Ideally on the day of an event, as an organsier your role will be to oversee the event and to ensure that everything is going to plan. There will always… Read More
Events Toolkit Participation InteractionJan 16, 2024 5 Mins Read It's really important that you communicate with participants effectively. Not only will this help to enhance their experience but it will also make the event run more smoothly from an… Read More
Events Toolkit Project PlanningAug 16, 2023 5 Mins Read 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… Read More
Events Toolkit Safeguarding and WelfareAug 16, 2023 4 Mins Read 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… Read More
Events Toolkit SafetyAug 16, 2023 11 Mins Read 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… Read More
Events Toolkit SpectatorsJan 16, 2024 3 Mins Read The majority of events will have some element of spectator involvement, whether that's a couple of parents who are there while their children participate or significant numbers of people. Ticketing… Read More
Events Toolkit Sports PresentationJan 16, 2024 2 Mins Read As well as delivering a quality activity, it is important that it is well presented so that people can understand and enjoy it. Equipment There are a few things that… Read More
Events Toolkit Venues and FacilitiesJan 16, 2024 11 Mins Read This section provides a basic overview of things you may wish to consider on site during an event. If you are running a larger event then there is significantly more… Read More
Events Toolkit WorkforceAug 16, 2023 10 Mins Read 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… Read More