Konietzko re-elected as President of International Canoe FederationNov 08, 2024 3 Mins Read Thomas Konietzko has been re-elected as President of the International Canoe Federation, vowing to ensure the global governing body for paddle sports is ‘fit for…
Registration opens for General MeetingNov 08, 2024 4 Mins Read We will be holding a British Canoeing General Meeting on the evening of Monday 25 November 2024. In line with our environmental sustainability strategy, the…
Eddie PalmerNov 08, 2024 1 Min Read Paddle UK is deeply saddened to have learnt of the passing of Eddie Palmer. Eddie was one of the longest standing Paddle Scotland members, a…
Nominations open for Paddle UK’s 2024 Delivery Partner AwardsNov 07, 2024 2 Mins Read We are excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 Delivery Partner Awards! The annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and best practices…
New Collaborative Incident Reporting System LaunchedNov 05, 2024 2 Mins Read Paddle UK, the British Stand Up Paddleboard Association, and Surfing England have launched a new, collaborative online incident reporting system for paddlesport. The system aims…
Fourth set of videos released for the Canoe Slalom Technical Progression GuideNov 04, 2024 2 Mins Read Today the England Talent Programme has launched the Feature based competencies video series of the Canoe Slalom Technical Progression Guide. Arguably the most significant challenge,…
Craig Morris set to leave Paddle UK after Olympic successOct 31, 2024 3 Mins Read Canoe slalom Podium Technical Coach Craig Morris is set to depart Paddle UK after 20 years of coaching in the sport. Since becoming a programme…
Black Friday Paddle UK Membership dealsOct 31, 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…
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 FinanceJan 16, 2024 5 Mins Read The principles of finance and budgeting are the same no matter how big or small the event is. It is important before you commit to running an event that you… 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 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