Governing Body for Paddlesport in Scotland. Formerly the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA).
Scotland
Joined April 2011
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Paddle Scotland is the new name for the SCA.
Our decision to rebrand was made with @paddle_uk & the other national associations, working together to jointly rebrand to a consistent "Paddle" set of identities using a more inclusive & representative name.
paddlescotland.org.uk/our-ne…
Our Recognition Awards Celebration is coming up on Friday 30 January! 🌟
Join us in celebrating the inspiring people in paddlesport at Stirling Court Hotel with a buffet dinner, prize giving & ceilidh.
Learn more at paddlescotland.org.uk/awards
Paddle Scotland is proud to support @mentalhealth's #MentalHeathAwarenessWeek.
This year is all about community - coming together for mental health 🤝 #ThisIsMyCommunity
Find out more about the week: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
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What a fantastic start to #INNSweek 2025, thanks to everyone involved!
All week we’re looking at ways to prevent the spread of invasive non-native species – tomorrow our focus is:
🔎Check
🚿Clean
☀️Dry
Learn more 👇
nonnativespecies.org/invasiv… #INNSweek #invasivespecies
Paddle Scotland is pleased to confirm the appointment of Kevin Pringle as its Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Kevin joins Paddle Scotland following 19 and a half years as CEO of @basketballscot.
Kevin will take over from outgoing CEO Stuart Smith.
paddlescotland.org.uk/kevin-…
Paddle Scotland's 2024 AGM was held last night over Zoom - thanks to all the members who joined us!
5 new directors were appointed & all ordinary resolutions passed. Congratulations to our new directors.
Read the report: paddlescotland.org.uk/2024-a…
#ScottishDisabilitySportWeek
Three cheers for upcoming talent Katie Pake, who got started at a @SDS_sport #ParasportFestival earlier this year & competed in her first National regatta in September! 💪
Interested in our #PerformancePathway? Get in touch! forms.gle/BF5LgAuVVHjkB4og6
It's #ScottishDisabilitySportWeek & today we're celebrating Scotland's #paracanoe pioneer @HopeGordon_ who won a Silver medal in the VL3 at this summer's @Paralympics!
A true inspiration! 🌟🌟🌟
It's #ScottishDisabilitySportWeek & today's theme is #Accessibility!
Paddle Scotland is committed to making paddlesport & the outdoors accessible. Our Grandtully Station Campsite was recently redeveloped to include accessible showers & toilets & even a Changing Places Toilet.
It's #ScottishDisabilitySportWeek!
Maddy, our Paracanoe Coach, loves introducing new potential athletes to paddlesport.
Here Seb makes use of the pontoon we supported @PinkstonAWWC to install in order to break down barriers to taking part in paddlesport.
Nominations now OPEN for Paddle Scotland members to be elected to our Board of Directors at the 2024 AGM.
We are seeking -
⭐️4 elected directors
⭐️President
Learn more: paddlescotland.org.uk/join-t…
Applications close 29 November 2024 at 1200.
The 2024 Paddle Scotland Recognition Awards celebration is coming up on 4 December! 🥳
Join us to celebrate the individuals and clubs in our community and reflect on what has been achieved over the past year.
#PaddlesportforAll #PaddleScotlandRecognitionAwards24
Paddle Scotland's #Grandtully Station Park is a finalist in the 2024 Scottish Sports Awards, for the 'Sustainability in Scottish Sport' Award! 🏴
Paralympic medalist Hope Gordon is also nominated for Para Female Athlete of the Year 💪
#ScottishSportsAwards24 @Team_Scotland
#ScottishSportsAwards24 finalists revealed | 💫🏴
@Team_Scotland and sportscotland are delighted to reveal the finalists for The Scottish Sports Awards 2024, taking place on Wednesday 4 December at the Glasgow Science Centre & IMAX.
📲 sportfirst.sportscotland.org…
Results are in from the weekend's #Glasgow to #Edinburgh Challenge! Big thanks to all of the volunteers involved & everyone who participated 👏
#GlasgowtoEdinburgh #PadddlesportforAll
paddlescotland.org.uk/glasgo…
If you are an adult (16+) living with a disability or long-term condition in Scotland please consider taking part in @SDS_sport's first ever National #Survey. 👇
SDS is excited to introduce its first ever National Survey.
SDS aims to address inequalities experienced by people living in Scotland with a disability/long-term health condition when trying to be more physically active.
➡️tinyurl.com/3ctu3j2r
@ActiveScotGov @sportscotland
ALT A poster of text on dark and light purple background. The text says, SDS National Survey 2024. SDS would like to hear from adults (16+) living with a disability or long-term condition in Scotland.
ALT QR code for people to scan to access the link to the survey
⭐️Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week⭐️
Meet: Kirstin Grant
Role: Instructor & Paddle Scotland Mental Health Equality Group member
"I am a serving Police Officer & provide sessions to colleagues with the aim of improving mental health & wellbeing through paddling"
#SheCanSheWill
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week
Meet: Lara Cooper
Role: Paddle Scotland Development Manager
"I started slalom paddling when I was 10 yrs old, shifted to White Water Kayaking with lots of travel around the world & working as a raft guide & coach to pay my way."
#SheCanSheWill
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week
Meet: Eleanor MacDonald
Role: #Inverness Canoe Club volunteer
"Seeing the time & energy being dedicated by others to welcome people to the sport inspired me to get involved. I started helping with kit hire then coaching basics."
#SheCanSheWill
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week
Meet: Ava Barton, 16
Role: Sea Kayak Leader, Young Ambassador & Equality Group member
"I love teaching people to enjoy the water as much as I do! I also try to empower those who are from groups that are not the majority"
Go Ava!
#SheCanSheWill
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week
Meet: Sam West
Role: Leader, Guide & aspirant Coach in & around Perthshire
"I got into paddling at age 11 in a school club. I love the freedom of paddling & showing other people how to see & explore the world in a different way"
#SheCanSheWill
Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week
Meet: Cerys Pryce
Role: University of St. Andrews CC Captain & member of Titans Canoe Club
"I've loved to see how canoe polo has become a bigger part of the uni club the past few years... I love to see players build confidence."
#SheCanSheWill
