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 :

is an exciting scheme that has been designed to meet the needs of young people. It’s colourful and youth centred approach aims to :

1. Encourage more young people to come into and stay in the sport

2. Provide progression and reward achievement in a wide range of topics

3. Show them all aspects of the sport – both competitive and adventurous

4. Provide signposts into Clubs where their skills and development can be nurtured

5. 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