Our Affiliations

Paddle Scotland (formerly the Scottish Canoe Association, SCA)

Both sprint and marathon racing are governed by Paddle Scotland. We strongly recommend club members become members of Paddle Scotland.  Paddle Scotland membership is required to receive medals in Scottish Championship events, to compete at national events (such as Nottingham Sprint Regattas or Hasler Marathon events) and also provides a number of other benefits including insurance, reduced prices for coaching and other events, Scottish Paddler magazine etc. Most importantly, please don’t assume that your actions affecting other people are covered by insurance, unless you are yourself, a member of Paddle Scotland in our own right.

Additionally, LKR is affiliated to Paddle Scotland, which provides the following benefits for the club and its members:

• Certificate of Affiliation(see below)
• Civil Liability Insurance for their official designated club activities
• Employers liability insurance
• Club details listed on the Paddle Scotland website with link to LKR website
• Individual Paddle Scotland members in LKR are eligible to apply for funding support (when available) towards performance, safety and coaching awards or attend Paddle Scotland subsidised courses
• Advice, guidance and resources on club development
• Right to organise events (having obtained prior permission) under the auspices of Paddle Scotland
• Scottish Paddler, quarterly Paddle Scotland magazine
• Support and professional advice from Paddle Scotland staff
• Discipline specific advice from volunteers serving on Paddle Scotland Committees
• Advice and help with paddling related queries via the Paddle Scotland Office
• Help and advice on Child Protection, and processing of PVG applications

Full membership details can be found on the Paddle Scotland website