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The '''Scottish Canoe Association''' ({{lang-sco|Scots Canoe Associe}}; {{lang-gd|Comann Curach na h-Alba}}) is the national [[Sport governing body|governing body]] for [[canoe]]ing, [[kayak]]ing and other paddlesport in [[Scotland]].


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'''Paddle Scotland''', formerly the '''Scottish Canoe Association''' ({{lang-sco|Scots Canoe Associe}}; {{lang-gd|Comann Curach na h-Alba}}) or SCA, is the national [[Sport governing body|governing body]] for [[canoe]]ing, [[kayak]]ing and other paddlesport in [[Scotland]].
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It covers all branches of the sport from recreational activities to [[whitewater racing|whitewater racing, slalom racing and wildwater racing]]; [[canoe racing|flatwater sprint racing and marathon racing]]; [[canoe sailing]]; [[canoe polo]]; [[surf kayaking and canoeing]]; and [[extreme racing]] (including the international event on the [[Glen Nevis]] in [[Lochaber]]).

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It covers all branches of the sport from recreational activities to [[canoe slalom]]; [[wildwater canoeing|wildwater racing]]; [[canoe racing|flatwater sprint racing and marathon racing]]; [[canoe sailing]]; [[canoe polo]]; [[surf kayaking and canoeing]]; and [[Creeking#Extreme racing|extreme racing]] (including the international event on the [[Glen Nevis]] in [[Lochaber]]).


It was founded in 1939 by four canoe clubs, the Canoe Section of the Camping Club, [[Clyde Canoe Club]], [[Forth Canoe Club]] (1934) and Scottish Youth Hostels Canoe Club. The body now has approximately 3,000 individual members, including 1,750 qualified coaches, plus 90 affiliated clubs and associate organisations.
It was founded in 1939 by four canoe clubs, the Canoe Section of the Camping Club, [[Clyde Canoe Club]], [[Forth Canoe Club]] (1934) and Scottish Youth Hostels Canoe Club. The body now has approximately 3,000 individual members, including 1,750 qualified coaches, plus 90 affiliated clubs and associate organisations.

In March 2024, the organisation changed their name to Paddle Scotland.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our New Name |url=https://www.paddlescotland.org.uk/our-new-name |website=www.paddlescotland.org.uk |access-date=29 March 2024 |language=en |date=13 March 2024}}</ref>


== Performance ==
== Performance ==
In March 2019, SCA announced<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2019/jon-schofield-set-to-retire-from-competitive-paddling-to-take-dream-job|title=Jon Schofield retires from competitive paddling to take dream job|website=British Canoeing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canoescotland.org/news/jon-schofield-joins-scottish-canoe-association|title=Jon Schofield joins Scottish Canoe Association|website=Scottish Canoe Association}}</ref> double Olympic medallist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canoe-europe.org/news/jon-schofield-announces-retirement-from-competitive-sport-after-this-season-1023|title=Jon Schofield announces retirement from competitive sport after this season|website=European Canoe Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/canoeing/47477111|title=Double Olympic canoeing medallist to retire|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> [[Jon Schofield (canoeist)|Jon Schofield]] as their Head of Performance & Pathways.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leadersinsport.com/performance/performance-appointments-129/|title=Performance Appointments|website=Leaders in Sport}}</ref>
In March 2019, SCA announced<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2019/jon-schofield-set-to-retire-from-competitive-paddling-to-take-dream-job|title=Jon Schofield retires from competitive paddling to take dream job|website=British Canoeing|date=17 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://canoescotland.org/news/jon-schofield-joins-scottish-canoe-association|title=Jon Schofield joins Scottish Canoe Association|website=Scottish Canoe Association}}</ref> double Olympic medallist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://canoe-europe.org/news/jon-schofield-announces-retirement-from-competitive-sport-after-this-season-1023|title=Jon Schofield announces retirement from competitive sport after this season|website=European Canoe Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/canoeing/47477111|title=Double Olympic canoeing medallist to retire|work=BBC Sport }}</ref> [[Jon Schofield (canoeist)|Jon Schofield]] as their head of performance and pathways.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://leadersinsport.com/performance/performance-appointments-129/|title=Performance Appointments|website=Leaders in Sport}}</ref>


SCA Performance runs programmes in 2 Olympic disciplines, Sprint and Slalom canoeing. Rio 2016 saw the introduction of Paracanoe in the Paralympic programme and SCA aim to support the identification of Scottish athletes to join the British Canoeing Programme centrally delivered in Nottingham High Performance Centre.
SCA Performance runs programmes in 2 Olympic disciplines, sprint and slalom canoeing. Rio 2016 saw the introduction of paracanoe in the Paralympic programme and SCA aim to support the identification of Scottish athletes to join the British canoeing programme centrally delivered in Nottingham High Performance Centre.


== Disciplines ==
== Disciplines ==
There is a diverse range of different disciplines covered by Scottish Canoe Association. Along with the traditional competitive disciplines (including the two Olympic disciplines of Sprint and Slalom) there are several recreational disciplines:
There is a diverse range of different disciplines covered by Scottish Canoe Association. Along with the traditional competitive disciplines (including the two Olympic disciplines of Sprint and Slalom) there are several recreational disciplines:


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*[[Canoe slalom|slalom]]
*[[Standup paddleboarding|stand up paddleboarding]]
*[[Standup paddleboarding|stand up paddleboarding]]
*[[sea kayak]]ing
*[[sea kayak]]ing
*[[Whitewater kayaking|white water]]
*[[Whitewater kayaking|white water]]
*[[Sprint kayak|sprint]]
*[[Sprint kayak|sprint]]
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*[[Canoe slalom|slalom]]
*[[Canoe marathon|marathon]]
*[[Canoe marathon|marathon]]
*[[Canoe polo|polo]]
*[[Canoe polo|polo]]
*[[Playboating|freestyle]]
*[[Playboating|freestyle]]
*[[Surf kayaking|surf]]
*[[Surf kayaking|surf]]
*[[Rafting|wild water racing]]
*[[wildwater canoeing|wild water racing]]
*[[Sit-on-top kayak|sit on top]]
*[[Sit-on-top kayak|sit on top]]
*[[canoe sailing]]
*[[canoe sailing]]
*open canoeing
*open canoeing
*touring
*touring
}}


== Regional development ==
== Regional development ==
SCA have 9 regions in Scotland. They are Borders, Central, Fife, Tayside, Grampian and Shetland, HIghlands and Islands, Lothians, South West and West.
SCA have 9 regions in Scotland. They are Borders, Central, Fife, Tayside, Grampian and Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Lothians, South West and West.


Each region has its own Regional Officer, whose purpose is to:
Each region has its own regional pfficer, whose purpose is to:


* Support the delivery of SCA strategy within the region
* Support the delivery of SCA strategy within the region
* Act as a regional contact for SCA members, affiliated clubs and centres linking them to SCA volunteers, committees and staff as appropriate
* Act as a regional contact for SCA members, affiliated clubs and centres linking them to SCA volunteers, committees and staff as appropriate
* Support SCA coaching and development work in the region
* Support SCA coaching and development work in the region
* Represent the SCA Coaching Service within the region
* Represent the SCA coaching service within the region
* Be a regional ambassador for SCA and British Canoeing
* Be a regional ambassador for SCA and British canoeing


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
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The SCA Board is responsible for high-level planning, governance, and compliance with legislation. SCA Committees deal with specific paddling development and planning and therefore play a key role in the delivery of SCA activities. The Board and Committees are strongly supported by employed staff in areas of Coaching & Development, Performance and Administration.
The SCA board is responsible for high-level planning, governance, and compliance with legislation. SCA committees deal with specific paddling development and planning and therefore play a key role in the delivery of SCA activities. The board and committees are strongly supported by employed staff in areas of coaching and development, performance and administration.

The Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) has recently formed an Ethics and Compliance Committee to uphold ethical standards and ensure regulatory compliance. This committee works alongside existing governance structures to promote integrity and accountability within the organization. This initiative reflects the SCA's commitment to transparent and ethical governance.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:1939 establishments in Scotland]]
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[[Category:Canoeing organizations]]
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[[Category:Kayaking]]
[[Category:Olympic sports]]
[[Category:Paddleboarders]]
[[Category:Paddleboarders]]
[[Category:Canoe polo]]
[[Category:Canoe polo]]

Revision as of 20:23, 18 May 2024

Scottish Canoe Association
Comann Curach na h-Alba
SportCanoeing
Kayaking
AbbreviationSCA
Gegründet1939
AffiliationBritish Canoeing
PresidentDavid Simpson
CEOStuart Smith
SecretarySteve Roebuck
CoachJon Schofield
Official website
www.paddlescotland.org.uk
Scotland

Paddle Scotland, formerly the Scottish Canoe Association (Scots: Scots Canoe Associe; Scottish Gaelic: Comann Curach na h-Alba) or SCA, is the national governing body for canoeing, kayaking and other paddlesport in Scotland.

It covers all branches of the sport from recreational activities to canoe slalom; wildwater racing; flatwater sprint racing and marathon racing; canoe sailing; canoe polo; surf kayaking and canoeing; and extreme racing (including the international event on the Glen Nevis in Lochaber).

It was founded in 1939 by four canoe clubs, the Canoe Section of the Camping Club, Clyde Canoe Club, Forth Canoe Club (1934) and Scottish Youth Hostels Canoe Club. The body now has approximately 3,000 individual members, including 1,750 qualified coaches, plus 90 affiliated clubs and associate organisations.

In March 2024, the organisation changed their name to Paddle Scotland.[1]

Performance

In March 2019, SCA announced[2][3] double Olympic medallist[4][5] Jon Schofield as their head of performance and pathways.[6]

SCA Performance runs programmes in 2 Olympic disciplines, sprint and slalom canoeing. Rio 2016 saw the introduction of paracanoe in the Paralympic programme and SCA aim to support the identification of Scottish athletes to join the British canoeing programme centrally delivered in Nottingham High Performance Centre.

Disciplines

There is a diverse range of different disciplines covered by Scottish Canoe Association. Along with the traditional competitive disciplines (including the two Olympic disciplines of Sprint and Slalom) there are several recreational disciplines:

Regional development

SCA have 9 regions in Scotland. They are Borders, Central, Fife, Tayside, Grampian and Shetland, Highlands and Islands, Lothians, South West and West.

Each region has its own regional pfficer, whose purpose is to:

  • Support the delivery of SCA strategy within the region
  • Act as a regional contact for SCA members, affiliated clubs and centres linking them to SCA volunteers, committees and staff as appropriate
  • Support SCA coaching and development work in the region
  • Represent the SCA coaching service within the region
  • Be a regional ambassador for SCA and British canoeing

Governance

The SCA board is responsible for high-level planning, governance, and compliance with legislation. SCA committees deal with specific paddling development and planning and therefore play a key role in the delivery of SCA activities. The board and committees are strongly supported by employed staff in areas of coaching and development, performance and administration.

The Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) has recently formed an Ethics and Compliance Committee to uphold ethical standards and ensure regulatory compliance. This committee works alongside existing governance structures to promote integrity and accountability within the organization. This initiative reflects the SCA's commitment to transparent and ethical governance.

References

  1. ^ "Our New Name". www.paddlescotland.org.uk. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Jon Schofield retires from competitive paddling to take dream job". British Canoeing. 17 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Jon Schofield joins Scottish Canoe Association". Scottish Canoe Association.
  4. ^ "Jon Schofield announces retirement from competitive sport after this season". European Canoe Association.
  5. ^ "Double Olympic canoeing medallist to retire". BBC Sport.
  6. ^ "Performance Appointments". Leaders in Sport.


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