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Standard Operating Procedures

The documents below set out how club activities should be undertaken. Members are encouraged to read them. Club leaders and coaches must read them, and follow the documents in their roles. The documents have been developed following Paddle Scotland guidelines.

All Activities

Also refer to activity specific sections below for Sea, River and Pool as applicable.

Document TitleDate
Emergency and Late Back25/1/2026
First Aid provision25/1/2026
Outdoor introductory sessions25/1/2026

Activities at Sea

Also refer to “All Activites” above

Document TitleDate
Basic sea kayak skills development sessions25/1/2026
Challenging sea kayak trips25/1/2026
Sea kayak safety and rescue practice sessions25/1/2026
More challenging sea kayak trips25/1/2026
Intermediate sea kayak trips skill development25/1/2026

Activities on Rivers

Also refer to “All Activites” above

Document TitleDate
Basic river skills development sessions25/1/2026
River safety and rescue practice sessions25/1/2026
More challenging river trips25/1/2026
Intermediate river trips skill development25/1/2026

Activities in Swimming Pools

Also refer to “All Activites” above

Document TitleDate
Pool sessions25/1/2026

Communication, premises, equipment, membership & administration

Document TitleDate
Communication25/1/2026
Use of Premises25/1/2026
Club equipment storage and maintenance25/1/2026
New club member introduction25/1/2026
Club secretary responsibilities25/1/2026