By joining Nairn Kayak Club you give your permission for the club to share your membership information, including name, address, date of birth and email address, with the Scottish Canoe Association, for the purposes of registering you as a club associate member.
By joining Nairn Kayak Club, you agree to abide by the below code of condunct:
Nairn Kayak Club Code of Conduct
It is the policy of Nairn Kayak Club that all paddlers, volunteers, coaches and parents show respect and understanding for each other and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of the Club. The aim is for all paddlers to improve performance, gain confidence and have fun. The following is a non-exhaustive guide to expected behaviour and attitude.
Paddlers
Club officials, coaches and volunteers
Parents/Guardians
Junior Code of Conduct
All junior members are asked to abide by the following rules at all times:
Nairn Kayak Club promotes the safe enjoyment of paddle sport in our wonderful natural environment.
Nairn Kayak Club is run by volunteers with no paid members of staff. The Club is welcoming of any offers of help in supporting club activities or development of the Club. Please contact a committee member for more information on getting involved.
Club Sessions
Nairn Kayak Club is supportive of paddlers of all abilities. This means that not all sessions will be suitable for less experienced paddlers, to ensure that those with more experience are also offered the opportunity for support in improving and gaining skills.
The club operates a number of different activities.
Beginners’ courses will operate with a mixture of qualified coaches and experienced leaders operating under club and SCA frameworks and risk assessments. Numbers of participants are capped to ensure safety and a quality coaching and mentoring experience for all. Anyone new to paddling should complete this, or other appropriate course, before attending any other club paddling sessions.
Coached / Led sessions, such as on the river or the sea, will operate with a qualified coach, or other experienced paddler who has met the requirements of being a recognised club leader, outlined in SCA / BCU documentation. These sessions will operate according to club risk assessment frameworks, and the coach / leader will undertake a risk assessment of the conditions at the time of the session. Those attending and performing in accordance with the coach / leader’s instructions, will be covered under the club’s SCA liability insurance. As above, some less experienced paddlers may not be able to participate in all sessions, and wherever possible, guidance will be given in advance on the clubs Facebook page.
Peer paddles may operate where there is no qualified coach or other recognised club leader available to lead a session. These sessions will not be covered by club SCA liability insurance and anyone undertaking peer paddles is strongly encouraged to have their own SCA membership in order to avail of individual liability insurance. Peer paddlers should be of similar ability, and be capable of undertaking their own risk assessment as to the conditions, and suitability according to their own / their peers paddling ability. Individuals are responsible for their own safety. Paddlers and peers should always stay together on the water. All standard safety equipment should be carried, including a good quality buoyancy aid. As a minimum, a mobile phone in a water proof pouch should be carried in order to raise alarm if needed.