East Somerset Scout District Kayak & Canoe Sessions / Courses

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1 East Somerset Scout District Kayak & Canoe Sessions / Courses Date: Easter to September (each Year) Venue: Sutton Bingham Canoe & Kayak Club, Cost Range: 3 per Taster/Fun session up to 12 for a 3 week course Contact: eastsomersetcc@gmail.com

2 Introduction: Scout Canoeing & Kayaking at Sutton Bingham Reservoir Scout Canoe and Kayak training is available at Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Groups can book either one off taster sessions or multi week training to work towards the BCU Paddle Power awards. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings 6pm to 8pm from Easter up to September. All boats, paddles and safety equipment are provided (including buoyancy aids). Sessions are run by coaches, covered by Scout Association Adventurous Activity Permits scheme. All groups will be expected to bring completed Health forms for everyone who is going on the water. Everyone must inform the instructors at the start of each session if they cannot swim at least 25m. The coaches can then set up the session to accommodate this. Both CRB/DBS cleared leaders and adult helps are welcome to join in on the sessions (numbers permitting) but must abide by the same rules as the scouts and join in with the session. The costs of the sessions are (per person): Taster / Fun session (1 week) 3 3 week training sessions 12 Each set of training sessions includes 3 for the BCU paddle power booklet (and award when the booklet is completed). If you have not completed all of the activities in the Paddle Power award booklets at the end of the sessions, just keep the book and complete it the next time that you paddle. When completed you just send it off to get your certificate. If you would like to book any sessions please complete the form attached and return it to the team by e- mail to eastsomersetcc@gmail.com, all booking enquirers must be by . Please list as many dates as possible and please completely fill out the booking form as any gaps may result in the inability to fit you in. We are always over booked and the more options you give us the more chance we can fit you in. Group Leaders: Please remember to complete a AN form for your section informing District of the session outside the hall. This simple online form can be completed electronically on: Kit List for Canoeing / Kayaking: Old shoes or beach shoes Wet suit (or old clothes (not Jeans), preferably long sleeves) A light weight windproof top (if you get wet even a light breeze will quickly cool the body). If you wear glasses and need them for paddling they will need to be tied on. If it is very sunny, sun cream and a hat are a good idea. After paddling: Change of Clothes / Towel / Drink & snack A bag for your wet gear (just in case you get wet!) Don t forget your health form!! No Form, No paddling, No exception.

3 Operating Procedure for Canoeing and Kayaking activities at Sutton Bingham Reservoir (2018) The following procedures apply to ALL people taking part in Canoeing and /or Kayaking (Canoeing) activities with SSCA (East Somerset Scouts) at Sutton Bingham Reservoir. This includes people on the bank and those bringing people to the site and collecting them. The facility is operated in conjunction with Sutton Bingham and District Canoe Club, who hold the Licence from Wessex Water to run Canoeing activities on the reservoir. The club is affiliated to the British Canoe Union and has achieved the Top Club and Club Mark accreditations for standards of coaching, development and operation. This operating procedure has been defined in conjunction with the club operating procedures. Please note: The canoe club are actively seeking to improve the facilities for canoeing and Kayaking at this site, including improved access and parking facilities. As an associated group we need to help the club in achieving these goals. Please be aware of this, in particular in complying with the parking arrangements to avoid issues with cars in the road near the site. Please do not park or drop off in the layby directly outside the canoe club. Site Access: Vehicle access to the site is restricted due to the risk from people moving equipment around the restricted area, children running about and the limited visibility at the site entrance. Access is restricted to canoe coaches. All vehicles must be parked at the picnic site car park or on the causeway and the canoe club accessed by walking along the path at the back of the car park along the edge of the reservoir (250m) Note: The nearest toilet facilities are located in the car park. Water Access: Anyone entering the water or assisting with boat launching or recovery MUST be wearing a correctly fitted buoyancy aid. No one may enter the water without the permission of a coach. Risk Assessment: An assessment has been prepared to minimise the risks during this adventurous activity. Appropriate behaviour: The reservoir is a public access area and courteous behaviour is expected at all times. As a source of drinking water Wessex Water do not permit any dogs on the site. Care of Equipment: Care of equipment is a key part of the activity and all persons taking part in the activity are expected to help in the removal and replacement of equipment into the boat store. All boats are to be emptied before returning them to the boat store and boats. All buoyancy aids and spray decks are to be returned to the storage racks and hung up correctly to ensure that they dry properly. Correct lifting and carrying (as taught by the coaches) is to be used at all times (Teamwork). What the coach says goes The coaches decision is Final. This is a Fun Adventurous Activity. Play by the rules and have FUN.

4 SSCA (East Somerset Scouts) Canoeing and Kayaking Booking request: Group Name: Section: PLEASE FILL OUT ONE FORM PER REQUEST Numbers to go onto the water Cubs Scouts Explorers Leaders Total Under 18 Total Over 18 Number that can NOT swim 25m in clothes Delete as applicable Contact Name: Contact Contact Tel. No. Training sessions Taster session Preferred dates When will you NOT accept a date (Delete as applicable) APRIL MAY JUNE Please detail any additional specific dates you do NOT want: JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Example: Happy for August date accept 2 nd, on summer camp Please note any other details or requests below: Once a slot has been allocated you will receive an confirmation. Return completed form to eastsomersetcc@gmail.com

5 Scout Canoeing Sutton Bingham: East Somerset Event Leaders: Keith Hoskin / Kevin Bull / Sam New ton / Mike Kerr / Andy Dare / Steve Hann This form is to be completed by the Parent or Guardian of the young person named below. Please answer the following questions as fully as possible as, in the event of your child requiring emergency treatment, it will help the medical authorities in deciding which is the most appropriate treatment to give. (Please complete in BLO CK CAPITALS) Surname Date of Birth Forenames National Health Service Number Date of last Tetanus injection Home Address.. Family Doctors Name and Address Telephone I hereby give permission for my child to attend the Scout Canoeing at Sutton Bingham Reservoir. If it becomes necessary for my child to receive medical treatment and I cannot be contacted by telephone or any other means t o authorise this I hereby give my general consent to any necessary medical treatment and authorise the Coach / Leader named above, (or in their absence one of the assistant coaches / leaders), to sign any document required by the hospital authorities. I will inform the Coach / Leader if any of the information given on this form changes before the event takes place. I understand that my child may have their photograph taken whilst taking part in this activity to promote the good publicity of scouting. Please tick this box if you DO NOT wish for this to happen. I confirm that I will make the instructors aware if my son/daughter cannot swim 25m in Canoeing clothing at the start of the event. Name of Parent/Guardian Relationship to Young Person Signature Contact telephone number Mobile Date The person named above *may/may not* be given preparations from the general sales or pharmacy list of medicines for minor ailments e.g. Paracetamol, Piriton, Calprofen. *Please delete as applicable In the space below please give details of the following:- 1. Any medical conditions that may effected by energetic activity or cold water immersion (ie, Asthma, Epilepsy ) 2. Any known allergies/sensitivities/disabilities and details of any known precautions or remedies (e.g. Penicillin, Food Colourings etc.) 3. Details of any medicines/diets/treatments currently being taken/followed (including dosage details) & the specialist and hospital concerned if appropriate (please include any non-prescription preparations, such as cough sweets, herbal medicines) Please continue on a separate sheet if required (remember to include your child s name on any separate sheets and attach them securely to this form)