Regional Development Team (Cumbria Canoeists-CC) Objective
The Regional Development Team has a primary objective to increase the participation and enjoyment of paddlesport in our region. To do so we discretionally support paddlers who are willing to contribute to the development of our sport from any surpluses we generate from event activity.
We have three major mechanisms for doing so:
We have three major mechanisms for doing so:
Bursary 1
Coach & Leader Development
We are pleased to offer individual Coach & Leader development awards to support and enhance the development of Paddle Sport in Cumbria. The purpose of this bursary is to increase the number and calibre of Paddle Sport coaches and leaders working in the voluntary sector in Cumbria.
An individual bursary is normally available for up to half of the full price, but CC will consider other requests on merit. CC may offer places on its own events at a reduced price, for example to individuals who are actively providing support to paddling development events with CC and in the region.
Clubs or Groups are welcomed to apply for a bursary for their coach/leader training needs and CC management will consider a negotiated bursary to support the club.
Where CC has already agreed reduced rates for defined groups, there is no need to apply for a bursary.
Travel, residential and other subsistence costs are not normally covered.
Bursaries are entirely discretionary and are dependent on the availability of funds.
To qualify for a bursary, you must be:
An individual bursary is normally available for up to half of the full price, but CC will consider other requests on merit. CC may offer places on its own events at a reduced price, for example to individuals who are actively providing support to paddling development events with CC and in the region.
Clubs or Groups are welcomed to apply for a bursary for their coach/leader training needs and CC management will consider a negotiated bursary to support the club.
Where CC has already agreed reduced rates for defined groups, there is no need to apply for a bursary.
Travel, residential and other subsistence costs are not normally covered.
Bursaries are entirely discretionary and are dependent on the availability of funds.
To qualify for a bursary, you must be:
- A member of British Canoeing
- An active member of a canoe club or other voluntary sector organisation involved in Paddle Sport in Cumbria
- Give evidence of your existing commitment and contribution as a volunteer
- Explain how any course specified will assist you as a volunteer to further promote & develop canoeing in your club or voluntary group
- Provide a letter of support for your application either from your Club or Voluntary Sector organisation, or from a school or other organisation who you plan to voluntarily support
- You should forward any support letters to the Regional Chair - Mike Sunderland on [email protected]
Direct representation of a GB team or experience with British Team development groups is a key factor to qualify for an Award/Bursary and the Cumbria RDT would like to recognise and support such achievements.
After discussing the possibility of an “achievement award” with the Cumbria RDT Chairman and receiving a positive response, please contact the Secretary and seek support/references from club leaders and a GB development coach.
Please use the bursary application form above.
After discussing the possibility of an “achievement award” with the Cumbria RDT Chairman and receiving a positive response, please contact the Secretary and seek support/references from club leaders and a GB development coach.
Please use the bursary application form above.
Bursary 3
Jim Wilson Bursary
A few years later Jim moved to Carlisle and joined Carlisle Canoe Club. Competing in slalom competition and then taking up whitewater kayaking, open canoeing and sea kayaking. Jim progressed down the BCU coaching and leadership route, becoming a multidisciplined BCU coach, running training courses and assessments, and guiding trips.
Passionate about canoeing, Jim opened a retail shop (Carlisle Canoes), selling canoes, kayaks and all the associated kit to go with them. As the business grew he opened two further shops in Stirling and Aviemore.
Passionate about canoeing, Jim opened a retail shop (Carlisle Canoes), selling canoes, kayaks and all the associated kit to go with them. As the business grew he opened two further shops in Stirling and Aviemore.
Jim was a very well respected BCU level 4 coach in three separate disciplines - whitewater kayak, open canoe and sea kayak. He was also an experienced 5 star, advanced leader, in these three disciplines. In addition, he was an AAI master leader in whitewater kayak, open canoe and sea kayak and a senior member of the leadership and training team with the UK sea kayak organisation ISKGA.
“I am passionate about paddling on rivers, oceans and coastlines around the world and like to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with other likeminded people. I like working with small numbers of people so I am able to give more attention to the individuals and their needs and help achieve their own developmental goals”. Jim Wilson 2015
“I am passionate about paddling on rivers, oceans and coastlines around the world and like to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with other likeminded people. I like working with small numbers of people so I am able to give more attention to the individuals and their needs and help achieve their own developmental goals”. Jim Wilson 2015
Aim of the Jim Wilson Bursary:
To continue Jim Wilson’s good work, and contribute to the development of individual leaders, coaches and event organisers, in clubs and groups, in a variety of paddle sport disciplines.
Bursary details:
Please use the main bursary form above.
To continue Jim Wilson’s good work, and contribute to the development of individual leaders, coaches and event organisers, in clubs and groups, in a variety of paddle sport disciplines.
Bursary details:
- An award of up to £500
- To be awarded normally biennially, or at the discretion of the RDT.
- Will normally be awarded to an individual to contribute to the development of their coaching, leadership or organisation skills, and to enhance their contribution to the Paddle Sport voluntary sector in Cumbria.
- At the discretion of the RDT the award may be shared among multiple applicants.
- Have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to developing Paddle Sport in Cumbria, and a personal passion for coaching/leading/organising and inspiring others.
- Be an active member of a canoe club or voluntary group based in Cumbria and have their written support in the bursary application.
- Propose a clear path of development, training and assessment and future commitment to supporting the named organisation with coaching, leading and organising events.
- Calls for applications will be posted here on the Cumbria Canoeists website, on the Cumbria Canoeist’s Facebook page, and will be distributed to all Cumbria Canoe Clubs and to Cumbria Voluntary Groups.
- The Cumbria RDT Committee will evaluate the applications, and select successful applicants.
Please use the main bursary form above.