There are a range of awards and opportunities available for young people:
Cadet Leader Award
An award for young volunteers to gain their first step towards leadership and volunteering in Paddlesport. The Cadet Leader awards young people who have fulfilled a number of criteria and demonstrated their leadership skills. This award will be developed to provide an introductory route to officiating.
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Paddlesport Rewards Scheme
A rewards scheme is available to volunteers based on the number of hours which are completed as a volunteer – awards are given after 25 (Bronze), 50 (Silver) and 100 (Gold) hours of volunteering.
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Step into Sport Scheme
Aimed at young people aged 11 to 19 as part of their sport programme within school, Step into Sport offers young people a structured pathway into Paddlesport volunteering and creates opportunities to deliver at a local level.
Sports Leadership Awards
Awards based on leadership skills for young people aged 9 years upwards. These awards include Young Leaders Award plus awards in Sports Leadership, Community Sports Leadership and Basic Expedition Leadership.
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Duke of Edinburgh
A challenging programme of activities aimed at young people aged 14 to 25. There are three levels – bronze, silver and gold. Young people involved in this scheme log their voluntary hours to gain accreditation for a number of activities.
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