Scout Permits
For those not in scouting, the Scout Permit Scheme is a fantastic gateway into the sport for groups whose leaders might not have any formal qualifications. Whilst a British Canoeing course is preferred, the Scout Association appreciates that not all leaders have the time or money to attain qualifications which they might then use for free to provide amazing opportunities to their youth members.
Why a permit?
The permit scheme is open to all members of scouting, be those under 18 wishing to help out in their groups or leaders wanting to take their youth out.
An ideal way to get into a new sport and to share the enjoyment with the scheme's young members, the permit process ensures that the Scout Association's leaders all meet a standard when providing adventurous activities.
Where do you operate and what can you assess?
From Lancaster to Guernsey, GoSport have worked with many scout groups to offer tailor made training both at a personal and group level. With members of the team across the UK we travel all over the country upskilling leaders and sharing tricks of the trade that we've picked up whilst working with thousands of scouts.
We are able to assess the following:
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B1 & B2 Kayak, Canoe & Paddle Board
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Traditional Rafting
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Dinghy Sailing
- Power Boating
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Prerequisites
Depending on the level of permit, no formal qualifications are needed for this training, you just need to have a basic understanding of how to manoeuvre your craft and be willing to get wet.
From here we can work with your to develop your skills so you are confident in taking young people out on the water. On top of this we can also provide action plans for any future training that you might need.
Included in the Price
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Quality training built upon over 10 years of assessing permits
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Friendly coaches who understand scouting and the permit scheme
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Latest HSE and National Governing Body guidance
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Support through the permit application process and any hiccups that GLVs or DLVs might throw at you
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Access to our trade accounts for scout friendly equipment at scout friendly prices
What does a typical B1 Paddlesport Assessment look like?
Saturday
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Welcome conversations and Ice Breaking activities
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Risk Assessments and existing equipment reviews
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Safety Equipment Understanding
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Latest HSE Guidance and Scouting POR Changes
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Water Classifications for your area
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Land based and Water Rescue skills
Sunday
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Personal Paddling Skills
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Group Scenarios and Rescue Challenges
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Paddling in the environment (B2 journeys)
What else do you offer?
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UK wide Permit Assessments and Training
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Duke of Edinburgh Training and Assessments
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Trade Account Access with top paddlesport brands
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Water Classification Reviews and Support
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Risk Assessment development sessions
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Conversations with pesky DLVs who don't understand the permit system
Can I get Funding?
We know that adult members of Scouting give up their time for free so we've done the legwork for you by compiling our Grant Funding Blog which is regularly updated with the latest scout friendly grants for permit training.
We know that grant applications can be confusing so reach out to our team of Grant Gurus who can help fill in the blanks
What next?
Want to understand the Permit Scheme without the POR Jargon, have a read of our latest Permit Scheme Blog which includes the new Membership System updates
Does your group need any new equipment or want to review if your current kit is up to scratch?
Reach out to the team for a friendly conversation
Got any questions or want to discuss a skills review prior to a course, feel free to drop us an email
Why not brush up on your rescue skills by joining a Paddle UK Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course!
A great opportunity to learn new skills or kick start the joy of running sessions