Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

Encourage participation at this event. It is a showcase for GB Sport

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There was a communication issue between the two and I called the Chief Exec. to try and help mediate. Some of his words from this long conversation have stayed with me "I don't have time to deal with people like Neil Caffrey and Johnny Brown - its like dealing with two celebrities ! I have to spend...

Davey,
Shocking way to treat aguably the best U12 paddler in Europe and one of the very best volunteer coaches.

Make sure you have an independent witness with you when you meet with the SCA.
Perhaps someone from the board could help; someone from the board should intervene

Agreed and thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible.

I'm saddedned to report that Johnny Brown resigned from his coaching post with the SCA last week. He has coached many if not all of the Olympic athletes from Scotland over the last 20 years. His contribution to the sport is immeasurable. He has no bias or discrimination, except towards excellence an...

Great work from Davey and his team of volunteers on Saturday morning to reset the course.
Many thanks to the Slalom Committee and timing team and judges.
Good to see so many experienced paddlers and the visitors from south of the border. Haste ye back!

Congratulations to the Scottish Champions.

Great competition, thanks for all the hard work and support. We really enjoy visiting Cardiff.

broom handles, not fork handles.

Slink, good point. If this is a quiz, can I have a clue on the event?

Looking forward to seeing you there.
Happy to help in any way we can.

Shame.
It will be the opening slalom event for Glasgow.
Still, you can always go to Lee Valley!

In Scotland some coaches are employed by the SCA to help develop the clubs. At least that's the story this year.
And I understand that's part of the approach in Wales = paid coaches.
Perhaps this approach could be followed by Canoe England or GB Canoeing.

Pinkston Paddlesport Centr is at the Glasgow end of the Forth-Clyde canal; junction 15 of the M8 from memory. A new facility is under construction for flat-water and white water. There's a fait bit of information available; google Pinkston etc. https://en-gb.facebook.com/paddlesportsglasgow‎ http://...

Good set of photo's.
Glad you enjoyed yourself.