Approved Paddle Leaders

The following members have been approved to provide Club Activities within the following Remits.

Information regarding the scope of the remits can be found on the Club Activity Policy & Info Page within the Appendix 7-Shrewsbury Canoe Club Glossary of terms

UKCC Level 1 Coach

Brian Wenlock, Tom Hyde

Old Level 2 Kayak Coach

Steve Martindale, Anita Bennett, Tom Barrett

Old Level 3 Kayak Coach

Dave Butler, Chris Hughes, Dave Chapman, Jack Upsall, Neil Gilmour, Duncan Smalley

Old Level 3 Canoe Coach

Chris Hughes, Neil Gilmour

Old Level 3 Surf Coach

Duncan Smalley

New 4* Leader (Open Canoe)

Nigel Conway

New 4* Leader (white water)

Bill Maisey

New 5* Leader (sea)

Richard Janes

Polo Leaders

Dylan Tomlinson
Chris Hudson (Level 3)
Phil Holmes (Level 3)

Club Authorised Paddle Leaders

Nigel Conway has been authorised  by the club to:

  • run club kayaking trips on white water up to Grade 4 water.
  • run surfing sessions in up to 1 metre of surf.

Ellesmere Triathlon

Richard Otto was authorised to organise the club’s safety cover at the Ellesmere triathlon in June 2012.