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Would YOU like to take pupils Canoeing or Kayaking?

   A fantastic opportunity to become a  paddlesport coach – all easily accessible within East Lothian BCU/UKCC Level 1 Paddlesport coaching course 12 & 13 March 2011  0900-1700 (weekend) This course is being run at the Outdoor Learning Service base … Continue reading

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Of paddles and paperwork …

Turn on your speakers and click on the above to play, or click here to view and download the slides and video clips stored in Picasa Last week I attended the UK CC L2 Canoe and Kayak Coach Training at … Continue reading

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SCA Coaching Conference

Something for the Weekend Coaching Conference Flyer Calling all paddlesport coaches and paddlers within East Lothian. This years Scottish Canoe Association Coaching Conference takes place at Glenmore Lodge on the 10th – 12th September 2010. Booking form and further programme … Continue reading

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Elphinstone Local Heroes

Last week saw Elphinstones P7 camp. In conjunction with the Outdoor Education Service and East Lothian Ranger Service the pupils from Elphinstone Primary have eschewed a week at a residential centre for a week within their local environ. It has … Continue reading

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Kayaking indoors

After the closure of Mercat Gait pool before Christmas for essential repairs and school closures due to the snow it was great to finally begin kayak pool sessions with Preston Lodge High. The kayak pool sessions run from 1215 to … Continue reading

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