British Canoeing SUP Leash Research
At present, until further insight and research is available, it is our initial recommendation that those paddling a Stand Up Paddleboard in a white water environment do not wear a leash.
Strength & Conditioning Development For Adolescent Sprint & Slalom Athletes
Helen Shipman (Paddle UK’s Strength & Conditioning Coach from the English Institute of Sport) delivers a presentation to the TASS network covering S&C development for adolescent Sprint & Slalom athletes covering the England Talent Programme What it Takes to Progress framework.
Inside the mind of champion athletes
At the highest level, athletes are well-matched in terms of their physical abilities, conditioning, and skill level. But often that is not enough to win and perform on the biggest of stages like the Olympic games.
A Salutogenic Mental Wellbeing Programme
Abstract from Academic Research as part of the Coaching Diploma, Kastelein 2019
Athlete Development Framework – Physical Preparation
As part of Paddle UK’s Athlete Development Framework (ADF), the Physical Preparation resource gives detailed strength and conditioning programmes for athletes at different stages of development. To support your training sessions, each primary movement pattern in the programmes is demonstrated with a corresponding video.
Neurodiversity mini-series: Inclusive Practice Guidance
Part five of this mini-series contains guidance and tips for individuals, clubs and coaches wanting to support more neurodivergent paddlers, and create neuroinclusive paddling settings for everyone involved on the water.