We have more than 55 affiliated paddlesport clubs across Wales which provide a fun, welcoming place for beginners to get started in paddlesport. Many of our clubs have volunteer coaches who have had some training in supporting disabled paddlers to get started and you can easily find these clubs by using our Club Finder. Just type in your postcode and tick the box which says 'trained to welcome disabled paddlers' and you'll find contact details for your nearest clubs.
When you contact a club, make sure you explain any special needs you might have - whether this involves needing some adaptations to equipment, some one-to-one support or training, or advising the coach or leader of a session how best to communicate with you. Our clubs are friendly and welcoming, but it's useful to remember that many will not have had much experience of welcoming a disabled paddler - or perhaps not one with your impairment - and you'll have a much better first experience if they have some knowledge about your specific needs and interests.
If you have any trouble getting started at any of our clubs, please get in touch with our CEO Alistair Dickson (alistair.dickson@canoewales.com) and he can provide some further support.
Interested in competing? If you have a physical impairment, you may be eligible to compete in Paracanoe.
Paracanoe is a Paralympic sport and Great Britain is a world leader in Paracanoe. You can find more information about Paracanoe and the GB Paracanoe programme on the British Canoeing website.
If you'd like to get started in Wales, just get in touch with our Performance Manager, Thomas Power, and he will arrange a phone call with you to discuss what opportunities are available and how you can get started.
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