Activities
North East Region Scout Activity Teams website
“Supporting Activities for Scouting in the North-East”
West Yorkshire Scouts Activities Team
- Activities Team Chair –
- Assistant County Commissioner (Land) –
- Assistant County Commissioner (Water) –
- Air Activities
- Land Activities
- Water Activities
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- Creative Activities
- Backwoods Skills
- Overnight Experiences
- International
WEST YORKSHIRE SCOUTS CANOEING CENTRE
Who are they?
We are a group of like minded individuals who have been involved in scouting for many years, we have one identical interest CANOEING for youngsters and leaders at all levels
We are here to ensure that the sport is available to all in a safe and enjoyable manner, with the ability to train others in coaching techniques. Our centre is available to all and our aim is to have FUN at all levels of the sport.
- Canoeing South –
- Canoeing North –
Cubs, Scouts & Explorers
Our dedicated team of instructors are based around the County and can be contacted to make arrangements for a short taster session, or alternatively more in depth training, which leads to the British Canoe Union star test awards. We also offer training to meet the requirements of the scout canoeist badge.
Look out for details of the County taster session days during the summer.
Equipment
We have a good selection of Open Canoes and kayaks available for groups to hire at reasonable rates. We have bases on Huddersfield Broad Canal and Pugneys Country Water Park at Wakefield in addition to mobile fleets based at Bradley Wood. All boats come complete with the appropriate buoyancy aids, helmets, paddles and spray decks.
Hire Rates
Equipment Inventory
Boat Testing
All canoe and kayaks must be inspected annually in accordance with Scout H.Q. guidelines. Our level 3 coaching team offer a service to examine your craft in accordance with the regulations and subsequently provide a certificate and boat sticker free of charge. The inspection should be done by County personnel every 3 years, and the interim years can be approved by yourselves. The appropriate certificate should be completed and submitted to the County secretary annually.
County Boat Testing – regulations and list of examiners
It is recommended that the appropriate HQ Factsheets are consulted prior to undertaking any activities – the Factsheets can be found here.
All users need to ensure they have a correctly authorised and completed FORM WATER from their District Commissioner.
SAILING
- South & Scammonden –
- North & Reva – Rob Young
NARROWBOATING
County Narrowboating Advisor –