HOW TO AFFILIATE

To carry the logo and reputation of Paddle Scotland, your club will need to be a membership organisation that is properly constituted, has a club bank account, and has policies in place covering safeguarding and safe operating procedures.


If you’re thinking about becoming an Affiliated Club, please get in touch so we can support you throughout the process. 


To affiliate you will need to provide*:

  • Club Constitution
  • Data Protection Policy**
  • Safeguarding Policy**
  • Referrals Policy (Safeguarding)** 
  • Safe Handling Policy (Safeguarding)**
  • Contact details for all committee members including a Chair, Secretary, Safety officer and Safeguarding officer๏ปฟ
  • An up to date list of club members in JustGo
  • Plus to accept the Paddle Scotland affiliation agreement๏ปฟ
  • Risk Assessment for club activity 
  • Code of Conduct** 
  • Equality Policy** 
  • Disciplinary Policy**
  • Safeguarding Adults Policy**

*from December 2024, clubs are required to meet some additional requirements as part of the Standards for Deployment [link to SFD page] Health and Safety Policy


**or formally adopt the Paddle Scotland policy๏ปฟ

*from December 2024, clubs are required to meet some additional requirements as part of the Standards for Deployment [link to SFD page] 

Health and Safety Policy


**or formally adopt the Paddle Scotland policy

Affiliation is carried out online via JustGo. Please get in touch to enable Club Admin permissions. 


Club Associates

Any member of your club who is not a Paddle Scotland Full, Junior or Recreational member is classed as a Club Associate member. Associate members are only insured for club activity.


It is the responsibility of the Club Secretary to maintain the club membership list, including adding Club Associate membership for those who require it.


Club Affiliation Fees

Club Affiliation fees are calculated based on the number of Club Associates in your club. Club Associates are defined above. The total number of Full, Junior and Recreational members in your club does not have bearing on your affiliation fees.

TIER CLUB SIZE 2025 FEES
Tier 1 up to 20 Club Associates £140
Tier 2 21-40 Club Associates £225
Tier 3 41-100 Club Associates £295
Tier 4 101-200 Club Associates £480
Tier 5 200+ Club Associates £575