The British Canoeing Participation Team is managed by James Hinves and is made up of professional staff (Canoeing Development Officers (CDOs)) who work in the regions and focus on local areas to achieve the aims of the Participation Programme.
The CDO role is to initiate and facilitate activities, to promote and support the development of youth opportunities and progressions in Canoeing. They work with clubs, centres and youth organisations and run a range of workshops and events for coaches and young people. To contact your local CDO please check the list below.
PARTICIPATION TEAM MANAGER
James Hinves, British Canoeing, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
Tel: 07834 583369
Email: [email protected]
CDO North East & Cumbria
Rachel Hudspith
Email: rachel.hudspith@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07715 993535
CDO Yorkshire
Phil Scowcroft
Email: phil.scowcroft@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07894 396484
CDO North West
Anna Coulson
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07794 051295
CDO West Midlands
Ben Seal
Email: ben.seal@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07725 277842
CDO East Midlands
Laura Sutherland
Email: laura.sutherland@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07738 185885
CDO East
Jeff Toser
Email: jeff.toser@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Mobile: 07912 597986
CDO London
Lynn Barker
Email: lynn.barker@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07794 051274
CDO Devon & Cornwall
David Clare
Email: david.clare@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07912 466264
CDO Wessex
Michael Sims
Email: michael.sims@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07808 640109
CDO South
Chris Edge
Email: chris.edge@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Tel: 07889 168843