Paddlesport Development Officers (PDOs)

These are professional staff who work in two regions and focus on local areas. Their role is to initiate and facilitate activities to promote and support the development of youth opportunities and progression in paddlesport. They work with clubs and youth organizations and run a range of workshops and events for coaches and youth (see Regional Activity) To contact your local PDO please check the list below.

• Head of Programme and Northern Area Co-ordinator
  Nigel Midgley
  5 Beeches Park, Boughrood, Brecon, Powys LD3 0YJ
  0797 1783080   Email:

• Cardiff Bay Area
  Ben Longhurst
  Cardiff Harbour Authority, Queen Alexandra House, Cargo Road, Cardiff CF10 4LY
  029 2087 7954   Email: BLonghurst@cardiff.gov.uk

• Llandysul, Carmarthenshire and the South West
  Gareth Bryant
  Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Centre, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, Carms SA44 4AA
  01559 362 907   Email: garethandalix@aol.com