Membership and Fees
Annual Fees
For 18 and over.
STUDENT / CONCESSIONARY: £55.00
Full time education, unwaged.
YOUTH: £30.00
Under 18.
FAMILY: £130.00
For two adults and unlimited youth/student under 18; at same address (immediate family only).
ASSOCIATE: £35.00
For those who live more than 50 miles away and have limited access to facilities.
Guests may try the facilities by arrangement for up to 3 sessions at £10.00 per session.
This is reduced to £5 if the guest is signed in by a member.
BOAT STORAGE: £50.00
Attendance Fees
These apply to all members and includes full use of facilities and equipment:
£3.00 per session for 'Independent' Paddlers, or,
£5.00 per session for a Course of instruction with a Coach.
£3.00 per Saturday Afternoon Session (SAC) for under 18.
The membership year is 1st April to 31st March.
New members only:
join in October / November / December and pay half of the annual fee
join in January / February / March for membership to 31st March the following year
A family membership typically consists of two adults and one or more children living at the same address.
With appropriate parental support very young children can quite easily participate.
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Benefits of your Membership
You can become involved in:
1. Coaching at all levels as a member of the Coaching Team
2. Volunteering at, or organising small or large events
3. Volunteering for organising small or large club-based tasks
4. Assisting in the Club’s organisation as a member of the Management Team
5. Encouraging and helping others of all levels and ages
6. Assisting with School, Scout/Guiding organisations and other Community Groups
Your attendance fee provides access to:
1. More than 80 canoes and kayaks
2. A variety of buoyancy aids, paddles & spray covers
3. Coached sessions at various levels of performance
4. Access to sessions at courses leading to nationally recognised Awards
5. Equipment for club tours, trips and events
6. Seasonal Paddling Programmes: Summer (Easter to Sept) & Autumn/Spring (Oct to Easter)
Additional options you can buy into:
1. Inter-club competitions from beginner to national level
2. Intensive coaching sessions at national standards on specified occasions
3. Pool sessions at Meadowside Leisure Centre
4. Half day, full day, weekend, multi-day tours and events local, regional and national
Your annual membership fee provides:
1. Regular access to the large, modern club house, including hot showers
2. Landing stages and priority use of them
3. Kitchen for hot and cold drinks, access to microwave and toaster for snacks!
4. Affiliated membership of the British Canoe Union
5. Free guidance and advice from experienced and qualified personnel
6. Eligibility to attend in a variety of club events, local, regional and national
7. Formulation, adoption and implementation of club policies and procedures
8. Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
9. Give feedback, join in members' discussions at quarterly General Meetings
