Bath Canoe Club

Getting Bath area paddling...

New Members

The club is a family orientated club and welcomes new members.

All new members that are novices are expected to take the Club's Introduction to Paddlesport course - this includes all of the British Canoe Union (BCU) new UKCC 1* course, plus some more skills to get members to the skill level for joining Club trips. The training courses are provided by club coaches throughout the summer. More details can be found on the Training Courses page.

Once members have completed the Introduction to Paddlesport course they may take part in the general open club sessions, paddling out from the clubhouse, plus join any club trip that matches their skill level. The club also organises UKCC 2* & 3* courses.

Children are welcome to join in club activities as long as they are supervised by a parent/guardian who also takes part in the activity.

Please note that children younger than 12-13 are generally not large/strong enough to manoeuvre the club boats.

To join the club...

...you can register online, but first information about the costs for the 12 month period (1-April-2010 to 31-March-2011):

Main Member	£50
Family - Adult	£15	Spouse or partner living at the same address as the Main Member
Family - Youth	£5	Under 18 & living at the same address as the Main Member
Boat Storage	£15	(Per boat) A maximum of 3 boats per member may be stored at the clubhouse in allocated bays
Intro to Paddlesport	£50	Compulsory course for new members if not already completed
2* & 3* Course	£TBA	Must have passed the 1* & 2* courses before starting this one

Note 1: A discount of £10 is available off the total subscription for renewing members if paid before 31-March-2009.
Note 2: A discount of £15 is available off the total subscription for concessions (students, unemployed & OAPs). (Please contact the Membership Secretary for a coupon for on-line payment.)
Note 3: A discount of 50% is available off the membership subscription if joining after 31-October-2010.
Note 4: A membership is required to be able to subscribe to Boat Storage & register for Courses.
Note 5: A discount of £15 off the Introduction to Paddlesport Course fee is available for under 18s if they are accompanied by a Main Member or Family - Adult also doing the course. (Please contact the Membership Secretary for a discount coupon for on-line payment.)

Under 18 Year Olds
Note 1: For each member UNDER 18, either a paper copy of the Membership Registration must be completed to obtain the Parent/Guardian Consent signature. (Also complete the Responsible Adult section if possible) or, for registrations on-line, we will send out a form for you to complete to get your signatures as part of the registration process.
Note 2: Youths 16 or over can join the Club as Main Members as long as their parents or guardians give their written consent. The youth should register in the usual way & a form for the Parent/Guardian will be sent out.
Note 3: Completed forms should be sent to the Membership Secretary. (You may scan the forms & e-mail them, if you have the facility to do so.)

You can pay on-line through the BCC Shop after you have Registered, or you can fill out the Membership Fees form & send with cheque or bank transfer details to the Membership Secretary.

If you still have questions about Club Membership &/or the fees, please contact the Membership Secretary.

Check the Courses page for details of the courses that we're running.

If you haven't done so already, check the Beginner's Guide for background information about canoeing, kayaking & an introduction to activities in the club.