Beginner details
*Saturday Sessions will start at Easter 2006*
Canoeing is a sport for all ages and has a number of different guises.. flat
water racing, slalom, white-water, touring, surfing, sea kayaking, rodeo, polo...
There's never enough time to do everything so Reading concentrates on flat water
paddling and slalom.
We welcome new members of any ability or age. If you're new to canoeing then
join in one of our beginners sessions - they run from April to September. More
experienced canoeists can join in one of the club sessions.
Reading Canoe Club is situated on the north bank of the River Thames at Caversham.
The club was established fifty years ago and has worked hard to provide its
members with excellent facilities. We have a large, purpose built building offering
superb changing facilities, club equipment, boat storage, gym and club room.
Come and try it. Join if you like it.
Check out the summer calendar:
| Saturday |
11-12am Adult Beginners Group
11-12am Junior Groups |
DaveS / MartinL
BrianG / Gail |
From 17th April to 2nd October except where there are clashes with competitions and other events |
| Sunday |
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| Monday |
4:30 - 5:30 Fun Session for Young Paddlers (Under 10)
4:30 - 5:30 Presentation College
5:30 - 6:30 Fun Session for Junior Paddlers (Over 10)
5:30 - 6:30 Junior Race Training - Crew Boats
5k Time Trail 1st Start 7.00pm |
NigelF
ChrisB
NigelF
NigelF / Gail
Varies |
From 10th May to 2nd September
Begins 10th May
From 10th May to 2nd September
Begins 29th March
Begins 29th March |
| Tuesday |
6.30-7.30pm Slalom |
ChrisM / Nigel W |
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| Wednesday |
5.30-6.30pm Junior Racing Group
6.30-7.30pm Slalom |
BrianG
Nigel W |
Begins 31st March
Begins 31st March |
| Thursday |
4:30 - 5:30 CCK Courses (1, 2 & 3 Star on different dates)
5:30 - 6:30 Fun Session for Junior Paddlers
Race Training Groups 7:00pm |
NigelF
NigelF
Varies |
Begin 1st June
Begins 1st April
Begins 1st April |
| Friday |
Rest Day |
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Tuition is carried out by qualified British Canoe Union (BCU) coaches
Boats, paddles and buoyancy aids are provided.
To paddle wear light weight shoes (old ones!)
Warm clothing ( it is better to have several layers of thin clothing rather
than one heavy layer - jeans should not be worn under any circumstances) if
you wear glasses please make sure that you have the means of securing them to
you, in case you capsize
Please make sure you bring a towel and change of clothes - you may get wet!
If you have any other questions not answered on this website, please don't
hesitate to get in touch
Taster sessions: FREE
You're welcome to join in one of the weekend sessions for free to see if you like canoeing before committing to a course or membership
Courses £25
Price includes temporary membership for duration of course. This cost is refunded should you join the club at the end of the course
| Type of Membership |
Details |
Fee (per annum) |
| Senior Citizens |
Aged 60 or over the age on the date of renewal or joining |
£50 |
| Junior |
Under the age of 18 on the date of renewal or joining |
£50 |
| Student |
Over 18 and in full time education |
£60 |
| Associate |
Non active members of the club i.e. not using club training facilities |
£10 |
| Family* |
Are a combination of family members up to a maximum of ?250* |
£250 |
| Adult |
Any individual not covered already |
£125 |
| Boat Storage |
For each personally owned boat stored at the club |
£30 |
* Each
family member needs to be identified on a separate membership form.
The membership fees are collected annually on the anniversary of application.
Membership fees can be paid for by standing order. To assist payment, members
have the option of paying by quarterly standing order.
Membership Secretary
- Abi Coulson
Please find membership forms in the wallet outside the office. For returned
forms please post under office door for placing in my Pigeon Hole, or Send to
the adjacent addresses or hand to me personally. If there are no membership
forms please feel free to jot down your name and address, post, email, write
or call me and I will ensure you get a form.
Download club rules and membership application form (both .doc)
I also look after
- Membership in general. Members and Renewals, (I need more email addresses)
- Keys and access to club. If you need a card key (£25 deposit), require
access to boat shed (you must have boat in there!), Access to gym, authorised
by Brian Greenham.
- Boat Storage. If you want to keep a boat at the club, please pay me the
required £30 per boat.
Please note:- All fees are correct at time of writing but The Club reserves
the right to make changes where necessary.
