Membership is required to attend training sessions, club trips, stand for election to a committee role and vote at the AGM. The committee aim is to set the membership fee as low as possible to achieve the club aims of maximising participation whilst covering the running costs of the club and maintaining a range of equipment for members to use.
The membership year currently runs from 1 Oct - 30 Sep, however in 2026 this is changing so the year runs from 1 April.
There will a transition 'year' of 6 months from 1st Oct 2025 to 31 March 2026. The fee will be £25.
Membership fees are due at the start of the year, or after being accepted to join the club.
There is a 50% reduction in membership fees for people joining after we return to the pool in the Autumn of each year.
Juniors are under 18 on the start date of each membership year.
Family membership includes up to two adults and two juniors at the same address.
*Trial Session. Following your direct access assessment you are limited to a further 2 trial sessions before being required to join the club.
**Guest sessions are subject to availability and are typically a single session only. Guest sessions must be requested by a member in advance via the committee.
The beginners course fee includes pool fees (if appropriate) and equipment hire for the six coached sessions on the course. Beginners who have successfully completed the course are also given complementary club membership up to the 1st October, subsequent training sessions on flat water and an introduction to white water. After the end of the six coached sessions, pool fees and equipment charges will be payable.