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{"ID":124,"SpaceID":3,"PageID":4,"HasCommentsThread":false,"SeoTags":{"OpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"og:title","Name":"How to Join the Club"},{"ID":"og:type","Name":"website"},{"ID":"og:url","Name":"https://www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk/Cms/Spaces/CCC/How+to+Join+the+Club"}],"NonOpenGraphTags":[]},"Path":"How+to+Join+the+Club","Title":"How to Join the Club","Author":{"ID":10,"Name":"Jonathan Wall","CompanyName":null,"HasEmail":true},"Version":12,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"17/04/2026 10:36","VersionDescription":"v12 - Jonathan Wall","HideHeader":false,"IsFullWidth":false,"ThemeCode":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"JumpLinks":[],"Blocks":[{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12","Elements":[{"ID":621,"Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003cp\u003eClub membership is open to everyone interested in canoeing and kayaking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo join, you must complete a beginner\u0027s course (if you\u0027re new to paddling) or an induction (if you are already a proficient paddler).\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is how it works:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eRead through the information below to find out whether you should take a course or participate in an induction.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCheck the calendar for available course / induction dates\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate a profile on our website (link below)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBook your course\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnce you have completed your course or induction, you will receive an invitation to sign up for membership.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse or Induction?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre you new to paddling?\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we recommend you take a \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk/Cms/Spaces/CCC/Courses\u0022\u003ebeginner\u0027s course\u003c/a\u003e run by the club to get you started. This is a 8 hour course run over a Saturday or Sunday\u0026nbsp;between April and October. Choose a date from the club course calendar.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer shorter taster sessions if you are unsure whether a full beginner\u0027s course is for you. You can find the dates for these 90 minute sessions on the club calendar too.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor young paddlers aged 8-14 we run a starter session called Paddle Start on Sunday afternoons. Young paddlers can continue to develop their skills and have fun at the Kids Club on Sunday mornings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHave you paddled before (and consider yourself to be a competent paddler)?\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the answer is \u0027Yes\u0027 and you have paddled a short closed cockpit kayak more than once recently then book a club induction session. (Those who have paddled a little in sea kayaks, touring kayaks or open canoes should consider a course - the club has very few long kayaks or opens, so most club activities are in short kayaks.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to paddle racing kayaks and have paddled before please email \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:membership@cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk\u0022\u003emembership@cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e and we will arrange a time for you to come down and have a go in the boats.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Induction a volunteer qualified coach will check you can paddle a boat safely and ask adults to capsize a closed cockpit kayak with a spray-deck and self-rescue to the bank, juniors can capsize without a spraydeck if they wish, as they can progress their skills at Kid\u0027s Club. The capsize is a pre-requisite for membership of the club. We do not provide any structured coaching at these sessions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coach will then advise if you can join the club straight away or if you need further instruction such as a beginners course. You\u0027ll also find out how the club operates and what we do as a club.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are an experienced paddler or even a qualified coach we\u0027d still like you to come along to the introduction session. We can tell you how the club operates and how to get involved in your favourite discipline whether it is racing, white water, river trips, coaching or simply paddling the Cam - you can roll your kayak rather than doing a wet-exit if you prefer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUnsure about whether to do the induction session or a beginners course?\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you, your friends, or family are unsure then the FAQ\u0027s below may help or contact the membership secretary at \u003ca href=\u0022mailto:membership@cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk\u0022\u003emembership@cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet Started\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start the process, create a profile with the club using the button below. You can then book a course or an induction session.\u003cbr\u003eYou may wish to take a look at our \u003ca href=\u0022https://camcanoe.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar?sortAscending=true\u0026displayMode=list\u0026filter=EventType%3D4\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eevents calendar\u003c/a\u003e first to see if any course dates that work for you are available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a parent, who would like to sign up your children or join as a family, \u003cem\u003eplease \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ecreate a profile for yourself first\u003c/em\u003e (even if you\u0027re only intending to get membership for your child) and then register other family members.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022/Registration/Register/Index?id=1\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eCreate your Profile\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022/Registration/Register/Index?id=2\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-info\u0022\u003eAdd a Family Member\u003c/a\u003e\n\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I already have a British canoeing 1 star or Discover award from a course I took last year at an outdoor activity centre, Do I still need to do the induction session?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes you do. We need to see your paddling and also tell you about the club.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I took a British canoeing1 star course about 25 years ago and have not really paddled since. What do I need to do?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: You need to take a beginner\u0027s course. Think of it as a refresher. Boats and the associated equipment has changed a lot in 25 years so you\u0027ll really benefit from a fresh start. If you do come straight to the induction be prepared to be told you need more instruction before you can join.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: There are 5 are our family and the youngest is 7. We are all new to the sport and want to paddle together. Do we all have to do a course?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Everyone aged 8 or above is advised to do a beginner\u0027s course. Alternatively the 8-14s can go to their own to a Paddle Start course. Once courses are completed your 7 year old can go in a two seater kayak or canoe with you. The rest of the family can go in their own boats. Remember that once on the water you will be responsible for your families safety. The beginner\u0027s course will prepare you for this and you will all feel more confident and have more fun together. You could also sign up for the BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Course, or a family safety and rescue within our programme of progression sessions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I can paddle already but my young children are new to the sport. How can they get started?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have passed\u0026nbsp;an induction session and become a member, you can bring your child with you as long as they are 14 or over and confident on the water. If they are under 14 then you can teach them yourself, or ideally book a Paddle Start course and learn to paddle at Kids Club. Juniors cannot attend Kid\u0027s Club without doing Paddle Start.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have children under 8 years old we can shown you the double kayaks and canoes you will be able to take them out in. We very limited numbers of have life jackets for 3-5 year olds and would suggest you bring your own.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I\u0027m not a paddler but my child wants to learn\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: If your child is between 8 and 14 then sign him or her up for the Paddle Start course. This gives entry to the coach led Kids Club sessions on Sunday mornings. If your child is under 8 then you need to wait until they have reached their 8th birthday.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your child is 14 then they can decide to do Start or a Beginners course. Over 14s should do a beginners course on their own. 14s and over can then paddle on a Wednesday evening with the club, or join the Teen Group. You will need to do the bookings and membership online for them until they are 18. But why not join them!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the cost of Membership?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The Club year runs from 1st April to 31st March. 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