Copeland Canoe Club was founded (we think!) in 1982. Its aim is to promote the sport of canoeing. We have always been an affiliated member of the British Canoe Union (No. 954). We became a Community Amateur Sports Club (no. CASC 00884) in 2004 and a Clubmark club in June 2009.
Membership is open to all, fees for 2011 are:
Membership fees are annual, per calendar year. If you join during the year fees are pro-rata. Non-members are expected to join after a period of 3 weeks (ie the fourth session).
These fees cover affiliation to the British Canoe Union and contribute to the running of the club and the purchase and maintenance of club equipment. Club members have some Public Liability Insurance (£10m) because of the Club's BCU affiliation, Coaches also have a measure of employer`s liability insurance.
Per session per person: £3.00 members / £3.50 non-members.
Families pay a maximum of £6.00 or £7.00.
Pool fees cover the hire of boat, paddle and spraydeck if needed. Those attending pool sessions are assumed to be able to swim 50m. If this isn`t the case, please let us know so we can help you. This information will be kept be strictly in confidence.
As a club we are committed to the British Canoe Union's Equity Policy and to their Protection Policy for Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Joe Stalker and Alison Marsland are our Protection Officers and can should be contacted personally at a pool session if you want any further information.
We ask for details of someone to contact at home in the unlikely event of needing to get in touch urgently.
We ask for details of any medical condition you may have that would affect your ability to paddle. This information is treated in strict confidence. This is needed by Coaches so you can be looked after properly in case of an emergency.
Because of insurance requirements by Canoe England it is probable that in 2011 your name (only) will need to be given to Canoe England. This will not be forwarded to anyone else. If you have any problems with this please contact us for more information.
Photographs
Inevitably photos are taken of people canoeing. We follow the guidance set out by Canoe England. Our basic guidelines for this are: permission is sought on club membership forms then:
a: no photos in the pool (unless it is with the pool staff`s permission for something like an exam).
b: normally only a first name is given.
c: photos may be published unless you have withdrawn permission. Contact us if you need to do so or wish further information.
Club meetings are informal events, open to all members, and are usually held about 4 times a year. Our Annual General Meeting is held each year in November.
We encourage members to acquire BCU qualifications in order to improve their skills and improve their ability to paddle safely.
BCU Paddlepower and Star awards:
We encourage members to train for these personal skill awards and can help arrange testing to suit individuals.
We will support members who wish to train further for other awards such as Foundation Safety and Rescue Training, First Aid and Coaching Awards.
In the Pool:
We use the "paddlepower" scheme as a basis to train in the pool - some sections can be counted towards this. However Star Awards must be taken outside.