Membership
Introduction
Bideford Canoe Club aims to be accessible to all and has a wide and varied membership. As a club, we always welcome new members and are happy for you to join us irrespective of whether you are complete beginner or a world champion! We try to be a friendly club with a relaxed atmosphere so you are sure to fit in.
Benefits
One of the biggest benefits of being in the club is that it offers you the opportunity to meet up and paddle with a group of like minded individuals. Being a member does however bring with it a whole host of other benefits:- Use of club boats and equipment (for a nominal charge)
- Access to advice and coaching from qualified or experienced paddlers
- Regular and varied programme of trips and events to suit all
- Frequent pool sessions to hone those skills
- Active programme of social events
Rates
The cost of membership is dependant upon your circumstances. You can find the current membership rates in the table below.
| Membership Type | Price |
| Individual (senior) | £22* |
| Youth / Student / Unemployed | £10 |
| Family | Adult £22* Child £6 |
* A £2 membership discount is available for those who are Individual BCU / Canoe England members. The additional charge is a requirement of the BCU as part of the club affiliation and covers mandatory insurance provision.
Membership fees are due every January however senior members joining at other times during the year will recieve a discount of £1 per month thereafter.
Joining
You can join by simply completing the appropriate membership form (which you can download below) and returning it to the club secretary along with the required payment. If you are not sure if the club is for you then why not get in touch and then come along to a couple of sessions to try it out first. This will give you the opportunity to speak to some members and find out a bit more about the club.
Downloads
 | Membership Form (Senior) The membership form which adults are required to complete if they wish to join the club. Status: Final Type: PDF Last Modified: 27 April, 2011 31kb |
 | Membership Form (Youth) The membership form for the youth section of the club. Status: Final Type: PDF Last Modified: 5 June, 2011 66kb |