Club Information
Stornoway Canoe Club is an affiliated member of the Scottish Canoe Association and its aim is to promote the sport of canoeing. Our constitution was last amended at the AGM in April 2002.
A summary of this information is available as a Word document.
Membership Fees
Current membershio fees are below, for members joining for the first time on or after 1 November 2006 only half the fee applies. The application form is available here.
Junior (Under 18)
£12
Senior
£24
Family
£30
The membership fees cover affiliation to the Scottish Canoe Association and contribute to the running of the club and the purchase and maintenance of club equipment.
Session Charges
Pool Sessions
£2.50
Cuddy Point
£2
Cuddy Point (Own Boat)
£1
These charges cover the cost of swimming pool hire and & the upkeep and lease of Cuddy Point as well as contributing to the purchase and maintenance of club equipment.
Boat Hire
Two committee members, including a Level 3 coach must approve hire of club boats. The current hire charge is £3 per day. Must join Stornoway Canoe Club.
Trips
We have agreed the following guidelines for trips:
Fuel etc
Individuals travelling together are expected to share the costs.
Trailers
If someone is towing a trailer carrying a boat for you (including club boats) you should contribute at least £2 to the driver.
PLEASE TRY AND PAY YOUR SHARE OF THE COSTS ON THE DAY. We rely on the goodwill of drivers to enable us to continue to run trips.
Protection Policy
As a club we are committed to the Scottish Canoe Association’s Protection Policy for Children & Vulnerable Adults. Emma Stark is our Protection Officer and can be contacted on 07796208467 if you want any further information.
Questions.
If you have any questions or concerns please speak to us at one of the sessions, or contact Murty (Chairman) on 870340 or Tim (Secretary) on 820726.
Committee Meetings
Club meetings are informal events, open to all members, and are usually held after the club session on Thursday evenings The AGM is held each year in April or May. Minutes of the Club AGM and other meetings are available here.