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Membership
Frome Canoe Club offers fantastic value for money with our membership fees and operates on a rolling 12 month membership. Included in the cost of your membership is the use of all club kit including a vast range of boats from different disciplines, along with all personal safety equipment. You do not need to buy any kit to join Frome Canoe Club. At the clubhouse, we have changing facilities, hot showers, accessible access and an accessible toilet/shower room, and kitchen facilities. We use Spond for all membership and you can sign up by clicking the Become a member link at the top of the page.
Membership fees
Our membership fees include all paddling at market yard. It does not cover any external trips which may incur additional charges.
| 2025 membership prices | |
| Adult | £53 |
| Child | £38.50 |
| Family (2 adults 4 children) | £108 |
| Bankside (for parents and volunteers not partaking in any on water activity) | £5.50 |
| Distant (for members who have moved away and still wish to be part of the club) | £26.50 |
We also offer subsidised membership for any active and qualified Paddle UK (BC) coaches who will be providing coaching sessions with the club. You will need to commit to a minimum amount of coaching sessions for the year. Please get in touch if you would like further information.
We understand that times are hard, so if you want to get into paddling but are experiencing financial hardship, please get in touch and we can discuss membership options with you.
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New starter information
Whether you are attending a taster session, or attending a session as a member, the following information will apply.
- Please arrive in plenty of time before the start of your session- ideally 20 minutes before the session starts.
- Buoyancy aids, helmets, cags and a limited number of wetsuits are available. Wear clothing suitable for getting wet (wetsuit is ideal) and a pair of wetsuit shoes or trainers that you can paddle in. If you feel the cold, then layer up as the water does get cold even in the summer months.
- Bring a towel and change of clothes as you will get wet! Showers and changing rooms are available, and there are a number of lockers for your personal belongings. You will need a £1 coin to operate the lockers.
- No kayaking experience is needed to become a member or take part in a taster session, however you need to be confident in the water and able to swim.
- Bankside helpers will be available to help you get the required kit before you get on the water. Coaches and instructors will be available to support you on the water and there will always be someone available to answer any queries you may have.
- If you are taking part in a taster session, then you or a responsible adult (If under 18yrs) will need to sign a consent form. If participant is under 18 then a responsible adult needs to remain on site during the session.
“Canoeing and Kayaking are “Assumed risk” – “Water contact sports” that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement”.