Tasters - Horsham Canoe Club

Come and try out paddlesports

Our club offers both lake and pool taster sessions, throughout the year.

We’re thrilled to introduce you to our vibrant community of paddlers! Horsham Canoe Club offers exciting opportunities to explore the world of paddlesports, whether you’re new to the activity or looking to build on existing skills. From May to September, we run lake sessions every Thursday evening, as well as scheduled Sunday sessions at the lake or on local river trips.

During the autumn and winter months, we shift to pool sessions on scheduled Saturdays at the K2 Centre in Crawley, providing a warm and controlled environment to practice and refine your skills.

Our ethos is simple: we aim to help our members develop their paddling skills in a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment.

We encourage everyone to try out different paddling disciplines, enabling each paddler to discover the activities that best suit their interests and goals. We’d love for you to experience this firsthand through one of our taster sessions!

If you’re interested in booking a taster session or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

We offer one taster lake session for £10 per paddler and pool sessions are £12 per paddler.

Pool sessions are currently taking place at Crawley's K2 Leisure Centre and last one hour.

If you are interested in trying out the sport and want to discover more, then please contact us.

ALL TASTER SESSIONS MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR PRIOR TO THE SESSION

Dates of the pool sessions can be find on our Events page

All paddlers are required to wear swimming trunks or a full swim suit. We don't allow bikini's and all paddlers are required to wear a T-shirt.

When taking part of any taster session, we do request that all paddlers read and agree to our Statement of Participation (see below)

Signing up for a taster session

All paddlers must complete our registration form.

A session date will be confirmed only after both the registration form and payment have been received.

Pool Sessions

K2 Centre, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ

All equipment is provided, including kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids, and spray decks. Paddlers bringing their own equipment must ensure that all items are clean.

Statement of Participation

If you are completing a membership or taster as a JUNIOR under 18, please ensure the parent or Guardian details are provided.

Each member’s date of birth is required for Paddle UK statistics.

All data is stored within compliance of GDPR guidelines. Horsham Canoe Club Terms.

By completing the membership you acknowledge the following rules;

Participant Declaration I will watch and listen carefully to the safety brief given by the leader(s) for the paddling session I am about to take part in If I am unclear on any parts of the activity or instructions, I will ask the leader(s) to clarify any uncertain points.

I understand that kayaking, SUP, and canoeing are adventure activities and an assumed-risk sport. As such, they carry an element of risk and the potential for kit damage, personal injury, and death.

I acknowledge that these risks mean it is vital I listen to follow safety instructions and act responsibly. I confirm that neither the club nor leaders/coaches will be held liable for any accident, injury, damage, or death unless it is proven to be a result of negligence.

I have declared all medical conditions in the Medical Information section are true and accurate.

I will not paddle, or drive under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs.

I declare that I can swim and am confident in and around water.

I acknowledge that I will, under no circumstances, be able to participate in river activities without the correct and functioning PPE, including a suitable buoyancy aid and helmet (including a correct leash system for SUPs). Clothing suitable for the weather/water conditions must be worn.

The suitability of PPE is at the discretion of the leaders responsible for the day.

I understand that kayaks/Canoes used on the river must be fitted with airbags, have functioning grab handles, and be in good working condition. The suitability of my craft for the activity will be at the discretion of the leaders responsible for the day. I am aware that the session may be cancelled due to adverse weather, or environmental-related safety issues.

I agree to abide by Paddle UK’s ‘Go Canoeing’ Code of Practice.” see Code of Conduct for Coaching Workforce.

I have read, understood, and agree to abide by the Horsham Canoe Club codes of conduct.

I will register my emergency contacts in my mobile phone so that they can be accessed while it’s locked. I’m aware that the affiliated club insurance only covers 3rd parties and is not a form of personal insurance.

I’m aware that personal Paddle UK membership only covers 3rd parties and is not a form of personal insurance. I am responsible for completing membership forms accurately. I am responsible for any errors and omissions to personal information and accept liability for any direct or indirect consequences that arise from these errors or omissions.

All data gathered on this consent form will be utilized only for the purposes detailed on the form and will be processed and stored in compliance with the Paddle UK Data Protection Policy and following all applicable Data Protection laws in effect at the time of publication of this form.

When signing up for membership, I declare and agree with the above statements and are aware of the risks associated with participating in this activity. I consent to photos and videos to be taken for use in the promotion of the club.

I understand that WhatsApp is used as the main tool of communication within the club. I consent to being added to the group chats. (it is important to note that the phone numbers of all participants are visible to all other club members in WhatsApp chats, email can be used instead if preferred).

Code of Conduct