What you expect at Tamworth Canoe Club?

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, family oriented club, welcoming everyone that has an interest in paddlesport, whether it is just recreational or more serious.
Every Wednesday we meet at 7.50pm in the viewing gallery of the swimming pool at The Snowdome Centre in Tamworth. We run 3 x 40min pool sessions : 8.00pm till 8.40pm, 8.40pm till 9.20pm and 9.20pm till 10.00pm. Coaches are available throughout these sessions to help you impove your strokes and learn more about the sport.
We have everything you need to take part available at the club, both for pool and river use. If you want to bring your own boat to pool sessions, as many members do, it's no problem. Bring it into the viewing gallery and we will pass it over the barriers into the pool area. We do ask that the boats are cleaned thoroughly and any airbags which could trap debris are removed. We cannot accomodate open canoes on pool sessions, there simply isn't sufficient access or space.

PLEASE NOTE: We only have boats to cater for people upto 20 stones

Courses

Taster sessions (Pool based)- Never tried paddling a kayak before? Then a taster session is for you, Our coaches will take you through the basics to get you started and ensure you are safe.

Beginners Course (Pool based) -This is aimed at those who want to learn a little more about paddling. These courses run over 4 sessions, and will introduce all of the basic strokes used in kayaking. If you want to turn your beginners course into a BCU 1 star or Paddlepower qualification, you will need to attend a river session and be at the right standard (your coach will advise)

BCU Paddlepower scheme (Under 14's) - Following the BCU syllabus, the Paddlepower scheme leads youngsters into Paddlesport logically, giving them attainable awards which can be translated into adult awards after they turn 16.

BCU Star award courses - As with the Paddlepower scheme, these courses follow the requirements of the BCU syllabus, with training both in the pool and on the river. With the 2 star award a greater amount of time will be spent on the river working on Canoe skills and strokes

We can also arrange specific courses for organisations, such as Scouts. For more information contact our coach cordinator here.