Canoe
Although we are called 'Southampton University Canoe Club' we are in fact a group of whitewater kayakers! A growing and nationally successful club, SUCC accommodates anyone from people who have never kayaked before (which is how most people join us), to expert paddlers. We run weekly sessions in the pool and on the river, with both weir and flat water sessions, with trips every fortnight and at least one awesome social a week, so there's something for everyone. If you have any questions at all please contact the committee by posting on our freshers WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C8iHDicG8CA0CzsIk9JQT6 Or on the Instagram: @sotonuni_canoeclub Or via email: sucanoeclub@gmail.com (Questions are answered sooner when direct messaged on the Instagram rather than via email).
We run pool sessions twice a week (Monday and Thursday 9 pm-10 pm at the Jubilee Sports Center) where we coach you on everything you could possibly need to know. As well as river sessions on Wednesday afternoons at the Watersports Center Near Wessex Lane Halls. If that wasn't enough we also run weekend river trips away all over the country fortnightly.
The best way to keep up to date with the club is by joining the freshers Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C8iHDicG8CA0CzsIk9JQT6
You can also follow our Instagram @sotonuni_canoeclub or on TikTok at sucanoeclub. If you have any questions feel free to dm us on instagram or send us an email on sucanoeclub@gmail.com as well. If you're interested in what we do as a club, check out our photo gallery below, have a look at our Instagram, visit our TikTok, or visit our website at www.canoe.susu.org.
Photo Gallery
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Canoe this year are:
Kit Secretary
President
Safety Secretary
Secretary
Social Secretary
Social Secretary
Social Secretary
Training Secretary
Treasurer
Vice-President
Web Secretary
Welfare Secretary
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Canoe, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership | £60.00 | 23/09/2024 - 21/09/2025 | The canoe club is one of the most active in the university and has a great social atmosphere if you're not planning on getting in a kayak every week - there really is something for everyone! We run weekly pool and river sessions in Southampton, as well as fortnightly white water kayaking trips to some of the best rivers in the UK (unfortunately there is an extra cost for these). Membership includes all the training sessions and use of our equipment as well as opportunities for subsidised courses. We welcome members with any level of experience - most of us have either never been in a boat before or have only been on the water on school activity days! With membership we will help you learn how to kayak, with friendship and great nights out along the way! | |
| Free Membership (4th Year+) | FREE | 15/09/2024 - 21/09/2025 | This membership is only available to the members of Southampton University Canoe Club who have paid the previous 3 years. Anyone else who buys this membership it will be invalid and you will lose out on the freshers discount. | |
| Semester 1 Membership | £35.00 | 23/09/2024 - 26/01/2025 | This membership applies to Semester 1 only. The canoe club is one of the most active in the university and has a great social atmosphere if you're not planning on getting in a kayak every week - there really is something for everyone! We run weekly pool and river sessions in Southampton, as well as fortnightly white water kayaking trips to some of the best rivers in the UK (unfortunately there is an extra cost for these). Membership includes all the training sessions and use of our equipment as well as opportunities for subsidised courses. We welcome members with any level of experience - most of us have either never been in a boat before or have only been on the water on school activity days! With membership we will help you learn how to kayak, with friendship and great nights out along the way! | |
| Joint Membership with Canoe and Canoe Polo | £100.00 | 22/09/2024 - 19/09/2025 | Southampton University Canoe Club and Canoe Polo are offering a joint, year-long, membership as a cheaper option for people looking to join both clubs and get the best of both worlds! |
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Canoe are available to view below
- Camping Trip Risk Assessment (07/06/2024)
- BBQ Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Cinema Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- General Socials Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Woodmill Racking Containers (26/08/2024)
- Kit Maintenance Activities Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- River Trips Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Woodmill Weir Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Surfing Trips Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Pool Sessions Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Itchen Flatwater River Sessions (26/08/2024)
- Artificial Whitewater Courses Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Sheltered Water Trips Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
- Camping Trip Risk Assessment (26/08/2024)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: