Welcome! So you would like to get involved in Canoe and Kayaking?
If you can already paddle and are experienced on moving water, dependent on the weather conditions and water levels, you are more than welcome to join us at the slalom site in Matlock Bath.
Venue and times are detailed click here here
If you are new to the sport, you will need to attend our Introductory Course. The 2024 course is now fully booked. Our next introductory course will start in the Spring of 2025. If you are interested in this, please email secretarymatlockcc@gmail.com at the beginning of 2025 and we will send you an application when we have details of the course.
Introductory Course
PLEASE NOTE THE 2024 COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED.
Each year the club runs a series of sessions for newcomers to the sport. These are suitable for adults and children (11-18 years). Every child must be closely supervised by a parent or guardian at all times during the session. All paddlers must be full members prior to the first session for insurance purposes.
The sessions start in the Spring with the first being on flat water (swimming pool, canal or lake). Subsequent sessions will be on the river, starting on the flat and progressing down to the rapids throughout the course.
By the summer you should have the confidence to join our club sessions on either a Wednesday or Thursday evening. You will then be encouraged to buy your own kit but you will be able to continue to borrow club kit until you are sure what is right for you.
PLEASE NOTE THE 2024 COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED.