Annual General Meeting

The trustees of West Yorkshire Canoe Club (Charitable Incorportated Orgsnisation) would like to invite all members to an annual general meeting of the charity to discuss the previous year and plans for the future.

This is an important event that will review the performance of and determine the direction of the club, the priorities for the coming year, and selecting the committee members and trustees who will run your club for the next year. We would urge as many members as possible to attend the AGM and have your say.

You can view the annual accounts for the period here

When/Where

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
March 13, 2025

Event being held at the Navigation Inn, on Broad Cut Lane. Pie and Peas supper provided . If you can register below so we can gaugue numbers, that would be most appreciated. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know ASAP and we’ll do our best to cater for you.

Elections

Committee positions will be open for people to submit their nomination for. Trustee positions will also be elected. See details of the club roles below:

Awards

Dan Jackson Award – Our annual club award in memory of Dan Jackson, recognising an individual who this year has made an enthusiastic and valuable contribution to the club. 

Register for the AGM

Please register attendance below.

Please note – your eligibility to vote on any matters before the agm will require your membership to be up to date. You can renew your membership if needed at the link below:

Happy New Year

🎉🍾Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!🍾🎉

2025 is the platinum year of West Yorkshire Canoe Club – 70 years in existence. With no small thanks to every club member, volunteer, coach, and supporter, past and present, we look forward to a strong and vibrant future.

In no particular order, our highlights of 2024 🎉🍾

🛶🎅Santa paddle update🎅🛶

Due to the strong winds forecast tomorrow morning at the navigation, we’ve made the decision to forego the paddling in the morning.

💨Winds have been very strong in Wakefield today and much the same is forecast tomorrow, with winds of 22-40 knots (25-46mph) and with an westerly wind direction, will be bearing directly down the path of the canal &river meaning little shelter – it will be hard work and we’ll likely get blown about quite a bit.

🥾For those still wanting to get some exercise and steps in, we’re going to walk the canal towpath, about 10am meeting instead now!

🎉Were still holding the party and buffet still, so please come join us for Christmas gathering and some lunch

🎅Yes, Santa will still be there!

I know this is a disappointing update, but safety comes first. We still hope to see you all for the party however 🎉

Santa Paddle and Christmas Buffet

We wanted to drop you all a reminder of the upcoming Santa Paddle and Buffet coming up!

Celebrating the club’s 70th anniversary. Continuing from last year,  we are going to organise a Christmas Paddle, free to all club members.

Afterwards, we will have a Christmas party with buffet food, with the request for a small contribution for.

Please book on ASAP so we have a good idea of numbers etc for the paddlers and buffet.

Details below

Pool Session Booking confirmed – Minsthorpe Leisure Centre

We are pleased to report to members of the club the return of Friday evening pool sessions.

Since Batley baths had closed, we have been searching for a pool venue that would be suitable and that would accommodate Paddlesport in the pool.

We are thrilled to announce we have secured a trial booking of the pool with Minsthorpe Leisure Centre, in South Elmsall. Although outside of our traditional operating area, still a new pool with excellent facilities and enables the club the opportunity to draw in membership from a new area of West Yorkshire.

The first session is being held on the 13th December 2024, and then fortnightly sessions from the 10th January 2024. Sessions are £10 per person.

Kayaking and Paddleboarding (yes, you read correctly) are permitted. Your own boats are permitted providing they are clean, dry and disinfected before entry. Dirty boats will be turned away.

We all know how difficult it is to secure pool bookings for kayak clubs, so please make every effort to support the club and attend these sessions.