Types of Membership
Individual Membership
Anyone who wishes to be a member of Canoeing Ireland but is not a member of a club.
Individual Membership €80
Membership is valid from January to December of the year purchased.
Club Membership
Membership costs for anyone who is a paid up member of any Canoeing Ireland affiliated club.
Senior Club Member €40.
Junior Club Member €15.
The Annual Club Registration Fee is €150.
Associate Membership
Associate Membership is available to club members who assist with club activities on land. The purpose of this membership option is to allow club administrators/volunteers who assist the club with activities such as general administration and on-land supervision etc. to access Garda Vetting and insurance for a reduced membership fee.
€20
Student Membership
Any paddler in Full-time third level education can avail of the student member option, all you need is a valid student number. Paddlers in a registered college canoe club can avail of the €15 annual membership option, with individual college paddlers eligible for the €50 membership option.
Club member €20
Individual member €50
Membership Note:
We are now operating a standardised membership year. Memberships are now due for renewal at the end of each calendar year, with memberships valid from 1st January β 31st December
Associate Member Rules and Limitations
1. The insurance cover does not extend to “on the water” activities.
2. Applications for Associate Membership are submitted to Canoeing Ireland via the Club Secretary.
3. Associate Members are not permitted to enter Canoeing Ireland events (e.g. Liffey Descent etc.)
4. A maximum of 20% of a Canoeing Ireland registered club’s members are permitted to apply for Associate Membership
5. If an Associate Member wishes to participate in on the water activities the membership must be converted to full club membership and the appropriate additional fee paid.
6. Associate Members are not insured for Canoeing Ireland skills/instructorship courses.
Benefits of Membership
Access to Safety Workshops
Safety Workshops
Through Canoeing Ireland membership you can gain access to expert-led safety workshops, with online learning workshops and a great calendar of on the water safety workshops available throughout the year. Check out our calendar here β Event Calendar
Voting Rights
Member Voting Rights
Only up to date Canoeing Ireland members are eligible to vote at Annual General Meetings for the organisation, or Annual Meetings for a discipline committee. These meetings are vital in ensuring the direction of the organisation reflects the needs of the community. Find out more here β Governance Documents
Campaigning and Representation at National Level
National Representation
Canoeing Ireland represents the paddle sport community at a national level with bodies such as Sport Ireland, the Olympic Federation of Ireland, the National Trails Office, Waterways Ireland, the Marine Safety Working Group and with the government of Ireland. We continually campaign with all of these stakeholders to advocate for the sport’s development, funding, and policy priorities.
Campaigning and Representation at International Level
International Representation
Canoeing Ireland represents the paddle sport community at an international level with bodies such as the International Canoe Federation, Paddle Europe and the European Paddle Pass System. This work support Irelands presence at international competitions and Ireland’s presence at the highest levels of governance for paddle sport worldwide. Our CEO, Moira Aston, currently serves as the Vice-President of the Paddle Europe board, and representative on the ICF board of directors.
Facilities
Facilities
Canoeing Ireland invests resources to support the development of facilities nationally for Canoeists including the National Blueway Trails Project and local and national training facilities for the competitive disciplines such as the Sluice weir in Lucan, Lough Rynn and Trim. Your membership helps to support this ongoing facility development work.
Club Secretary Note
We remind all clubs that all club members should also be registered with Canoeing Ireland. There is a current practice of registering only members participating in events/courses. This creates a risk for the club and for Canoeing Ireland. Non-members are not bound by the rules and guidelines of Canoeing Ireland and are not covered by Canoeing Ireland insurance. Please note rule 5.4 below:
Rule 5.4
Clubs in applying for, or renewing their membership online shall submit their full roll of members. Clubs must have a minimum of five members to apply for or renew membership. New Clubs seeking membership must submit their club constitution for review and approval
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