Fees & Costs
Membership Subscriptions
Membership Options
We offer memberships for both Adults (18+) and Junior (<18) paddlers.
Junior paddlers are welcome to join as individuals - there is no need for them to be associated with an Adult member. We will require details of their guardian(s) as a contact for club communications, safeguarding and payments.
Discounts
Distance membership is a discounted membership for those living more than 40 miles from the club.
We offer a discounted Family membership for additional members living in the same household and paying collectively. Please ensure that the existing member is named as the payment contact when registering new family members.
If you have recently attended a taster session or training course at MCC, please provide details on the membership form and we will apply an introductory discount of £10 to your first year's subscription.
PaddleUK Affiliation
Membership rates include an annual PaddleUK affiliation fee of £2.50. This is essential to cover public liability insurance, river access, and other club benefits.
PaddleUK members must provide their membership number and expiry date when registering with the club. The affiliation fee will be refunded to all club members with an active PaddleUK membership when we submit our annual club membership details (typically in late June).
Current Subscription Fees
The membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December.
There is a discounted rate for new members joining between July and November. From mid-November, full membership rates apply and the membership includes the following year.
| Membership Type | Full Year (join b/w 17th Nov & 3rd July) | Part Year (join b/w 4th July & 16th Nov) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (FULL) | £40* | £19.50* |
| Adult (FAMILY) | £13* | (not applicable) |
| Adult (DISTANCE) | £14.50* | £12* |
| Junior (FULL) | £15 | £13 |
| Junior (FAMILY) | £10.50 | (not applicable) |
* Includes a PaddleUK Affiliation Fee of £2.50 per year (this will be refunded to PaddleUK members later in the year)
Marlins Fees (Slalom Juniors)
In addition to the club junior membership subscription, there is an annual charge that covers all Marlins training sessions (both on-site and off-site), boat and equipment hire. Please note that all our coaches are volunteers and we aim to keep costs as accessible as possible.
As slalom is a competitive sport, we are keen to encourage active racing amongst our junior members - the different Marlins Tiers reflect the level of commitment expected:
| Tier | Annual Fees | Commitment | Boat & Equipment | Weekly Sessions | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - Racing (Own Equipment) | £0 | At least 6 races per year | Own boat & equipment (club C1 is fine). Boat may be stored in MCC boathouse at no extra cost. | Summer & Winter | Members are encouraged to participate in the PaddleUK Canoe Slalom talent programme if eligible. |
| Tier 2 - Racing (Club Equipment) | £80 | At least 6 races per year | Sole use of allocated club boat & equipment, with unlimited use both on- and off-site. | Summer & Winter | Members are encouraged to participate in the PaddleUK Canoe Slalom talent programme if eligible. |
| Tier 3 - Recreational (Club Equipment) | £80 | Racing is encouraged (it's fun!) but there is no minimum requirement | Club boat & equipment for use in club sessions (and races off-site as needed). | Summer | We aim to provide the same boat each session but this can not be guaranteed. |