Meridian Canoe Club
Welcome
Welcome to Meridian Canoe Club. We are one of the largest clubs in London and the UK. We compete regularly in Canoe Polo, Slalom and are very active in Flat Water, Surf, Open Boating and White Water.
The club welcomes new members at all times and no experience in canoeing is necessary. We have a large number of qualified coaches who are only more than happy to help. The club meet many times during the week and at a variety of locations. Use the "Find us" link above to find where we meet and at what times.
This website has plenty of details about the club. If there is anything else you would like to know please use the forum as your first port of call. The forum may already have the answer to your question and if not we will try to answer your question as soon as possible.
New Members
If you are new to the club, the best sessions for you are Wednesday pool sessions at Crook Log and Saturday mornings at Danson Lake. Guest members are allowed to try up to three club sessions at a guest membership rate before deciding to join the club. At both of these venues we have club kit that you can borrow so all you need to bring is a set of clothes you don't mind getting wet in, a change of clothes for afterwards and a towel. If you are coming to the pool session, a swim suit will be fine.
You will soon hear discussions of slalom and canoe polo competitions, river trips, white water weekends. These are really what canoeing is all about. You don't need to be an expert paddler to join in with of these. We will make sure you are well looked after.
Meridian Canoe Club has plenty to offer experienced paddlers too. We are always looking for new members for our slalom, polo and racing teams, to join in river trips, or to go surfing.
Meridian attracts members from far afield, including South East London, Kent, East London and South Essex. There is no limit to our catchment - if you want to join us you are welcome.
Adult Beginners Course: Summer 2009
The course will give coaching and instruction to take total novices up to BCU 1 Star standard over a 4 week period. Coaching will be focused on developing key early skills, but will be flexible to allow for more rapid development should the group progress. Cost is £35
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 14:00
Junior Members (And Parents)
Please note that parents, or an adult accepting responsibility, must be present on site (Lake pool or other venue) at all times when a junior member is participating in club activities. The club coach or life guard cannot accept responsibility for your child.
Nigel Abel
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 13:59
Meridians U21's GB Ladies take Gold at Mechelen
Congratulations to Aimme Robson, Grace Galvin, Emily Martin and Sam Barry who played for Great Britain U21s Ladies in Mechelen this weekend and provided the crowd with one of the most exciting ladies games of polo I have ever had the pleasure of watching.
Kirsty Sutcliffe took Silver with GB senior Ladies
Daniel Robson, Jack Robson, Oliver Thomson and William Borrett took the bronze in the Mens U21s competition.
Danny Bowles finished 5th with the Mens Senior team
Jamie Thomson also represented Great Britain in the U21s B team
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 12:02