Joining the Club

Information for Prospective Members

1. Come and Try Days

  • Come and Try Days allow people to have a paddle and see how our club works
  • We have two sessions on the first Sunday of each month: 10 am and 11 am starts
  • Register for the event through our calendar https://essendon.paddle.org.au/calendar/
  • The $10 fee for adults is refundable if you join the club (children free)
  • More detail can be found when you book the event

2. Induction Sessions

  • As part of your membership these sessions provide basic skills and safety knowledge
  • Classes are run on Saturday mornings, 9-12 noon, in the fortnight after the Come n Try (see the calendar https://essendon.paddle.org.au/calendar/)
  • Participants must do a wet exit (capsize) as part of the training

3. Joining the Club

  • To join as a new member
  • Fees
    • 12 months membership from joining date
    • The $25 key deposit is refundable if you leave the club
    • The $75 helper levy is refunded when you contribute to the club: help at a working bee or come n try day
    • Adults $390, including the above charges
    • Child $110 (must be accompanied by an adult)
    • Families: we offer substantial discounts for families. Please contact the club.
    • View and download the full fee schedule