WCA Membership

Membership Application/Renewal Form

Membership Benefits · Insurance Benefits

Anyone who lives in Wales can register as a member of the WCA. If you live in England, you should contact the British Canoe Union to join Canoe England.

Those wishing to join as Access Supporters may join from from any area. Access Supporters receive no reciprocal Federal Membership benefits. To receive these you must join your home nation national governing body (in Scotland join SCA, Northern Ireland join CANI and England join Canoe England)

How can I join the WCA, or register as an Access Supporter?

You can send for a membership form, you can pay by credit or debit card over the 'phone, or you can send a cheque for the appropriate amount giving your name, address, 'phone number and email address to the WCA office.

Can I register my family as a group?

The WCA does not offer a group membership for families. However if one adult is registered as an individual member, then his / her partner and / or children can register as individual 'family' members at a reduced rate per person.

How much does it cost?

Current membership fees are shown below. If you intend to take coaching qualifications or to compete, then you must have one of the 'Comprehensive' memberships. If you are a recreational paddler, then you can join as a 'Basic' member.

What is Introductory Youth membership?

Under-18s who are registering with WCA for the first time, can take advantage of a reduced membership fee of £6.00. At the end of their first year, if they wish to renew, they must register under one of the other categories.

BCU Contact Details

British Canoe Union, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AS

Tel: 01159 821100

Website: http://www.bcu.org.uk

Email: info@bcu.org.uk