British Canoeing’s Personal Performance Awards are designed for paddlers wanting to gain recognition of their learning and development, in the craft and environment they choose. The process of completing the awards is based on learning and, as such, the ethos of ‘supporting the paddler’ is the main focus of all the awards, encouraging individuals in their …

We know this has been a difficult year with very limited club activity. But we want to try and get everyone back into the paddling habit now, so we are asking members to spend a couple of minutes completing a quick survey to help us understand what we can do to help get you paddling …

We are in the process of making more Club sessions available to members for the coming weeks and details will be available on the website as these are organised. However, with Covid infection rates rising rapidly and local restriction in place, we need to be extra careful at Club paddling sessions. So here’s a reminder …

We are keen to help and encourage members get back paddling after a summer where many haven’t been on the water due to the pandemic and our inability to run club sessions. This session is aimed at those that have previously done a club beginners course, but have not paddled this year due to Covid restrictions, …

We are keen to help and encourage members get back paddling after a summer where many haven’t been on the water due to the pandemic and our inability to run club sessions. This session is aimed at those that have previously done a club beginners course and been on the white water, but have not …

As you may know we now have access to paddle on Warley Moor Reservoir through ‘club membership’ of Halifax Sailing Club, and this site is now available to our members for paddling. Members must complete an induction session prior to using the Sailing Club facilities and reservoir.  The induction will cover security, our Paddling Policy and the …

For many years we have Club kit – hoodies and t-shirts – available for member to order.  In recent years promotion, awareness, uptake and wearing of our kit has been low. Possibly some people don’t even know it exists! And to be honest what we have is a bit plain, just a logo on it. …

As you know club activities have been, and will remain, very limited under the current Covid restriction. We are looking to put on additional paddling slots on as we move forward. As a reminder here is what is currently possible: Current sessions for competent paddlers Accessing the club for peer paddling Club sessions will still be …

Despite being an inland club we have a group of 12-15 independent sea kayakers who regularly paddle at the coast, on lakes, join symposiums or undertake multi-day expeditions. After struggling to find clean, cheap, local, open water to practice sea kayak skills the club has approached Halifax Sailing Club who are keen to see the …

In line with government and British Canoeing guidance you can now go paddling with your own household or with up to 6 people from other households – providing you maintain social distancing (at least 2m) from anyone outside of your household. We are now in a position to be able to open up access to …

Congratulations to Sarah Ford who has successfully completed her International Canoe Slalom Judge exam.  This opens up opportunities to judges at international slalom competitions, World and European Championships, and even potentially the Olympics in the future. Sarah had been due to attend the exam being run at the African Championships in Bassel in March which …

At the present time we remind members that the club facilities remain closed. Arrangements to allow members to access the club to collect personal equipment and access a toilet while visiting the club to paddle are currently being finalised and will be in place shortly. Members will be contacted when these are in place.   …

As you’ll be aware government restrictions are starting to be lifted, outdoor exercise and travelling to this are allowed, and people will be keen to get on the water. However, in line with British Canoeing guidance and government restrictions the clubs facilities remain closed and we are not able  to restart club activities. Full British …

Locked down or self isolating due to Covid19? —You are not alone. If you are struggling with isolation, financial hardship or cannot get out for essential provisions during this difficult time there are people working across Calderdale who can help.  Request support online Want to help? – Virtual Volunteering Hub Local people and organisational can …

Halifax Canoe Club recently ran a paddling taster session for Blackdog Outdoors, a group using outdoor activities to promote and improve mental health The forecast wasn’t great for Sunday 15th March. Covid-19 was just emerging in the country, but ‘lockdowns’ and ‘social distancing’ weren’t yet a thing.   So the event went ahead with a good supply …

Updated 2 April: As you know in response to the Government and British Canoeing advice on Coronavirus outbreak club activities have been suspended until at least 31st May. We now bring you our ‘Virtual’ Membership Night ! (ok it’s not just one night, but you get the idea) Club Memberships and boat storage fees are …

In response to the Government announcement and British Canoeing advice on Coronavirus outbreak we have cancelled our sign up night on Wed 18th March. We have also cancelled our final pool session (Thur 19th March) and our Coach Development Day (Sun 29th March).  You can renew or take out club membership using our online membership …

In response to the Government announcement and British Canoeing advice on Coronavirus outbreak we are cancelling  our sign up night.   You can renew or take out membership using our online membership system, existing members will have had a reminder email. We are also looking at the long-term impact of this on other club activities and …

Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have cancelled these sea kayak weekends. They will be rearranged once thing are returning to normal. Those that have booked on already will be getting emails and we will be arranging refunds.   The club has organised a number of sea kayaking weekends over the coming months for paddler …

As you may have seen elsewhere, following storm Ciara there is a car on our white water course on the river Calder at Sowerby Bridge. At current levels only the very bottom of the car chasis and wheels are visible. This has been reported the Environment Agency, and will be removed in due course, but …