How your session fees are used

Your session fees help us run club sessions and look after the equipment we share. Here is how they support paddling at Penrith Canoe Club.

Pool hire, spread across the year

Pool hire is one of the costs your fees cover. To keep monthly costs manageable, we spread the cost across the year rather than collecting it only during the pool season.

The monthly session plan also includes our lake sessions at no extra cost. Your monthly payments contribute to a full year of club sessions, not just the weeks spent in the pool.

Maintaining our club kit

Fees help cover the maintenance of shared club equipment, including boat repairs. Keeping our kit in good condition helps us continue to provide equipment for members to use.

Training people to run sessions

We also use funds to support course fees so that club members can develop the skills and qualifications needed to run sessions.

Training support is considered under our club grants policy. Read the policy for details of how to request support and the conditions that apply.

Replacing equipment

Equipment eventually wears out. Your fees also help fund replacement kit so the club can continue to offer sessions and shared equipment.

Boats, paddles, buoyancy aids and other kit are a significant investment. Our borrowing club equipment policy includes guide repair and replacement costs, as well as members’ responsibilities when borrowing kit.

Choose the session option that suits you

You can choose the monthly session plan or pay as you go. Annual club membership is separate from session fees.

The membership form shows the current prices and explains the reduced amount for members joining partway through the year. You will review your household total before setting up Direct Debit.

If you have a question about fees or what is included, contact the club.