Who we are

The Arawa Canoe Club is dedicated to kayak racing - mostly medium to long distance races on grade 2 to 2+ whitewater, and flat water races, from sprints up to marathon distance.  Over 450 members cover the spectrum from very social to very competitive and are well supported with training sessions, race programmes and great facilities in the heart of Christchurch.

Our building is on the edge of the Avon River, has storage for 165 kayaks, and has changing facilities (separate mens and women's!), gym, kayak ergs, kitchen and a big meeting room.  We have a range of club kayaks available to members to get them going, and to get them going higher up the competitive ladder.

Club Rooms  & Gym

Our club is for use by all members, please help to keep it tidy.  There is a rubbish bin by the door for drink bottles and a couple of brooms floating around to sweep up dust and weed.

If you notice any maintenance issues that need attention please contact Devern, our premises and equipment committee member, if we don't know it's broke we can't fix it!

Weedcatchers

With the end of summer Weedcatchers will revert back to its usual interval sessions each week.  This is a great opportunity to improve your kayaking with others - you are guaranteed to push yourself in this session.  It is tailored to suit different abilities so be at the first bridge at 5.45pm ready to go.

Next Race & Last one til Spring

Sunday 26th May 2pm - Avon Circuit 

6km / 10km or 15km

Click here for more details.

AGM - Thursday 26th May 7.30pm

It's rolled on around again - AGM time.  Held after weedcatchers with food put on by the club the AGM is your opportunity to hear what is happening at the club and have your say.  The formal side of things usually move pretty quickly and we'd love to see you - it's a great chance to catch up with other members.

We have several committee vacancies that need to be filled:

Sponsorship & Marketing:  This position is charged with tapping into available funding to the club, to raise funds for trips away, new club equipement, sponsorship for races etc..

Club Coaching Co-ordinator:Organise club coaching rosters - you don't need to actually do the coaching yourself, just the ability to rally up volunteers to man our very popular sessions.

Equipment & Premises: Monitors use of club gear, organises repairs or damaged gear & building maintenance.

Club Captain - the face of Arawa Canoe Club - you'll be approachable and a contact point for members. 

Full support and training is provided, so don't let lack of experience stop you from putting up your hand.  For more information or to register your interest please contact Bianca.

A copy of our 2013 Annual Report and Audited Accounts can be viewed here.

Classic River Race 2013 

This year we are very excited to be celebrating the "25th Anniversary of the Classic River Race".  The date has been set and will run on Sunday 8th December.

This year is going to be HUGE, we are looking for a naming right sponsor and have a few ideas to mark the occassion.

Keep an eye on this website for more information as it comes to hand and if you or your company would like to assist with sponsorship or to help with the organising please contact Michelle.

COACHES WANTED! REWARD......

Arawa Canoe Club is now actively seeking coaches to help with our beginner sessions.  The time requirement is not huge, helping once or twice a month helps share the load.

Times are Saturday 10.30am.

Contact Club Coach or sign up at the club on the coaching notice board located just inside the main door in the older part of the storage shed.

Beginners Sessions

For more information on these sessions please click here.

Now that we are in the darker months our sessions will now run on Saturday mornings at 10.30am.

Pollution Update

With the recent heavy rain the council has advised of pollution leaks into the Avon.  If you want updates on this  you can check it out here.