Introduction to Kayaking Course - 2026-27

Introduction to Kayaking course

This 5 week course is for anyone who is new or relatively new to kayaking, or for those wanting a refresher on the basic skills. Learn how to paddle safely, efficiently and effectively in the comfort of a heated pool! 

• Price for the full course is £35 for Juniors, or £65 for Adults. Juniors are those aged 17 or under at the start of the course.

• The course is open to both members and non-members.

• The course price covers pool use, coaching and kit hire (including boat, paddle, buoyancy aid, helmet and spraydeck if required).
• The course will be run at the Hazel Grove Life Leisure swimming pool. Please meet in the car park of the leisure centre, outside the side doors to the swimming pool. The first pool session will be in progress when you arrive, and the side doors may be closed. If so, try knocking first, but one person may need to go in via the main entrance (on the other side of the building) to open the door for the rest of the group.

• We have 4 sets of course dates to choose from, starting in mid-October and finishing at the end of March (please click "Join Us" to see the specific dates available). Sessions run on consecutive Sunday evenings from 7:55pm - please aim to arrive by 7:40pm so you are ready to get on the water on time. 

As part of the course, we will also be running a session at our club site on the River Goyt on the morning of the final Sunday at 10am for those wanting to try moving water. Please note that this may be subject to weather and water conditions.

• The course will be run by MCC volunteers. Proceeds cover the costs of running the pool sessions and any profits go into club funds.

Please note that if you are booking more than one place on the course, you will need to use the "Add More Registrations" option to make multiple bookings before checking out.

Once you have registered for the course, please keep an eye on your email inbox, as you will receive an invitation to download the Spond app and join the group for this course. This will ensure you receive any updates about the arrangements.

After completing the course, you are welcome to join the club and take part in our weekly open pool sessions (up to the end of March). We also have regular river sessions at our club site.

If you have any questions, please contact Manchester Canoe Club at the email address below.

Cancellations: Once booked, if cancelled more than 14 days before the course starts, the fee will be refunded minus a £20 admin fee; if cancelled within 14 days of the start of the course, the fee will not be refunded. Exceptional circumstances will be taken into consideration.