Ascot Kayak Club (AKC) is Australia’s largest kayak/canoe club and has a strong focus on developing all aspects of kayaking as a sport and recreational activity in Western Australia.
We are volunteer run and provide a safe and inclusive environment where you can learn good kayaking/canoeing skills, receive coaching from experienced and qualified members, access structured training programs, compete in club and paddlesport events and gain experience and knowledge of our beautiful waterways. We’re not all about competition! We have a large contingent of recreational and social members. All are welcome at AKC
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Our membership year commences 1 October.
The membership fees are pro-rated depending on when you join.
All new Adult / Concession members are required to pay a once-off building amenity fee of $120.00.
All members are expected to make a volunteer contribution to the club each year
All members are affiliated to Paddle WA and an affiliation fee is paid from your club membership fee.
MEMBERSHIP FEES (For the 2021/2022 membership year)
| AKC Membership year 1 Oct – 30 Sept | Membership fee | Pro-rata fee (from 1st April) |
| Adult | $230.00 | $130.00 |
| Junior | $120.00 | $70.00 |
| Concession (must present an aged pension card valid in WA) | $160.00 | $90.00 |
| * Family Rates – Discounts available |
*A family is defined as a minimum of three family members with one or two adults 18 years and older and one to four juniors living at the same address.
All adults in a family membership are required to pay the Building Levy ($120.00 per adult)
Family Discount
Ascot Kayak Club membership fee discounts
30% discount for 1 Senior and up to 4 Juniors
30% Discount for 2 Seniors and up to 2 Juniors
40% Discount for 2 Seniors and 3 or 4 Juniors
In addition to the discount on AKC fees, family memberships receive a 30% discount on your Paddle WA/Australia fee.
Voluntary Membership is also available for people who wish to assist with Club activities but are not an active paddler themselves, subject to approval by the Executive Committee. The club administrator will send your request for voluntary membership to the executive.
If you join within 2 months following completion of the club Introductory Course you will be eligible for part re-imbursement of your course fees. Please see the Club Administrator for more details.
BOAT STORAGE
Applications can be made for boat storage at the Club, subject to availability. Please see the Club Administrator for more details.
SECURITY KEYS
24 / 7 access is available to our facilities through the use of a Security swipe key. A deposit of $30 is required and we need to sight your driver’s licence or other approved photo identification.
Note that before we allow you access to the Club boats we need to assess your paddling competency. Initially this is done by a simple Q&A. On water assessment may need to be undertaken with one of our senior paddling members. Successfully completing the club Introductory Course or a Canoe Course with Canoeing Down Under is proof of paddling competence.
HOW TO JOIN
You may register and purchase part of your Ascot Kayak Club membership online via the Paddle Australia portal – To register online go to https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/Account.mvc/SignIn.
Please follow the instructions at this link https://helpdesk.paddle.org.au/new-member/
Important: Please do not select a direct membership with Paddle Australia as your membership with Ascot Kayak Club already includes membership with Paddle Aust / Paddle WA at a reduced rate.
Sign up in person – New member sign-ups are held at Ascot Kayak Club on:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 5 – 7 pm
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 8 – 10 am
Except November & December 2021 Saturday dates are as follows:
13th November & 20th November 8 – 10 am
11th December & 18th December 8 – 10 am
The Club is situated at the end of Fauntleroy Avenue, Garvey Park, Ascot.
You can pay by the following methods:
Credit Card and EFTPOS facilities are now available for payments in person.
Please confirm with the Office Administrator before attending the office.
Cash
Exact amount is appreciated
Cheque
Made payable to Ascot Kayak Club
Bank Transfer
Please confirm the correct amount with the office administrator before paying
Ascot Kayak Club, BSB: 633 000, Account: 161337399
In the reference write M and the year your surname and house number (e.g. M14Smith53).
Please bring your receipt of payment when you present at the Club.
We require clearing of all monies before the Security Swipe key can be issued.
If paying by cheque allow 3 working days before presenting at a new member sign-up to collect your Security Swipe key.
MEMBERSHIP CONTACTS
For more information please contact one of the following:
| Office Administrator | Kylie White | akcadministration@gmail.com | 0430 561 853 |
| Secretary | Chris Hollier | akcsecretary@gmail.com | 0414 729 907 |
| President | Sue McDougall | akcvicepresident@gmail.com | 0419 255 580 |
| Boat Rack Administrator | Michael Leahy | akcboatracks@gmail.com | 0419 047 489 |