Welcome to Leeds Canoe Club

Leeds is one of the premier canoe clubs in the Yorkshire region. The club was first established in 1947 and was the first to be set up in West Yorkshire. Over the years a great many members have been successful in representing Great Britain at World Championship and Olympic level. Leeds Canoe Club covers many disciplines of canoeing:

• River Running both placid and white water
• Canoe Polo
• Surfing
• Slalom
• Play Boating and Rodeo
• Canadian/Touring

We also have a number of boats ideally suited for families and people with physical impairments The Clubhouse has access facilities for disabled people with easy access to the river. We have a full range of members from 4 years to 80 years and families are most welcome. Don't be worried, you're never too old there is something for everyone.

 

 

If you are new to the sport and have no experience, we have instructors who will train you in the safety of the swimming pool at Armley Leisure Centre. Following these pool sessions you can progress onto the river where we have training sessions on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Beginner's trips can be arranged for a weekend to suit individual needs.

 

 

The club has a very strong social side, with frequent events such as Pie and Peas, Fun days at the river, cinema trips, ice skating, casual drinks and Curry nites to name but a few. Check out the calendar or join the mailing list to get more information. The club is also very active within both the Canoeing Community and the local community within Leeds.

• We participate and organise river safety for the kirkstall festival.
• Organise national river racing events, and help maintain the Washburn facility, were we have recently held GBR selection events.
• Currently involved with the Kirkstall Valley Park redevelopment project to potentially establish a white water course.
• We are British Canoe Union club affiliated.
• We organise and run a variety of nationally recognised course.
• We have a Polo team at regional level and representatives in various other disciplines of canoeing.