Membership

Join our membership program today and experience the thrill of kayaking while enjoying the numerous benefits that come with it!

Registration Steps

Fill out the AWA website form and sign the waiver.

Pay the fee

Receive a confirmation email of payment

Get involved and sign up for events

An Individual Member is 'one adult' or 'Youth' only.

Student memberships cost $20 per calendar year (+ 18)
Adult memberships cost $30 per calendar year (+ 18)
Youth memberships cost $20 per calendar year (- 18)
If you are a student, you are eligible to receive a student discount for certain events such as the pool sessions. Contact us for details.

Duration & Benefits – The duration is for one calendar year. An individual member has all club benefits.

Details

Memberships run from January 1 to December 31 each year.
Students can join the club after September 1 and get their first semester prorated to the following year.
Fees for renewing members are not prorated for partial-year membership.
All club socials are open to the public. No membership is required.
Guest attendance at various social events is allowed on a limited basis. Contact whitewaterpaddlingclub@gmail.com for more details.

Access to 10% off select retail items from Aquabatics
10% Discount & priority booking at Canoe Meadows campground on the Kananaskis River
Discount at JayLife
Discount at Bow Valley SUP
Coverage by AWA liability insurance at AWA sanctioned events.
NCCP training and accreditation for kayak leaders, instructors and coaches
Swiftwater Rescue training for paddlers
The opportunity to participate in Alberta Summer Games for children ages 11-17
The opportunity to participate in Canadian National Slalom, Freestyle, Wildwater and Canoe Polo competitions - including National Championships, National Team Trials and International races

Paddling Film Nights
Kananaskis Campout and Member BBQ
Potluck Events
Year End Paddle Awards, Potluck and Slideshow Night
Annual General Meetings.
All club socials are open to the public.
Day, Evening and Mid-Week trips
Multi-Day trips; both car camping and river camping
Member trips and activities (ie. New Member trip, Kananaskis campout and long weekend trips)
Special trips and festivals

E-News Updates on club activities.
Use of our Facebook Group (for communicating with other members and signing up for events).
Access to information on paddling areas in Western Canada, the Canadian North and elsewhere through our library and the diverse experiences of our members.