Canoe Focus Winter 2017 | Page 6

6 On the Bank Includes: Information about changes to British Canoeing membership Insurance for: - officials and volunteers Communications Free advice and support from British Canoeing Special offers and discounts From April 2018 British Canoeing membership categories will be changing! British Canoeing has now completed its review of membership, having taken into account the extensive feedback received from members and clubs through the focus groups, summer roadshows and member surveys. 3. The introduction of a new category of membership for national volunteers and officials who do not paddle Waterways Licence Communications Free advice and support from British Canoeing Voting Rights Access to competitions Special offers and discounts A list of FAQs will be developed, released and updated regularly to answer the most frequently asked question by members and clubs. Access to coaching courses E-Membership Card 1. The introduction of a free “Digital Sign Up” for fans, supporters and independent paddlers. 2. The introduction of a Club Associate Membership category for members of clubs who are not members of British Canoeing Insurance for: - officials and volunteers - club sessions - all canoeing activities - coaching E-Membership Card We will be working closely with members and clubs to make sure the changes are fully understood. Voting Rights Click here to visit our web page which outlines the changes in more detail. Optional pay extra boat insurance Club Associate Includes: 4. Improving the services for full individual members 5. Making some amendments to the Family membership categories Sign Up Includes: Insurance for: - club sessions Communications Communications Free advice and support from British Canoeing Special offers and discounts (limited) Optional pay extra boat insurance Free advice and support from British Canoeing Image by Peak UK 7 The key changes are; On the Water Includes: