Who are we ?
Noel, Coach & Club President & Chairperson, Safety Advisor, Data Protection Officer, & Deputy Welfare Officer
Purley Canoe Club (PCC)
PCC was formed in 1991 to promote paddlesport activities, including canoeing and kayaking activities. Our Values, Purpose and Vision enable us to achieve this goal.
- The Club is Affiliated to Paddle Uk
- The Club has Coaches and a Committee” who manage the Club safely.
- The Club is an “Unincorporated” Club, which is a non-profit making, and voluntary organisation.
- In July 2022 we were accredited as a British Canoeing Quality Club.
- In November 2022 we were accredited with British Canoeing Champion Club for Clear Water Clear Access.
Membership Fees
Club Members pay a Membership fee when they join the Club and they pay Activity fees for Club Events. The Club now has members in Purley, Croydon, Sutton and beyond.
The Club also has boats and equipment available for hire.
An Elected Committee
Purley Canoe Club is effectively managed by an Elected Committee, in accordance with the Club’s Constitution, in order to achieve our Values, Purpose and Vision.
Paddle UK Coaches
The Club has a number of British Canoeing qualified Coaches who are able to provide both canoe and kayak training.
Our Coaches work with the Committee to provide a variety of Club Paddlesport Activities
Paddle UK Quality Club
In July 2022 Purley Canoe Club was accredited as a Paddle UK Quality Club and in November 2022 we were also accredited as Champion Club.
The Club’s Quality Club Application also represented the Club’s Action Plan for the next five years.
Previously, in October 2012, Purley Canoe Club was accredited as a Sports England Clubmark accredited Club.
Participants Safety
The Club’s Committee, individual Committee Members, and Club Coaches have a Duty of Care to ensure the Safety of all participants on Club Events.
The Committee and our Club Coaches also have a Duty of Care to Safeguard all participants on Club events, from Abuse.