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 paddle sport 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 runs from 1 October to 30 September.
The membership fees are pro-rated from 1 April.
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 Paddle Australia who provide cover for Personal Accident and Public Liability Insurance. An affiliation fee is paid from your club membership fee. See member benefits HERE
Membership Fees (Membership is from 1 Oct 2024 – 30 Sept 2025)
| Membership Type | Eligibility | PADDLE WA/AUST FEE | AKC FEE | Total |
| Senior Adult | 18 years and over | $105.50 | $140.00 | $245.50 |
| Junior | Under 18 years | $58.50 | $70.00 | $128.50 |
| Adult Concession | Must present an aged pension card valid in WA | $105.50 | $70.00 | $175.50 |
| Family | 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. | 30% discount | 30% discount | email for quote |
| Building Levy | One-off charge per senior adult and adult concession. All adults including those in a family membership are required to pay the Building Levy. Juniors waived. | $120.00 | $120.00 | |
| Key fob new or replacement (includes $20 refundable bond) | 18 years and over | $30.00 | $30.00 | |
| Key fob wristband new or replacement (includes $20 refundable bond) | 18 years and over | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Please note: Paddle WA/Aust fees are a compulsory part of the Ascot Kayak Club fees except if you are already a member of PWA through another club then only the AKC fees apply (2nd club member).
Other Memberships
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.
Intro Course Discount
If you join within 2 months following completion of the club Introductory Course you will be eligible for a discount. Please see the Club Administrator for more details.
Boat Storage
Applications can be made for boat storage at the Club, subject to availability & conditions apply. Please see the Club Administrator for more details. Fee $150.00 senior rack $90.00 Junior rack (no pro-rata available).
Security Key fobs
24 / 7 access is available to our facilities through the use of a Security swipe key. A deposit of $30 for a keyfob or $40 wristband 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 course approved by AKC is proof of paddling competence. See Club Boat Use BY-LAWS HERE
HOW TO JOIN
Step 1.
Complete a membership registration on the Paddle Australia portal.
Register online go to https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/Account.mvc/SignIn.
Please follow the instructions below or view the detailed guide 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.
1. Go to https://paddleaustralia.azolve.com/Account.mvc/SignIn
2. select “sign up” at bottom of screen
3. complete all mandatory fields & click “sign up”
4. read & agree to terms and conditions (accept & continue)
5. click top button “new & existing club members” (dark blue button)
6. locate Ascot Kayak Club on club finder map and click “select club”
7. select the appropriate membership tile
senior new member tile (red colour) – if you are 18 years and older
junior new member tile (dark green colour) – for juniors 17 years and under
associate / volunteer tile (orange colour) – non-paddling parents
family tile (green colour) – family membership minimum of three family members with maximum of two adults 18 years and older living at the same address.
8. complete all required fields & click “finish” then “yes, proceed to cart”
9. click “pay with card” enter details and click “pay”
Step 2.
Visit Ascot Kayak Club during club office hours so we can meet you in person. We will discuss:
- Your paddling experience.
- Organise an on water assessment if required or enrol in the next available Intro Course
- 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 course approved by AKC is proof of paddling competence. See Club Boat Use BY-LAWS HERE
- Check ID
- Issue a key fob
- Complete the club tour
The club tour is compulsory to explain how the club works and run through the procedures and key fob access.
Club Office Hours:
DECEMBER OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday 4th & 18th 4– 6 pm (please note, 18th is the club Christmas Party)
Saturday 7th & 21st 8 – 10 am
Christmas closure: The club office will be closed from Monday 23rd December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025
Usual Office Hours:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 4 – 6 pm (arrive by 5.30pm)
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 8 – 10 am (arrive by 9.30am)
Except Holiday periods – office times will change.
Address: The Club is situated at the end of Fauntleroy Avenue, Garvey Park, Ascot.
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 |