Shrewsbury Canoe Club |
Introducing our wonderful volunteer committee. We meet every month to catch up, and plan how we can grow the club and be even better for our members. Please feel free to get in touch, initially through the Secretary or Chair. Members are also welcome to join in committee meetings; again, please shout up if you'd like to come along.
Chairperson and Welfare Officer: Nick Morrall Email: chair@shrewsburycanoeclub.org Tel: 07847 883914 What you love about paddle sport: The freedom to explore places and spots you don’t often get to see. Also just having a great time with great friends. |
Vice Chair: Karen Darby Email: vicechair@shrewsburycanoeclub.org What you love about paddle sport I just LOVE my sport and always have done! I love the journeying, multi -day expeditioning aspect most of all - the quiet places that it takes you to, stunning scenery, amazing wildlife encounters. I also love the 'movement of paddle sport', the cadence on a day when its all going well, smooth, effortless, easy... | ![]() |
Secretary: Grant McKelvie Email: secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org Tel: 07837 963160 What you love about paddle sport: The adventure and the complete distraction from everything else. I really enjoy introducing juniors to the sport, and helping them gain confidence on the water. |
Membership Secretary: Matthew Dunn Email: membership@shrewsburycanoeclub.org Tel: 07549 528735 What you love about paddle sport: Paddle sport, its all about the Thrill, Contentment, Escapism, Expressive, Adventure, Nature-spotting, Fresh air, Watching people succeed, Making friends. In a nutshell paddling has shaped my life and I love it. |
Treasurer: Tom Hyde Email: treasurer@shrewsburycanoeclub.org What you love about paddle sport: Fun and excitement |
Equipment Officer: Andy Brooker Email: equipmentofficer@shrewsburycanoeclub.org What you love about paddle sport: It doesn’t matter how good or bad you are. There’s always a trip for to enjoy. You set your own level and limits. The sense of freedom on the water is sublime. The companionship superb and the potential hit to your bank balance , surreal. |
Club Safety Officer: David Southern Email: safetyofficer@shrewsburycanoeclub.org What you love about paddle sport: Escapism and wildlife (both meanings!) |
Coaching & Development Officer: Simon Pond Email: coachingofficer@shrewsburycanoeclub.org What you love about paddle sport: Immersive nature of the sport; it can be what you want it to be. The social aspects, paddling in groups or pairs. Paddling is what you want to make of it! |
Communications Officer Steve Thomas Email: Tel: What you love about paddle sport |
#She Paddles Officer Claire Quigley Email: Tel: What you love about paddle sport |
Polo Discipline Lead: Toby Roberts / Dylan Tomlinson Email: polo@shrewsburycanoeclub.org tel What you love about paddle sport |
White Water Discipline Lead: Shaun Baker/ Matt Dunn Email: Tel: What you love about paddle sport |
Flat Water Discipline Lead: Dave Butler Email: flatwater@shrewsburycanoeclub.org Tel; 01691 622755
What you love about paddle sport: Adventure, exploration, friends |
Sea Discipline Lead: Caroline Bennett Email: sea@shrewsburycanoeclub.org Tel: 01746 765078 What you love about paddle sport; I Love sea kayaking and open canoeing. It's just great to be on the water. |
General Member: James Block Email: Tel: What you love about paddle sport; |