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 : Toby Roberts

Email: chair@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!

Vice Chair: Grant McKelvie

Email: vicechair@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

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.

Secretary: Steve Thomas

Email: secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

What you love about paddle sport: Paddlesports are a great opportunity to get some fresh air, exercise and excitement. You can tailor it to your skill level, make it as challenging or relaxed as you want to, and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Paddlesports are fun, find what you enjoy and keep doing it, then try new things too!

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: Matt Dunn

Email: membership@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

What you love about paddle sport:

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: Sandra Hey

Email: safetyofficer@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

What you love about paddle sport: The fun, the fear, the challenge and the people! Every session on the water is a win in life! I really enjoy seeing peoples faces light up when they get something new to work, or challenge themselves to try something different. And I love the support the paddlesport community share. In fact, what's not to love?