Membership

There are two membership options for the SKPC – one that is for canoe, kayak, and SUP with the Alberta Whitewater Association. The other is only for rowing. Those participating in the rowing program only need the Rowing Canada membership. See below for more information.

CANOE, KAYAK, & SUP MEMBERSHIP

The total cost is for membership for the Alberta Whitewater Association is $20 dollars! This type of membership is suited for canoers, kayakers, and SUPers and includes Alberta Whitewater’s insurance fee. Membership is required for participating in SKPC activities and for renting SKPC equipment!
Here is the link to sign up:

https://www.albertawhitewater.ca/somba-ke-paddling-club-yellowknife

*membership runs from January 1st – December 31st*

ROWING MEMBERSHIP

The SKPC’s rowing program is facilitated through Rowing Canada’s registration system: https://membership.rowingcanada.org/Join

Please select join a program and look for the SKPC’s rowing programs. Information about our Learn-to-Row, Intermediate, and Masters programs are on this website and directions for how to pay fees are also on this website.

WHY SHOULD I BECOME A MEMBER? LET’S LAY OUT SOME PERKS!

Perk 1: Exclusive access to the club’s events as well as boats and paddling gear for personal use (see Rentals)
Perk 2: Introduction to club trips and courses (free use of the club gear at events and courses).
Perk 3: Your vote counts! During our annual member meetings you can vote how the SKPC operates.
Perk 4: Discounts! You get discounts to the paddling events and other events the club hosts.
Perk 5: Opportunity to meet other paddlers in Yellowknife. Lots of new friends and trip partners!
Perk 6: Your membership helps build the foundation for a stronger paddling community in Yellowknife.

WE BELIEVE IN GROWTH!

We are always looking to increase our membership and paddling participants by adding new events and hearing what our members have for ideas. We continue to build partnerships with other paddling clubs and strive to increase youth participants and time outdoors. Here at the SKPC, we welcome everyone to paddling sports and want to see everyone have an opportunity to find their passion on the water.