This is the place for you if you are interested in starting a new and exciting hobby, improving your existing skills, or continuing with your favourite sport in a new place with new friends. We paddle a wide range of rivers, from gentle bimbles to technical whitewater boofs. For the competitive-minded, we participate in canoe polo tournaments year-round, including at BUCS and Roses. Watch our promo video here.
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Pool Training Times (2025/26)
Tuesday: 7:45 am – 9:45 am
Sunday: 4 pm – 6 pm
Please arrive early to ensure you are ready to get on the water at the designated times.
A Little More About LUCC
We are a very friendly, reasonably small club with regular training sessions, socials, and trips away! Our three main areas are:
- Canoe Polo – A fast-paced, water-based ball sport (similar to handball, but in a kayak). We have an external coach and strong competition results, with our teams ranking 7th and 13th in BUCS this year. We also enter regional leagues and local tournaments, giving everyone the opportunity to give it a go.
- River Paddling – Being close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, we enjoy some of the best rivers in the UK. From beginner-friendly rapids near our boathouse to advanced trips, there’s something for everyone.
- Socials – We’re known for our weekly socials, often teaming up with other societies. Even if kayaking isn’t your thing, you can join as a social member and still be a part of the fun.
If you’re not convinced by weekly socials, two pool sessions a week, and lots of river trips, maybe we’re not the society for you… But we’re confident there’s something for everyone in LUCC.
Contact & Socials
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LUCC Events Calendar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are we?
We are Lancaster University Canoe Club. We’re open to all skill levels wanting to play canoe polo (in kayaks), and paddle rivers (also in kayaks). Confused? So are we!
How do I join?
Joining is easy! As long as you’re a student at Lancaster University, you can become a member at any time of the year through the Students’ Union website. Make sure to let us know at freshers fair at the start of the academic year or through Instagram or Facebook so we can add you to our members’ chat.
What do we offer?
Polo:
Have a competitive side? Come along to pool sessions to practice canoe polo and prepare for competitions we have against other universities and teams throughout the year.
River trips:
We are in a great location for river trips, being close to the Lake District, and not far from North Wales or even Scotland for further afield trips. Typical rivers we run as a club trip include the Lune and Leven (grades 2 to 4). Those of us with a sufficient skill level will often go ‘mates boating’ on more technical rivers. Weekend trips include Tyne Tour, a President’s trip often in North Wales, and dam release trips during summer term when the rivers are lower to Wales or Scotland.
Pool sessions:
Come to our two weekly pool sessions at the university sports centre, where you can develop general paddling skills and practice polo. Remember to bring your wallet for a Greggs breakfast!
Our current timings are: Tuesday 7:45-9:45 am | Sunday 4:00-6:00 pm
Competitions:
Represent the club and university as we take part in Roses, an annual intervarsity competition between Lancaster and York. We participate in both polo and white water events. We also compete in BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events.
Socials:
We organise weekly social events on campus and in town to catch up and attempt to have fun while not paddling. We also often end up in Spoons after the Sunday evening pool session.
Have a competitive side? Come along to pool sessions to practice canoe polo and prepare for competitions we have against other universities and teams throughout the year.
River trips:
We are in a great location for river trips, being close to the Lake District, and not far from North Wales or even Scotland for further afield trips. Typical rivers we run as a club trip include the Lune and Leven (grades 2 to 4). Those of us with a sufficient skill level will often go ‘mates boating’ on more technical rivers. Weekend trips include Tyne Tour, a President’s trip often in North Wales, and dam release trips during summer term when the rivers are lower to Wales or Scotland.
Pool sessions:
Come to our two weekly pool sessions at the university sports centre, where you can develop general paddling skills and practice polo. Remember to bring your wallet for a Greggs breakfast!
Our current timings are: Tuesday 7:45-9:45 am | Sunday 4:00-6:00 pm
Competitions:
Represent the club and university as we take part in Roses, an annual intervarsity competition between Lancaster and York. We participate in both polo and white water events. We also compete in BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) events.
Socials:
We organise weekly social events on campus and in town to catch up and attempt to have fun while not paddling. We also often end up in Spoons after the Sunday evening pool session.
Do I need my own kit?
Apart from clothes and shoes you’re willing to get wet in (not cotton), we have everything you need available to borrow.
If you’re interested in some of our weekend trips, such as Tyne Tour half way through term one, it would be good to bring warm camping gear (i.e. tent, sleeping bag, camping mattress).
If you’re interested in some of our weekend trips, such as Tyne Tour half way through term one, it would be good to bring warm camping gear (i.e. tent, sleeping bag, camping mattress).
I have my own kit, where can I keep it?
We offer boat and paddle storage, subject to a boathouse policy, in a boathouse next to the River Lune. All trips go via here to collect kit. We recommend you try and keep your boat at your accommodation until the first trip you attend, where it can then be dropped off at the boathouse.
