Club Committee

The Chairperson (Stuart West)
shall preside at all General Meetings of the Club and, where possible, at all meetings of the Executive Committee. He/She shall be responsible for guiding the activities of the Club in accordance with its general policy as expressed by the majority of its members. The Chairperson shall represent, or arrange for the representation of the Club at BCU regional level and at meetings of the local Sports Council and other organisations. The Chairperson shall be responsible for health and safety.

The Honorary Treasurer (Simon Davies)
shall be responsible for the collection of all monies due to the Club together with the responsibility for payment of all expenditure authorised by the Executive Committee. The duties extend to the supervision of all members designated to collect monies on behalf of the Club together with the responsibility to keep and produce records as far as is possible for all activities that involve Club Monies and the preparation of accounts acceptable for V.A.T. and audit.

The Honorary Secretary (Andy Holmes)
 shall be responsible for the organisation of Annual General and special General Meetings and recording of minutes relating to such meetings and also of all meetings of the Executive Committee. He/she will be responsible for all correspondence relating to the general business of the Club. At the Chairperson’s discretion extracts of Minutes of the Executive Committee Meetings shall be published and displayed on the Club notice board.

The Membership Secretary (John Talbot)
will develop the membership of the Club,  integrate new members. The Membership Secretary shall be responsible for ensuring that all membership subscriptions are collected, all appropriate membership records are maintained and have responsibility for the holding and distribution keys in line with committee decisions.  He/She will allocate boat storage for privately owned craft ensure the collection of the appropriate fee.

The Child Protection Officer (Jon Cave)  

will be responsible ensuring that the children and vulnerable adults within the club are cared for in an appropriate manner.  All complains with regard to children or vulnerable adults will first be brought to committee or Trustees as appropriate through this officer.

The Sprint Racing Captain (Sue Hawthorn) shall be responsible the entries of club members in the sprint Regattas and arranging for representation at the Team leaders meetings at such events. Any Club resource allocation at such events must be approved by the Sprint Racing Captain. They will present a progress report at the Annual General Meeting.

The Marathon Racing Captain (Tony Nolan)
 shall be responsible the entries of club members in the Regional Hasler Marathon Races, Hasler Finals and National marathon Championships.  Any Club resource allocation at such events must be approved by the Marathon Racing Captain, any clashes in use of Club resources shall be decided between the Marathon and Sprint racing Captains.  The Marathon Racing Captain shall be responsible for the allocation of  racing Boats during training. They will present a progress report at the Annual General Meeting.

Newsletter Editor (Rob Knight)
shall be responsible for issuing (or arranging for the issue of) club newsletters and general communications within the club, Publicising any canoe club schemes and helping to raise the profile of Worcester Canoe club and canoeing in the local area.  

Recreational Paddling Officer (Dave Walsh)
 will be responsible for encouraging participation in canoeing and Kayaking in all forms other than sprint and marathon racing. They will present a progress report at the Annual General Meeting.

Coaching Co-ordinator (Nick Fowler)

shall be responsible for co-ordinating all aspects of coaching, advertising all courses of instruction on the Club Notice boards and in such publications as the Club may see fit. He/she will liaise with the appropriate authorities for the use of swimming pools and training facilities. He/she will give a progress report at the Annual General Meeting.

Club Steward (Jayne Moran)

shall be responsible for seeing that the bar is managed in a proper manner, that it is kept clean at all times, that a high standard of hygiene is maintained, that the opening hours are adhered to, that the sale and consumption of alcohol is in accordance with the Club rules. He/she will order supplies as required and submit the invoices to the Honorary Treasury for settlement.

Building Maintenance Manager

 (Mark Edwards) shall be responsible for overseeing the organising of the maintenance and development of the fabric, installations, decoration and furnishings of the Club buildings in their entirety.  He/She will organise the cleaning of the premises.


 The General Member (Barnabus Turan) 
shall aid other committee members where appropriate.

The Junior Representatives (2 x co-opted members) - Jonny Tye
 shall represent the interests and views of the juniors within the club.