Canoe Polo
Canoe Polo combines kayaking and ball handling skills into an exciting contact team game, where tactics and positional play are as important as the speed and fitness of the individual players. The game requires excellent teamwork and promotes both general paddling skills and a range of other techniques unique to the sport. Each team has five players on the pitch (and up to three substitutes), who compete to score in their opponents goal which is suspended two metres above the water. The ball can be thrown by hand, or flicked with the paddle to pass between players and shoot at the goal. Paddling with the ball is not allowed, so teamwork is essential. Pitches can be set up in swimming pools or any stretch of flat water. The boats are specifically designed for Polo and are faster and lighter than typical kayaks which give them fantastic manoeuvrability. The boats also sport nose and tail bumpers for safety, and full face guards and specially padded buoyancy aids are also required to be worn at all times.
Here in Southampton, SUCP represents the University at competitions all over the country, culminating in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) tournament in Nottingham. Competitions can range from one day pool meets to weekend camping trips, with several teams representing the club; the A team, B teams and Ladies teams. With regular training sessions both in the pool and on the river, SUCP is one of the most successful teams around, and you can be a part of it.
Even if you aren't interested in competing, the club welcomes all to come and train with us. Anyone and everyone of any ability is welcome to join in, whether you are a seasoned player coming to the university, an experienced paddler looking to try something new or have never even been in a kayak, SUCP has a space for you.
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Taster sessions:
We will be adding our 2025 taster sessions shortly, in the mean time follow our Instagram and join the WhatsApp community from the links below to get up to date information and ask any questions!
We look forward to seeing you!
Training:
We have six hours of pool time per week, and also run regular river sessions. The pool times are below:
Tuesdays 21:00-22:00
Wednesdays 21:00-22:00
Saturdays 20:00-22:00
Sundays 12:00-14:00
Social Media Links (Find out more)
We use WhatsApp and Instagram as our main communication channels.
Website: sucp.susu.org
Facebook: @southamptoncanoepolo
Instagram: @southamptonunicanoepolo
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sotonpolo
Join our WhatsApp Community to keep up to date: WhatsApp Group Invite
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Canoe Polo this year are:
President
- The President is responsible for chairing and writing the agenda for all committee meetings. The President shall oversee the organisation and management of the Group and the Committee as a whole; ensure the officers’ accountability to Members, the Committee, and the Students’ Union; and represent the Group to all external interests. They shall communicate the Group’s activities to Members and the Students’ Union, and lead on the organisation of the Group’s democratic processes. They are responsible for managing the club's public image, reputation and long term development.
Treasurer
- The Treasurer shall oversee the financing of the Group, set the Group's budget, and maintain the accounts of the Group. The Treasurer must ensure that the Club's accounts are up to date and they monitor all bank account details along with all relevant documentation. The Treasurer must also ensure that a budget application for the following academic year is drafted to be submitted when required. Any funds spent by the group must follow Union regulations (as set out in the Constitution and Grant Aid) and be authorised by the Treasurer and the President/ Club Captain.
Welfare & Freshers Rep
- The Welfare Officer shall provide welfare pursuits for the Group’s Members, and offer academic advice in conjunction with the course representatives of the Students’ Union. The officer is responsible for representing new members on the committee, and for relaying feedback from tournaments or in general to the committee.
Kit & Stash Secretary
- The Kit & Stash Secretary is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of all club kit. Does not have to repair kit, but takes charge of making sure it is done by other members or outside help. They also takes responsibility for ordering personal stash like hoodies and rash vests for members.
Secretary
- The Secretary shall oversee the administration of the Group, take minutes at General Meetings and Meetings of the Committee, and maintain a list of all members, including up to date contact details, which shall be available to the Club’s committee and the AU on their request. The Secretary will oversee the health and safety requirements of the club ensuring up to date risk assessments are completed for each activity.
Social Secretary
- The Social Secretary shall work with all members of the committee to plan and carry out an enjoyable and effective social calendar for the academic year. They shall provide social and cultural pursuits for the Group’s Members, this can include pub trips and such at tournaments. In particular, in charge of sorting the Christmas Social. He or she shall also work to promote and maintenance of the overall Group ethos.
Social Secretary
- The Social Secretary shall work with all members of the committee to plan and carry out an enjoyable and effective social calendar for the academic year. They shall provide social and cultural pursuits for the Group’s Members, this can include pub trips and such at tournaments. In particular, in charge of sorting the Christmas Social. He or she shall also work to promote and maintenance of the overall Group ethos.
Tournament Secretary
- It shall be the role of the Tournament Secretary to organise all friendly matches and competitive matches including BUCS which will involve liaising with the AU administrator. This will include organising transport, entry and accommodation as well as liaising with both the secretary and treasurer to ensure a risk assessment and budget has been completed. The Tournament secretary should be assisted in their role by Team captains and other committee members.
Training Secretary
- The Training Secretary shall encourage the sporting development of the Club and coach the team at training and matches. They are responsible for devising sessions and training plans. These include both in the pool, on lakes & rivers and dry sessions such as throwing.
Vice President
- They will assist other committee members in their duties. They will make sure that the President doesn't burn out by taking some of their workload. They will also fill in for the President if they are unavailable.
Web Secretary
- The Web Secretary shall maintain the club's Facebook, Instagram, and any other social media accounts. They shall promote the club's activities on social media accounts with an emphasis on fresher events. They are responsible for the design and printing of any promotional material such as the bunfight handouts. They are responsible for maintaining the club's website and ensuring it is up to date. They will take responsibility for the clubs' file systems, maintaining an organized file structure.
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Canoe Polo, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership | £50.00 | 23/09/2025 - 23/09/2026 | This offers access to club kit, training sessions (both in the pool and on the river), and affiliated Paddle UK membership. This lasts from September 2025 to September 2026. | |
| Semester 1 | £25.00 | 23/09/2025 - 31/12/2025 | This offers access to club kit, training sessions (both in the pool and on the river), and affiliated Paddle UK membership. This membership runs from the end of September to the end of December. | |
| Tournament Only | £15.00 | 23/09/2025 - 23/09/2026 | Membership allows members to attend tournaments ONLY (to attend training, the year membership, joint SUCC membership, or semester 1 or 2 membership will need to be purchased instead). Members are able to sign up to tournaments and use all kit and boats at tournaments they attend with SUCP, as well as being affiliated with PaddleUK. |
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Constitution
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