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. 

We have several free taster sessions and socials coming up and would love to see you there. Please come along with swimming kit and a towel, and feel free to email any of committee with questions. See you on the water!

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) 

Website: sucp.susu.org

Facebook: @southamptoncanoepolo

Instagram: @southamptonunicanoepolo

Join our facebook group to keep up to date: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sotonpolo

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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:

Ryan Gunther-Leece
Kit & Stash Secretary
Hollie Jackson
President
Ethan Pantling
Secretary
Oliver Hunter
Social Secretary
Jason Russell
Social Secretary
Samuel Jadav
Tournament Secretary
Jake Wallis
Training Secretary
Alec Mathison
Treasurer
Will Goodman
Vice President
George Elsham
Web Secretary
Kate Pearse
Web Secretary
Hannah Jarman
Welfare & Freshers Rep

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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.

Please note that some memberships of this group may also require you to purchase Sport & Wellbeing membership from the University of Southampton in order to use the relevant sport facilities
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NameCostValid PeriodDetails
Interested MembershipFREE11/09/2023 - 28/10/2023This is our interested membership category. Sign up for our interested membership if you are not ready to buy a membership but want to be emailed about any specific freshers' events we have going on and stay updated with the club! Hope to see you on the water!
First Semester Only Membership£25.0022/09/2023 - 31/01/2024First-semester membership runs from September to the end of January. Membership includes full access to all club kit, training sessions (in the pool, on the river, or on land), and affiliated British Canoeing Membership.
Second Semester Only Membership£30.0031/01/2024 - 22/09/2024Second-semester membership runs from the end of January to the end of September. Membership includes full access to all club kit, training sessions (in the pool, on the river, or on land), and affiliated British Canoeing Membership.
Year Membership (Fresher's Week Discount)£45.0022/09/2023 - 22/09/2024Membership includes full access to all club kit, training sessions (in the pool, on the river, or on land), and affiliated British Canoeing Membership. A year's membership lasts all year from September 2023 to September 2024. ** This membership offers a £5 discount from our normal year membership price. The offer will expire on the 8th of October, club yearly membership will still be available to buy after that point.
Year Membership£50.0022/09/2023 - 22/09/2024Membership includes full access to all club kit, training sessions (in the pool, on the river, or on land), and affiliated British Canoeing Membership. A Year's membership lasts all year from September 2024 to September 2025.

Constitution

All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run

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Health & Safety

All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Canoe Polo are available to view below