Ever wanted to kayak down a waterfall? Smash into someone else’s kayak before lobbing a ball into a goal 2 meters above the surface of the water in a game of kayak polo? Or chill out and make lifelong friends in and around the pool? Well, the University of Birmingham Kayaking Club (UBKC) is for you.

In our club, ability always comes second place to the willingness to have a go. We aim to encourage everyone to get the most out of kayaking, whatever their ability level.

UBKC offers a unique opportunity to escape the city and explore some of the UK’s rivers and national parks. During the summer break, we travel to the Alps for two weeks with paddlers of all abilities in search of Europe’s best white water. If that’s not your style you can also take part in kayak BUCS polo adding a competitive edge to your kayaking. You can expect to make new friends with many great social events.

UBKC has three pool sessions a week focused on fundamental kayaking skills, and various activities to test those skills like white water trips or polo competitions over the weekends.

Come and give it a go!