Committee
Whitewater President – Matthew Goodwin
Advanced technology institute PhD
Favourite boat: Small Burn
Favourite band: Muse, because they are sick and from Devon
Club awards: Schwimmer, a lot 🙁
Favourite place to paddle: Dart- beautiful rainforest (and in Devon)
I’ve been in the club since my first year. I absolutely love the social atmosphere of the club; hence this is my third year as social sec! You can find me at the mad socials, on whitewater (probably upside down), as far from polo as you can get, or surf kayaking. As well as kayaking I love climbing rocks, caving deep dark holes, scuba diving (when I’m actually meant to be underwater) and anything else outdoorsy!
Canoe Polo President – Harry Warman
3rd Year Physics
Favourite boat: Nomad ForceX
Favourite band: Red hot chili peppers
Favourite place to paddle: The Wey
Hi I’m Harry, the Polo president for this year. I will be in charge of the Sunday polo sessions and organising BUCS events throughout the year. I joined last October and have enjoyed every moment (despite the pandemic). During my time in the club, I have made so many friends, as everyone is friendly and welcoming. The sessions are also a great laugh and a good way to spend time with friends in between studying. I can’t wait to see you in October, whether that be on the river or in the pool.
Treasurer – Amy Cook
2nd Year Veterinary Medicine
Favourite boat: Pyranha Burn (Small)
Favourite artist: Sigrid
Favourite place to paddle: Dart Loop (it’s in Devon, so obviously is the best)
Whitewater Vice-President – Leon Harman
Alumni Aerospace Engineering
Favourite boat: Le Grande Burn
Favourite band: Franc Moody
Club awards: Oldest member
Favourite place to paddle: The Deeeeee
I joined the club in my second year and have paddled on and off throughout my degree. I’m keen to get back into it after lockdown and want to make sure the club is still running for future years! Somehow I’m still crap at Kayaking. Feel that is a skill in itself so I’ll take it.
Whitewater Vice-President – Barra Liddy
4th Year Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister)
Favourite boat: Waka Gangsta
Favourite band: Snarky Puppy
Club awards: Whitewater keenest bean
Favourite place to paddle: Fairy Glen
I’ve been kayaking for more than 10 years now and whitewater kayaking is a great passion of mine. I’m from North Wales so I have been lucky enough to paddle lots of some of the most amazing rivers in the UK very near my house. I love leading and coaching too, and I love introducing new people to the sport! This year I’ll be on the whitewater team with Holly and Leon organising trips, training and competitions. If you have any questions about whitewater stuff, feel free to ask and I’ll be more than happy to help.
Canoe Polo Vice-President – Lauren Hubbard
2nd Year Law
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Favourite boat: Small burn
Favourite Band: Hippo Campus
Club Awards: Most improved white water
Favourite place to paddle: Cardiff International Whitewater Centre (having fingers is overrated)
Canoe Polo Vice-President – Ben Deacon
2nd Year PhD Chemical and Process Engineering Research
Favourite Boat: Pyranha Ripper
Favourite Band: Royal Blood
Favourite Place to Paddle: River Leven
Hi I’m Ben, I’ve been paddling for around 6 years, I’ve done rivers, polo, sea kayaking, expeditions, surf ski, surfing, rock hopping and anything else I can try. With rivers and surfing being my current favourites. I’ve paddled in a range of places from Norway, Croatia, Jersey, Scotland and closer to home in the lake district and North Wales (much prefer it in the warmer climates).
I was a complete beginner when I started so don’t let that put you off! I’m happy to help in any way possible, although due to Covid I’ve barely paddled with USCC and have been on the campus less than 5 times so I still consider myself new to USCC.
Social Secretary – Hannah Withnell
4th Year Biological Science
Favourite boat: Not a little joe
Favourite band: Does firework by Katy Perry count?
Favourite place to paddle: Alps!
Hi I’m Hannah. I’ve been a member since my 1st year. This is my second year as a social sec. I enjoy whitewater kayaking and the odd game of canoe polo. But it was mainly the clubs amazing social aspect which kept me around! I have exciting plans for this year – especially due to our recent lack of socialising! I am keen to provide members and non members (everyone’s welcome, bring your friends!) with the most enviable social life at Surrey. This includes socials both in and out of the boat. With barcrawls, housecrawls, karting, Christmas party, and many more!!
Media and Welfare Officer – Holly Erasmus
2nd Year Law (LLB)
Favourite boat: Waka Wee Goat
Favourite band: Lumineers
Club awards: Best chef
Favourite place to paddle: Zambezi
Hiya, I’m Holly. I’m part of the whitewater squad this year. The club is an awesome way to experience a really weird and wonderful sport that I never tried until I came to uni. It’s also a great way to meet some super friendly and welcoming people and spend time in the great outdoors. We’ll hopefully be running some awesome trips all around the UK, such as in Scotland, the Lakes and maybe even the Alps (covid permitting!). Please don’t hesitate to shout my name across the river or pool – I’d be super happy to help you out in any way! I really like making new friends – stereotype of being a friendly South African! See you on the water!
Previous Committee
2020/21
Whitewater President – Matthew Goodwin
Canoe Polo President – Amber Ross
Treasurer – Lauren Hubbard
Whitewater VP – Will David
Whitewater VP – Jasper Goffe
Canoe Polo VP – Will Young
Canoe Polo VP – Holly Erasmus
Social Coordinator – Evan Monte
Social Coordinator – Mary Adams
Media and Welfare Officer – Becca Wills
2019/20
Canoe Polo President – Will Young
Whitewater President – Barra Liddy
Treasurer – Will David
Whitewater VP – Matt Davidson
Whitewater VP – Rohan McKee
Canoe Polo VP – Ellie Putt
Canoe Polo VP – Jasper Goffe
Social Coordinator – Hannah Withnell
Social Coordinator – Matthew Goodwin
Media and Welfare Officer – Holly Erasmus
2018/19
Whitewater President – Ivan Spooner
Canoe Polo President – Cameron Underwood
Treasurer – Ellie Putt
Whitewater VP – Rohan McKee
Whitewater VP – James Fell
Canoe Polo VP – Kiran Prinjha
Canoe Polo VP – Will Young
Social Coordinator – Devon Francis
Social Coordinator – Matthew Goodwin
Media and Welfare Officer – Steph Wallis
2017/18
Captain – Eoin Cremin
Secretary – Rohan McKee
Treasurer – Harry Smith
Trips Officer – James Robinson
Training Officer – Stephen Loftus
Competitions Officer – Kiran Prinjha
Equipment Officer – Katie Stephenson
Social Secretary – Kathryn Atkins
2016/17
Captain – Daniel Smith
Secretary – Katie Stephenson
Treasurer – Louie Slocombe/Ivan Spooner
Trips Officer – Elliot Francis
Training Officer – Eoin Cremin
Competitions Officer – Cameron Underwood
Equipment Officer – Mikey Wardle
Social Secretary – Rebecca Pitts
Social Secretary – James Street
2015/16
Captain – Louis Slocombe
Secretary – Philip Francis
Treasurer – Ciáran Moore
Trips Officer – Lucy Tilsley/Devon Francis
Training Officer – Ben Elphick
Competitions Officer – Ben Anderson
Equipment Officer – Rhys Bryant
Social Secretary – Adam Brosan
2014/15
Captain – Ben Anderson
Secretary – Dan Flintoft
Treasurer – Mikey Wardle
Trips Officer – Rhiannon Bartlett
Training Officer – Chris Mills
Competitions Officer – Rhys Bryant
Equipment Officer – Ciáron Moore
Social Secretary – Kelsy Hejas
2013/14
Captain – Rhys Bryant
Secretary – Chris Thompson
Treasurer – Ciáron Moore
Trips Officer – Elliot Francis
Training Officer – Jessica Day
Equipment Officer – Daniel Bodey
Social Secretary – Katie Stephenson
2012/13
Captain – Kiera Fiskin
Secretary – Stuart Skeldon
Treasurer – Ben Elphick
Trips Officer – Sam King
Training Officer – Oliver Launchbury-Clark
Equipment Officer – James Robinson
Social Secretary – Daniel Bodey/Katie Stephenson
2011/12
Captain – Hannah Waterhouse
Secretary – Katie Stephenson
Treasurer – Charlie Emsley
Trips Officer – Nathan Kileen
Training Officer – Dan Bodey
Equipment Officer – James Robinson
Social Secretary – Harry Sandman
2010/11
Captain – Steven Wheeler
Secretary – Jessica Day
Treasurer – James Daly
Trips Officer – Stuart Skeldon
Training Officer – Dan Bodey
Equipment Officer – Chris Jeffery
Social Secretary – Katie Stephenson
2009/10
Captain – Robin Smith
Secretary – Laura Ede
Treasurer – James Horton
Trips Officer – Mike Hamilton
Equipment Officer – Mike Hamilton
Training Officer – Mike Hamilton
Media Monkey – Mike Hamilton
Social Secretary – Sam Cox
2008/09
Captain – Chris Jeffery
Secretary – Laura Ede
Treasurer – Rhiannon Chilton
Trips Officer – Mike Hamilton
Equipment Officer – Andrew Page
Social Secretary – Kimberley Hall
Web Monkey – Mike Pollett
Club Gem – Gemma Clements
2007/08
Captain – Sam Saunders
Secretary – Alex Wooley
Treasurer – Kate Fradley
Media Monkey – Mark Glanville
Equipment Officer – Jacob Friend
Social Secretary – Claire Simpson
2006/07
Captain – Tom Wells
Secretary – Mark Collins
Treasurer – Jacob Friend
Safety and Equipment – Matt Short
Web Master – Chris Whisker and Phil Porter
Social Secretary – Kimberley Hall/Hannah
2005/06
Captain – Gemma Kerr
Vice Captain – Jacob Friend
Secretary – Jon Skinner
Treasurer – Alistair Palmer
2004/05
Captain – Matt Short
Secretary – Phillip Horscroft
Treasurer – Chris Whisker
2003/04
Captain – Frankie Mann
Secretary – Eric Starkie
Treasurer – Phil Porter
2002/03
Captain – Cathy Marshall
Secretary – Frankie Mann
Treasurer – Jenny Greensmith