Please join us for one of our pool sessions! Have questions about us or becoming a member? Zoar Valley Paddling Club is a whitewater kayaking and paddling non-profit organization that spans from the Buffalo Western New York to North Western Pennsylvania Regions. Our purpose is promoting the practice of proper paddling and river safety, organizing club trips and events, aiding in river protection a
nd conservation, and introducing river sports to new members. Our main local run for paddling is the Cattaraugus Creek that flows through Gowanda, NY near Buffalo, also known as Zoar Valley, which offers sections of Class I-III whitewater. We regularly plan trips to other class III-V rivers in New York (Salmon), Pennsylvania (Yough), West virginia (Cheat), and Maryland (Savage). Membership benefits include American Whitewater club affiliation, membership to the American Canoe Association, a free magazine subscription, exclusive access to the upper south branch of Cattaraugus creek, insurance on trips, annual winter party, annual summer picnic, our own Cattaraugus Creek (river) cleanup and the Notaragatta river party, a discounted Niagara jet boat ride, winter pool roll practices, free nights at Lock 32 whitewater park, many scheduled and unscheduled river trips, and an online forum to post plans, organize trips, and meet people. Plus many intangible benefits like knowing you are helping preserve, protect and clean up rivers locally and nationwide. HOW TO JOIN:
1) To become a member please get the American Canoe Association (ACA) form at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2273468872690491/files and send with a check payable to Zoar Valley Paddling Club ($50 single, $70 family (For up to 2 members), one form for each person) to:
Zoar Valley Paddling Club
104 Byeberry Court
East Aurora, NY 14052
Club officers:
President - Margaret Siller
Vice President - Stan Olszewski
Treasurer /Memberships - Steve DeBoer
Conservation Officer/Trip coordinator - Don Shelters
Secretary - Dan Bartels
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2273468872690491
