About Green Star Canoe Club
Green Star Canoe Club was founded in 1993 by Esther Mathews. It has grown to be one of the largest and most active clubs in the area and even nationally – Green Star Canoe Club is one of the largest slalom clubs in the country. Also supporting polo teams in several regional and national divisions. Green Star Canoe Club plays a large part in training, coaching and skills development in the Yorkshire and Northern Regions for both these disciplines.
Green Star Canoe Club’s main lake is located in Finningley, Doncaster. Sitting on the borders of South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire, the lake is accessible from the A1, M62/M180 and M1/M18. Click on the map below for directions.
Objectives Of The Club
30 Years Coaching
Canoeing & KayakingThe Green Star Canoe Club has been running for 30 years with original founder Esther Mathews as the head coach.
In the media
Five minutes with Esther Mathews
Feature Article
The Doncaster Free Press and the Star met with club founder Esther Mathews for a feature article.
Esther awarded British Empire Medal
British Empire Medal
Founder and head coach, Esther Mathews was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to canoeing.The news was featured on the British Canoeing website and the Doncaster news websites.
25th Anniversary
25th Anniversary
Green Star Canoe Club celebrated the 25th anniversary of the club being founded. The 25th anniversary was celebrated in the Canoe Focus magazine.