How to become a member
All good fun starts with some good paperwork. To become a club member, you will need to fill out the following forms and email them to Olivier Barriere at Olivier.Barriere@cern.ch. along with a proof of payment for the membership (receipt from e-banking, for example):
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There is no price for excellence…
…but there is a price for membership
Membership Pricing
Membership | Year | 3 Months | 1 Day | Pack 6 outings |
Adult* | 100 EUR | 80 EUR | 10 EUR | 50 EUR |
Student & senior over 60 | 60 EUR | 40 EUR | 10 EUR | 40 EUR |
CERN Staff Association members | -10 EUR |
Joining as a family of 3 or more? Contact us for reduced family pricing.
Need extra insurance? There is an optional MAIF insurance (IA Sport +) for 14.15 EUR.
Bank transfer details are in the club’s subscription form.

Email listservs – How to subscribe
Step 1 – If you are not affiliated with CERN, Make yourself a CERN lightweight account.
(Note: If you are affiliated with CERN….get back to work! Just kidding, login with your CERN email and password.)
Step 2 – Choose your sports:
- General information
- Beginner trainings
- Dragon Boat
- Whitewater
- Kayak Polo
- Slalom
- Distance
- Sea kayaking
Step 3 – Click the ones you want and follow the instructions to subscribe.
Step 4 – Let the email spamming begin


Feeling overwhelmed?
You do not need to submit any paperwork for a trial session.
Join us on the water and bring 10 Euros, swimming clothes and water shoes.
We’re also happy to answer any questions in person or over email.