Aare Club Matte Bern

The Aare Club Matte Bern is a sports club. The club's core sport is water sports, a traditional craft of raftsmen, boatmen, and fishermen. The club regularly participates in competitions against other Swiss clubs. For its members, the club offers comprehensive training in water sports. Particular emphasis is placed on developing young talent, with young members also learning to operate motorboats up to the required examination. Club life includes various activities such as river trips in different types of boats. In addition, social events such as poker and card tournaments, barbecues, brunches, as well as sporting activities like jousting, ice hockey, bowling, and karaoke are offered. The club also provides structured training opportunities with summer and winter sessions. The boathouse on Langmauerweg in Bern serves as the club's headquarters and meeting place. The club is committed to a vibrant club life across all age groups, characterized by mutual support and openness. Membership is divided into active members, passive members, and honorary members, with active members able to participate actively in the sport or serve as referees.