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Clitheroe Canoe Club
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Sunday 12th July - Fun Polo Tournament - CANCELLED Due to circumstances beyond our control it will not be possible to organise this event. Regretably, it has therefore become necessary to cancel the event. |
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Saturday 4th July - Awards Evening alternative, BBQ & Fun Day After last years success Saturday July 4th will see our 2nd BBQ Fun-Day and awards presentation. The fun-day will replace the normal session and will consist of a series of games on the water and off, as well as a BBQ. The club will provide food and refreshments and members their friends and family are invited to bring any additional nibbles and drink and probably a comfy camping chair may be sensible. Alcohol will be allowed on the strict-understanding that no one who has consumed alcohol will be allowed on the water. We
are going to need your assistance in a number of areas: The Fun Day will begin at 2 o'clock and will go on until dusk, at which time some members may wish to venture of into Clitheroe for the evening. Food will be served from around 4 o'clock and the awards ceremony will be around 6.00. The cost will be normal session fees. |
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6.30pm Tuesday 9th June - Tuesday Paddle Every
Tuesday the club will be open for paddlers to practice. These are
not formal coaching sessions and are aimed at adult paddlers, who
are as a minimum working towards 2 Star. The sessions will cost £2 and run from 6:30-8:30pm. It is not necessary to prebook, but if you are interested, give Sarah (07890 800692) your mobile number in-case the session needs to be cancelled. We will also try to put a notice on the web-site should this occur. |
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12.30-2pm Saturday 2nd May - Open Canoe Coaching The new BCU 1&2 Star tests requires paddlers attain skills in 2 types of boat. In practice for CCC this will generally mean kayaks & open canoes. As regular attenders will realise we cannot easily have opens and kayaks in the same coaching session on our busy water. So to meet these conflicting requirements it has been decided to run an open canoe coaching session from 12.30-2pm. The session will be primarily aimed at paddlers training for star tests. If you are interested in taking part email Neville [here]. While we will endeavour to run these sessions they cannot be guaranteed, the web site will publish details on any changes by Friday evening. Please note: Winter sessions are best suited to the more experienced and improvers who have appropriate warm clothing. Sunday 10th May - SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS Sunday 9th May will see CCC's annual Swallows and Amazons trip to Lake Coniston. This will be an excellent day out for all the family, parents are encouraged to come along to help with transport, and either have a paddle or be a passenger in an open canoe. We will be meeting at Chatburn Water at 9:00am and plan to return before dark! Make sure to bring a picnic, sunscreen, appropriate clothing for predicted weather conditions on the day and a change of clothing. The trip is open to members and their families, and there will be small charge of £2 capped at £5 per family. This is to pay for the fuel of however tows the trailer. |
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Winter Coaching Sessions Unfortunately due to the cold weather fun sessions have now ended. Coaching will continue for at least another 5 weeks. Sessions will run from 1.30-3.00pm. The focus of the remaining sessions will be aimed at developing canoe skills. This will enable us to complete the new start test syllabus and offer 1 and 2 star assessments before the end of the season. Please note: Winter sessions are best suited to the more experienced and improvers who have appropriate warm clothing. |
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Saturday 13th November - Winter Coaching Sessions Coaching session are likely to - weather permitting - continue into November. However, Fun Sessions cannot be guaranteed and will depend on the temperature on the day. For both sessions it is important you wear appropriate clothing, particularly for younger members how get cold very quickly. If you do not have a wet-suit or better you will be expected to wear several layers of clothing which should include a fleece. Saturday 29th November - Annual General Meeting Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the clubhouse at 11:00 on Saturday 29th November.The AGM will be held before the Saturday coaching session. The AGM is a vital part of club's business so please attend. The agenda will be available shortly and motoins for consideration as well as nominations for the committee can be emailed to Marie Heyworth [info@clitheroecanoeclub.org.uk]. |
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Sunday 14th September - Polo moving indoors! Sadly summer polo sessions, due to lack of light, have now finished. Many thanks to all who turned up and made the sessions such a success. Now the good new the indoor polo sessions will be starting in Colne in the next few weeks and keep watching this space for details which will appear in the next couple of weeks. |
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Sunday 13th July - 2nd Annual Polo Fun Tournament Following the success of last years event, Clitheroe Canoe Club will be once again hosting a fun Canoe Polo tournament which will be open to anyone who would like to play either with their established club team, try polo for the first time, or simply come along and have a watch. The emphasis will be on FUN. A poster for the event can be downloaded [here]. The fun starts at 2 pm registration begins at 1pm. Cost £3 each player. We will also be hoping to provide a BBQ and are looking for volunteers to help run-it and set-up and put away. |
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Saturday 7th June - Awards Evening alternative, BBQ & Fun Day? Final reminder that of our alternative "Awards Evening" is being held on Saturday June 7th. As you might expect there will be no coaching session. There will be a series of games on the water and off, as well as a BBQ. The club will provide food and refreshments and members their friends and family are invited to bring any additional nibbles and drink and probably a comfy camping chair may be sensible. Alcohol will be allowed on the strict-understanding that no one who has consumed alcohol will be allowed on the water. We
are going to need your assitance in a number of areas: If you can help please contact Marie Heyworth on 01254 822440. The Fun Day will begin at 2 o'clock and will go on until dusk, at which time some members may wish to venture of into Clitheroe for the evening. Food will be served from around 4 o'clock and the awards ceremony will be around 6.00. The cost will be normal session fees and to help with numbers so we don't run out of food too early Marie will be selling tickets at Saturday Sessions. Friends and Family are welcome and vegetarians will be catered for, just let Marie know when you buy your tickets. |
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Anyone for Polo? - Kayk Polo @CCC If you're 2* kayak standard or above and would like to try canoe polo, please email Sarah Nock ASAP @ sarahandjames555@aol.com , as she is working hard to try to get polo sessions held at Clitheroe Canoe Club. This will only happen if there is enough interest, so please let her know if you're interested. Canoe polo is great fun, great for improving skills, and great for keeping fit, so please get in touch with Sarah and register your interest. |
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Saturday 3rd May - Paddle Power Scheme As many of you will be aware the BCU Star Test awards changed towards the backend of 2007. The new star test syllabus is in some ways more physically demanding and brings in moving water skills at 3*. While there are no mandated age limits, BCU guidelines suggest star tests are best suited to those joining the sport around age 14-16. For younger people a new scheme has been developed called Paddle Power. Paddle
Power been designed to meet the needs of young people. Its aim is
to encourage more young people to come into and stay in the sport,
providing progressive development and rewarding achievement in a
wide range of areas. The scheme has recently been finalised and
now comprises 5 Awards: The paddle power scheme is equivalent to BCU star test award and is accepted as a prerequisit entry qualification for those who may wish to enter the coaching scheme.
At CCC we anticipate mainly delivering these first 3 awards. How does it work? Each award has a log book detailing activities and skills to be achieved. Coaching sessions will be structure toward acheiving these and periodically we will assess your progress. To complete a Paddle Power award will need at most 4 assessments. What
does it cost?
The cost are the same as the star tests. The log book will cost
around £2.50 and once it has been completed can be
sent away to the BCU who will register your acheivement. The BCU
will also send you a certificate currently at no additional cost. When can I start? CCC will be starting the scheme on Saturday 3rd May. You will need register at the club and bring £2.50 for your coaching log book. If you would like more information on Paddle Power, details are available on the BCU web site. Saturday 26th April 12:00 o'clock - Coach Briefing @ Club All coaches are invited to briefing on the new scheme at which we will discuss the practicalities of running Paddle Power, how we will deliver, assess and administer the scheme. Please make every effort to attend. Saturday 7th June - Awards Evening alternative, BBQ & Fun Day? As you will be aware we unfortunately had to cancel our awards Evening. The Committee are proposing an alternative. We are suggesting that we use Saturday June 7th as more paddlesport oriented celebration. There will be a series of games on the water and off, as well as a BBQ. The club will provide food and refreshments and members their friends and family are invited to bring any additional nibbles and drink and probably a comfy camping chair may be sensible. Alcohol will be allowed on the strict-understanding that no one who has consumed alcohol will be allowed on the water. We
are going to need your assitance in a number of areas: If you can help please contact Marie Heyworth on 01254 822440. The Fun Day will begin at 2 o'clock and will go on until dusk, at which time some members may wish to venture of into Clitheroe for the evening. Food will be served from around 4 o'clock and the awards ceremony will be around 6.00. The cost will be normal session fees and to help with numbers so we don't run out of food too early Marie will be selling tickets at Saturday Sessions. Friends and Family are welcome and vegetarians will be catered for, just let Marie know when you buy your tickets. Camping Weekend 24/25th May - Cancelled Unfortunately it has not been possible to negotiate sensible terms with the cam-site owners, so we have decided to cancel this event. I members would like to go away that wekend Outdoor Alternative on Anglesey has been suggested as another option. If you are interested contact Lou on 01253 313818. |
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Saturday 5th April - Start of season @Chatburn Water Saturday 5th April saw a welcome return to open water coaching sessions at Chatburn Water. There was a coaching session from 1:30-3:30pm and a fun session from 3:30-5:00pm. Costs remained unchanged for the 5th year in a row at £4 per session £5 for both £10 for families. Membership fees have also remaind the same durin this time [here]. The opening-day was enjoyed by a great turnout of coaches and members. Conditions were cool but sunny, but we were treated to all for seasons in one afternoon and captured for posterity [here]. The committee look forward to see you all our members and friends in the near future. 2008 Subscriptions - Annual membership subscriptions are duel. To help with funding please make every effort to renew your subscription promptly. |
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Thursday 17th January There will be a FREE coach update at the canoe club on the 17th Jan at 7.00pm. This is being run by the regional committee, and will cover the changes to the BCU, including the star tests and the new coaching structure. This is the perfect opportunity for all coaches to familiarise themselves with the new system before the season starts, so put the date on your calendar. Details [here]. Sunday 20th January There's an 8 hour first aid course running on Sun 20th January if anyone needs an update or knows someone who hasn't done theirs yet. Anyone interested should contact Martyn Hartley through Calder Canoe Centre. |
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Winter Coaching Coaching We will be holding winter coaching sessions every other Saturday on the River Irwell at Burrs Activity Centre, Woodhill Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1DA. Sessions will begin on Saturday 12th January and will focus on river-running skills, and work towards the new BCU 3* kayak award. Due to the nature of the river and the cold weather, a full-length wetsuit or dry-pants/dry cag are required. It is recommended that all paddlers wear a semi-dry/dry-cag. Paddlers should be comfortable wearing a spraydeck, and be paddling to at least 1* level. Showers (20p) and changing facilities are available. We will meet at the club at 9.30am to collect boats and any required kit, and we hope to be at the Burrs for 11.00am. Session will last 2 - 3 hours, and we will return mid/late afternoon. Cost will be £5.00 per session. Dates on the calendar so far are: January:
12th, 26th; If there is sufficient demand, more sessions may be available. Contact Lou for more details or to book your place email louisehelencasson@hotmail.com or tel: 01253 313818 or 07815 855309. |
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