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Clitheroe Canoe Club
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Newsletter December 2005
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This is the web version of the printed newsletter many of you should already have seen. If you have anything that you would like to contribute to the next edition send them to: info@clitheroecanoeclub.org.uk. |
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A Cause for Celebration [back to top]
As you may be aware we purchased the land for the club using a loan, which we
have now settled and so we now own our club! Don’t know about you but a momentous
occasion such as this needs celebrating. We shall organise an event in the New Year
any suggestion as to the type of event will be greatly received. Put you thinking caps on over the festive period and let a committee member know you thoughts. Or email us at info@clitheroecanoeclub.org.uk.
End of Saturday Sessions [back to top]
As we hope most of you will be aware general coaching sessions on Chatburn water have ended until spring. We will however continue to provide coaching on and the opportunity for experienced and appropriately equipped members working towards 3 star or coaching qualifications to practice skills. We have called this the “Winter Pass” and it will cost £12, to find out if you are eligible contact a committee members.
Presentation Evening [back to top]
Just a reminder to keep Saturday 18th February 2006 free for our 2005 presentation evening which will again be held at Langho Village Community Centre. The event is light hearted in the extreme and will comprise of the presentation of prizes to club members for their outstanding and not so outstanding performances during the year, Food and a ceilidh with live music provided by the Old School Band are included in the ticket price, and there will also be a bar. Tickets will be available from Marie Heyworth 01254 822440
- Family Ticket £20
- Adult Ticket £6
- Children £5
Pool Sessions 2006 [back to top]
As you read this members who have applied to take part in the pool session will have
been notified of the dates of the courses. We have tried to accommodate everyone’s
requirements, but as you will appreciate this is almost impossible to achieve. If you have
any problems with the courses and dates allocated talk to Marie Heyworth on 01254
822440 and she will do her best to fix it. The sessions are as follows:
07-Jan-06 17.00-18.00 Cancelled 14-Jan-06 17.00-17.40 Basic Skills 17.40-18.20 Youth 18.20-19.00 Rolling 1 21-Jan-06 17.00-17.40 Basic Skills 17.40-18.20 Youth 18.20-19.00 Rolling 1 28-Jan-06 17.00-18.00 Fun Sessions 18.00-18.40 Youth 18.40-19.20 Rolling 1 04-Feb-06 17.00-17.40 Basic Skills 17.40-18.20 Rolling 2 18.20-19.00 Recovery 1 11-Feb-06 17.00-17.40 Rescue 1 17.40-18.20 Rolling 2 18.20-19.00 Recovery 1 18-Feb-06 25-Feb-06 17.00-18.00 Fun Session 18.00-18.40 Rolling 2 18.40-19.20 Recovery 1 04-Mar-06 17.00-17.40 Rolling 3 17.40-18.20 Recovery 2 18.20-19.00 Rescue 1 11-Mar-06 17.00-17.40 Rolling 3 17.40-18.20 Recovery 2 18.20-19.00 Rescue 1 18-Mar-06 25-Mar-06 17.00-18.00 Fun Session 18.00-18.40 Family & Friends 18.40-19.20 Rescues 2 01-Apr-06 17.00-17.40 Rolling 3 17.40-18.20 Recovery 2 18.20-19.00 Rescues 2 08-Apr-06 17.00-17.40 To be allocated 17.40-18.20 To be allocated 18.20-19.00 Rescues 2 Note: there is a family and friends session on March 25th if you would like to bring a none members along.
To make our lives a little easier could you ensure that Marie receives your payment for the sessions as soon as possible.
Also just a reminder that there is no need to book for the FUN SESSIONS, just come along and pay on the night. The cost is £4 per session and fun sessions will be running on the following dates:
- 7th Jan 17:00–18:00
- 28th Jan 17:00–18:00
- 25th Feb 17:00–18:00
- 25th March 17:00–18:00
You may also notice there are 2 sessions unallocated on the final week 8th April. These may be used to help members needing just a little more coaching to achieve personal objectives, such as those very close to rolling.
North West Weekend 2006 [back to top]
Next year’s Northwest Weekend is being held at the Nene Whitewater course, Northampton. The weekend will be on 27th and 28th of May and promises to be a weekend of fun, competitions and coaching.
The expected start on the Saturday will be 1pm to allow time for travelling. This years event is aimed at the novice and improver whitewater paddlers as the Nene course is suitable for all levels of paddlers, and especially suited for those new to whitewater.
There will be a family-fun atmosphere over the weekend, with all events aimed to get paddlers and spectators enjoying themselves. Entry will be £20 per person including on-site camping. There will be concessions for families. And of course demo boats will be available over the weekend for you to try out. So keep the 27th & 28th of May free!!
Why not check out their website: http://www.nenewhitewatercentre.co.uk
Open Boating [back to top]
As you may be aware, the club is trying to resurrect open boating. The plan is for us to have at more that one qualified coach available in 2006 to develop this aspect of our activities. Working towards this end Neville Wilkinson is happy to come down on Sundays through the winter to allow interested adult members to begin developing open boating skill. This will necessarily be on an ad-hoc basis i.e. when Neville is available and members want to come down and the weather
is not too inclement and there are no trips on. You get the picture, we would hope to open up at once or twice a month at mutually convenient times - to be arranged.The cost of this activity will be the covered by the "Winter Pass" ticket covered elsewhere in this newsletter. If you are interested contact Neville on 01254 246971 or email:info@clitheroecanoeclub.org.uk.
Resources [back to top]
The club have purchased a couple of DVD from some of our ex-members who have made a spectacular and very professional record of their paddling exploits around the world.
If you would like to hire these the cost will £2 per week.
Next Committee Meeting [back to top]
The date of the next committee meeting is Monday 30th January. If you have any ideas of matter you feel needs brining to the committees attention then why not raise it. You can talk to any committee member or contact them via the web site info@clitheroecanoeclub.org.uk.
Coach Update [back to top]
There will be a Coaching update on Saturday 8th April 2006. The purpose of the update is to agree the standards for assessing 2 and 3 star skills. We will also agree the coaching format for 2006.
All coaches and trainee coaches are invited to attend. The update will start at 1pm and continue until 5pm after which we will retire to the Brown Cow for a few drinks. Can all coaches please let Sarah or Andy know if they will be available?
The update will also count towards the BCU coach update requirements and will save you from having to attend another update this year. So if you are eligible please make an effort to attend we will try to make it a fun-filled and worthwhile day for everyone.