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Posted by: Einstein

hi guys

Due to the huge number of freshers who have been coming recently, thursday sessions will now be for playboating, and monday will now be a coaching sesson... this is starting next week, so there will be some coaching this thursday still. This will only be for the short term at the moment, depending on how many people need coaching.

sorry if this disappoints people

Rich (Einstein)

Posted by: Madi

On Saturday we are off to the river Leam, it will be a great chance for you to try paddling on real water and get out of the overcrowed swimming pool so definetly come along. It will cost you about £5 so all in all good value for money! We're going to meet at the bus stop outside the Arts Center at 9.05 am...(yes I know it's early but it will be definetly worth it!) We're getting the bus down so bring £2.40 bus fare. We will probably spend most of the day on the water 'messing around in boats', learning new skills, (refreshing old skills), and generally having fun. We may go for a few drinks afterwards so bring money for that, and we will get you home in time for Schooldayz!

Ok what to bring with you

Swimming stuff- swimming costume, shorts and a towel

A fleece/ thermal layer if it looks cold.

Water shoes or old trainers,

A wetsuit if you have one!

Packed lunch and drink

Warm change of clothes

Plastic bags to put wet stuff in

£5 plus £2.40 (in change) for the bus , plus drinkage, so roughly £10.

Sign up for the trip is now open; there will be a limited number of spaces so go now! Hopefully see a lot of you there,

Madi x

Posted by: White Ninja
Hello folks first email from your reliable and (cough) well organised social secs. First of all welcome to to all the new people and welcome back to all the old people! This term we should hopefully be fitting in some curry eating some ice skating and maybe some caleigh thrown in at some point! But to start with, a good circle at score is called for, this involves predancing drinks and drinking games, but non alchoolic variants are welcome!
HERES THE PLAN:
When: circling at score on wednesday, I think it is pjama themed so either come in your PJ's or something completely random.......
Where: Meet at rootes bar for 7.30, Ill be there from 7.20
Essentials: Buy your score ticket in advance, this also makes them cheaper!
See you all on wednesday, it would be wicked to meet some new faces so get involved
cheers
your two social secs
confusingly both called Tom (but you can call one Rob, a long but worthwhile story)
p.s any questions just email/lash come and chat at pool sessions

Posted by: Latvia
Hi guys, sorry for the late notice, this applies to any members of both clubs, who would like to do a union licence to drive minibuses for club events.

The following applies:

Over 21 * No serious driving convictions * Driving for at least two years * Come to Reception Students' Union North and Fill in an application form * Bring both parts of your Driving Licence * Bring one passport size photograph * Bring a returnable deposit cheque for £10.00

And do this ASAP, because tests are taking place the next week! Yet you might still be able to get a place. You MUST then attend a safe driving theory lecture on
Date: Monday 8^th October 2007 
Time: 18:00pm (Please arrive 5-10 minutes before if possible)
Venue: L4 (Science Concourse, Main Level) 
Lecturer: Kevin Birch
You won't be able to take the test unless you attend. If you can't make it this time, don't worry. There will be more oppurtunities as the year progresses, next one being in Week 2 next term. You can find all the info and the application form here: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/warwicksport/officer/transport/driving_for_my_club/minibusassessments2007-08/

Signe

Posted by: Latvia

Ahoi,
Welcome if youÔÇÖre new to the club and welcome back otherwise! It was lovely to see so many of you at the session last night! A few things for you to make a note of:

• WeÔÇÖll have further polo sessions on Fridays 10-11am (also in the Sports Centre pool). Since time is short and it takes a while to set everything up, IÔÇÖm expecting to see you on the poolside at 9.45am! Having a 9oÔÇÖclock lecture will be only valid lateness excuse. Friday sessions will be an excellent opportunity to practice your paddling, throwing and other polo skills, which we may not always be able to devote as much time to on Tuesdays. Hope to see lots of you there this week already!
• Please join the club officially or re-new your membership through the Warwick Sport website if you havenÔÇÖt done so already!
• Make a note of an upcoming social next Wednesday evening 10^th October and look out for more info from our social sex...
  
• Add www.warwickcanoe.co.uk to your Favorites and have a look under Canoe Polo >Introduction  and  >Rules to familiarize yourself a bit if you're new to polo...
  

See you all around,

Elle Presidente Signe

Posted by: Iain

g'day;

greg has decided that this will be vauguely hardcore/"good medium" orientated - and if anyone has any input in where\when they would like it to be then they should catch greg in the grad after canoe today, or reply on here fairly shortly...

I personally have no major preferance for either time or place (choices probably range between: lakes (north or south), peaks, wales (north or south), scottland(various locations), potential for ireland?????)

Posted by: Richard
It doesn't matter if you're a hardcore experienced paddler or have never sat in a boat before, come along and give it a try.
We are running a number of taster sessions this week. Feel free to come and have a go or just have a chat with us. 

• Monday 8.30pm- 9.30pm- kayak taster session
  
• Tuesday all day- Students Union, Sports Fair. Find out a bit more about what we do
• Tuesday 7.15pm- 9.30pm, Sports Centre Pool- Canoe Polo

We will provide almost everything, all you need to bring is swimming kit.
See you there!

... to join Warwick Sport, click here. Once you've done that, click here to join Warwick Canoe or Warwick Canoe Polo.

Posted by: Matt
Congratulations to Signe.  She will be the Canoe Polo President for this year.

Thank you all for your votes, and see you at polo on Tuesday.

Matt

Posted by: Matt

Warwick Canoe Polo Club EGM to elect a new Canoe Polo President

I now have a complete candidate list for the election of a new Canoe Polo Club President.  There is only one candidate standing,
therefore your choice will be between the candidate and to re-open nominations.  We still need your vote.

The candidate standing for the post of President is Signe Groza.

I have included below a copy of the small speach I will make on Signe's behalf shortly after holiday polo.

You may vote for either SIGNE or to R.O.N. NOW.  You may either:-

- Vote in person following polo this evening
or
- E-mail your vote to me at M.C.Gill@warwick.ac.uk clearly stating ONLY your choice.

Any votes received after 10.00 pm on Thursday 27th September will not be counted.  You may not vote more than once (by e-mail and in
person).  I will be checking this!

Matt

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SIGNE SAYS:

Dear club,

I would very much love to be here tonight. Unfortunately this was not possible. Yet you all have already known me for some time, so
please just imagine my presence best you can. YouÔÇÖll know IÔÇÿve been quite involved with the club before and a polo enthusiast ever since
my first year.  A few things besides the day to day organisation that I would love to do as president would be to really focus on
equal opportunities and regaining Friday pool sessions. I would also try to organise regular Wednesday Leam training with the aim to pack
your time with as much polo and tournaments as one can manage.

NowÔǪ  I found a light bulb joke about playboaters and slalom paddlers, and couldnÔÇÿt resist adding on one about polo playersÔǪ So

How many playboaters does it take to change a light bulb?
9; 1 to change it and 8 to lie about the size of the hole..

How many slalom paddlers does it take to change a light bulb?
4; 1 to change it and 3 to go: Nice Turn. Nice Turn. Nice Turn.

How many polo players does it take to change a light bulb?
5; 1 to approach it with a paddle and 4 to shout  ÔÇÿÔÇÿHands!ÔÇÿÔÇÿ.

(Of course itd also depend on how many they have broken)

And finally

A poet I am not, so I'll keep it short,
I would much rather be playing, this fantasitc sport.
Kit sec is one job I've already done,
and all the time I had great fun
I bought a combat and revenge, two shiney new boats,
one of which even still floats!
So for president please vote Latvia
I'll do my best for the club and all of ya!

Posted by: Matt
CANOE POLO CLUB PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!

In case you are unaware, we need to elect a new Canoe Polo President for the start of the 07-08 year.  Frodo will not be with us, at least for the first term, so we need to find a willing, able replacement.... and before the start of term so he/she can organise fresher recruitment!

As there are still not many people around at Warwick, and to ensure that everyone has a chance to vote, we are proposing an e-mail vote as well as being able to vote in person if you are around.  Just as in normal club elections, the vote will be confidential, so no-one will find out who has voted for who.

The vote will take place as follows.  If you do not read this carefully and follow the instructions, your vote might be missed.

1)  Anyone wanting to stand for Canoe Polo President must let me know by e-mailing me (M.C.Gill@warwick.ac.uk) before 7.00 pm next Wednesday 26th September.  You should include a short speech or manifesto.  I will post a list of candidates on the website, and by e-mail to all club members shortly after then.  This will include the speeches/manifestos of anyone wanting to stand.  It is important that I receive your manifesto by then, if you wish to stand.

2)  After holiday-polo at about 10.00 pm on the same day, any candidates who wish to and are able to attend, may present their small speech to everyone present at polo that evening (most likely in The Graduate or The Bar).  Candidates may have someone speak on their behalf if they are unable to attend themselves.  I am willing to do this for anyone provided they give me sufficient notice.  Members who cannot attend will have recieved written versions of the speeches within the e-mail confirming the candidates.  None of this is any different in principle to what normally happens at the elections dinner.

3)  Once all candidates have a had a chance to say what they would like to say, voting will open at 10.00 pm on Wednesday 26th September.  Members present at polo will be able to cast their vote in person, there and then.  Club members unable to attend polo on Wednesday will cast their votes by e-mailing me at M.C.Gill@warwick.ac.uk with the name of the candidate they wish to elect and nothing else (please!).  You can't vote more than once!!

4)  Voting ends at 10.00 pm the following day (Thursday 27th September).  The votes will then be counted, and the result posted on the club website and e-mailed to all members as soon as possible afterwards.  To ensure no foul play, I will forward the vote e-mails to a third party to be checked.

I hope that is all fairly clear.  If anyone has any questions, please e-mail me and I will answer them.

The Salient points...

7.00 pm Weds 26th Sept -  Candidates must declare that they want to stand before this date/time.
10.00 pm Weds 26th Sept - Speeches made, members present may vote in person.  Members not present may vote by e-mail (M.C.Gill@warwick.ac.uk).
10.00 pm Thurs 27th Sept  -  E-mail voting ends.  Results published soon afterwards.

If you would like to stand for president of Canoe Polo, please e-mail me before 7.00 pm on Wednesday 26th September.

Your votes are important - if you can't attend, please vote by e-mail!!

Matt
(Pseudo-Returning Officer)