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Posted by: Someone

Hello Everyone

The Warwick Autumn Tournament is coming up on Sunday 26th November.  One of the teams coming would like to stay over night on the saturday night as it is a long drive up.  I would just like to know how many people (especially those on campus) wouldn't mind if somebody slept on their floor.  If you could email me or let me know on tuesday that would be good. 

Thanx

Clara

Posted by: Frodo

Hello

There will be an Outdoor Activities First Aid Course running one weekend at the end of this term. It is a very thorough two-day course, specificaly aimed (unsurprisingly!) at the sorts of outdoor activities we, amongst other outdoor clubs, undertake.

If you are thinking of pursuing a career in outdoor activities, applying for a Camp America style placement next summer, or even just want a better-than-average first aid qualification for your CV then this is probably as good a deal as you will find : and for sports club members it is FREE.

It will be the same as the course which ran in the summer term; I know Ralph attended that one and found it extremely worthwhile. Again, the cost is FREE, but places are limited as interest is already high.

Please reply to the news item on the website www.warwickcanoe.co.uk if you are interested, so that a rough estimate of numbers can be given to Gemma Morris (Warwick Sports Development Organiser). The exact weekend has not yet been decided; this email is merely to obtain an indication of interest. Please note that quick replies are not guarantees of places; details are unknown and we do not yet know how many places either club will be allocated (if indeed there is enough confirmed interest to run the course).

Frodo

Posted by: Woodie

Due to the little slight up of fancy dress last week, it shall all be redeemed at score this week.┬á For now it is Pyjama Score! Come dressed for the night with accessories that could include teddy bears and pillows and letÔÇÖs get ready to dance the night away.

 

Social details are pretty much the same:

 

-7:30 start at the bar, we will be sitting down in front of bar food for a more specific point, look out for the Hawaiian shirts!

 

-Buy your ticket now, or on the night

 

-EVERYONE is welcome, so bring along a few friends and enjoy the night.

 

Any questions feel free to email to pebble@warwickcanoe.co.uk

 

Your Wonderful Social Sec,

 

Pebble the Rock

P.S. Look out for our curry social next week!!!!

Posted by: Louise

Right, final details for  / reminder about Sunday's BBQ and boating extravaganza! 

MEET: 1pm on the Piazza. DO NOT BE LATE as we neeed to catch the bus. (If you're already in Leam, meet us at the bus stop outside ther parish church at the bottom of the parade at 2pm).

HOW MUCH? £5 to cover transport costs and food / beverages

WHAT TO BRING:  Bring swimming stuff, a towel,  a warm change of clothes AND a pair of shoes that you don't mind getting wet.

Hope to see as many of you there as possible. Enjoy 'school days' if you're going, then drag yourself out of bed on sunday to come and meet us.

Any probs ring Louise on 07984 974172

Cheers,

Canoe exec

p.s. don't forget to sign up for the freshers trip on the website www.warwickcanoe.co.uk , see the news section for more details.

Posted by: Latvia
From week 3 onwards there will be an extra polo session in the main campus pool on Fridays 10-11am!
Idea is to vary these sessions for team training, or fresher's training, which will always be announced. Often everyone will be welcome, because we do need to ensure a good turnout.
The first session on Friday 20th October will particularly be aimed at people going to ULU Tournament.
The next session on 27th October will be reserved for Fresher's training, with everyone willing to give a hand most welcome!

Posted by: Woodie

For those coming along this wednesday it turns out the pj party is next week at score.

Therefore we have changed the theme to paddling gear and beach wear!

Same time same place, hope to see you all there.

Your incredibly incompentent social sec,

Nicky

Posted by: Louise

Hi all,

Hope you have all enjoyed the pool sessions so far this term. Here's the details of the more exciting stuff going on in the next couple of weeks and getting on some proper water.

THIS SUNDAY (15th Oct), Leam Boat Centre

This is an opportunity for you to practice and learn some more skills on a river. It is ideal preparation for the freshers' trip, and there will plenty of people on hand to help you out. There's also a BBQ at the place we're going, to provide some well earned post canoe refreshments. We'll provide all the equipment you need and wetsuits etc, all you need to bring is some swimming gear to wear under the wetsuit and warm clothes for when you get off the river. We'll take you there on the bus so you'll need to bring money for this (costs below)

Meet - PIAZZA 1pm Sunday (there will be someone in a blue hawaiian shirt to meet you) 

How much? - You'll need about £5 to cover bus fare, and costs of transporting boats, and refreshments etc

FRESHERS TRIP, weekend of week 3 (20th-22nd Oct)

SIMPLY UNMISSABLE. For many of you this will be your first opportunity to have a go on some moving water its a fantastic introduction. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE FRESHER TO GO ON THIS TRIP. Anyone is welcome to sign up. If you already know what you are doing, you may find this easy, but sign up anyway, if nothing else for the social side of it.  Priority will be given to new members but older members can sign up too and will be welcome to come if there are spaces left. We'll be staying in a lovely warm bunkhouse in North Wales, leaving Friday evening and returning Sunday evening, with loads of fun in between. Cost will be £40 to cover bunkhouse and transport costs, and you'll also get a cool t-shirt thrown into the works for you to remember the trip by.

SIGN UP WILL BE GOING UP ON THE WEBSITE AT 12pm WEDNESDAY 11th Oct.

How to sign up: If you haven't done so already you will need to sign up on the website (using your warwick sport password etc.) Click on 'trips' listed under 'canoe' on the left hand side of the page. Then click on 'Freshers trip 2006' and then click on 'Sign up',  fill in your details and click the sign up button at the bottom of the page. Your sign up will be confirmed by the exec.

If you have any problems or questions please email or phone Louise. president@warwickcanoe.co.uk / 07984 974172

Hope to see you at the social on wednesday (7.30pm Rootes bar, NB: its not PJ themed, that's the following week!)

Canoe exec

Posted by: Woodie
It's time once again for the social season to begin.

We kick start the year by taking on the score pyjama party!!!  For those new to this we meet in the bar in rootes before heading into score later, so if you just want to pop in and say hello or join a full night of carnage (well it will be for some) then everyone is welcome.  Bring along whoever and fancy dress is a must, let's just you dont all sleep naked.

In summary,

-Rootes bar (tucked away probably to avoid bar staff getting annoyed)
-7:30 onwards
-buy your score tickets in advance!

Hope to see you all there,

Your loving social sec,
Pebble the Rock!

Posted by: Kate
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 2-4pm, Sports Centre Pool- kayak taster session
• 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
  
• Wednesday- Kayak taster session

We will provide all of the kit, all you need to bring is swimming kit.
See you there

Posted by: Frodo

Hi all,

There is now a proper, full-on, top-notch TRIP SIGN-UP for the ULU Tournament on 21-22 october, in the CANOE SECTION of the website.

Even if you have already registered your interest in playing by responding to the News item/email, please sign-up again in the trips section.

(For any Polo members who are not Canoe members, this should not present any problems, but if it does please shout).

Frodo

j.bonell@warwick.ac.uk

07950733855