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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

Posted by: Frodo

Hi all,

ULU are organising a Polo Tournament for the 21st/22nd October (end of week 3).

Games (on a lake, none of this swimming pool lark) all saturday afternoon, BBQ sat night, then games all day sunday. The weekend will run in the format of two separate leagues, both OPEN as not enough ladies teams showed initial interest.

Transport will of course be sorted, and camping like the BUSAs etc etc.

The only slight complication is that teh Freshers Canoe Trip is planned for the same weekend, so a fair few people will be tied up in that unfortunately. So, before we enter (hopefully 2 teams) we need to sort out who will be available (this cannot realistically include freshers as the entries need to be in very soon after freshers fayre.)

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE WEBSITE, ON THIS THREAD.

to save confusion, PLEASE ONLY CONFIRM YES/NO IN THIS NEWS ITEM - ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE START A NEW THREAD in the forum - that way its easy to keep track of who can go...

Grand. See you soon,

Frodo

Posted by: Katherine

I got the following email from I guy running a first aid course:

"I will be running the following courses at Stafford and stone canoe club
in October half term if anyone from your club is interested:

October Monday 23- Friday 27. 2006

3 day aquatic first aid- £135

WW Kayak Safety and Rescue (Not NGB)

2 day advanced-£80

All 5 days £200 per person

venue- Stafford and Stone canoe club.

First aid on MON, TUE, WED,

Safety on THURS/FRI.

Bring boats and paddling gear WED, THURS, FRI.

Bring packed lunches. Hot drinks provided.

I can provide a list of accommodation if required."

His website is http://www.extremecare.co.uk so if anyone is interested then let me know and I can give you his contact details to look into it a little more.

Posted by: Andy
I have put two versions of the Scotland DVD online - both can be found in the Scotland album. The first is the full version (slightly censored), the second is a paddling and dancing-only version (suitable for showing your parents).

Webbo

Posted by: Matt
CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the Mens A Team, who have all been awarded Half Colours in recognition of achieving Third position in the 2006 BUSA's.

CONGRATULATIONS also to Tash and Mike, who have received Club Colours in recognition of their hard work on the Exec Comittee in 2006.

I have all the certificates, and I will pass them on whenever I see you all.

Well done again!

Matt

Posted by: Andy
I've just done an inventory of the club kit, and it seems there is quite a bit missing. I'm hoping that this kit is currently being borrowed, rather that it having been stolen.

As such, could anyone who is currently borrowing any club kit email me/post and let me know - this includes wetsuits you 'forgot' to bring back, club straps in your car etc.

This is very important. If I find that anyone is borrowing any kit and hasn't told me I will start breaking kneecaps, and not just those of the offender - think of the children. It is also possible that any offenders may be locked in a West-county shit-house and/or publicly shat on.

Webbo