Posted by: Jevon
Hello, I hope youÔÇÖve all recovered from POP! Ewan?? Our next social is on Thursday 31st Week 5. It is a combined social of kit trip and cocktails. We will be going to Leam Boat Shop where we have secured 15% off all items in store, this is the perfect chance to get some warm under layers or boots or whatever kit you desire before heading up north for Tyne Tour. We will then head to GabsÔÇÖ house, in Leam, for Halloween Cocktails. This will be ┬ú5 each so we can purchase alcohol. Could you sign up here if you are coming so we know how much to get : http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/trips/trip/289/ If coming from campus: Meet Jebend at Arts Centre Bus Stop 6.20pm From Leam: Get to Leam Boat Centre at 7pm There will be beer and cake at the shop, then we will head to cocktails at GabsÔÇÖ for around 9pm See you there!! Jebend and Gabs

Posted by: Dan

Tyne Tour 2013 is almost upon us!

 

Firstly, Thank you to everyone who came on Freshers Trip and made it so much fun, it was an amazing weekend and it would be great to see you all again on our future trips and pool sessions.

 

So in a happy coincidence,

 

Weekend 5 is Tyne Tour!

 

The time of year when Uni Canoe Clubs and other fun loving paddlers from far and wide descend on Hexham for a weekend camping, Ceilidhing, socialising and paddling.

 

So a bit about logistics we will be meeting at 4pm on Friday 1st┬áNovember at the Sports Centre and returning late on Sunday 3rd. This trip like freshers is suitable for┬áanyone who has been to a pool session, so if you missed out on Freshers trip, donÔÇÖt worry, you can still sign up and come along to this without worrying about never having been on white water before.

 

The cost will be £43 and this includes the cost of us transporting you and any kit that you will require for the entire weekend as well as the £25 ticket that we have to purchase for you to go to this epic event. Well worth it if in my opinion.

 

So, how do I sign up?

 

Sign up will go live at 5:30pm Wednesday afternoon (23/10/2013) and will be here http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/trips/ on our website. If the trip is still closed when you log in just refresh like a mad man until it opens to make sure you secure your place.

 

Many (if not all) older members describe this as the best trip of the year and many purchased tickets several months ago as they were that excited about coming once more! Every year sign up fills insanely quickly and with the demand for freshers this year I expect an even more impressive time so please sign up quickly to avoid disappointment and insure your place on what I think is the social paddling event of the year.

Freshers, if you havenÔÇÖt managed to log into the canoe site yet due to it doing strange things please reply to this email now so that I can set you one up way before sign up. I will need what you want as your log in and password and I will do my best to sort an account out for you and failing that supply you with a temporary account just for this trip.

 

R.Dan

Posted by: Gabs

Hello hello,

The pool session of Monday week 4 (the 21^st) is going to be a bit of a wet one.

Our very own president, R. Dan, is going to cover a few different rescue techniques including:
-T rescues (the next best thing if you canÔÇÖt roll)
-Deep water rescues
-Rescuing an unconscious paddler

Again, this session is open to everyone and rescue skills are a very good thing to have!

ThereÔÇÖs no need to sign up-just be changed, ready and at the pool side at 9.

See you there,
Gabs

P.s. donÔÇÖt forget about Pop! on Wednesday!!

 

Posted by: Jevon
This week, wednesday. Leam Bar Crawl. Meet at 7pm at Arts Center Bus Stop or 7.30pm at The Duke.

Posted by: Gabs

Ladies and Gents,

I hope youÔÇÖve all enjoyed the taster sessions and are up for coming back for more!

As you may well know, starting from week 3 the Monday pool session (9 p.m to 10 p.m) is going to be a structured/coached session.

Each week we will go through different strokes and other paddling related things-we will let you know in advance what is happening each week.

Since many of you will be joining us on Freshers trip on the weekend of week 3 (the 18^th-20^{th }October) for some white water paddling, the first structured pool session (Monday the 14^th) will be going through most of the basic strokes and essentially get you ready for Freshers trip.

This is an idea of what will be happening:
-Forwards paddling
-Stopping
-Turning
-Draw strokes (for avoiding rocks!)
-Low brace turns (one of the most important strokes for white water)
-How to swim and rescue techniques for moving water
-Kit demonstration (what you will be wearing on trips)

ThereÔÇÖs no need to sign up-just be changed, ready and by the pool side at 9!

Everybody is welcome (though you do need to have paid your membership to Warwick Sport) - even if youÔÇÖve paddled before itÔÇÖs good to learn the proper techniques, or if you donÔÇÖt plan on coming on Freshers trip!

Hope to see you all there.

Your loving coaching sec,
Gabs

Posted by: Bilbo

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, and Stu

The first weekend away with Warwick Canoe is almost here.

It is a trip to North Wales for a whole weekend to sample some easy whitewater. All are welcome, from complete beginners to whitewater pros.

The trip is on the weekend of week 3, leaving late afternoon Friday 18th October and returning Sunday 20th in the evening. WeÔÇÖre staying in a Scout hut both nights and will venture out to nearby rivers during the day. We'll provide all the paddling kit you need, but if you have your own feel free to bring it. 
We also recommend you bring a waterproof jacket, sleeping bag, roll mat, old trainers that you can wear while kayaking and all the warm clothes you can find! If you need any help with bringing these things let us know ASAP and weÔÇÖll try and sort you out.

The price will be £40 for transport, accommodation and BOOZE, we will also organise a group meal on the Saturday night which will cost something in the region of £2-3, but will be optional.

So how do you go about signing up for this wonderful trip?
Firstly - you must be a member of the club and have attended a pool session (the pool session on Monday week 3 will be aimed at preparing you for the weekend, so make sure you come along!)
Secondly - Make an account on the website (if you have not already done so). I'd suggest doing this now rather than tomorrow, let us know if you have any problems. HereÔÇÖs a link to set up your account: http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/register/
Finally - Be on this web page at 5pm tomorrow. A trip called "Freshers Trip" will appear under future trips and be available to sign up for. Simply fill in your details and click sign up. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

Signups for this trip will close on Tuesday at midday and confirmation emails will go out early on Wednesday to let you know if youÔÇÖve got a place. (Unfortunately we are limited to the number of people we can take, so itÔÇÖs first come first serve)

Lots of small Welsh love
pen pidlan gawsog
VP Kedwards

P.S. DonÔÇÖt forget bar crawl on Wednesday week 3 and to get your POP circling tickets for week 4!
Also to keep updated check our website regularly www.warwickcanoe.co.uk and join our FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/121848461318833/

Posted by: Jevon
Hi Guys and Girls, Hopefully by now you have all warmed your livers up ready for the first kayaking social of the year open to anyone and everyone. On Wednesday 16th (Week 3) we shall be going on a 3 legged bar crawl around Leamington probably ending up in Kelseys. I will be meeting people at the Arts Centre Bus Stop at 7pm. For those of you in Leam already we will be meeting at the Duke at 7.30pm. Week 4: This is our first Pop of the year on Wednesday 23rd Oct, we will be circling in copper rooms from 7pm. Fancy Dress is Hi Vis. Make sure you buy circling/event tickets, if you donÔÇÖt you wonÔÇÖt be able to circle. Due to socials the pool sessions on these nights will be cancelled. See you there!! Your Social Secs Jebend and Gabs

Posted by: Jevon

Hi Guys and Girls,

Hopefully by now you have all warmed your livers up ready for the first kayaking social of the year open to anyone and everyone.


On Wednesday 16^th (Week 3) we shall be going on a 3 legged bar crawl around Leamington probably ending up in Kelseys.  I will be meeting people at the Arts Centre Bus Stop at 7pm. For those of you in Leam already we will be meeting at the Duke at 7.30pm.

Week 4: This is our first Pop of the year on Wednesday 23^rd┬áOct, we will be circling in copper rooms from 7pm. Fancy Dress is Hi Vis. ┬áMake sure you buy┬ácircling/event┬átickets, if you donÔÇÖt you wonÔÇÖt be able to circle.

Due to socials the pool sessions on these nights will be cancelled. 

 

See you there!!

Your Social Secs

Jebend and Gabs

Posted by: Jevon
Hello Freshers and Previous members Hopefully by now youÔÇÖve all had a taste of what kayaking can offer you. It is now time to knock it up a gear. On Wednesday 9th October (wk 2) we will be doing a river trip to Leam. This is outdoor flat water so it will provide a great chance to improve on your kayaking skills in an outdoor setting before freshers trip. You will need to have been to a pool session before embarking on this trip, the next one is Monday 9pm till 10pm. We will be leaving campus at 1pm from the arts centre bus stop. If youÔÇÖre in Leam you can meet us at Leam Boat Centre at 1.45pm. All youÔÇÖll need to bring is: ÔÇó Swimwear ÔÇó Jumper, thermal or other warm clothing you donÔÇÖt mind getting wet ÔÇó A towel ÔÇó Warm clothes to change into ÔÇó ┬ú1.50 for transport and kit ÔÇó Money for the bus, around ┬ú3.90 To sign up youÔÇÖll need to set up an account on our website by going here http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/register/ And then sign up by going here http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/trips/trip/286/ Reminder of pool sessions, Mon and Wed 9pm till 10pm in the pool followed by a trip to the Dirty Duck. Hopefully see you all there!! Jebend (Social Sec) and Dan (President) x

Posted by: Matt
Its that time of year again when we ask if you want to play a little bit more polo. National league starts in a couple of weeks and as usual we will be sending two teams, the tournament dates are as follows:

12th October - Stoke


11th January - Stoke

8th February - Stratford Upon Avon

So if you're free for these dates and want to play some polo outside of the pool sessions please sign up on the trips page http://www.warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/trips/trip/285/