News
Calling all LADIES!!!
Hi Girls!
Warwick University Ladies have been invited to play in a local canoe polo tournament in Cheltenham. There were a few problems (as some of you know) but I can now confirm we can enter a team! Below is the information from the organiser:
"Hi Ladies teams
 
Sorry for being slow at getting the info out to you all, I currently as of tonight have 5 Ladies Teams entered so we will be running this league this year.
 
Dates are 27th November, 11th December & 12th February
 
Teams that have entered are:
 
UWE Pink Panthers
Bridgend Ladies
Avon Ladies B
Cherwell  Ladies
Warwick Uni
You will be getting 5/6 games a night im still trying to Fill 1 more spot so any ideas please invite them to play.  If a 6th team is not found then ill add in some friendly games at the end of the night to use the remaining pool time up.
 
As you all know the Venue is Cheltenham Swimming Pool (@ Leisure)  Start time is 4.30."
So, I need to know who wants to play and which dates you can definitely do. As for the 11th of Dec I'm aware a lot of freshers need to move out that day, I'm sure we can organise places for you to stay overnight as long as your parents can pick up your stuff etc. Cherwell also need some players for 11th Dec so it will be good if we get as many people as possible so some people can play for them.
Freshers - please don't be put off by thinking this tournament will be too hard! It it aimed at beginners and it is the lowest ladies division (div 2). It will be a perfect opportunity to get more games and it is very beneficial playing as a ladies team against other ladies teams.
Also, cost per tournament will be roughly £20 depending on numbers and petrol costs.
Please post below which dates you can do or alternatively email me at rachel.l.smith(at)warwick.ac.uk.
Minibus Tests
The next round of minibus tests are upon us... If you are 21 and have 2 years driving experience, but are yet to get a driver's card, this is your chance! You have increased chance of getting on trips as well!
Gear Trip/ Fireworks night on Thursday!!!
Hello everyone,
This Thursday 4th November is the Gear Trip and Fireworks (and KelseyÔÇÖs) night!!!
The gear trip is to Leam boat centre to solve ALL your gear needs; there will be a 15% discount on all gear, from nose clips to dry kit.┬á If you are considering buying any gear, or just want to have a look and see whatÔÇÖs available, this is your chance.
The plan is:
+ freshers are to meet on campus at the bus stop by the arts centre at 6:15pm to meet other campus people/Canley dwellers and LSD.  You will then be heading to Leam boat centre together for 7:00pm.
+for those that live in Leamington and are unsure of where Leam boat centre is, meet at the church by the sculpture at 7:00pm and weÔÇÖll walk there together.
After everyone has taken advantage of the gear trip at Leam boat centre we will be heading to my house (2 Southway, Leamington Spa, Warickshire, CV312PE) for some awesome FIREWORKS at the cost of £5 per person, aiming to be there at 8:30 for anyone not needing or being able to afford gear, they can meet us there.  Please have £5 with you, or your social sec might just be too poor to attend socials...
After an amazing firework display we will head to KelseyÔÇÖs!!!
If anyone gets lost at any step of the way (improbable- this seems foolproof) or has any queries, contact me on my mobile: 07905903249
See you all there,
Alice
P.S. People having trouble accessing their canoe account need to contact Yellow at webmonkey@warwickcanoe.co.uk.  And people should try and access the website fairly frequently, as its updated regularly with the latest news.
Also there will be NO FRIDAY POOL SESSION THIS WEEK. 
The Mighty, Mighty Tyne Tour!
Evening paddlers! I bring you joyous news, the Mighty Tyne Tour is upon us! Its the time of year when Uni Canoe Clubs from far and wide descend on Hexham for a weekend of frolicking in rivers, drinking port and (most importantly) attempt to build a gigantic human pyramid at the Ceilidh (an evening of violent Scottish dancing for those of you who are Science students and therefore uncultured.) The Important Shizz 1. We will meet at 4pm on Friday 5th November (End of Week 5)at the Sports Centre and return late on the (7th) Sunday night. 2. This trip is suitable for anyone who has been to a pool session. 3. It will cost you a mere £32. Bargain! How do I sign up? Sign up will go online at 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. If your account does not work, then please email me at this time. This trip is incredibly popular and was full in less than a minute last year. Don't be like Einstein and miss out on the biggest trip of the year! Its so good, I flew back from France last year so I could go. Want it, be the one! Your loving and moist Vice Pres, Buck
ULU Tournament cancelled!
Hi, Sorry to inform you that the ULU Tournament has been cancelled due to an issue their end with pitch bookings. The tournament has been moved to an as of yet undisclosed date in March instead. I guess we'll have to wait until then to pummel them into submission once again.
Polo session tonight!
ULU Sign Up!
Hello everyone,
Thursday Pool Sessions
 Hi guys! (oh i hate saying that)
As of this Thursday (week 3), the 3-4pm session on a Thursday will be for BEGINNERS ONLY. This gives all you beginners a fantastic chance to come along and have some structured coaching rather than the haphazard help that has been going on so far. The more advanced paddlers will be allowed back in the pool in about 6 weeks time.
Alex(Yellow) and myself will be running the coaching sessions. Any helpers that wish to come along may do so, but the priority for boats will be to the beginners.
So do you count as a beginner? If you have done none or very little paddling before then yes, this is you! We will be taking you from 'zero to hero'. For paddlers who have done a bit more, but feel like your basic skills are rusty, then come along too!
This week we will be covering the basics of forward paddling, backwards paddling and stopping. I will post up on the website every week as to what we are planning to cover in the session.
A Busy Week
 Leam trip -
Tomorrow (Woho) Those of you coming from campus there is a bus at 10:19, make sure you don't miss it! Otherwise meet at Leam boat centre at 11am. Bring some lunch and dry clothes, some old shoes you don't mind getting wet is a good idea too. Cost is £3 and you'll need some money for the bus as well. Sign up on the website - see details below
Curry Social -
Just what it says on the tin! Thursday week 3 (21st) Millenium Balti in Leamington meet there at 7:30. If you're not sure where it is you'll find it on google maps. We'll most likely go to Kelseys bar and evolve after. It's a great night out and the perfect opportunity to get to know others in the club better.
Freshers Trip -
You definitely don't want to miss this one! A weekend trip to South Wales. We'll be leaving on Friday week 3 (22nd) at 4pm and returning on Sunday evening. This is a great introduction to whitewater kayaking, anyone can come as long as you have been to a pool session before and done a swim test and capsize drill.
Cost will be around £30. This will be confirmed in the next couple of days.
Sign ups -
Sign up is on the website (warwickcanoe.co.uk) click on trips. To sign in you need to be a memeber of the club then use your student number (not your IT login name) and the password for warwick sport site
That's just about all for now, any questions just email canoe@warwickcanoe.co.uk, post something on the forum, or ask someone at a session.
Happy Paddling!
Leam Trip Saturday
Do you think the pool is just a tad too small for kayaking? Tired of only being in a boat for half an hour? We have the trip for you...
This Saturday (16th October) we are going on a trip to the great town of Leamington; it's where most of the non-freshers live... We'll be meeting at the Leam Boat Centre at about 11, where we shall have use of the changing rooms. We'll get changed and be on the water nice and quick. All the boats the club have will be there and a couple of us might even be in canoes. (Just me at the moment...)
Anyway, sign up is open now on warwickcanoe.co.uk; let me know if you can't log on. We aim to get everyone who signs up on the trip. It will cost just £3 for use of the changing rooms and transporting the boats to Leam; please bring £3 on the day.
We supply all the safety kit, just bring swim shorts, t shirt, old trainers and a fleece. If you need any more info, drop me an email or ask on the forum.
If you live on campus, we will arrange a meeting time on campus for you guys. You will then need to get the bus to Leam, which is about £3 return.