| Newsletter • October 2015 |
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News Update October 2015 |
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| Chairman's Statement. |
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Welcome to the October newsletter
Wow what a busy month yet again, The Avon trip was well supported with lots of newer paddlers on it, there is a great trip report on the website (along with plenty more), Lots of paddlers had a fun afternoon at the Nene white water centre where a lot of fun, training and swimming was had. It was good to see so many of you at the Leam demo day/jumble sale.
During the month there has been lots of courses going on, including 3 weekends of 4 star W/W training (see details below), a 2 day first aid course, a 1 day one star course and a 2 day two star course. A big well done to all of you that passed.
These are a few things to look forward to and get in your diary. Upper dart and Dart loop. W/W trip to North Wales. 3 star canoe assessment. Night paddle on the Ashby canal. Flat water trip, possibly Avon or Derwent. We also have a quiz night, a social get together and the Christmas meal, all at Stanton lakes. As you all know pool sessions are starting very soon and Hayley is taking booking for this block os sessions and also the block after Christmas.
The details for all the above events are on the website.
See you on the water. Dave Clarke.
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Canoe Polo Update
Competition Time!!!
We need a new name for the HCC polo team, best name wins a prize!! Please contact Hayley
Entry closes 15th October
Polo Meeting at The Anchor Inn Burbage Thursday 15th Oct 7pm
Meeting to discuss the polo
First polo session 8th November
The sessions will be held at Pingles Leisure Centre on a Sunday evening 8 till 9pm
Each session will be £7 per person per session, this will need to be booked and paid for at the start of each month for that whole month with myself.
Any questions please contact me or Aylwyn Barton
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4 Star Training
The 4 star qualification is a personal skills and leadership award, it can be done in many different disciplines of paddle-sport. The journey to 4 star involves a 2 day official training course, after your course you have up to 3 years (can be done a lot quicker) to gain your pre requisites, log your hours/trips leading and assisting, and getting your personal skills up to standard. When you think you are ready you then go on a 2 day assessment.
Fourteen members and 4 guests have recently done there W/W kayak training (over 3 separate weekend courses). This was done in North Wales on the Tryweryn at Bala and the Dee in Langollen. Over the weekend they learnt and practised river running skills, leadership and group management techniques, and found out where they need to be with there personal skills.So a big well done to all you guys.
Next year there is another 16hr first aid course and a couple of 2 day white water safety and rescue courses arranged. Both of these are pre requisites,so will hopefully help you work towards the assessment. If you want to arrange and lead any trips? that would be great. Just ask a club trip leader to come along with you and advertise it on the website and facebook.
Dave Clarke
Kit Purchased
The club has purchased:-
8 * Polo Boats
2 * Pyranha Burn
1 * Pyranha Karnali |
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Survey Time Again
We want to know what you think so please be so kind to fill in our club survey, its only 10 questions so wont take long.
Please fill in the 2015 survey it helps to drive the club forward.
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***** Fundraising Officer *****
The committee are looking for help in fundraising and would like someone to take up the challenge. This does not need to be a post and you won't need to come to every meeting. We just need someone who can understand grant forms!
Please contact Dave Clarke if you are interested.
HCC Clothing *** New details ***
clothing is now ready to order
Hoodies - £20 each
Polo shirts - £15 each
T-shirts - £10 each
Onesies - £26 (kids) or £30 (adult)
Sizes
Adults - XS up to 5XL
Kids - Ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 & 12-13
I have ordered club printed hoodies and polo shirts in different sizes for people to try on if needed,
if you would like either a polo shirt, hoodie, onesie or t-shirt you need to fill in an order form download here and either email it to me or give me in person.
Payment must be made at the time of ordering either by cash or cheque (made out to Hinckley Canoe Club)
I will be at the social night, quiz night and pool sessions with the ones to try on.
The first order will be going in on 26th October so perfect time to get one for a Christmas pressie for someone
Any questions or problems please do not hesitate to contact me
Hayley Clarke |
| 2015 - 2016 Pool Sessions |
Booking now been taken for the pool sessions for later this year.
Pool Session Details
Just a few sessions left now to book on please contact Hayley Clarke.
The Club’s Annual Christmas weekend at Crickhowell.
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We stay for two nights (Fri & Sat) at a bunk house, paddle on the River Usk on the Saturday, and usually walk (or bike) on the Sunday morning before leaving for home lunch. The cost is about £50 which covers the accommodation, and breakfast on two days, and the Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch.
Book early to ensure your place as there are limited places, we will need full payment at the time of booking. Please give the money to Hayley Clarke as she is booking accommodation and sorting food etc.
All welcome & you not have to paddle on the Saturday as lot of people will be walking both day, partners & families welcome!
It will be fancy dress for the Saturday night party and there will even be a visit from the big red man!!
Secret Santa will be organised nearer the time
Any questions or to book please contact me hayleyclarke27@hotmail.com , please do not just click attending and not book with myself
Xmas Meal at Stanton Lakes
Join us for the Club's annual Christmas meal. Great food & great company. Special treat musical entertainment by Maria.
£23 per person limited spaces payment secures place. Please contact Wendy Kendell or Katrina Smith
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New member insight .....
I started kayaking in August. After one fun trip on the river at Warwick I thought it was a good idea. read more
It’s a great help to have trip reports from members, so keep them coming in.
Whats Coming Up
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| Join our Facebook group. |
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For those new members that don't know, we have a HCC Facebook page.
Its really useful for staying in touch with what's going on, especially with short notice trip changes etc.
Here's a link to the page here.
HCC Facebook Group |
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