[LCC-Club] Leeds Canoe Club Weekly Update 09/07/2009

[stephen.henderson at thomsonreuters.com]

Hi All,

Saturday 11th July. Kirkstall Festival.   LCC run a 'come and try it' day on the river beside the Abbey. 

Volunteers needed, whole or part day, all help appreciated:

We need experienced paddlers on the water as safety. Bank support kitting punters up and getting them in and out of boats. People to man the marquee - signing people in and taking money and fielding enquiries about the club and what we do. It's a long day so we need as many people as possible to share the load.

Meet at the clubhouse for 8.00 a.m. to transport boats and kit, marquee etc. round to the Abbey. The Festival starts at about 11. 00 a.m. We'll probably be able to leave a couple of vehicles on site that we can lock valuables in, but otherwise there is no parking allowed on the Abbey grounds, so we will have to bring cars back to the Rugby club after unloading.

Sunday 12th July  Intermediate trip. Destination to be decided on the day. Meet at clubhouse for 9.00 a.m.

Coming up:

8th - 9th August. We're thinking of doing another North Wales camping weekend to Bala. Hopefully Tryweryn will be running. Suitable for intermediates, and confident beginners who have done a few river trips/evening sessions. Let me know asap if you are interested so I can get an idea of numbers.

15th August    Social outing to Ripon Races. Coach from Kirkstall at 10.00 a.m. Travel and race entrance £21.50. Let Mick or Eddy know ASAP if you want to go.

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River Session - Tuesdays 6:00pm
An informal river session down at the clubhouse at Kirkstall. A great chance to practice your boat skills. No formal or structured coaching will take place but many experienced members will be on hand to help any beginners/intermediates out. On the water for about 6:30pm.

River Session - Thursdays 6:00pm
For those who have just completed their introductory pool sessions and others, structured coaching is available down at the clubhouse in order for you to work towards your BCU star awards. On the water for about 6:30pm.

 

 

 

Pool sessions on Thursdays 

 

Only people with bands are allowed to paddle. We are limited to the number of boats we can have in the pool (a stipulation by the leisure centre), so if you come late you probably won't get a boat. Please check with me or the lifeguard BEFORE you get changed to see if there is any space available. If there isn't space, you can try to persuade a mate who has a band to share their boat, but the negotiations are down to you.

 

If you bring your own boat it must be CLEAN (inside as well as out - no mud, sand, dead leaves etc.), and have padding front and back. Secure padding please - not half-hearted bits of sticky tape that come off as soon as the boat hits the water!

 

We've been asked by the swimming team who are in the pool before us that we don't go out on the pool side until they are finished.  Please stay in the changing rooms until they start to pack up.

 

Also - if you want to join in with the public swim after our pool session - you need to pay in advance at reception.

 

Cheers,

 

Steve

 

Steve Henderson, Chairman, Leeds Canoe Club 
 
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