[LCC-Club] Leeds Canoe Club Weekly Update 16/07/2009

[stephen.henderson at thomsonreuters.com]

Hi All,

POOL SESSIONS!!!!

Tonight is the last session at Armley. The leisure centre shuts down at the weekend - and the new centre will not open until April 2010. We will be removing all boats and kit tonight and storing them at the clubhouse, so anyone with roof racks/straps who can lend a hand appreciated.

We are relocating our pool sessions in the interim to Kippax Leisure Centre on Wednesdays 7.45 - 9.00 starting next Wednesday 22nd July. Meet in the foyer at ~7.30.

http://www.leeds.gov.uk/page.aspx?pageidentifier=4491D1A4F3A5D70B80256E1A003B9716

There is no storage for pool boats so we will have to take boats up there and back to the clubhouse each week. I went to have a look around yesterday and the staff said we may be able to get boats onto the pool side using double fire doors at the end of the pool that open directly onto the car park. So if you are taking your own boat don't try and take it through the foyer, leave it on your car until we get organized. And we want to make a good impression at the new venue so please ensure all boats are scrupulously clean and securely padded.

Kippax is a bit out of the way, but it has a larger pool and we get a longer session, so come and give it a try.

Sunday 19th July  Beginners trip. Destination to be decided on the day. Meet at clubhouse for 9.00 a.m. If you have not been before, the clubhouse is in the grounds of the Rugby Academy, next to Morrisson's supermarket. Park in the Rugby Academy carpark. 

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Ideally you should have a wetsuit, but you can get by with some old clothes/trainers you don't mind getting wet. A nylon cagoule, running top or similar is advisable over the top to keep the wind off

Coming up:

8th - 9th August.  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.

9th - 11th October  Intermediate social and paddling weekend staying at the well-loved Goat Inn, nr Llangollen.  Places are already going fast so contact Martin asap if interested. [martin at mntdesign.co.uk]

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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.

 

 

Cheers,

 

Steve

 

Steve Henderson, Chairman, Leeds Canoe Club 
 
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