July 2013

Club Membership 2013/14

Club Membership at the AGM the club agreed a slight increase in fees and an increase in club benefits as well as a discount to existing members who renew promptly.  Adult fees will rise from £30 to £40 a year with £5 discount if you renew promptly, similar increases for other categories will also apply.  As well as existing benefits of:-

  • Club Insurance
  • Subsidised Coach development
  • discount at Robinhood
  • no fees to attend club trips where non-members will have £8 adult £5 jnr’s
  • free boat hire on club trips
  • access to competition
  • Coaching in many disciplines

the additional fees will enable increased investment in facilities and equipment

  • maintain access to pool facilities where prices are rising
  • Equipment officers Chris and Aaron will be running a hire scheme for members to borrow boats for personal use.

Busy Summer preparing for new polo season

Following an extremely successful 12/13 season we have now entered the summer season. The A team will be playing Hull and a number of other tournaments home and abroad.

Players who are members and training with the Club will be representing us at Great Britain Level. Pennine A’s James Longley will Captain GB men at this year’s European Championships in France, Charlotte Lister will represent GB ladies at Europeans and world Games, Gallin Montgomery and Mathew Fletcher are also in the Mens Squad with Chris Newbury narrowly missing out on selection.

The Club will be entering teams in Yorkshire Div 1 (A&B Team) & 2 (C Team), North West Div 1 (Two teams), and National League 1 (A team) and Div 3 (B Team).

If you are interested in playing email Canoepolo@penninecanoeclub.org.uk

 

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Sunday Sessions

We are starting Sunday Morning Sessions running from Gill Bridge Mirfield, 10:00.

Sessions are aimed at beginners and intermediate paddlers to develop paddling skills and move towards competition disciplines.

If you are new to paddling outside check out clubs pages for advice

Facilities info

Pennine Basic Canoeing Gear

As the equipment is not on site you most contact Andrew or Viv to ensure arrangements are made for boats etc.

email info@penninecanoeclub.org.uk or contact 07866692410

National Sprint Regatta

Nine members of the racing team took part in the National Sprint Regatta this weekend in Nottingham in very challenging conditions.

We made finals in K1, K2 and K4 events.

The teams youngest members, Nathan and Robbie performed excellently with Robbie making it into the final of the mini-kayak K2 race with a fellow paddler from Norwich canoe club.  And as if the racing wasn’t enough, the team enjoyed a BBQ & pancakes with our friends from Stoke Racers on Saturday night.

All in all a top weekend away!!

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Marathon Success

The Club’s Marathon Squad have had great success over the summer at the Malton , Derwent Marathons and others. Stephen Kitson, Nathan Strathdee & John Gilbert have each been promoted to higher divisions by the racing committee. If you fancy giving racing a go contact Pete Lawton   pete.lawton@uk.ibm.com

Calder MArathon News Article 2013

Hasler Trophy 2013

2013 fun race Molly

 

Lewis Finishing 2013 Fun Race