October 2016

Pennine win Setúbal Cup – International Canoe Polo Tournament

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Last weekend, Pennine CRC continued an established tradition of British success at the Setúbal Cup with a win documented and celebrated (with footage of games and interviews) by FPCanoagem TV…

Additional coverage of Pennine in action:

Pennine Canoe and Rowing Club has had an active Canoe Polo scene for more than 20 years. Youngsters and senior players alike train on the River Calder in Mirfield and at in Pool Sessions at Dewsbury Sports Centre, with teams competing at all levels of both the national and regional league structures.

Pennine’s A team competes in the highly competitive National league 1 and contains players who are either current or former members of the Great Britain National teams. Pennine members have competed at European and World Championships.

To claim the 2016 Setúbal Cup, the team contested games over two days with top teams from Portugal, The Netherlands and Spain. The win continues a tradition of British success in the event, with Meridian Canoe Club having won in 2000 and 2004.

Interested in Canoe Polo? Get in touch!

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https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/regions/yorkshire/news/pennine-win-set%C3%BAbal-cup-international-canoe-polo-tournament/

Join Pennine CRC for a River Clean up on 5th November!

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Join us on the river or help from the bank – all welcome!

The River Calder is a great place for everyone to enjoy.

On the 5th of November between 10am and 1pm the Canal & River Trust will be running a volunteer day, doing a general clean up along the River from Battyeford to Ledgard Bridge.

The Safe Anchor Trust and Pennine Canoe and Rowing Club will be providing volunteers in boats to undertake a clean up within the river.

We are looking for volunteers to join the clean up along the river bank. Starting from the canal next to Waterside Walk off Wood Lane, WF14 0ED

Canal and River Trust coordination: Tom Wright – T 07833 480 567 / Etom.wright@canalrivertrust.org.uk

https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/regions/yorkshire/events/join-pennine-canoe-and-rowing-club-for-a-river-clean-up-on-5th-november/

 

Working with Environment Kirklees

environment-kirklees-logoEnvironment Kirklees is a voluntary sector organisation formed from the merging of Kirklees Environment Partnership, Kirklees Wildlife & Landscape Partnership and Environment Alliance Ltd operator of Greenstreams.

Pennine CRC is now listed as a local voluntary and community sector organisations with “vested interest in supporting our local natural environment” as we also aim to “promote, protect and enhance our local environment with the support of the local community” 🙂

Find us on the Environment Kirklees Website and check out the listing for our Calder Clean Up!