Brecon Canoe Club

Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of general training sessions will start on Mon 8 Sep and will run on alternate weeks – please ‘get tickets’ using the button on the website linking (or e-mail Steve for advice!):

8, 22 Sep, 6, 20 Oct

Sessions will run from 7.15 to 9pm, including a 15min ‘buffer’ at the start and finish to get equipment in and out of the pool (i.e. an hour-and-a-quarter actually in the pool).

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Fionnuala, Zack, Rey

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – TBC

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, Charlotte, David, Gethyn, Harrison, Jonny, Matthew, Stef

Independent practice: Wayne

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £50 if you ‘block-book’ all 4 sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all ‘existing’ paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our Club Code of Conduct). Priority spaces will be given to block-bookings. NB this discounted rate will make it difficult for us to cover our costs, so we will also continue to invite optional donations, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7.15pm.

Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth as well as modesty!).

Make your way straight to the changing rooms – there is no need to check-in at reception.

Please wait at the changing room exits before going poolside – we’ll need to be given the ‘all-clear’ that the previous group has left before we enter.

Feel free to bring your own boats & paddles – as long as they’re clean. Deposit them by the external doors in the car park before the start of the session.

On Poolside

Parents are welcome on poolside to help children carry boats and get kitted-up, also to help them empty boats if required during the session (we’ll show you how!). You might even be able to help in the water, if this is something you’d be willing to do – in which case, come prepared with swimwear!

No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

Sun 14 2025 Sep Sea kayaking trip
2025-09-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
For our more experienced paddlers, a trip in sea kayaks on the Gower coast (depending on weather conditions); e-mail Steve for details / enquiries

Mon 15 Sep 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Second autumn/winter polo training session of 2025. Book all 3 remaining sessions (15, 29 Sep, 13 Oct), or just this one – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison. Huw, Jodine, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Nat, Patrick, Sam, Stef

Sun 21 Sep 2025 Welsh 4s u18 Polo tournament
2025-09-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
First Welsh 4s tournament for our u18 team (second on 4 Jan). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect max £20pp per date. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.

Mon 22 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Second autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Book all 3 remaining sessions (22 Sep, 6, 20 Oct), or just this one – tickets available now in the usual way…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack, Rey

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Lydia (tbc)

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, Charlotte, David, Gethyn, Harrison, Jonny, Matthew, Stef

Independent practice: Wayne

Sun 28 Sep 2025 'Easier' White Water Skills & Safety
2025-09-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Wyedean Canoe Centre, Symonds Yat East, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL, United Kingdom
This is an opportunity for some of our ‘newer’ paddlers to learn some of the fundamental skills needed to paddle safely and in-control on white water, using the ‘easy’ grade 2 rapids at Symonds Yat – and for our more experienced paddlers who’d like to join in the fun (maybe try a canoe for a change?!). Full details will be e-mailed to participants a few days beforehand.

Participants will need to pay for parking and boat launch; bring packed lunch and appropriate clothing (expect to get wet!).

Mon 29 Sep 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Third autumn/winter polo training session of 2025. Book all 3 remaining sessions (15, 29 Sep, 13 Oct), or just this one – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Matthew, Nat, Sam, Stef (NB Mike still owes for last session!)

Mon 6 Oct 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Third autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack, Rey

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Lydia, Rob

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, David, Gethyn, Harrison, Jason, Jodine, Jonny, Logan. Matthew, Stef

Independent practice: Wayne

Sun 12 Oct 2025 Cardiff International White Water
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Cardiff International White Water, Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF11 0SY, United Kingdom
Morning session 4-6 cumecs flow suitable for both ‘developing’ and ‘harder’ white water paddlers – limited coaching available

Afternoon session 8 cumecs flow for ‘harder’ paddlers only – no coaching!

Expressions of interest only at this stage (using tickets button or e-mail to Steve), by 5pm Tue 7 Oct – participants will then need to book places and pay direct with CIWW (details to follow by e-mail).

Mon 13 Oct 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fourth autumn/winter polo training session of 2025 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Matthew, Mike, Nat, Sam, Stef

Mon 20 Oct 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fourth autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid):

Independent practice: Wayne

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack, Rey

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Lydia, Rob

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, David, Gethyn, Harrison, Jason, Jodine, Jonny, Logan. Matthew, Stef

Sun 26 Oct 2025 White Water Trip
2025-10-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
Apologies for strange email saying only ‘Simon Ablett’ – was meant to have details of this event!

Steve isn’t available for this one, so please book / enquire direct with Simon Ablett at info@live2flow.co.uk. Originally billed as a ‘harder’ trip, this one is for anyone who’s previously paddled white water (preferably with Simon; including the recent day at Symonds Yat; under 18s only if accompanied by a paddling parent). It’s likely to be somewhere ‘moderate’ on the Usk, depending on conditions and participants. Numbers will be limited; and if you wish to use a club boat you’ll need to make arrangements to collect and transport it and any other club kit yourself (e.g. from the pool on the 20th) – contact Steve ASAP for this. Simon will confirm details nearer the time with those who’ve booked.

Mon 3 Nov 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of Canoe Polo training sessions will start on Mon 3 Nov and will run on alternate weeks: 3, 17 Nov, 1, 15 Dec.

Sessions will run from 7.15 to 9pm, including a 15min ‘buffer’ at the start and finish to get equipment in and out of the pool (i.e. an hour-and-a-quarter actually in the pool).

We’re currently expecting the following players but do have space for one or two more, so please ‘get tickets’ ASAP if you’re able to come (new players please check with us first!) – NB those in bold have already paid:

Dave, Fleur, Gethyn, Glyn, Harrison, Huw, Jack, Jodine, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Mel, Mike, Nat, Pat, Sam, Stef, Steve

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £50 if you ‘block-book’ all 4 sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all existing paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Paddle Cymru (and signed-up to our Club Code of Conduct). Priority spaces will be given to block-bookings.

CANCELLED Sat 8 Nov 2025 Southwest Region Div 3 Polo tournament
2025-11-08 14:30 - 22:00 | Leisure@Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4RN
First SW Region tournament for our Div 3 team (second on 10 Jan). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect max £45pp per date. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.

Sun 9 Nov 2025 'Easier' White Water Trip
2025-11-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
This trip is aimed at anyone new to white water – as well as more experienced paddlers; and will include some skills coaching. You need at least to be capable of paddling in a straight line for 5 miles and have the stamina and clothing for cold weather paddling (unaccompanied under 18s welcome). Numbers will be strictly limited and priority given to our developing (rather than expert) paddlers; otherwise first come, first served! The trip will most likely be on the Usk from Aberbran to Brecon; or another stretch of the Usk or Wye depending on conditions and participants. Timing will be 9am to 3pm, with a packed lunch. Club equipment will be available to hire as usual.

Expressions of interest so far: Anne, George, Jas

Please book spaces by 6pm Fri 7th; final details will be e-mailed to participants once confirmed.

Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of general training sessions will start on Mon 10 Nov and will run on alternate weeks 10, 24 Nov, 8 Dec – please ‘get tickets’ using the button on the website linking (or e-mail Steve for advice!).

Sessions will run from 7.15 to 9pm, including a 15min ‘buffer’ at the start and finish to get equipment in and out of the pool (i.e. an hour-and-a-quarter actually in the pool).

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Youth developers: Fionnuala, Zach

Adult developers: Laura, Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, David, Jonny, Matthew

Independent practice: TBC

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ all 3 sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all ‘existing’ paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Paddle Cymru (and signed-up to our Club Code of Conduct). Priority spaces will be given to block-bookings.

Logistic details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training).

Mon 17 Nov 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fifth autumn/winter polo training session of 2025 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Geth, Huw, Jonny, Matthew, Nat, Sam

Sat 22 Nov 2025 Southwest Region Div 3 Polo tournament
2025-11-22 14:30 - 22:00 | Leisure@Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4RN
First SW Region tournament for our B team (second on 10 Jan). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect max £45pp per date. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.

Sun 23 Nov 2025 White Water Trip
2025-11-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
This is nominally a ‘harder’ trip including grade 3 (maybe even grade 4 depending on conditions and participants), suitable for those of you who are comfortable paddling and playing on grade 2 – if in doubt please check with Steve. Venue TBC but won’t be too far from home as some of us are playing polo in Cheltenham until late the night before! Book tickets in the usual way…

Mon 24 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Sixth autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Independent practice: TBC

Youth developers: Fionnuala, Zach

Adult developers: Laura, Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, David, Jonny, Matthew, Mel

Sun 30 Nov 2025 Welsh 4s u18 Polo tournament
2025-11-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
Second (extra) Welsh 4s tournament for our u18 team (third on 4 Jan). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect c.£40pp total; £30pp already paid so no additional fee for this tournament. Transport etc. to be arranged…

Mon 1 Dec 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Sixth autumn/winter polo training session of 2025 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Geth, Huw, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Nat, Sam

Mon 8 Dec 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Seventh (and last) autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way; watch this space for sessions in the New Year…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Independent practice: TBC

Youth developers: Fionnuala, Zach

Adult developers: Laura, Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, David, Jonny, Matthew, Mel

Fri 12 Dec 2025 Evening Canal Paddle (by torchlight!)
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Canal Basin, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW, United Kingdom
For this year’s “Christmas Paddle” we thought we’d try something different – a torchlit evening paddle on the canal (with some mince pies etc.) alongside the ‘light up the canal’ procession celebrating the canal’s 225th anniversary! All abilities welcome; do let us know if you’d like to join us, by getting a ticket in the usual way – free if you have your own boat; or £5 for boat hire (we can have canoes available as well as kayaks). Please book by 5pm Wed 10th and we’ll then confirm details for those that have booked!

Sun 14 Dec 2025 'Easier' White Water Trip
2025-12-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
This trip is again aimed at anyone new to white water – as well as more experienced paddlers; and will include some skills coaching. You need at least to be capable of paddling in a straight line for 5 miles and have the stamina and clothing for cold weather paddling (unaccompanied under 18s welcome). Numbers will be strictly limited and priority given to our developing (rather than expert) paddlers; otherwise first come, first served! The trip will most likely be on the Usk from Sennybridge to Aberbran; or another stretch of the Usk or Wye depending on conditions and participants. Timing will be 9am to 3pm, with a packed lunch. Club equipment will be available to hire as usual. Get tickets in the usual way (or e-mail Steve to enquire, even if tickets are sold out…).

Mon 22 Dec 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
***This session replaces the scheduled 15 Dec session, when the pool will be closed for maintenance***

Final autumn/winter polo training session of 2025 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Geth, Huw, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Nat, Sam (NB if any of you can’t make the session, please let Steve know before the session so he can organise a refund or carry-forward of fees paid)

Sun 28 Dec 2025 White Water Trip
2025-12-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
This is nominally a ‘harder’ trip including grade 3 (and maybe 4, depending on conditions and participants), suitable for those of you who are comfortable paddling and playing on grade 2 – if in doubt please check with Steve. Venue TBC depending on conditions. Book tickets in the usual way…

Sun 4 Jan 2026 Welsh 4s u18 Polo tournament
2026-01-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
Third Welsh 4s tournament for our u18 team (fourth one TBC on 18 Jan?). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect c.£40pp total; £30pp already paid. Transport etc. to be arranged…

5 Jan 2026 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2026-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
To fit in with upcoming polo tournaments, the pool schedule for the New Year will not be the usual alternating format – see dates below, although this is subject to change if tournament dates change!

5 Jan, 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb (half-term), 23 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar – Polo training

19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar – General training

Block- and individual session bookings now available in the usual way…

Sat 10 Jan 2026 Southwest Region Div 3 Polo tournament
2026-01-10 14:30 - 22:00 | Leisure@Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4RN
First SW Region tournament for our A team (second on 21 Feb); second (final) tournament for our B team. Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect max £45pp per date. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.
