Brecon Canoe Club

Mon 8 Dec 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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 | Rhondda Cynon Taff
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 | Rhondda Cynon Taff
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.

Sun 11 Jan 2026 2025 'Easier' White Water Trip
2026-01-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Cynon Taff
There are a few spaces still available for this trip – assuming there’s enough water somewhere for us to paddle! However, our ticketing system appears to be misbehaving, so please e-mail Steve ASAP if interested…

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 Wye from Newbridge to Builth; 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…).

12 Jan 2026 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Second polo training session of 2026 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Harrison, Huw, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Mel, Nat, Stef

Mon 19 Jan 2026 Pool Session (General Training)
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
First general training session of 2026 (others being 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar). Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way (click on the link) – or contact Steve if you have any questions!

Already expected:

Independent practice: Stef

Youth developers: Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack

Adult developers: Rob, 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, Jodine, Matthew, Mel, Rachel, Steve

Sun 25 Jan 2026 White Water Trip
2026-01-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Cynon Taff

Mon 26 Jan 2026 Pool Session (General Training)
2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Second general training session of 2026 (others being 2 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar). Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way (click on the link) – or contact Steve if you have any questions!

Currently expected (those in bold have already paid):

Independent practice: Stef

Youth developers: Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack

Adult developers: Rob, 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, Jodine, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Rachel

Mon 2 Feb 2026 Pool Session (General Training)
2026-02-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Third general training session of 2026 (others being 2 Mar, 16 Mar). Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way – or contact Steve if you have any questions!

Currently expected (those in bold have already paid):

Independent practice: Stef, Tony

Youth developers: Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack

Adult developers: Rob, 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, Jodine, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Rachel

Sun 8 Feb 2026 'Easier' White Water Trip
2026-02-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Cynon Taff
***NB there may still be places available but the ticketing system isn’t working properly – please e-mail Steve to book places***

Expected so far: Anne, Dave J, David R (club boat), Huw, Jane, Jonny (TBC), Mark, Martin, Nat, Rohn, Simon, Stef, Steve, Tony (club deck)

This trip is again aimed at anyone new to white water – as well as more experienced paddlers. 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 a stretch of the Usk, depending on conditions and participants. Timing will be c.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…).

9 Feb 2026 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Third polo training session of 2026 (others on 16, 23 Feb, 9, 23 Mar) – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Harrison, Huw, Jess, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Mel, Nat, Stef

Sun 15 Feb 2026 Welsh 4s Div 2 Polo tournament
2026-02-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
First Welsh 4s tournament for our RED Team (formerly known as our B Team, but registered in the tournament as our A team !!!).

16 Feb 2026 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fourth polo training session of 2026 (others on 23 Feb, 9, 23 Mar) – tickets available now in the usual way…

Main focus will be practise for the Cheltenham A Team playing on the 21st (Geth, Glyn, Harrison, Huw, Logan, Mike, Pat).

Already paid: Fleur, Huw, Jess, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Nat

Sat 21 Feb 2026 Southwest Region Div 3 Polo tournament
2026-02-21 14:30 - 22:00 | Leisure@Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4RN
Final SW Region tournament for our A team. Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, £40 due now based on 7 players. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.

Sun 22 Feb 2026 White Water Trip
2026-02-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Cynon Taff
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; won’t be an early start as some of us are at Cheltenham polo late the night before! Book tickets in the usual way…

23 Feb 2026 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fifth polo training session of 2026 (others on 9, 23 Mar) – tickets available now in the usual way…

Main focus will be practise for the Welsh 4s Blue Team playing on the 1st (Glyn, Harrison, Huw, Logan, Mike, Pat).

Already paid: Fleur, Huw, Jess, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Nat

Sun 1 Mar 2026 Welsh 4s Div 2 Polo tournament
2026-03-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
First Welsh 4s tournament for our BLUE Team (formerly known as our A Team!!!).

Mon 2 Mar 2026 Pool Session (General Training)
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fourth general training session of 2026 (last 6 Mar). Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way – or contact Steve if you have any questions!

Currently expected (those in bold have already paid):

Youth developers: Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack

Adult developers: Rob, 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, Jane, Jodine, Matthew, Mel

Independent practice: David, Jonny, Mark, Rohn (twice?!), Stef, Tony

Sun 8 Mar 2026 'Easier' White Water Trip
2026-03-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Cynon Taff
This trip is again aimed at anyone new to white water – as well as more experienced paddlers. 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 a stretch of the Tywi north of Llandovery, depending on conditions and participants. Timing will be c.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 9 Mar 2026 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Sixth polo training session of 2026 (last on 23 Mar) – tickets available now in the usual way…

Main focus will be practise for the team(s) playing Welsh 4s on the 15th.

Already paid: Fleur, Huw, Jess, Jonny, Matthew, Mel, Nat

Sun 15 Mar 2026 Welsh 4s Div 2 Polo tournament
2026-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
Final Welsh 4s tournament for our BLUE Team.

Mon 16 Mar 2026 Pool Session (General Training)
2026-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Final general training session of winter 2025/6. Details as Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way – or contact Steve if you have any questions!

Currently expected (those in bold have already paid):

Independent practice: David, Jonny, Mark, Rohn, Stef, Tony

Youth developers: Arthur, Fionnuala , Zack

Adult developers: 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, Jane, Jodine, Matthew, Mel

Sun 29 Mar 2026 Welsh 4s Div 3 Polo tournament
2026-03-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
Final Welsh 4s tournament for our RED Team.
