Brecon Canoe Club

Mon 26 Dec 2022 Boxing Day Paddle (tbc)
2022-12-26 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
Burn off the Christmas pudding with POSSIBLY a short paddle somewhere in the local area.

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Mon 19 Dec 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 7 Nov 2022 Pool Session (General Training) – Brecon Canoe Club

Sat 17-Sun 18 Dec 2022 White Water Award
2022-12-17 00:00 - 2022-12-18 23:59
This is a ‘commercial’ course being run by Steve but could be an ideal opportunity for club paddlers wishing to hone their skills on Grade 2 white water (using our local rivers) and possibly achieve a British Canoeing Personal Performance Award into the bargain. Cost max £120 each (depending on numbers). Limited spaces – details and bookings at British Canoeing White Water Award – Steve Rayner Outdoor Pursuits, or contact Steve to find out more and check suitability…

Mon 12 Dec 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 14 Nov 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training) – Brecon Canoe Club

Sun 11 Dec 2022 Trip or Event
2022-12-11 00:00 - 23:59
Probably a white water trip aimed at paddlers with enough white water experience and skill to handle Grade 3 rapids (ask if you’re not sure!).

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Wed 7 Dec 2022 Annual General Meeting & Awards Presentation
2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:00
Click here to join Zoom meeting

Please join us online for Brecon Canoe Club’s 2022 Annual General Meeting – at which we’ll be conducting the ‘usual’ AGM formalities (presentation of accounts etc.) and…

presenting our Annual Awards‘ including the prestigious ‘Paddler of the Year’ trophy;

outlining the Club’s activities and plans for the coming year; and

answering any questions and listening to any suggestions you might have about the Club and its activities!

***NB if you would be interested in helping us run the Club by joining our committee of trustees, please contact Steve for more information!***

Agenda

Welcome & Apologies for Absence

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 30 November 2021 – see 2021 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Summary of activities past, present and future

Receipt of the Trustees’ Annual Report (1 Jan-30 Nov 2022) and Accounts (1 May 2021-30 Apr 2022) – see 2022 Annual Report and Accounts

Election of Trustees, Confirmation of Officers and Advisers – Eleanor Bolt nominated for re-election as Trustee

Any Other Business / Q&A

Annual Awards – Achievement Awards, Novice Awards, ‘Swimmer of the Year’ and ‘Paddler of the Year’

Please RSVP (using the button below or by e-mail to Steve) if you’re able to join us.

Mon 5 Dec 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sun 4 Dec 2022 Leadership Skills Training
2022-12-04 00:00 - 23:59
This will be a day aimed particularly at club members who are working towards leadership or coaching awards; but we may have space for one or two others. Subject matter tbc but may be additional Open Canoe skills, building on those covered on 6 Dec. This is being funded by Canoe Wales so there’ll be no charge to participants. Contact Steve for more information.

Mon 28 Nov 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sun 27 Nov 2022 Trip or Event
2022-11-27 00:00 - 23:59
Probably a white water trip aimed at new and developing white water paddlers (ask if you’re not sure!).

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Mon 21 Nov 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sat 19 Nov 2022 Welsh Canoe Polo Indoor 4s Tournament
2022-11-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
Indoor tournament for our ‘beginners’ polo squad

Mon 14 Nov 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Canoe Polo training for existing AND ASPIRING polo players – come and develop your kayaking skills through the medium of this exciting game (think 5-a-side rugby in boats – but don’t worry, we’ll start gently!!). Training will include:

boat handling skills;

ball handling skills;

fitness development; and

gameplay.

We are trialling a new online booking process with this block of sessions, giving you currently 3 options for booking:

if you have one of our new website-based membership accounts (which you’ll have received a separate e-mail about), you can now ‘buy tickets’ direct via PayPal for the next block of 3 polo sessions using the ‘tickets’ section below (you’ll be asked to login to your account – please try this out and let us know if you have any problems;

or you can still use the ‘RSVP’ section below to ‘express interest’ in attending individual sessions or the whole block;

or you can drop us an e-mail at mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to let us know you’d like to come along to one or more sessions (or if you have any questions!).

NB our plan is to gradually extend and improve the direct online process once we know whether it works!

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm – please don’t leave it until 7pm to start getting changed!). Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth and safety 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.

We’ll provide polo boats, paddles, spray-decks, buoyancy aids and helmets (as long as we have enough of the right sizes – we’ll find out on the first evening!).

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!).

No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

Sun 13 Nov 2022 Trip or Event
2022-11-13 00:00 - 23:59

Mon 7 Nov 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
This will be the first week in our next block of 4 sessions on alternate weeks 7 & 21 Nov, 5 & 19 Dec.

Training will include:

Introductory kayaking for beginners;

‘Wet skills’ for developing kayakers – covering capsize confidence, recovery strokes and rescues; and

Rolling clinics to learn, improve or practise the art of kayak rolling

We are trialling a new online booking process with this block of sessions, giving you currently 3 options for booking:

if you have one of our new website-based membership accounts (which you’ll have received a separate e-mail about), you can now ‘buy tickets’ direct via PayPal for the next block of 4 pool sessions using the ‘tickets’ section below (you’ll be asked to login to your account – please try this out and let us know if you have any problems;

or you can still use the ‘RSVP’ section below to ‘express interest’ in attending individual sessions or the whole block;

or you can drop us an e-mail at mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to let us know you’d like to come along to one or more sessions (or if you have any questions!).

NB our plan is to gradually extend and improve the direct online process once we know whether it works!

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm.

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 6 Nov 2022 Open Canoe Skills Training
2022-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
This will be a day working towards the Canoe Award (equivalent to the old 3* Canoe Award), aimed particularly at club members who are working towards leadership or coaching awards; but we may have space for one or two others. This is being funded by Canoe Wales so there’ll be no charge to participants. Contact Steve for more information.

Mon 31 Oct 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 5 Sep 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training).

Mon 24 Oct 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 12 Sep 2022 Pool Session (General Training).

Let us know if you’d like to come and haven’t already booked – we may have space for a few more…

Currently expected: Anne, Baylis, Chris D, Daniel, Fleur, Lauren, Mary S, Mike B, Nairi, Oliver, Oscar D-C, Rhiannon, Sam H

Sun 23 Oct 2022 Trip or Event
2022-10-23 00:00 - 23:59
Most likely to be our FIRST LOCAL WHITE WATER TRIP of the 2022/23 Winter Season, suitable for anyone who can paddle in a straight line for a few hours in a kayak or canoe in cold weather!

[Trips will continue throughout the winter, nominally on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, subject to confirmation]

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Mon 17 Oct 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Mon 10 Oct 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 12 Sep 2022 Pool Session (General Training).

Let us know if you’d like to come and haven’t already booked – we may have space for one more…

Currently expected: Anne, Baylis, Chris D, Daniel, Fleur, Lauren, Mary S, Mike B, Nairi, Oliver, Oscar D-C, Rhiannon, Sam H, [Jane & Mark to be confirmed]

Mon 3 Oct 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sun 2 Oct 2022 Trip or Event
2022-10-02 00:00 - 23:59
*** Date Changed from 9 Oct – sorry! ***

Most likely a trip on the canal to suit our new members as well as ‘old hands’. Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Mon 26 Sep 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 12 Sep 2022 Pool Session (General Training).

Let us know if you’d like to come and haven’t already booked – we have space for at least a couple more…

Currently expected: Baylis, Daniel, Fleur, Lauren, Mary S, Mike B, Nairi, Oscar D-C, Rhiannon, Sam H

Sun 25 Sep 2022 Trip or Event
2022-09-25 00:00 - 23:59
Possibly an estuary or coastal trip, depending on interest.

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Sat 17-Sun 18 Sep 2022 Paddlesport Instructor Course
2022-09-17 08:00 - 2022-09-18 17:00
This is a ‘commercial’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with the possibility of discounted places for Brecon Canoe Club Members.

The perfect course for anyone aged 14 or over wanting to take their first steps into leading or coaching sessions in kayaks, canoes or SUPs!

Participants need to:

be Full Members of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);register for the Award with Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.) – cost £45;have attended a British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) course at least 2 weeks beforehand – such as the one running on 6 Mar; andhave personal paddling (equivalent to the former 2*-level) and rescue competence in one type of craft (kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard).

The course will take place on the River Usk at Brecon Promenade and / or the canal in Brecon (depending on water conditions).

What to Do Now

Contact Steve as soon as possible to book places or get more information!

Mon 12 Sep 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Training will include:

Introductory kayaking for beginners – hopefully including some of you who attended our recent Paddlesport Taster Day;‘Wet skills’ for developing kayakers – covering capsize confidence, recovery strokes and rescues; andRolling clinics to learn, improve or practise the art of kayak rolling

Book now for ‘block’ of 4 sessions on alternate weeks 12 & 26 Sep, 10 & 24 Oct (using the RSVP button below or via mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk) – or let us know if you can only make some of the sessions (priority will be given to block-bookings).

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers but have room for many more!!:

Anne (from 10 Oct), Rhiannon, Sam C, Sam H

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm.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.

Sat 10-Sun 11 Sep 2022 Trip or Event
2022-09-10 00:00 - 2022-09-11 23:59
A weekend of ‘autumn’ white water on the Tryweryn and / or Dee in North Wales (subject to water conditions), for competent white water paddlers only! Paddlers will be responsible for transport, accommodation and food but we’ll aim to arrange lifts and shared accommodation to suit whoever’s coming, either camping or bunkhouse probably near Bala.

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Mon 5 Sep 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
***Date change – no session on 19 Oct, extra session 31 Oct***

Canoe Polo training for existing AND ASPIRING polo players – come and develop your kayaking skills through the medium of this exciting game (think 5-a-side rugby in boats – but don’t worry, we’ll start gently!!). Training will include:

boat handling skills;ball handling skills;fitness development; andgameplay.

Book now for ‘block’ of 4 sessions on alternate weeks 5 & 19 Sep, 3, 17 & 31 Oct (using the RSVP button below or via mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk) – or let us know if you can only make some of the sessions.

We’re currently expecting the following players but do need you all to confirm whether you’re coming to all 4 sessions or just a few:

Bruno, Daniel, Dave J, Edith, Jess (tbc), Mike S, Natalie, Olly C, Pete M, Sam H, Steve, Suse, Tanya

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm – please don’t leave it until 7pm to start getting changed!). Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth and safety 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.We’ll provide polo boats, paddles, spray-decks, buoyancy aids and helmets (as long as we have enough of the right sizes – we’ll find out on the first evening!).

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!).No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

Sat 27-Mon 29 Aug 2022 Trip or Event
2022-08-27 00:00 - 2022-08-29 23:59
A Bank Holiday camping expedition on the Wye – join us for 1 or more days, suitable for anyone who can paddle all day in a fairly straight line! Participants will need to provide their own camping equipment and food and pay site fees etc. ‘True’ expeditioners will take all their camping gear with them, although there will be an opportunity to transport kit by car if necessary! NB the Rayners are planning to take their dog as well, so campsites will be dog-friendly 😉

Outline plan (subject to confirmation):

Saturday: Hay-on-Wye or Whitney-on-Wye to ByecrossSunday: Byecross to HerefordMonday (bank holiday): Hereford to Hoarwithy

Details to follow…

…but if you’re at all interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).
