Brecon Canoe Club

Mon 13 Jun Summer Training
2022-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 6 Jun Summer Training.

Contact the organiser to book individual sessions (if you haven’t already block-booked in advance).

Sun 12 Jun 2022 Trip or Event
2022-06-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
A trip on a Welsh river, possibly the Ely to Cardiff or Tywi to Cardigan, suitable for anyone who can paddle in a reasonably straight line for a few hours in a kayak or canoe.

We’ll also aim to do a bit of litter-picking during this trip as part of The Big Paddle Cleanup!

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 6 Jun Summer Training
2022-06-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
***NB no session on Mon 30 May (half-term)***

This will be the first week of our next block of weekly evening training, which will continue throughout the summer.

We’ll also be doing some litter-picking this evening as part of The Big Paddle Cleanup!

We can now confirm that we’ll have the following 3 groups for this block of 4 sessions (6, 13, 20, 27 Jun) AND we’d love you all to BRING A FRIEND for one or more sessions (no charge for their first 2 sessions, but we do need to know they’re coming in advance). Please RSVP below if you’d like to attend all 4 sessions; or let us know if you or a friend would like to come just for individual sessions.

Beginners (if you bring some friends who fit this category!)Adult improvers, with the option of working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Explore AwardsJunior improvers, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Explore AwardTeen / adult performers, fitness and skills with a bit of polo training and some safety skills and introductions to coaching

Venue

Brecon Promenade – meet by the Club’s store adjacent to the toilet block in the ‘upper’ car park (https://what3words.com/tigers.loitering.bandage) – NOT in the car park next to the river / boathouse (although some of us might end up operating from there).

Times

Meet at 6.30pm, ready in your paddling clothes. We want to have everyone kitted-up and getting on the water by 7pm, so late arrival has quite a disruptive effect!

We’ll aim to be getting off the water around 8.15-8.30am, before it gets dark.

Parents or other adults must be available at the start and end of the session to help under-18s with kit and to carry boats; and throughout the session in case they need to get off the water early.

Facilities

There are no indoor changing facilities on site, so it’s a case of changing in the car park. Toilets may be open, but possibly only until 7pm – and they cost 20p to get in.

Cost

£8 per session, or £24 for 4 block-booked sessions (6, 13, 20, 27 Jun – no refunds for missed sessions) – we’ll collect this by Direct Debit through our membership system.

All existing Club members must also have up-to-date membership of both the Club and Canoe Wales – we’ll send separate reminders for those of you who need these! Any new members will need to register with us but don’t need to join formally for this first block of sessions.

Equipment and Clothing

We’ll provide boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets and spray-decks for those who need them – but if you have your own, please bring them alongAlthough deliberate immersion isn’t always part of the plan (and even when it is, it’s usually towards the end of the session) there’s always a chance of accidental capsize, so kit should take account of this (and the general weather conditions).At the very least, wear clothing layers of the type you might wear to go walking – ideally synthetic materials that stay warm and don’t get too heavy when wet. Most people wear swimwear underneath. And a waterproof jacket (to keep off the rain and mind, rather than keep you dry if you capsize!) – we do have a limited number of canoeing cagoules, but not enough of the right sizes for everyone.Footwear that you don’t mind getting wet, not too large (chunky trainers don’t fit well in kayaks; neoprene wet-shoes are ideal; sandals or crocs no good as they fall off!).If you want to be assured of staying warmer if you fall in, a wetsuit is the next step. Ones made specifically for paddling are called Long Johns (or Long Janes!) and don’t have sleeves, for maximum mobility (worn with e.g. rash vest beneath and/or fleece above). But a standard surfing-type ‘full’ wetsuit is also fine as a starter. Again, we do have a very limited number of wetsuits, which you’re welcome to check-out on the first evening in case we have one that fits you…Don’t forget a towel and complete change of clothes for the end of the session, in case you do fall in!!We’ll be sure to talk about kit on the first couple of sessions so you can get an idea of what’s out there before you commit to spending £££, but if you do want some ideas…Good local(ish) stores to look at are Up and Under and Canoe and Kayak Store – both will offer discounts for club members on request…

Sat 4-Sun 5 Jun 2022 British Canoeing Core Coach Training
2022-06-04 09:00 - 2022-06-05 17:00 | Llewellin Scout HQ, Scout Lane, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DX, United Kingdom
This is an ‘external’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with a possible hefty subsidy for Club Members!

Have you ever thought about becoming a Paddlesport Coach? This 2-day course (suitable for teens and above) is a good way to start!! Contact Steve to discuss suitability and eligibility for subsidies!

The British Canoeing Coach Award is an entry point qualification which offers discipline-specific pathways across all disciplines. The Award is designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline chosen. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills in the given discipline or environment.

The Coach Award content is delivered through 2-day Core Coach Training and 2-day Discipline Specific Training (22 disciplines currently available, including Sheltered Water Kayak and/or Canoe; White Water Kayak; White Water Canoe; and Open Water Canoe).

The two-day Core Coach Training course introduces the shared coaching content that is relevant to all coaches at this level, exploring different approaches to coaching, understanding and enabling learning; and some core coaching skills. It is not specific to any one discipline and will make use of a variety of craft to explore different approaches to coaching and introduce some core coaching skills. The course will be a blend of classroom and water-based activity; and you will also be supported a personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.

Subsequent Discipline Specific Training will then focus on how to coach discipline-specific technical and tactical skills, helping coaches to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable, progressive coaching sessions and explore specifics to help coach typical athletes/learners relevant to the discipline.

Candidates need to have:

Full ‘on the water’ membership of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.); andA base level of knowledge about the discipline(s) you wish to coach.

Mon 23 May Summer Training
2022-05-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 9 May Summer Training.

Contact the organiser to book individual sessions (if you haven’t already block-booked in advance).

Sun 22 May 2022 Trip or Event
2022-05-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
A trip around Usk reservoir to experience ‘open water’ conditions (subject to weather conditions), suitable for anyone who can paddle in a reasonably straight line for a few hours in a kayak or canoe!

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 16 May Summer Training
2022-05-16 06:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom

Mon 9 May Summer Training
2022-05-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This will be the first of our weekly summer training sessions, which will continue throughout the summer.

We can now confirm that we’ll have the following 3 groups for the first block of 3 sessions (9, 16, 23 May). We do have space for a few more – so please RSVP below if you’d like to attend; or let us know if you’d like to come just for individual sessions.

Adult beginners / developers, working on kayaking skills broadly along the lines of the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Explore Awards – led by Dave J, assisted by Peter M (when available):Andrea, Anne, Ian, KevinJunior beginners / developers, working on kayaking skills broadly along the lines of the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Explore Awards – led by Olly, assisted by Mike S and Tanya or Peter M (as available):Fleur, Ruan, Sam, Seren (TBC)Teen / adult performance training, fitness and skills with a bit of polo training thrown in – led by Steve: NB we’re intending to use polo or slalom boats predominantly for these sessions, so that everyone can keep up at a similar pace – so if you’d prefer to use your own plastic boat you might need to be prepared to work just that bit harder than everyone else!!Caitlin, Edith, Jim, Mike, Natalie, Rhiannon, Sam C

Venue

Brecon Promenade – meet by the Club’s store adjacent to the toilet block in the ‘upper’ car park (https://what3words.com/tigers.loitering.bandage) – NOT in the car park next to the river / boathouse (although some of us might end up operating from there).

Times

Meet at 6.30pm, ready in your paddling clothes. We want to have everyone kitted-up and getting on the water by 7pm, so late arrival has quite a disruptive effect!

We’ll aim to be getting off the water around 8.15-8.30am, before it gets dark.

Parents or other adults must be available at the start and end of the session to help under-18s with kit and to carry boats; and throughout the session in case they need to get off the water early.

Facilities

There are no indoor changing facilities on site, so it’s a case of changing in the car park. Toilets may be open, but possibly only until 7pm – and they cost 20p to get in.

Cost

£8 per session, or £18 for 3 block-booked sessions (9, 16, 23 May – no refunds for missed sessions) – we’ll collect this by Direct Debit through our membership system.

All existing Club members must also have up-to-date membership of both the Club and Canoe Wales – we’ll send separate reminders for those of you who need these! Any new members will need to register with us but don’t need to join formally for this first block of sessions.

Equipment and Clothing

We’ll provide boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets and spray-decks for those who need them – but if you have your own, please bring them alongAlthough deliberate immersion isn’t always part of the plan (and even when it is, it’s usually towards the end of the session) there’s always a chance of accidental capsize, so kit should take account of this (and the general weather conditions).At the very least, wear clothing layers of the type you might wear to go walking – ideally synthetic materials that stay warm and don’t get too heavy when wet. Most people wear swimwear underneath. And a waterproof jacket (to keep off the rain and mind, rather than keep you dry if you capsize!) – we do have a limited number of canoeing cagoules, but not enough of the right sizes for everyone.Footwear that you don’t mind getting wet, not too large (chunky trainers don’t fit well in kayaks; neoprene wet-shoes are ideal; sandals or crocs no good as they fall off!).If you want to be assured of staying warmer if you fall in, a wetsuit is the next step. Ones made specifically for paddling are called Long Johns (or Long Janes!) and don’t have sleeves, for maximum mobility (worn with e.g. rash vest beneath and/or fleece above). But a standard surfing-type ‘full’ wetsuit is also fine as a starter. Again, we do have a very limited number of wetsuits, which you’re welcome to check-out on the first evening in case we have one that fits you…Don’t forget a towel and complete change of clothes for the end of the session, in case you do fall in!!We’ll be sure to talk about kit on the first couple of sessions so you can get an idea of what’s out there before you commit to spending £££, but if you do want some ideas…Good local(ish) stores to look at are Up and Under and Canoe and Kayak Store – both will offer discounts for club members on request…

Sun 8 May 2022 Trip or Event
2022-05-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
A trip on the Wye from Hay to Whitney, suitable for anyone who can paddle in a reasonably straight line for a few hours in a kayak or canoe!

Details will be sent to those who express an interest…

…so if you’d like to join us, please use the RSVP button below or e-mail the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Sun 24 Apr 2022 Trip or Event
2022-04-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
Probably a trip around a local reservoir, suitable for anyone who can paddle in a reasonably straight line for a few hours in a kayak or canoe!

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 4 Apr 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 7 Mar 2022 Pool Session (General Training). Contact mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to book places on individual sessions (if you haven’t block-booked for all 3).

Sun 3 Apr 2022 Indoor 4s Polo Tournament
2022-04-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
4-a-side polo tournament organised by Canoe Wales Polo.

Details to be confirmed to players (Caitlin, Dave J, Mike S, Steve)

Mon 28 Mar 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 28 Feb 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training). Contact mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to book places on individual sessions (if you haven’t block-booked for all 3).

Sat 26-Sun 27 Mar 2022 Paddlesport Instructor Course
2022-03-26 00:00 - 2022-03-27 23:59 | Powys
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!

Wed 23 Mar 2022 Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
2022-03-23 09:00 - 18:00 | Powys
This is a ‘commercial’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with discounted places for Brecon Canoe Club Members – previously advertised as 6 March.

The FSRT course is intended for all paddlers, coaches and volunteers irrespective of craft or discipline choice, and is available in either bank-based or boat-based option (or a combined course covering both). It provides training on key skills needed to operate safely and deal with common emergencies in a sheltered water environment in any craft. Candidates should be competent paddling in either kayak, canoe or SUP (preferably all 3!) to enable them to complete the course, although it is not necessary formally to hold a British Canoeing Personal Performance Award.

The FSRT course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award.

Minimum 2, maximum 6 candidates. No minimum age (although paddlers must be physically able to undertake the course!).

Participants should bring (I can provide * if you do not have these):

* Your usual / preferred craft and paddle (please confirm with me which type of craft you intend to bring, I will provide others)* Buoyancy aid, helmet, spray-deckPersonal paddling clothing suitable for the weather – we will get wet!* Personal safety equipment (throwline, knife, towline, tape/sling, karabiner)Canoe Wales / British Canoeing Membership card (if you are a member!)Lunch / snacks / drinksCash for parking (c.£4) and toilets (20p)Hand sanitiser, face masks, etc.

The course will take place on either the River Usk at Brecon Promenade or the canal in or near Brecon.

What to Do Now

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

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

CANCELLED Sun 20 Mar 2022 Trip or Event
2022-03-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF WATER

***Previously advertised as 27 March***

Probably a trip on a more distant Grade 2(3) white water river e.g. Tywi, near Llandovery or Barle, on Exmoor (last white water trip before the start of the game fishing season!). Details to be confirmed…

Mon 14 Mar 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sun 13 Mar 2022 Trip or Event
2022-03-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
Probably a trip on a Grade 2(3) white water section of the Wye (before the start of the Wye’s game fishing season!). Details to be confirmed…

Mon 7 Mar 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Training will include:

‘wet skills’ (capsizes, rescues, recovery strokes and rolling); andbeginners skill training.

Book now for ‘block’ of 3 sessions (using the RSVP button below or via mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk) on alternate weeks:

7 Mar21 Mar4 Apr

Options for booking individual weeks (£13 each) will follow once we start to get an idea of numbers…

Following recent Welsh Government relaxations, we will still be operating with some Covid precautions, so please see below – and follow coaches’ instructions:

Before the Session

Please take a Lateral Flow Test within the 48 hours prior to each session and don’t attend if you tested positive!

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 should be no need to check-in at reception unless asked to on arrival.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 – but please work closely only with your own children!No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

Mon 28 Feb 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Powys
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 3 sessions (using the RSVP button below or via mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk) on alternate weeks:

10 Jan24 Jan7 Feb

We will still be operating with Covid precautions, so please see below – and follow coaches’ instructions:

Before the Session

Please take a Lateral Flow Test within the 48 hours prior to each session and don’t attend if you tested positive!

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive just in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm (i.e. don’t arrive too early – but don’t leave it until 7pm to start getting changed!). To minimise time in the changing rooms, please arrive pre-changed where possible (e.g. swimwear under clothes). Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth as well as modesty!).Make your way straight to the changing rooms – there should be no need to check-in at reception unless asked to on arrival.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.Please wear face coverings in the building, including changing rooms. You won’t need to wear them once poolside or on the water!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

Please keep 2m away from one another (except other family members).We will have a one-way system on poolside: please turn right out of the changing rooms and queue 2m apart by the external doors to collect a boat, paddle, spray-deck, buoyancy aid (for polo) and helmet. Continue anti-clockwise around the pool until you reach a point at least 2m from the person in front of you, where you can kit-up and launch (when given the all-clear to do so). Please don’t go back-and-forth past other people to collect kit! At the end of the evening we’ll reverse this procedure, going clockwise!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 – but please work closely only with your own children!No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

In the Pool

Please try to keep 2m (the length of a paddle) away from other paddlers, unless agreed by coaches (e.g. to practise rescues and during ‘close-contact’ polo drills and games, when you may, if you’re happy to, spend short periods in closer contact with individual paddlers).Coaches will aim to keep 2m away from participants as much as possible, but will need to be closer at times (e.g. for hands-on rolling training; and to recover capsized paddlers). However, we will each aim to spend less than 15min total within 2m of each individual paddler (and less than 1min total face-to-face within 1m of each individual paddler) – in line with Test & Trace ‘Close Contact’ guidelines.

Sun 27 Feb 2022 Indoor 4s Polo Tournament
2022-02-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
4-a-side polo tournament organised by Canoe Wales Polo.

Details to be confirmed to players (Caitlin, Dave J, Olly, Sam C, Steve)

Sat 26 Feb 2022 Trip or Event
2022-02-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
***Date changed from 27th to accommodate polo tournament***

Probably a trip on a Grade 2(3) white water section of the Usk (before the start of the Usk’s game fishing season!). Details to be confirmed…

Mon 21 Feb 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
***Additional session in half-term to replace cancelled 17 Jan session***

Details as Mon 31 Jan 2022 Pool Session (General Training). Contact mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to book places on individual sessions (if you haven’t block-booked for all 3).

CANCELLED Sun 20 Feb 2022 Trip or Event
2022-02-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
***Cancelled due to forecast – high river levels, heavy rain & strong winds***

***Change of date – replacing trip cancelled trip from 13 Feb***

Probably a trip on a local Grade 2(3) white water river, e.g. a section of the Wye between Llangurig and Llanwrthwl (or one of the Wye / Usk tributaries). Details to be confirmed…

Mon 14 Feb 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 31 Jan 2022 Pool Session (General Training). Contact mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to book places on individual sessions (if you haven’t block-booked for all 3).

Mon 7 Feb 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 10 Jan 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training). Contact mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to book places on individual sessions (if you haven’t block-booked for all 3).

Mon 31 Jan 2022 Pool Session (General Training)
2022-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Training will include:

‘wet skills’ (capsizes, rescues, recovery strokes and rolling); andbeginners skill training.

Bookings for all three sessions in this ‘block’ are now closed but ‘reserve’ spaces may be available on individual sessions – contact mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to check.

17 Jan CANCELLED due to pool closure31 Jan14 Feb21 Feb ADDITIONAL SESSION to replace 17 Jan

Options for booking individual weeks (£13 each) will follow once we start to get an idea of numbers…

We will still be operating with Covid precautions, so please see below – and follow coaches’ instructions:

Before the Session

Please take a Lateral Flow Test within the 48 hours prior to each session and don’t attend if you tested positive!

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive just in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7pm (i.e. don’t arrive too early – but don’t leave it until 7pm to start getting changed!). To minimise time in the changing rooms, please arrive pre-changed where possible (e.g. swimwear under clothes). Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth as well as modesty!).Make your way straight to the changing rooms – there should be no need to check-in at reception unless asked to on arrival.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.Please wear face coverings in the building, including changing rooms. You won’t need to wear them once poolside or on the water!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

Please keep 2m away from one another (except other family members).We will have a one-way system on poolside: please turn right out of the changing rooms and queue 2m apart by the external doors to collect a boat, paddle, spray-deck, buoyancy aid (for polo) and helmet. Continue anti-clockwise around the pool until you reach a point at least 2m from the person in front of you, where you can kit-up and launch (when given the all-clear to do so). Please don’t go back-and-forth past other people to collect kit! At the end of the evening we’ll reverse this procedure, going clockwise!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 – but please work closely only with your own children!No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

In the Pool

Please try to keep 2m (the length of a paddle) away from other paddlers, unless agreed by coaches (e.g. to practise rescues and during ‘close-contact’ polo drills and games, when you may, if you’re happy to, spend short periods in closer contact with individual paddlers).Coaches will aim to keep 2m away from participants as much as possible, but will need to be closer at times (e.g. for hands-on rolling training; and to recover capsized paddlers). However, we will each aim to spend less than 15min total within 2m of each individual paddler (and less than 1min total face-to-face within 1m of each individual paddler) – in line with Test & Trace ‘Close Contact’ guidelines.

Mon 24 Jan 2022 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2022-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sun 23 Jan 2022 Trip or Event
2022-01-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
***It’s looking a bit cold for lots of swimming, so we’ll be going for PLAN B next Sunday***

PLAN A = a day of White-Water Safety & Rescue training / practice (not an official British Canoeing WWSR course!) – if it’s warmer than 9th Jan !!

PLAN B = a trip on a local Grade 2 (3) river…

Details to be confirmed…
