Brecon Canoe Club

Mon 10 Feb 2020 Skills Training in the Pool – third of 3 sessions
2020-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as 27 Jan…

Mon 3 Feb 2020 Polo Training – second of 2 sessions
2020-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Polo training – last session this half-term (to continue after half-term in a further block 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar)
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Alex Wildee, Caitlin, Charlotte, Edith, Josh P, Natalie, Olly, Steve

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £20 for the two alternate weeks this half-term will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).

Mon 27 Jan 2020 Skills Training in the Pool – second of 3 sessions
2020-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
General skills training & beginners – block of 2 more sessions, alternate weeks 27 Jan, 10 Feb (to continue after half-term in a further block 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar)
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Adult & Youth Beginners – with Dave: Alex(ander), Emily, Lara, Luke, Rhiannon, Sheena
Junior Developers – with Olly: Jim, Morgan, Tomos
Adult & Youth Intermediate – with Steve: Griff, Josh F, Mike, Olivia
Self-Development: Tavi

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £30 for the three alternate weeks this half-term will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Click to RSVP to book your place(s), or contact Steve if you have any questions…

Mon 27 Jan 2020 Annual General Meeting
2020-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Please come along to find out more about the Club and support us in important decisions for the next year.
Agenda:

Welcome & Apologies for Absence
Presentation and Q&A on The Exciting World of Paddlesport!
Summary of activities past, present and future
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 5 November 2018
Receipt of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
Election of Trustees
Confirmation of Officers and Advisers

Further details to follow.
Please click to RSVP if you expect to be able to join us.

Sun 26 Jan 2020 White Water Trip
2020-01-26
To be confirmed – probably a section of the Usk or Wye.
Suitable for club paddlers aged 11+, ideally with some white-water experience, who have the stamina for a cold day on the river!
Click to RSVP if interested – or contact Steve with questions.

Mon 20 Jan 2020 Polo Training - first of 2 sessions
2020-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Polo training – block of 2 sessions, alternate weeks 20 Jan, 3 Feb (to continue after half-term in a further block 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar)
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Alex Wildee, Caitlin, Charlotte, Edith, Josh P, Natalie, Olly, Steve

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £20 for the two alternate weeks this half-term will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).

Click to RSVP to book your place(s), or contact Steve if you have any questions…

Mon 13 Jan 2020 Skills Training in the Pool - first of 3 sessions
2020-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
General skills training & beginners – block of 3 sessions, alternate weeks 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb (to continue after half-term in a further block 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar)
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Youth Beginners – with Dave: Alex Webb, Emily, Lara, Luke, Rhiannon
Junior Developers – with Olly: Jim, Morgan, Tomos
Adult & Youth Intermediate – with Steve: Griff, Josh F, Mike, Olivia
Self-Development: Tavi

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £30 for the three alternate weeks this half-term will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Click to RSVP to book your place(s), or contact Steve if you have any questions…

12 Jan 2020 White Water Trip
2020-01-12

29 Dec 2019 White Water Trip
2019-12-29
To be confirmed – probably a section of the Usk or Wye.
Suitable for club paddlers aged 11+, ideally with some white-water experience, who have the stamina for a cold day on the river!
Click to RSVP by Tue 24 Dec if interested – or contact Steve with questions.

22 Dec 2019 Pre-Christmas Paddle
2019-12-22
Since few members have signed-up, this will now be a ‘beginners’ white water trip.
Venue to be confirmed – but most likely the Usk from Aberbran to Brecon if levels are suitable.
Suitable for club paddlers aged 11+, ideally with some white-water experience, who have the stamina for a cold day on the river!
Click to RSVP by Thu 19 Dec – or contact Steve with questions.

Mon 16 Dec Pool Session - Polo Training (last of 4 sessions)
2019-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
This week will be the fourth week of polo training, a mix of fitness, skills and game-play, suitable for experienced players as well as anyone who’s been paddling for a while and fancies having a go at something new! Contact Steve if you’d like to join in…

Mon 9 Dec Pool Session - General Skills Training (last of 3 sessions)
2019-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as 11 Nov…

Mon 2 Dec Pool Session - Polo Training (3rd of 4 sessions)
2019-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
This week will be the third week of polo training, a mix of fitness, skills and game-play, suitable for experienced players as well as anyone who’s been paddling for a while and fancies having a go at something new! Contact Steve if you’d like to join in…

Mon 25 Nov Pool Session - General Skills Training (2nd of 3 sessions)
2019-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

24 Nov 2019 White Water Trip
2019-11-24
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DATE CHANGED (again!) – previously 1 Dec then 30 Nov, now 24 Nov!
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To be confirmed – probably a section of the Usk or Wye.
Suitable for club paddlers aged 11+, ideally with some white-water experience, who have the stamina for a cold day on the river!
RSVP below by Thu 21 Nov if interested – or contact Steve with questions.

Mon 18 Nov Pool Session - Polo Training (2nd of 4 sessions)
2019-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
This week will be the second session of polo training, a mix of fitness, skills and game-play, suitable for experienced players as well as anyone who’s been paddling for a while and fancies having a go at something new! Contact Steve if you’d like to join in…

Mon 11 Nov Pool Session - General Skills Training (1st of 3 sessions)
2019-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
This week will follow broadly the same plan as last half-term – a few beginners in one or two groups with others working on confidence / rescue / rolling skills, then all joining together for games at the end.
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Alex, Charlotte, Edith, Griff, Jim, Josh F, Mike, Morgan, Rhiannon, Tomos (+ Olivia & Zak?)

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £30 for the three alternate weeks this half-term will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Please contact Steve if you have any questions…

9-10 Nov 2019 White Water Training Weekend, Devon
2019-11-09 - 2019-11-10 | William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DY, United Arab Emirates
A great opportunity to develop whitewater skills and confidence.
Our annual White Water Weekend (jointly with North Avon Canoe Club) is a sociable training weekend suitable for a wide range of abilities ranging from an introduction to white water to the more experienced white water paddler.
Minimum requirements are 2*-level skills in your craft on flat water and ideally some moving water experience like Symonds Yat. Look out for trips to give you some more experience before this weekend.
The weekend is taking place in Devon this year. We are using a bunk house located in Buckfastleigh with the River Dart very close by and a range of other rivers a short drive away. Boat hire (if required) and all food for the weekend is included in the price.
Spaces are limited so you are advised to book early. We plan to offer training for:

Canoes with the option of OC1 (specialist white-water solo canoes!); and
Kayaks with the option of a White Water Kayak Award assessment (similar to the old 3*)

Courses offered will be subject to the availability of coaches/experienced paddlers to lead the groups. The rivers paddled during the weekend will depend on the water levels at the time.
Groups will be led by experienced paddlers or coaches. We will do our best to ensure that the courses listed run – but they are subject to availability of coaches. Whatever happens, it’s usually a great weekend of paddling.
The total cost for weekend is £45.00. This includes 2 nights’ accommodation, food and all white water coaching.
Accommodation is William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DY.
We are limited to a total of 25 participants in the bunkhouses, though you are welcome to join us as a day paddler or stay in your own accommodation. The bunkhouse has heating, toilets and showers all meals will be provided. To take part you will need to be a member of either Brecon or North Avon Canoe Club.
To book your places, please complete and return the Booking Form or book online.

Mon 4 Nov Pool Session – Polo Training (1st of 4 sessions)
2019-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
After half-term we will be trialling a different format for pool sessions, with alternate weeks of:

Polo training, for existing and new players of all ages (4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec); and
General skills training including rescues and rolling (11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec).

Click to RSVP which of these two types of session you are interested in.
This week will be the first week of polo training, a mix of fitness, skills and game-play, suitable for experienced players as well as anyone who’s been paddling for a while and fancies having a go at something new! Contact Steve if you’d like to join in…

Mon 21 Oct Pool Session – last of 7-week block
2019-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as 7 Oct…

20 Oct 2019 White Water Introductory Trip
2019-10-20
River Usk from Aberbran to Brecon (subject to water level).
A short trip on ‘easy’ Grade 2 water, suitable for club paddlers aged 11+ with flat-water confidence, who have the stamina for a cold day on the river!
Approx. timing 10am-3pm.
Click to RSVP by Wed 16th if interested – or contact Steve with questions.

Mon 14 Oct Pool Session – sixth of 7-week block
2019-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Mon 7 Oct Pool Session – fifth of 7-week block
2019-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
*** Existing Members MUST have paid subscriptions and new Members MUST have completed our online membership form (so we have your details) before Monday evening ***
This week will follow broadly the same plan as last week – a few beginners in one group with others working on confidence / rescue / rolling skills, then some polo / ball skills, then all joining together for games at the end.
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

ADULTS: Mike, Olivia
JUNIORS: Alex, Caitlin, Charlotte, Ciaran, Edith, Griff, Jim, Josh F, Josh P, Morgan, Natalie, Tolly, Tomos, Zak

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £70 for the half-term block (or, by arrangement with us, £10 for each week you attend) will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Please contact Steve if you have any questions…

Mon 30 Sep Pool Session - fourth of 7-week block
2019-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
*** Existing Members MUST have paid subscriptions and new Members MUST have completed our online membership form (so we have your details) before Monday evening ***
This week will follow broadly the same plan as last week – a few beginners in one group with others working on confidence / rescue / rolling skills, then some polo / ball skills, then all joining together for games at the end.
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

ADULTS: Mike, Olivia
JUNIORS: Alex, Caitlin, Charlotte, Ciaran, Edith, Griff, Jim, Josh F, Josh P, Morgan, Natalie, Tomos, Zak

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £70 for the half-term block (or, by arrangement with us, £10 for each week you attend) will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Please contact Steve if you have any questions…

29 Sep 2019 River Wye Trip
2019-09-29
To be confirmed – probably a section of the lower Wye between Ross & Monmouth, with the option of spending some time on the ‘easy’ white water of Symonds Yat rapids.
Suitable for all club paddlers who have the stamina for a day on the river!
Click to RSVP if interested – or contact Steve with questions.

Mon 23 Sep Pool Session - third of 7-week block
2019-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
*** Existing Members MUST have paid subscriptions and new Members MUST have completed our online membership form (so we have your details) before Monday evening ***
This week will follow broadly the same plan as last week – a few beginners in one group with others working on confidence / rescue / rolling skills, then all joining together for games at the end.
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

ADULTS: Mike, Liz (TBC), Olivia, Tom (TBC)
JUNIORS: Alex, Caitlin, Charlotte, Ciaran, Edith, Griff, Jim, Josh F, Leo (TBC), Morgan, Natalie, Tomos, Zak

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £70 for the half-term block (or, by arrangement with us, £10 for each week you attend) will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Please contact Steve if you have any questions…

Sat 21-Sun 22 Sep 2019 Canoe Wales Members' Meet
2019-09-21 - 2019-09-22 | Broneirion, Llandiloes, United Kingdom
An opportunity for all Club Members to join other paddlers and…

Paddle the beautiful River SevernAttend workshops for skill development, coaching and club volunteers
Update your qualifications
Meet the staff and directors
Listen to brilliant guest speakers
Celebrate at the CW Awards Dinner
Vote at the 2019 Canoe Wales AGM
Check out stands from Canoe Wales partners
Win prizes in our special prize giveaway

More information and booking here.

21 Sep 2019 Youth Polo Tournament
2019-09-21
SW Region Youth League tournament, Bristol.
Details TBC.

Mon 16 Sep Pool Session - second of 7-week block
2019-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
*** Existing Members MUST have paid subscriptions and new Members MUST have completed our online membership form (so we have your details) before Monday evening ***
This week will follow broadly the same plan as last week – a few beginners in one group with others working on confidence / rescue / rolling skills, then all joining together for games at the end.
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

ADULTS: Kate (TBC), Mike, Olivia, Tom (TBC)
JUNIORS: Alex, Caitlin, Charlotte, Edith, Griff, Jim, Josh F, Leo (TBC), Morgan, Owen, Natalie, Tomos, Zak

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £70 for the half-term block (or, by arrangement with us, £10 for each week you attend) will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Please contact Steve if you have any questions…

Mon 9 Sep Pool Session - first of 7-week block
2019-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
*** Please confirm with us ASAP if your name is missing or marked as ‘TBC’ on the list below ***
*** Existing Members MUST have paid subscriptions and new Members MUST have completed our online membership form (so we have your details) before Monday evening ***
The plan will depend on exactly who comes along – however, we are currently expecting the following paddlers and will group them appropriately (with whoever else joins us!) into 2 or 3 groups working on appropriate skills, techniques, fun and games:

ADULTS: Barbara, Ben, Kate (TBC), Mike, Olivia, Tom (TBC)
JUNIORS: Alex, Caitlin, Edith, Griff, Josh F, Leo (TBC), Morgan, Natalie, Zak + (from 16 Sep) Charlotte, Jim, Owen, Tomos

Important Information:

Please arrive BEFORE 7pm and make your way to the pool corridor, where we’ll gather before getting changed. No-one on poolside before the aquarobics group has left the pool area, please.
Please wear swimming costumes / shorts AND a t-shirt (to preserve everyone’s modesty!).
Parents of under-18s are required to maintain on site throughout the session – the Club cannot take responsibility for children getting changed or if they need to leave the session early for any reason.
Payment of £70 for the half-term block (or, by arrangement with us, £10 for each week you attend) will be arranged by Direct Debit (with a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price‘ offer for families!).
You may bring your own boats and paddles etc. but these must be ‘scrupulously clean’ – we will provide equipment for everyone who needs.

Please contact Steve if you have any questions…
