Brecon Canoe Club

Mon 16 Dec Pool Session - Polo Training (last of 4 sessions)
2019-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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…

22 Dec 2019 Pre-Christmas Paddle
2019-12-22 | Powys
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.

29 Dec 2019 White Water Trip
2019-12-29 | Powys
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.

12 Jan 2020 White Water Trip
2020-01-12 | Powys
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 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…

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…

Sun 26 Jan 2020 White Water Trip
2020-01-26 | Powys

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.

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

Sat 22 Feb 2020 White Water Trip
2020-02-22 | Powys
Re-scheduled from Sun 16th
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 24 Feb 2020 Skills Training in the Pool (first of 3 sessions)
2020-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
General skills training & beginners: block of 3 more sessions continuing after half-term (24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar).
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Adult & Youth Beginners – with Dave & Lucy: Alex, Emily, Karen, Lara, Luke, Rhiannon, Sheena
Junior Developers – with Olly: Jim, Morgan, Tomos
Adult & Youth Intermediate – with Steve: Griff, Josh F, Mike, Sam
Self Development: Georgia, Jess, Sam, 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.

Tue 25 Feb 2020 Canoe Wales Racing & Slalom Taster Session
2020-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Cardiff International White Water, Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF11 0SY, United Kingdom
Canoe Wales is running some taster sessions in Cardiff for paddlers aged 10+ to ‘have a go’ at the competition disciplines of sprint, marathon and slalom racing. £5 per session. Contact the organiser for further information and to book places. Boats and equipment will be provided.

Sun 29 Feb Emergency / Outdoor / Aquatic First Aid Level 1 (1-day course)
2020-02-29 | Powys
This is an ‘external’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with discount for Club Members!
A 1-day course provides a basic level of knowledge and skill to render First Aid in a range of emergency situations within a reasonable distance of medical assistance. This course covers all the requirements for the Emergency First Aid at Work course as well as the British Canoeing Lifeguards Aquatic First Aid Level 1 Award. The 1-day course is an appropriate award for Paddlesport Instructors, Paddlesport Leaders, Sheltered Water Coaches (and Level 1 / 2 coaches) and for all paddlers and volunteers operating in and around the sheltered water environment. It is also an appropriate award for the BMC Climbing Wall Awards. The course comprises a minimum of 8-hours training. It takes place in a classroom environment, with an outdoor scenario whenever possible.
Venue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area).
Discounted cost £50 for Brecon Canoe Club Members.
Click on the event website link below for more details and bookings.

Mon 2 Mar 2020 Polo Training (first of 3 sessions)
2020-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Polo training: block of 3 more sessions continuing after half-term (2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar).
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Alex & Charlotte, Caitlin & Natalie, Edith, Jess, Josh P, 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 £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!).

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

Tue 3 Mar 2020 Canoe Wales Racing & Slalom Taster Session
2020-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Cardiff International White Water, Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF11 0SY, United Kingdom

Sun 8 Mar 2020 White Water Trip
2020-03-08 | Powys
Our last white water trip of the winter season – the Upper Wye from Dernol to Llanwrthwl – Grade 2/3 including Rhayader Falls (subject to water levels).
Suitable for club paddlers with 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 9 Mar 2020 Skills Training in the Pool (second of 3 sessions)
2020-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
General skills training & beginners: block of 2 more sessions (9 Mar, 23 Mar).
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Adult & Youth Beginners – with Dave & Lucy: Alex, Emily, Graham, Karen, Lara, Luke, Rhiannon, Sheena
Junior Developers – with Olly: Jim, Morgan, Tomos
Adult & Youth Intermediate – with Steve: Griff, Josh F, Mike, Olivia, Sam
Self Development: Georgia, Jess, Sam, 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.

Tue 10 Mar 2020 Canoe Wales Racing & Slalom Taster Session
2020-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Cardiff International White Water, Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF11 0SY, United Kingdom

Mon 16 Mar 2020 Polo Training (second of 3 sessions)
2020-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Polo training: block of 2 more sessions (16 Mar, 30 Mar).
We are currently expecting the following paddlers:

Alex & Charlotte, Caitlin & Natalie, Edith, Georgia, Jess, Josh P, Lucy, 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 £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!).

CANCELLED Mon 23 Mar 2020 Skills Training in the Pool – third of 3 sessions
2020-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Pool sessions cancelled due to coronavirus – sorry!

CANCELLED Sun 29 Mar 2020 British Canoeing Foundation Safety & Rescue Training
2020-03-29 | Powys
***Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic***
This is an ‘external’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with a discount for Club Members!
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 both kayak and canoe 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.
Venue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area).
Discounted cost £60 for Brecon Canoe Club Members.
Click on the event website link below for more details and bookings.

CANCELLED Mon 30 Mar 2020 Polo Training (third of 3 sessions)
2020-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

CANCELLED Sun 5 Apr 2020 Welsh Polo League
2020-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Taff Bargoed Lakes, Trelewis, CF46 6AP, United Kingdom
***Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic***
4-a-side tournament aimed at developing players and teams.

CANCELLED Sat 18-Sun 19 Apr 2020 British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award course
2020-04-18 - 2020-04-19 | Powys
***Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic***
This is an ‘external’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with a possible discount for Club Members!
The British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people aged 14+ whose main focus of work is delivering paddlesport taster/starter sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for instructors who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines.
The process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.
Venue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area).
Cost £150 (maximum) per person (non-residential).
Candidates need to:

be aged 14 or over;
be 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; and
have 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).

CANCELLED Sun 3 May 2020 Welsh Polo League
2020-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Taff Bargoed Lakes, Trelewis, CF46 6AP, United Kingdom

CANCELLED Sun 31 May 2020 Welsh Polo League
2020-05-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Taff Bargoed Lakes, Trelewis, CF46 6AP, United Kingdom

CANCELLED Sat 20-Sun 21 Jun 2020 British Canoeing Core Coach Training
2020-06-20 - 2020-06-21 | Powys
***Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic***

This is an ‘external’ course being run by Steve Rayner, with a possible discount for Club Members!

Date To Be Confirmed

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.

Venue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area).

Cost £150 (maximum) per person (non-residential).

Candidates need to have:

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

CANCELLED Sun 28 Jun 2020 Welsh Polo League
2020-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Taff Bargoed Lakes, Trelewis, CF46 6AP, United Kingdom
