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This is a slightly spontaneous trip designed mainly for kayaking freshers who have been involved in a variety of WW trips but need some more focus specific sessions. This trip is running mainly for freshers who are not going to Scotland (but Scotland freshers are also encouraged to come if they want some more practice).
River to be confirmed, as it depends on rain and group of people, but easy grade 3. However, with this week's forecast it could still be quite intense, so please bring plenty of layers.
Arrive at the boathouse at 8am (this does mean 8am Fin... not 11:33...), with the aspiration to be back late afternoon depending on the day, traffic and water etc.
If you have any questions regarding it, please speak to Josh, Nick, or Charlotte.
--**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
The usual Wednesday session! Open to beginners and is simply a really chill couple hours on the River Wear. If you did a fresher's session and enjoyed it this is probably the next session for you - some games, some skills, lots of fun.
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a towel.
See you there!
Everyone’s favourite session returns for a Wednesday special.
Meet at MC boathouse for 7:15, on the water at 7:30 for an hour of fitness.
As always please ensure you are comfortable in a polo boat and spraydeck.
--**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
Open to all who are comfortable in a polo boat, and particularly recommended for anyone playing in BUCS!
This is outside so bring warm clothes and spares for after. This is a great opportunity to play on full size pitches, and have some good coaching. We have invited some players of a similar standard fro Northumbria uni so should be a really good session.
We will meet at 10am. The aim will be to do a good 2hr sesh and be back for 1:30ish
Cost is £6
Any questions ask Nick or another member of the exec.
--**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
19:30-23:00
SIGN UP LINK: https://forms.gle/VWA3eCMQ3tRwYNrR9
Return of the AGM Afterparty! We ran this event last year and it was amazing, so we hope to get a similar turnout this year!
Private drinks and afterparty social at Revolution Bar to celebrate the end of a brilliant DUCC season and the annual AGM Meeting.
Ticket prices are to be determined, but the price will be fully returned in the form of drinks vouchers and buffet-style nibbles! Including a mini photo booth and awards ceremony to look back on the year. Everyone is welcome! Club members receive ticket priority, but plus ones and friends are welcome!
This will be a formal event, so dress to impress!
IMPORTANT TICKET INFO:
The google form for ticket application will be released on this event description and on the Facebook group at 12:00 on 06/02/23.
The deadline for ticket application is 12:00 20/02/23, with the deadline for ticket payment being 12:00 26/02/23.
Once you’ve filled out the google form, we will get back to you as soon as possible with a confirmation! Filling out the form will not guarantee you a place at this event, but we will try out best to accommodate and hope to get as many people along as possible.
Please be ready and waiting if you're interested!
--**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
NSR!!!!
National Student Rodeo - its back for a final time, a kayaking student’s paradise - a weekend of kayaking and partying with fellow kayakers and having some safe yet entertaining kayaking carnage at HPP white water centre.
This weekend (3rd to 5th March) entails ‘competition-based kayaking’ but is categorised into novice, intermediate and advanced. This means it's 'fair game' for whoever wants to come, even if you have limited experience on white water!
*Okay, the above statement is really really underselling this. It's the last NSR EVER, and it's always a great time. Swimmers are Winners here, and the best prizes go to the freshiest of freshers. The parties are incredible, the people even more so. This is NOT an event to miss!*
Places are limited due to cars - if you are interested have a look at their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/national_student_rodeo/?hl=en
Tickets will be done through the club but cost £53 which is the standard competing ticket - camping, partying, Saturday dinner, and one competition event.
Extra food and travel will be calculated afterward.
Once our signups close, that ensures your place - another form will be out regarding what event and merchandise if/you want as it all goes through the club.
Any queries - give Charlotte a message!
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
The usual Wednesday session! Open to beginners and is simply a really chill couple hours on the River Wear. If you did a fresher's session and enjoyed it this is probably the next session for you - some games, some skills, lots of fun.
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a towel.
See you there!
COST £5
Pool sessions are back and in a dramatic new venue!
We know you have all been missing them and so we are happy to announce the return of the pool sessions. Come along for some skills sessions this week.
Learn to roll improve your paddling, bring a polo ball if you wish etc.
All the usual conditions apply.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Meet at the boathouse at 6:45 pm for transport to the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 10:10pm
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
NOT AT STOCKTON THIS WEEK
Due to a shortage of drivers it will probably be on the Wear in Durham this week.
Open to all who are comfortable in a polo boat, and particularly recommended for anyone playing Yorkshire Polo League this term!
This is outside so bring warm clothes and spares for after. This is a great opportunity to play on full size pitches, and have some good coaching. If you want to improve your polo, this is THE session come to.
We will meet at 9am. The aim will be to do a good 1hr and 30min sesh and be back for 12ish
Cost is £6
Any questions ask Nick or another member of the exec.
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Can't wait to see you there
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute. Keep an eye on the groupchat! **----
THE WEDNESDAY WARRIORS RETURN AT MC 13:30-15:00
The usual Wednesday session! Open to beginners and is simply a really chill couple hours on the River Wear. If you did a fresher's session and enjoyed it this is probably the next session for you - some games, some skills, lots of fun.
Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a towel.
See you there!
Tuesday 21/02/23 - 19:00
Join us for our annual pancake social!
Sign up here so we have a rough idea of how much pancake mix to make! Please bring along a topping of your choosing
The exact address will be posted in the socials group chat, but it's in Neville's cross (Thanks to Tom S for hosting)
COST £5
Pool sessions are back and in a dramatic new venue!
We know you have all been missing them and so we are happy to announce the return of the pool sessions. Come along for some polo sessions this week.
Learn to roll improve your dribbing, binning and everything else!
All the usual conditions apply.
Bring a towel, something you are happy to wear in the boat in the pool (Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well) as well as a change of clothes for afterwards.
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership - if you sign up without having paid we may have to remove you from the session.
Meet at the boathouse at 6:45 pm for transport to the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 10:10pm
---**NOTE: The river levels have the potential to get a lil *spicy* this time of year so the session may be called off last minute **----
Do you want to get up at 7am to go kayaking in the cold and damp? Of course you do!
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Will be a mix of sprints, drills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.
Please make sure you are already comfortable wearing a spraydeck and with basic boat skills before coming (just because swimming at 7am isn't fun for anyone involved). Ask Sarah/Nick/Joe any questions!
Hey Everyone,
Morning fitness has been cancelled due to the yellow weather warning. Thanks for understanding and hope to see you on the river again soon!
DUCC Exec
