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Wednesday Polo Paddle

Wednesday 6th March 2024 13:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Due to the high interest we're playing polo on Wednesdays again! No previous polo experience required, open to anyone who is comfortable in a boat.

Meet at the boathouse at 1:30, likely finish around 3pm

Monday Pool Session

Monday 4th March 2024 19:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Our Monday pool sessions are back! Signup quick because we have limited spaces this week.

Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.  

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 but non-members are also welcome.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30 pm for transport to the Pool session.

Friday Morning Fitness

Friday 1st March 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boat House

---**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 **----

We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Charlotte/Ben/Noah/Josh

Do you want 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, polo skills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.

Wednesday Polo Paddle

Wednesday 28th February 2024 13:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Come along for a beginner friendly polo session, this time open to all! No previous polo experience required - just be comfortable in a boat! A really good way to get involved and learn/practice some of the basics. 

If the river isn't too fast then we'll get out the goal and do some games involving shooting.

Make sure to bring lots of warm layers and a change of clothes for afterwards.

Monday Pool Session

Monday 26th February 2024 19:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Our Monday pool sessions are back!

Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.  

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 but non-members are also welcome.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30 pm for transport to the Pool session.

Monday Morning Fitness

Monday 26th February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Monday Morning Fitness is back. We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Noah/Ben/Izzy

Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Make sure to bring warm clothes since it will be freezing.

Friday Morning Fitness

Friday 23rd February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boat House

---**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 **----

We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Charlotte/Ben/Noah/Josh

Do you want 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, polo skills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.

Wednesday Chill Paddle

Wednesday 21st February 2024 13:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

----**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 want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon on the river this is probably the session for you!

Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a towel. It is best not to wear jeans on the water since these shrink when wet.

See you there!

Monday Pool Session

Monday 19th February 2024 19:30 at Hartlepool, meet at MC boathouse

Our Monday pool sessions are back!

Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.  

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 but non-members are also welcome.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30 pm for transport to the Pool session.

Monday Morning Fitness

Monday 19th February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boat House

 Monday Morning Fitness is back. We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Noah/Ben/Izzy

Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Make sure to bring warm clothes since it will be freezing.

Intermediate Canoe Polo Training

Saturday 17th February 2024 10:00 at MC Boathouse

Please only attend this session if you have already attended a beginner's polo session or have chatted to Sarah (I promise I'm friendly!).

If you came to beginner's polo and are looking to keep improving then this is the training for you!

Training focus will depend on number but will likely be about some of the things we could improve on based on recent tournaments - can't wait to see you there!

Any questions chat to Sarah

Friday Morning Fitness

Friday 16th February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boat House

We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Charlotte/Ben/Noah/Josh

Do you want 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, polo skills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.

Beginner Friendly Canoe Polo

Wednesday 14th February 2024 13:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Come along for a beginner friendly polo session, this time open to all! No previous polo experience required - just be comfortable in a boat! A really good way to get involved and learn/practice some of the basics.

Make sure to bring lots of warm layers and a change of clothes for afterwards.

Monday Pool Session

Monday 12th February 2024 19:30 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Our Monday pool sessions are back!

Play polo in a nice warm pool!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.  

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 but non-members are also welcome.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30 pm for transport to the Pool session.

Monday Morning Fitness

Monday 12th February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boat House

Monday Morning Fitness is back. We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Noah/Ben/Izzy

Meet at the boathouse at 7:15am, off the water by 8:30am so everyone can get to those all important 9am lectures. Make sure to bring warm clothes since it will be freezing.

Friday Morning Fitness - Cancelled due to the weather

Friday 9th February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boathouse

---**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 **----

We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Charlotte/Ben/Noah/Josh

Do you want 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, polo skills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.

Beginner friendly women's polo

Wednesday 7th February 2024 14:00 at Wear

Wednesday (7/02) at 2pm on the Wear!

Come along for a beginner friendly women's polo session! No previous polo experience required - just be comfortable in a boat! A really good way to get involved and learn/practice some of the basics.

Wednesday Chill Paddle

Wednesday 7th February 2024 13:30 at Maiden Castle Boathouse

----**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 want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon on the river this is probably the session for you!

Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes and a towel. It is best not to wear jeans on the water since these shrink when wet.

See you there!

Monday Pool Session

Monday 5th February 2024 19:30 at Maiden Castle Boathouse

 

Our Monday pool sessions are back!

Learn to roll a kayak, in a warm environment!
£5 for this week's session pool hire and transportation.  

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 but non-members are also welcome.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30 pm for transport to the Pool session.

Refreshers

Friday 2nd February 2024 18:30 at Lake District

Refreshers. 2nd - 4th of February. 


This is our white water trip of the year to the Lake District. The lake District has some amazing rivers of abilities that everyone can enjoy, though it will be cold this time of the year.

Fresher friendly trip, though if you haven't been on an intro to white water yet, you should attend the next one before the trip.
Great social atmosphere in the evenings.

We will be staying in a hall on the floor, so sleeping mats and bags are needed.

Leaving Friday evening

Paddling Saturday 

Paddling Sunday and then heading home to arrive in Durham in the evening.

The trip will cost about £60 ish (exact cost worked out after) which includes: accommodation, food, and travel for the weekend

Please pay £16 deposit for accommodation by the end of the week to secure your place.

Name: Durham University Canoe Club 
Sort Code: 20-27-66
Account Number: 53770109

10 spaces open now (14 with drivers) with 4 or more spaces opening up in January.

Please join the group chat for the trip. 
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JAftUug8BOJG9psAfNybi6

Friday Morning Fitness - Cancelled due to the weather

Friday 2nd February 2024 07:15 at Maiden Castle Boathouse

---**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 **----

We take polo boats and spraydecks for these sessions. These are tippier than river boats and if you aren't comfortable in one then come on Wednesday instead. Any questions ask Charlotte/Ben/Noah/Josh

Do you want 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, polo skills, chat, and general hard work but also fun.

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