Join us for a spooky trip to the Durham City escape rooms! Two teams of 6 will compete against the clock to see if they have what it takes to escape the rooms. Will you escape in time?
It will be £12 each. We will set up the payment details as soon as the numbers are in. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR BOTH SLOTS.
We will split you into two groups once you get to the venue, it will be an ideal way to meet new people and build up teamwork skills!
Want to find out more about the venue and escape rooms? Just visit https://www.escapedurham.co.uk/
If you have any questions about this social, please contact us :))
Then come right down to the boathouse for two hours of paddling this Saturday. George and Abigail will be leading a skills session where everyone can have some fun and learn some skills no matter what knowledge you already have.
If you are attending the Wednesday Session we'd ask you don't sign up for this one as well as we want to ensure as many different people get to come kayaking as possible!
This will be based off the (old) 2 star course. The aim being to get you confident and safe in your vessel.
We'll be ensuring you over the next few weeks you have these skills:
Confidence Lifting, Carrying and Launching a kayak
Paddling Forward/Backwards efficiently
General Steering
Manoeuvring in a confined space
Moving Sideways
Preventing a Capsize
Turning
Confidence with a spray deck
Having Fun
and perhaps some of these, if we have time:
Bow dip turns (in polo boats)
Capsize, swim and self-rescue (with no panic!)
Knowledge of the River Wear
Rescuing others
Canadian Canoeing
Ferry Gliding
Confidence at higher water levels
Can't wait to see you there
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Basic fitness sessions out on the water - specifics depend on the weather/participants/how grumpy Martin is. For the slightly more experienced paddlers - just don't swim! Ask the exec if you're unsure about your skill level for this.
7am at the boathouse, done by 8.30am in time for lectures.
Cost - TBC but no more than £6.00 (to help cover pool and petrol costs) - hopefully this will go down as term continues
Meet at the boathouse at 7:00 pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the learning polo skills but we will also teach general boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills.
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.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Just a chilled afternoon out on the River Wear - a few games, a few drills, otherwise just a relaxed paddle session to help you destress from exams.
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse.
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Cost - TBC but no more than £6.00 (to help cover pool and petrol costs) - hopefully this will go down as term continues
Meet at the boathouse at 7:10pm for transport to Hartlepool for the Pool session. We should arrive back and be done by 11pm
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on the learning of boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills.
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.
Bring clothes to get changed into - you will get wet but it's inside and warm. Sports clothes or a swimming costume with shorts/leggings and a sports top work well
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Basic fitness sessions out on the water - specifics depend on the weather/participants/how grumpy Martin is. For the slightly more experienced paddlers - just don't swim! Ask the exec if you're unsure about your skill level for this.
7am at the boathouse, done by 8.30am in time for lectures.
Then come right down to the boathouse for two hours of paddling this Saturday. George and Abigail will be leading a skills session where everyone can have some fun and learn some skills no matter what knowledge you already have.
If you are attending the Wednesday Session we'd ask you don't sign up for this one as well as we want to ensure as many different people get to come kayaking as possible!
This will be based off the (old) 2 star course. The aim being to get you confident and safe in your vessel.
We'll be ensuring you over the next few weeks you have these skills:
Confidence Lifting, Carrying and Launching a kayak
Paddling Forward/Backwards efficiently
General Steering
Manoeuvring in a confined space
Moving Sideways
Preventing a Capsize
Turning
Confidence with a spray deck
Having Fun
and perhaps some of these, if we have time:
Bow dip turns (in polo boats)
Capsize, swim and self-rescue (with no panic!)
Knowledge of the River Wear
Rescuing others
Canadian Canoeing
Ferry Gliding
Confidence at higher water levels
Can't wait to see you there
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Basic fitness sessions out on the water - specifics depend on the weather/participants/how grumpy Martin is. For the slightly more experienced paddlers - just don't swim! Ask the exec if you're unsure about your skill level for this.
7am at the boathouse, done by 8.30am in time for lectures.
Cost - £6.00 (to help cover pool and petrol costs) - hopefully this will go down as term continues
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session.
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on polo skills but there will also be some learning of boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Just a chilled afternoon out on the River Wear - a few games, a few drills, otherwise just a relaxed paddle session to help you destress from exams.
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse.
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Cost - £6.00 (to help cover pool and petrol costs) - hopefully this will go down as term continues
Meet at the boathouse at 7:30pm for transport to Hartlepool for the Pool session.
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some general skills.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Basic fitness sessions out on the water - specifics depend on the weather/participants/how grumpy Martin is. For the slightly more experienced paddlers - just don't swim! Ask the exec if you're unsure about your skill level for this.
7am at the boathouse, done by 8.30am in time for lectures.
Then come right down to the boathouse for two hours of paddling this Saturday. George and Abigail will be leading a skills session where everyone can have some fun and learn some skills no matter what knowledge you already have.
If you are attending the Wednesday Session we'd ask you don't sign up for this one as well as we want to ensure as many different people get to come kayaking as possible!
This will be based off the (old) 2 star course. The aim being to get you confident and safe in your vessel.
We'll be ensuring you over the next few weeks you have these skills:
Confidence Lifting, Carrying and Launching a kayak
Paddling Forward/Backwards efficiently
General Steering
Manoeuvring in a confined space
Moving Sideways
Preventing a Capsize
Turning
Confidence with a spray deck
Having Fun
and perhaps some of these, if we have time:
Bow dip turns (in polo boats)
Capsize, swim and self-rescue (with no panic!)
Knowledge of the River Wear
Rescuing others
Canadian Canoeing
Ferry Gliding
Confidence at higher water levels
Can't wait to see you there
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
River Trip. Nothing too crazy for our first venture of the term. First come, first served for this. Bring a towel, warm clothes, and prepare to possibly be very cold if you go in. If. Maybe. There's a good chance.
9am meet at Maiden castle boathouse, back by probably 3pm.
Basic fitness sessions out on the water - specifics depend on the weather/participants/how grumpy Martin is. For the slightly more experienced paddlers - just don't swim! Ask the exec if you're unsure about your skill level for this.
7am at the boathouse, done by 8.30am in time for lectures.
Cost - £6.50 (to help cover pool and petrol costs) - hopefully this will go down as term continues
Meet at the boathouse at 7pm for transport to Darlington for the Pool session.
There are limited spaces based on the number of cars we have so sorry if you can't get on.
This session will focus on boat handling skills - rolling and T-rescue with some polo skills for more confident members.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You are required to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. A test must be taken within 48 hours before the session.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Canoe Polo training for those looking to improve or compete this year. Aimed to intermediate/competent paddler however no canoe polo experience is necessary. If your unsure if this is a session for you contact the Exec.
Aim to be on the water quickly with potential for a 10 minute break halfway through so bring a snack as well as the usual towel and change of clothes.
COVID-19 INFORMATION:
DO NOT attend this session if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.
You MUST bring evidence of a valid university LFT that is valid within ***48*** hours of your session. The university advises you to take two LFT covid tests a week. We also as you bring a MASK with you to our boathouse.
OTHER INFORMATION:
If you sign up for this session and can't make it for whatever reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page.
Just a chilled afternoon out on the River Wear - a few games, a few drills, otherwise just a relaxed paddle session to help you destress from exams.
Bring a spare change of clothes, shoes for the water, and a towel (we'll supply the rest). Where possible, come to the session in the clothes you intend on wearing on the water, to minimise time in the boathouse.
It is compulsory to take 2 university LFT Covid-19 tests a week if you are taking part in sport; we will be monitoring this. The test must have been taken within ***48*** hours of your session, ideally on the same day or within 24 hours.
If you sign up to this session and then cannot attend for any reason, you must let an exec member know asap and unsign on this page!
Basic fitness sessions out on the water - specifics depend on the weather/participants/how grumpy Martin is. For the slightly more experienced paddlers - just don't swim! Ask the exec if you're unsure about your skill level for this.
7am at the boathouse, done by 8.30am in time for lectures.
We have two openings on the 21/22 canoe club executive committee!
Roles available: Media Sec and Competition Sec
If you have any questions about the roles available, please reach out to the current holders of that role! They will be more than happy to talk you through it.
Why run for a role? Not only does it look great on your CV, but the roles are pretty good fun! Being on exec is a chance to make your own stamp on the club, as well as getting to know fellow exec members and feel part of a team.
A note to Freshers/2nd years: We totally understand that you haven’t had much chance to get involved with paddling this year as a result of COVID, however, we would still love you to apply for exec roles! If you are unsure about what the role would entail or would like some advice, feel free to message myself, the member currently in the role or email the club ([email protected]).
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN EXEC ROLE
You must first ensure that you are a paid club member (subs cost £45- if you are unsure whether you have paid please contact Matt our current treasurer or email [email protected])
You should first create a manifesto: This is one side with photos, please keep it to less than 250 words. You must also have a proposer and seconder (both the signatories must also be members of good standing).
Submit your manifestos/nominations to [email protected] between now and 9am on Sunday 10th October!
Manifestos will then be posted on the Facebook page and emailed to all club members if received before this time.
To see examples of last year’s manifestos visit the files section of the club website (https://durhamunicanoe.co.uk/downloads.php).
Additionally, you will need to prepare a short speech during the EGM. You can speak for 2 minutes, detailing why you should get the role.This shall be followed by approximately 5 minutes of questions.
If you cannot attend EGM you can nominate your proposer or seconder to speak on your behalf.
You may stand (and submit manifestos) for multiple positions if you wish.
The incoming Exec will take effect immediately after the EGM closes.
VOTING
Voting usually happens anonymously during the EGM. However, if you are unable to attend, votes can also be submitted in advance. An email shall be sent at approximately 9am on Sunday 10th October containing all manifestos and ‘postal’ voting details.
Votes must be completed before 1pm on the same day if they are to be counted alongside EGM votes.
You must be a paid member (or an honorary member present at the meeting) if you wish to participate in voting.
Votes will occur immediately after each candidate has spoken. Therefore, if unsuccessful in one position, you may immediately stand for another subsequent position.
