Events!

S&C Session

Strength and Conditioning session provided by Team Durham S&C coach. Be aware that they expect commitment throughout the term so they can see improvement but any level is acceptable (including never having gone to a gym before!)

Wednesday River Session

Weekly river session where we’ll introduce foundational paddling skills. 

There will be a limited number of coaches at this weeks session so please sign up in advance and pay attention to the sign up limit. We will amend these if further coaches become available. 

Pool Skills Session

The normal skills pool session where you can work on rolling, paddle skills, play boating, polo skills or anything else that takes your fancy!

Meet at Maiden Castle at 19:30. We hope to be back in Durham by 22:45.

Bring: swimming costume and t-shirt/rash vest - anything you'll be comfortable wearing in a boa (just not cotton!)

Please sign up at least the day before if possible, so we can arrange drivers.

!! Freshers Social !!

les poules ont disparu !!  où est les poulets ???

I PRESENT TO YOU ALL, DUCC\'S FIRST (but not last cos I fully bought chicken costumes lol) GAME OF OÙ EST LES POULETS !

Where? Mary\'s
When? 8 IS LATE
Do I need to bring anything? YES: make sure u come with £3 (£4 if u a rich boi) to donate to l\'œuf

https://thechickenchase.com/
^^ Read this so u know the rules

🐓 🐓 

Freshers Polo Tournament

This is the first polo tournament of the year, run by Durham canoe club and geared towards freshers to give them a taste of polo. The day will include competitive games against other university teams and should be lots for fun for all.

Please bring some food for lunch and a warm change of clothes and towel.

Taster Session Indoor Pool - Polo Skills

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse where we will load up the boats onto cars, then drive a short way to Hartlepool for a warm, indoor pool session. 

DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: 

> A towel 

> Clothes to wear in the pool: a swimming costume, sports/quick-drying t-shirt, sports/board short (basically anything that's not cotton!)

> Clothes to wear to and from the pool (you don't want to get into the car all soggy and wet!)

> £3 towards cost of petrol (this is a subsidised cost from last year)

> Maybe a snack for after if you're hungry after

Also, you need to be able to swim.

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there!

S&C Session

Strength and Conditioning session provided by Team Durham S&C coach. Be aware that they expect commitment throughout the term so they can see improvement but any level is acceptable (including never having gone to a gym before!)

Free Taster Session

Free canoe taster session!

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse for a couple of hours of river fun! DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. 

All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: A towel and complete change of clothes (including shoes). It is best to wear quick-drying clothes (definitely not cotton or jeans) in the boat, even if you don't intend on going in the river you may still get dripped on!

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there

Taster Session Indoor Pool

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse where we will load up the boats onto cars, then drive a short way to Hartlepool for a warm, indoor pool session. 

DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: 

> A towel 

> Clothes to wear in the pool: a swimming costume, sports/quick-drying t-shirt, sports/board short (basically anything that's not cotton!)

> Clothes to wear to and from the pool (you don't want to get into the car all soggy and wet!)

> £3 towards cost of petrol (this is a subsidised cost from last year)

> Maybe a snack for after if you're hungry after

Also, you need to be able to swim.

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there!

Free Taster Session

Free canoe taster session!

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse for a couple of hours of river fun! DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. 

All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: A towel and complete change of clothes (including shoes). It is best to wear quick-drying clothes (definitely not cotton or jeans) in the boat (even if you don't intend on going in the river you may still get dripped on!).

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there

Free Taster Session

Free canoe taster session!

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse for a couple of hours of river fun! DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. 

All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there

Free Taster Session

Free canoe taster session!

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse for a couple of hours of river fun! DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we\'ll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. 

All welcome, even if you\'re not a Fresher!

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there

NWC Regional Division 1

Regional division 1 polo tournament, for more confident polo players. Players will be asked if they of sufficient ability to attend. Bring a dry set of clothes. 

Meet at Maiden Castle to get kit

Free Taster Session

Free canoe taster session!

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse for a couple of hours of river fun! DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. 

All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there

Taster Session Indoor Pool

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse where we will load up the boats onto cars, then drive a short way to Hartlepool for a warm, indoor pool session. 

DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: 

> A towel 

> Clothes to wear in the pool: a swimming costume, sports/quick-drying t-shirt, sports/board short (basically anything that's not cotton!)

> Clothes to wear to and from the pool (you don't want to get into the car all soggy and wet!)

> £3 towards cost of petrol (this was £5 last year, but this term its been subsidised by our lovely Friends group!)

> Maybe a snack for after if you're hungry after

Also, you need to be able to swim 50m without a buoyancy aid.

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there!

Hawaiian Mini-Social (aloha)

📍 Where? Cuths

⏱ When? 8 is late

👔 Dress code? Hawaiian shirts

if u do not own a hawaiian shirt, find one

If u cant find one, message ur wonderful social secretary and we will choose ur alternative outfit 

This isn’t a big boi social: all rules still apply, but we’ll just be having drinks round a few colleges to get to know all our newbies 

S&C Session

Strength and Conditioning session provided by Team Durham S&C coach. Be aware that they expect commitment throughout the term so they can see improvement but any level is acceptable (including never having gone to a gym before!)

Free Taster Session

Free canoe taster session!

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse for a couple of hours of river fun! DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. 

All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: A towel and complete change of clothes (including shoes). It is best to wear quick-drying clothes in the boat (even if you don't intend on going in the river you may still get dripped on!).

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there

Taster Session Indoor Pool

Head to Maiden Castle boathouse where we will load up the boats onto cars, then drive a short way to Hartlepool for a warm, indoor pool session. 

DUCC is a very welcoming and friendly club and we'll be able to answer any questions you have about what we do. Aimed at both complete beginners or experienced kayakers. All welcome, even if you're not a Fresher!

Please bring: 

> A towel 

> Clothes to wear in the pool: a swimming costume, sports/quick-drying t-shirt or rash vest, sports/board short (basically anything that's not cotton!)

> Clothes to wear to and from the pool (you don't want to get into the car all soggy and wet!)

> £3 towards cost of petrol (this was £5 last year, but this term its been subsidised by our lovely Friends group!)

> Maybe a snack for after if you're hungry after

Also, you need to be able to swim.

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

See you there!

Free Taster Session- POSTPONED :(

***POSTPONED**

Sadly, the rain has hit Durham this week and the river is now too high for taster-session level. But do not fear! Please sign up to an alternative session:

> Monday 7th Oct 7:30pm : Indoor pool taster session (small, subsidised charge of £3 for petrol)

> Wednesday 9th Oct 1pm : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Thursday 10th Oct 7:30pm : Indoor pool taster session (small, subsidised fee of £3 for petrol) 

> Saturday 12th Oct 11am : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Saturday 12th Oct 1pm : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Sunday 13th Oct 11am : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Sunday 13th Oct 1pm : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Monday 14th Oct 7:30pm : Indoor pool taster session (small, subsidised fee of £3 for petrol)

To sign up to one of these please click on the 'events' tab! ^

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).

Free Taster Session- POSTPONED :(

***POSTPONED**

Sadly, the rain has hit Durham this week and the river is now too high for taster-session level. But do not fear! Please sign up to an alternative session:

> Monday 7th Oct 7:30pm : Indoor pool taster session (small, subsidised charge of £3 for petrol)

> Wednesday 9th Oct 1pm : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Thursday 10th Oct 7:30pm : Indoor pool taster session (small, subsidised fee of £3 for petrol) 

> Saturday 12th Oct 11am : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Saturday 12th Oct 1pm : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Sunday 13th Oct 11am : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Sunday 13th Oct 1pm : Free taster on the River (weather dependent)

> Monday 14th Oct 7:30pm : Indoor pool taster session (small, subsidised fee of £3 for petrol)

To sign up to one of these please click on the 'events' tab! ^

Any questions email [email protected] (captain) or [email protected] (vice-captain).