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Seen people playing canoe polo on the river? Seen the photos from BUCS? Heard all the great stories about the sport? Now's your chance to learn how to play!!!
I am running an intro to polo session on Sunday. Meet at the boathouse at 3pm. No experience necessary- if you have never kayaked before you can go in a whitewater boat rather than a polo boat, so everyone is welcome!!!
We will cover some of the basics and just getting comfortable in the boat. (Feel free to come if you've already played a bit before)
The session will probably be around an hour, will depend on how much fun we are having! (Let me know if you need to leave at a certain time, it's no problem)
Please bring a spare change of clothes including shoes if you want to wear some in the boat. Also remember a towel. Any questions message Maddie or on the facebook groupchat.
Looking forward to seeing lots of you there :)
Another evening chill paddle but on Wednesday instead of Thursday. Meet at 18:00, we aim to be back at the boathouse for 20:00
Seen people playing canoe polo on the river? Seen the photos from BUCS? Heard all the great stories about the sport? Now's your chance to learn how to play!!!
I am running an intro to polo session on Sunday. Meet at the boathouse at 3:30pm. No experience necessary- if you have never kayaked before you can go in a whitewater boat rather than a polo boat, so everyone is welcome!!!
We will cover some of the basics and just getting comfortable in the boat. (Feel free to come if you've already played a bit before)
The session will probably be around an hour, will depend on how much fun we are having! (Let me know if you need to leave at a certain time, it's no problem)
Please bring a spare change of clothes including shoes if you want to wear some in the boat. Also remember a towel. Any questions message Maddie or on the facebook groupchat.
Looking forward to seeing lots of you there :)
Another evening chill paddle. Meet at the boathouse at 18:00, we will be back by 20:00.
It is that time again, every three years Reunion comes around!
This event comes around so that everyone gets at least one Reunion during their academic studies! Alumni return to join current DUCC members in a weekend to celebrate DUCC.
DATES ARE: 6TH-8TH June
(immediately after exams and before the Alps, there will not be any trip clashes etc)
What does Reunion consist of?
It is a weekend that involves past members all returning to Durham:
Friday evening - pub, chill and chat for students and those who have arrived early.
Saturday - WW river trip (may the relative chaos unfold, a river will be chosen for everyone, depending on rain and ability - last time it was a scrappy HFLF with extortionate amount of safety due to all the alumni returning!)
Reunion meal - a 3 course meal including a reception drink and 1/2 wine per person included in the ticket, this will be at the Masonic hall and from memory the food was excellent and worth it.
Cost of the ticket is expected to be £40 for students but the more that go the cheaper it will be!
Sunday - picnic, River Wear paddle and general socialable meet up!
Any queries speak with Charlotte on behalf of the Fire King (Martin, FoDUCC president), this form is just to get rough number of interest for students as our tickets are cheaper!
DUCC River Wye Social Touring Trip Tuesday 3rd June – Friday 6th June.
A relaxed four-day canoe and paddleboard (SUP) 'expedition' on the river Wye including three overnight camps at Hoarwithy, Ross-On-Wye and Symonds Yat. Starting at Hampton Bishop (just downstream of Hereford) and finishing at Monmouth. Daily distance between 8 and 14 miles. We will leave Durham at 7am on Tuesday, returning on Friday evening in time for reunion.
Craft: 4x tandem canoes and 6x SUPs. If you have a SUP that you can bring, please comment this next to your bid (this will make the logistics easier). Camping kit (including tents) can be provided if required. Overnight kit will be left in the cars and shuttled to the next campsite each day.
Costs are kept to a minimum and divided up at the end of the trip. Estimated trip cost is £100 (£40 fuel, £35 campsite fees, £25 food). A £50 deposit is required to confirm your bid.
Please ask Jake/Charlie if you have any questions.
The DUCC Annual Summer BBQ is back! Join us at the boathouse at 3:00 PM, and we'll head down to the racecourse to kick off the grilling.
If you have any dietary preferences or restrictions, please message Matthew, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks!
The fifth evening paddle of the summer term. This is a great way to relax during the exams period, take whatever boat you are comfortable in. We will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games when we get there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. You can use one of the canoes if you aren't comfortable in a kayak.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We aim to be off the water by 20:00.
The fourth evening paddle of the summer term. This is a great way to relax during the exams period, take whatever boat you are comfortable in. We will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games when we get there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. You can use one of the canoes if you aren't comfortable in a kayak.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We aim to be off the water by 20:00.
The third evening paddle of the summer term. This is a great way to relax during the exams period, take whatever boat you are comfortable in. We will paddle towards Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games when we get there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. You can use one of the canoes if you aren't comfortable in a kayak.
If you intend on getting wet or splashing other people a change of clothes is recommended.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We aim to be off the water by 20:00.
The weather looks like it will get warm again this weekend, so I though we could do a social paddle to the pub. Same as the chill paddles except instead of going to Prebends bridge we will stop at Elvet bridge for a refreshing drink.
You should be comfortable paddling to Elvet bridge (and back) at a leisurely pace. If people need their phones to pay for drinks but are worried about getting them wet we can look after them.
Meet at the boathouse at 15:00, we will definitely be done before 18:00 but what time depends on how long people want to chat.
The second evening paddle of the summer term. This is a great way to relax during the exams period, take whatever boat you are comfortable in. We will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games when we get there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. You can use one of the canoes if you aren't comfortable in a kayak.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We aim to be off the water by 20:00.
The first evening paddle of the summer term. This is a great way to relax during the exams period, take whatever boat you are comfortable in. We will paddle up to Prebends Bridge and possibly play some games when we get there.
You should be comfortable paddling that distance (and back) at a leisurely pace. You can use one of the canoes if you aren't comfortable in a kayak.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We should be off the water by 20:00.
Scotland 2025!!
An amazing week white water kayaking in Scotland - this trip will occur from the 23rd March - 29th March.
What do you need to know?
Well aren't you glad you asked...
Leave 23rd March (morning) drive up to scotland, paddle river on route! Arrive, settle then get ready for a packed week of daily kayaking, group meals, lots of Smirnoff icing, card games and more! Drive home on the 29th after paddling yet ANOTHER river and arrive home evening of the 29th.
Who is this trip aimed for?
Those who have been actively coming to sessions and actively paddling white water this academic year, it is a week for those to massively improve their kayaking and even get white water rolls if they have been working towards them but also paddle a variety of rivers dependant on weather (river opportunities occur with or without rain).
Exclude the sugar coating, it can and will be cold (we have a drying room and the club equipment is good but you don't want to be swimming multiple times a day - look at the videos below for ideas of rivers)
Queries on ability? Ask Charlotte (me!)
How much does it cost????
Because your trip officer is super eager, organised, and a legend... instead of previous costings of £30 a night (for 6 nights) it's under £20 a night!! Final costing for deposit will be confirmed but it is expected to be £110-£115 for the week!
This is a deposit to confirm your place and is non-refundable due to us booking out rooms (not beds etc). If something occurs it is highly recommended to find another person to replace you.
Aside from the deposit, it's food (daily meals cooked together - not just by me muhahahah) and travel miles etc.
SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY 19TH at 20:15!!! After the climbing social, any last minute queries ask people there about Scotland!
Further Information:
Little old write up here: https://s.craft.me/L28p3x30npzIYQ
Videos from the past years (rain dependant)
2022: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUlfPCwp3AdRx-QZsj12Dm36&si=GdnH3YbN8O9z-pHG (very little rain)
2023: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUmsovV65Uk5FctojagkHzkJ&si=vFjafWKj1qEGe3c6 (a fair amount of rain)
2024: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIfzN9E7ihUmjjKlGoyhi--lm5HZLGwj0&si=ZIg3FxCmOkzj_auV (first 3 videos, no rain)
2025...... who knows
Last pool session of the year!!
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.
Please only sign up for polo. To sign up to this session you must have been to a beginner polo session either in the pool or on the river before, if you are unsure whether this is you please chat to Madeline (Training).
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15pm for transport to the Pool session.
The DUCC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on
Wednesday 19th March in TLC117 from 3pm. All club members are encouraged to
attend, even if you don't plan to run for an exec position. The AGM is a fun
event and serves an important role of choosing next year's exec.
The following roles are up for election for 25/26: Captain,
Vice-Captain, Treasurer, Trip Officer, Kit and Safety Officer, Social Secretary,
Training Officer, Welfare Officer, Media Secretary, Canoe Polo Secretary.
More details of the responsibilities of each role are on the
club Instagram page. If you wish to run for any of these roles, please submit a
1 page manifesto/poster to '[email protected]'. Your manifesto must
contain the names of a proposer and seconder. Previous examples are in the
files tab on the website. Please also prepare a 2 minute hust for the AGM. If
you are unsuccessful in your election, you will still be able to run for any
remaining positions! If you have any questions regarding any of the roles, feel
free to reach out to any members of the current Exec, who will be more than
happy to give answers.
The AGM After-Party will take place at 7:30pm at Revolution
bar (Revs). The cost is £18 which includes a buffet and drinks voucher. Please
fill in this form if you'd like to go:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbIzuP5RKxuf3v9MLi1mUtiooY2I7AvbQxxDAFG-kW0J8yQw/viewform?usp=dialog
Good luck to everyone running for an exec position, and see you at the
after-party!ig for an exec position, and see you at the after-party!
Last chill paddle of term!!
*Different time than usual*
You must be happy paddling to Prebends and back.
Starts at 12:30, off the water by 2pm for enough time to get changed before the AGM.
Remember clothes and a towel for afterwards and spare shoes!
Any questions ask in the groupchat or message Madeline (Training)
If you unsign please put a message in the chat so other people can sign up.
A friendly 'tournament'/match practice against some other local teams. This is a good chance for anyone going to bucs to get some extra match experience, but everyone is welcome (although you need to be confident in a polo boat - message me or Noah if you're unsure about anything).
Cost will be £4 + petrol money.
There are currently very limited spaces, so sign up! (hopefully more will open up)
Our Friday pool sessions are back!
Learn to roll in a nice warm pool! 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.
When you sign up could you please add a comment saying either
'Rolling' or 'Polo’ depending on what you are intending to
do at the pool session. If you change your mind and cannot change the
comment as the session is full for example, please either message Madeline or
on the socials chat.
This
week there are 4 spaces for those wanting rolling coaching so please only sign
up if there are less than 4 people signed up for rolling. You are welcome to
play polo instead- keep checking though incase someone who has signed up for
rolling unsigns!
Last chance to learn to roll in a pool this year!!
Important: If you unsign less than 24 hours before the session
you will still be charged, unless someone takes your spot.
Put a message in the socials chat if you unsign to give others
the opportunity to sign up!
Priority is given to those who have paid for membership but non-members are
also welcome for a price of £7.
Meet at the boathouse at 7:15pm for transport to the Pool session.
----**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.
If
you unsign please pop a message in the socials chat so others can sign up
Any
questions please ask in the socials chat or message Madeline (Training)
See
you there!
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