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Notices

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Friday 27th January SOS day event organised for the RNLI. Our Pool session will run as normal with a few games, all the money collected for the pool sessions will be donated to the RNLI.

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Sunday 29th January River Don Trip meet 9.00am Oughtibridge or 9.40am gorge section (1 mile from speed camera Wharncliffe Side towards Deepcar). Trip in aid of RNLI, money collected for hire of boats and coaching will be donated. Contact Ian for details.

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Sunday 5th February River trip either Burrs or Matlock contact Andy for details.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Phill for all his hard work, enthusiasm and commitment over the past seven years in his role as Chairman. He has taken the club forward in a very positive way and it has continued to grow from strength to strength.

I am looking forward to my role as the new Chairman and thank the Committee for their support in nominating me. It will be a pleasure to work along side both experienced and new Committee members alike. I will strive to maintain the club as inclusive and family friendly and continue to keep the values which make it the success that it is.

I would like to introduce myself to the members of the club. Having joined the club back in 1978 at the tender age of 11, I started out on my journey as a canoeist / kayaker learning the ropes through SCC. I have competed at various levels over the years in slalom, marathon racing and canoe polo. Also enjoying whitewater, surfing, touring and sea kayaking.

After a break from the club I came back with renewed enthusiasm for the sport and was pleased to meet up with old friends within the club. SCC has always been a significant part of my life. I have fond memories of past experiences and look forward to creating some new ones. I wish everyone in the club a fantastic Christmas and a happy New Year.

PS hope those of you paddling over the festive season don’t require the ice axe……..safe and enjoyable paddling! ----- Warren

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Under 16’s Canoe Polo. The Yorkshire Youth Canoe Polo League will launch in the New Year, with the aim of giving young paddlers an opportunity to try canoe polo. You don't need to have played before; you just need to be able to use a spray deck, paddle in a straight line, turn and catch a ball (although some players in the region find this optional!). This is a chance simply to have fun and do some more paddling. The games can be no pushing and will be suitable for anyone under 16 (Year 11). The dates are 29th January, 26th February and 18th March so there is time to practice and get a team together for then. All the dates will be run as separate tournaments and will take place at Minsthorpe pool. – Anyone interested contact Warren or Ian

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Cold Hands – The club has again purchased 10 pogies for sale. We have sold 25 and have had good reviews. If you need a pair before the cold weather is with us please contact Ian. He has used this type of pogies for the last 20 years and is the only one he recommends. £20 for a pair.

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Due to popular demand Hoodies hav now been added to the order form. Club clothing embroidered with the club logo – small child through to XXL. Please print and complete the form PDF form. Orders will be sent February 2012.

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If you missed the slalom not to worry take a virtual tour with Jay canoe slalom tour.

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Members wishing to write a report on any trip, or experience ie. first capsize, please e-mail Ian to be included in this web site.

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Any members of SCC who have not received e-mails recently, please e-mail Ian using the address you wish to receive them on please. Unfortunately on some membership forms the e-mail addresses have been difficult to read and not always using correct lower/upper case letters. THANKYOU.

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