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Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 1
Regional Tournament is at: Liverpool docks.
Times TBC- Prompt travel to the pool will be required as the games are tight for time.
Game halves: 6 minutes
Half Time: 1 minute
Changeover: 5 minutes
We are Playing 4 Games!
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (29.09.2025)
Likely to be approximately £10pp
For further information or ask any questions please contact me on info@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Regards,
Toby (& Dylan)
SCC Polo Reps
As the slalom season 2025 draws to a close the entry level race at Stone on October 4th is an ideal local one if you fancy trying your hand at slalom before the season is out.
This race takes place on Grade 1 moving water.
If you are happy with edging a boat in gentle flow and using your edges to break in & out of eddies & are up for the challenge of negotiating upstream and downstream slalom gates along the river then this event is for you!
A few SCC members are already booked into to race on the Saturday 4th using the following link:
http://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk
Other club members welcome to join in!
This would not be a club led trip but this event created just to make all SCC Members aware of this local opportunity.
If you do intend racing at this event it would be great if you could register on this system and that helps the club to gain an idea of the level of interest in slalom racing currently. And also you MUST register on http://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk to be entered into the event.
Club equipment can be borrowed for this race please make sure this is paid for using the SCC website and that if you require assistance obtaining the equipment from Frankwell get in contact well before the day
Anita who is a Level 1 Slalom Coach will be racing here and looking after her children but within those time constraints would be happy to give hints and tips on the day and before the day to guide people through the process of how to enter the race if needed.
Most people generally start off in Division 4 - plastic boats can be used to race or a limited number of slalom boats may be available to borrow from Stafford and Stone Canoe Club however the slalom event organiser should be contacted if you wish to do this.
Categories are: Kayak single, Canoe Single or Canoe Doubles (closed cockpit canoes).
In the early morning there will be chance to practice on the course followed by two timed and judged runs with a lunch break in between runs.
Briefly: the aim of slalom is to get down the set course as quickly and cleanly as possible - 2 seconds added for gates hit, 50 seconds added to your time for gates missed / gone through wrong way / deliberately displaced. Red gates are upstream, green are downstream.
Slalom can be fun for all the ages and can be a great way to enhance your boat control with great transferrable skills learned for river running and polo for example!
For further details of slalom rules or about slalom in general go to:
http://www.canoeslalom.co.uk
On Sunday October 5th if river levels permit we hope to do an approximate 8 mile grade 2 paddle in canoes and kayaks hopefully on The Banwy.
If you book onto this trip further details about the get in / get out point will be given once we know how the levels look.
Likely a 9:30am meet
Numbers may be limited to due to access & leader availability so please book on early to avoid disappointment.
Kit available to hire from SCC website - please ensure all kit is paid for prior to attending the trip & if you need to arrange collection from Frankwell please contact Dave or Anita well in advance of the 5th.
This trip is suitable for those with previous grade 2 experience and the stamina to complete 8 miles.
Winter paddling kit may now be needed, boat, airbags, paddle, BA, helmet, spray deck, swim line for canoes.
Lunch / snacks / warm drink for the journey.
Please add yourself to the wait list and if possible depending on the location / leader availability more spaces may open up.
Please let Dave 07837029486 or Anita 077976108207 know if any queries
We are holding 2 taster sessions for polo!
Polo is a well practiced way to improve all aspects of your paddling; balance, paddle control, turns and support strokes! Best of all it's team based fun with lots of camaraderie.
This session is specifically for beginners as well as returners – Please book on if you want to try something new & get wet (in the slightly warmer and cleaner pool)!
All paddling and polo specific kit available at the pool. Just bring your enthusiasm, swimming kit, plus a short sleeve top and wet shoes.
Arrive 7.30pm for a short briefing to be on the water between 8 and 9pm, cost is £9 PP! (£10 for guests).
See below for further information & feel free to ask any questions via polo@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Toby & Dylan SCC Polo Reps
Short video taster: https://youtu.be/kWWdF3gQD88
More info: https://www.shrewsburycanoeclub.org/event-5556075
This session is for Ellesmere Rangers only (please do not book this session if you are not part of the Ellesmere Rangers)
Shepaddles POOL SESSION AT THE Priory Pool, The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, Shrewsbury.
We have booked the pool specially for a shepaddles (female only) pool session on October 7th. This session will be supported and coached by SCC women coaches/leaders and peers.
We'd love you to join us. We can work on anything you like from confidence to capsize to rolling, rescues or paddle strokes.
Club coaches will be on hand to support and assist. These sessions are especially good for paddlers starting out on their paddling careers, or for those wishing to master a specific skill set.
Pool sessions are one hour slots. Please arrive at the pool at 18:30 to get ready.
We have boats at the pool for use. The session is not suitable for SUPs. You can bring your own boat but it must be spotless clean inside and out, and will be inspected by a coach prior to put in. If not clean enough we will need to ask you to use a club boat.
Please bring swim wear, short, t-shirt or shorty wetsuits (what ever you feel comfortable in) and we strongly recommend goggles and nose clips.
This is non-refundable unless the Club needs to cancel a session for any reason.
Any queries please contact secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
FRANKWELL TO ATCHAM ON THE RIVER SEVERN
A D's TRIP STARTING AT THE SLIP WAY ( FRANKWELL ) PADDLING THROUGH THE LOVELY SHREWSBURY TOWN & OUT THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE TO THE NATIONAL TRUST CAMPSITE AT ATCHAM.
A distance of approx 12 miles, given the properly increased river levels & faster flow rate you'll need to be happy in the conditions & happy to paddle at a steady pace of 3-4 mph.
we'll meet at Frankwell 9am & we'll shuttle to the campsite , aiming to be on the water for 10:00.The river is a short walk to the carpark, so bring wheels if you have them.
WE WILL PORTAGE THE WEIR & again wheels will be useful.
You'll need appropriate clothing to suit the weather & spare kit in a double water tight bag, ( a vacuum pack bag inside a good dry bag is ideal )
Food & drink for the day, including snacks!!
craft with paddle & air bags, BA, personal first aid kit
Questions to Derek 07973692765
POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL
Winter 2025/26 pool sessions - come and book onto a series of pool sessions to hone and refine your paddle skills in a safe, warm environment. Master your paddle technique, your bracing, or get that roll completely solid.
Club coaches will be on hand to support and assist. These sessions are especially good for paddlers starting out on their paddling careers, or for those wishing to master a specific skill set. They are less suited to experienced paddlers (you may be interested in the polo sessions instead when they start...).
Pool sessions are in blocks of 2 (initial one only) 4 and for one hour slots. Please arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes early to get ready.
A maximum of 2 sea boats can be used on the pool, and only on the 8pm session. You would need to bring your own. Please contact Steve on secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org if you intend on using a Sea Boat to check there is space to do so.
Please bring swim wear, and we strongly recommend goggles and nose clips.
The price for the four week block is £40, £20 for 2 weeks - this is non-refundable unless the Club needs to cancel a session for any reason. If you can't make a session then you are welcome to make this known through the Facebook site where often other members will take you up on the offer. You'll need to make payment arrangements with the other party directly in this circumstance independently.
In the event an evening is not sold out then one week bookings may be made available at a higher cost of £15 per session.
If for any reason you can't make a block having booked it, please let us know and we will try and sell the block to another member - if successful we will refund your booking.
M&M are really excited to be planning another white water CLUB TRIP for a week up in Scotland between the 24th Oct to 31 Oct 2025 (Shropshire half term), with options to come up for a shorter time if you prefer. This trip was a huge success in October 2024.
THIS IS AN ADVANCE NOTIFICATION, ASKING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE TRIP ONLY - BOOKING OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEW YEAR ONCE WE UNDERSTAND NUMBERS AND HAVE SOURCED SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION.
What will we be doing?
We will be paddling some of the best rivers in Britain, including the Gary, Etive, Spean, Roy and hopefully many others (water levels depending) over the course of the week.
It is our intention to run this as a Club Trip to encourage as many paddlers as possible to come along. Between the Monday and Friday we will put on at least 3 Club Paddles led by qualified Leaders on Grade 2/3 rivers. We also plan to get a bit of hill walking in as well, perhaps up Ben Nevis if the weather allows for it.
We will also be facilitating Peer Trips around these Club Trips on slightly higher graded rivers that put our Leaders outside of BC qualifications but not experience for running them safely. Paddlers will be welcome to join these Peer Trips as well, either in full or to portage the trickier bits.
The exact rivers and plans for each day will be determined once we have an idea of water levels, the aspirations of the attending paddlers, etc.
We expect the Sunday and the following Saturday to be Peer Trips.
Be prepared that to get the most out of the week we may need to do a bit of travelling around the highlands when up there, despite our central location. We will seek to car share and make the shuttles as efficient as possible.
Where will we stay?
TO BE AGREED
Is this trip suitable for me?
This trip is suitable for all paddlers who have spent the summer on the river with us on a few WW club nights, and ideally a successful run or two down the Tryweryn / Serpents Tail, etc. We will do our best to put on trips in Wales to build confidence for this Club Trip over summer.
Paddlers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian staying at the bunk house with them and available locally.
If in any doubt, please get in touch with Marc or Matt to get some advice.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to bring;
- personal paddling kit suitable for a Scottish October. Ideally a dry suit or good quality wet suit
- white water boat with airbags
- paddle, deck and helmet
- any safety and rescue equipment you have
- the usual snacks and drinks to bring on each river trip
Anything else?
Be prepared to come along, and have a great time with us! Any questions please give us a shout.
Matt - 07549 528735
Grant - 07837 963160
Marc - 07764 313762
We are really excited to be running a white water CLUB TRIP for a week up in Scotland between the 25th Oct to 1st Nov 2025 (Shropshire half term).
We will be paddling some of the best rivers in Britain, including the Gary, Etive, Spean, Roy, Findhorne and hopefully many others (water levels depending) over the course of the week.
It is our intention to run this as a Club Trip to encourage as many paddlers as possible to come along. We will put on at least 4 Club Paddles led by qualified Leaders on Grade 2/3 rivers. We also plan to get a bit of hill walking in as well.
We will also be facilitating Peer Trips around these Club Trips on slightly higher graded rivers that put our Leaders outside of PUK qualifications but not experience for running them safely. Paddlers will be welcome to join these Peer Trips as well, either in full or to portage the trickier bits.
We will be staying at Bunroy Park Campsite and Lodges, a lovely campsite and lodge park 15 miles outside Fort William in the Spean Valley.
https://www.bunroypark.co.uk/
We have secured 5 lodges that together will sleep 19 (or a couple more if willing to share a double bed...). On site there are great camping facilities and 2 bed pods that make use of the camping facilities.
The cost of the lodge accommodation is £310 per person for the 7 nights based on 3 sharing.
The cost of the pod accommodation is £260 per person for the 7 nights based on 2 sharing.
The cost of camping is £32 per person per night (£224 for the 7 nights).
The accommodation costs are non-refundable after booking unless you or the Club can sell on your place.
You are also welcome to book onto the trip and sort your own accommodation. The Leaders will instruct via WhatsApp where to meet each day for the planned paddling for the day.
Accommodation is only bookable through the Club until 30 June 2025. After this date you will only be able to book on under the basis that you will sort your own accommodation - so please book on early to avoid disappointment.
The accommodation will be self catering, and we will sort such logistics out further nearer the time. It's expected that campers and podders will be self sufficient, and roomy's in the lodges will sort meals together. Also some pubs and hotels locally to eat out.
Paddlers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian staying at the accommodation with them and to be available locally.
If in any doubt, please get in touch with Grant or Matt to get some advice.
Update Update Update
This trip is now a multi-craft trip, with Dave Coan leading Open Canoes. So an OC ticket is now also available, only 5 places on the led trip. Peer OC paddlers also welcome.
Grant and Matt are running a G2 kayak trip, suitable for any kayak paddler getting into moving water. The focus will be on the journey, nature and paddling company. River levels will dictate the location nearer the time, but assume N or Mid Wales - Dee (above or below our usual section), Banwy, higher stretch of Vyrnwy, other options are available!
There are 10 led Club Trip places, and option to join us as a Peer Paddler if you prefer, where you are responsible for your safety and your own decisions on the river.
We will be into winter paddling, so warm winter paddling kit, boat, airbags, deck, paddle, helmet, BA all needed. I'd also suggest gloves or pogies, and warm additional clothing in a dry bag to take on the river. Plus some lunch for on route snacking.
Kit hire available from the Club, please get in touch to arrange collection and drop off.
If the event gets full please add yourself to the waiting list and we'll see if any other leaders can make it.
Any questions about the trip feel free to give me a shout on 07837 963160. Cheers, Grant
What? - River Dart November 2025 Club Trip
When? - November 21st to November 23rd 2025
Where? – River Dart Country Park (RDCP)
We are returning to beautiful and hopefully rainy Dartmoor for our annual pilgrimage to the river Dart, staying at the River Dart Country Park conveniently located at the end of the Loop section.
What’s the plan?
As in previous years, more experienced paddlers will have the opportunity to join us for a PEER PADDLE on the Upper Dart (grade 4).
The main led club paddle on Saturday and Sunday will most likely be on the Dart Loop, or Lower Dart, both of which are fun grade 2/3 rivers, or a suitable alternative depending on rain and levels.
As always, the plan is subject to change depending on levels, weather and group ability.
The club paddle is suitable for anyone with some moderate moving water experience, ideally a few sessions on the Dee or lower Tryweryn. If you are not sure whether this is for you, drop us a line or just talk to any of the leaders at one of the regular club evenings or on another trip.
Accommodation
We have secured 2x 6 bed bunk rooms at the Country Park, which are £40 per person per night including linen and breakfast. There is also the option to camp at the Country Park, for a list of prices see Camping & Caravan Tariff 2025. Both of these include your entrance fee to the park which is usually £12 for the weekend.
To book one of the beds please email info@riverdart.co.uk, the booking is under my name (Marc Labuhn). They will reserve your bed, and send you a link to pay. Payment must be made no later than 1 week in advance.
To camp, please just book your pitch at riverdart.co.uk to suit your requirements.
After booking to secure your place, we suggest you don’t make payment until the week prior - the Dart can be a bit temperamental with river levels, and there is no penalty for cancelling a min 7 days prior. We should have a good idea by then.
You can self cater, but most of us will be doing breakfast and evening meal at the onsite cafe The Old Saw Mill. Dinner is not included in the accommodation fee.
Kit and Boats
As always, kit and boats are available to hire from the Club for the weekend. You will be responsible for getting your boat and to and from the Dart.
Needed:
CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER & SOMETHING DIFFERENT !
YOU WON'T NEED A BOAT OR PADDLE FOR THIS!
90 Minute Combo | TNR Outdoors
90 minutes of (supervised!) axe throwing, archery & air gun targets at TNR's indoor range in Llangollen.
IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE TOP FLOOR AT TNR CHECK OUT THE LINK- ITS ALOT OF FUN!
IF YOU & FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO JOIN SCC FOR A FESTIVE AFTERNOON OF TARGETS, PIZZA & CATCH UP WITH MEMEBRS THAT YOU MAY NOT NORMAILY SEE BECAUSE YOU ALL PADDLE DIFFERANT CRAFT , THEN JOIN US AT TNR ON 29 NOVEMBER AT 15:15 HRS
QUESTIONS TO DEREK ON 07973692765
TO BOOK ON...….
phone TNR on 01978860700 & quote "Shrewsbury canoe club targets"
the event needs at least 12 people to run (max 45) & will cost £25 pp
children over 7 are very welcome- with parents
pizza, snacks , hot & cold drinks can be ordered from the TNR café during or after the event.
CLOSING DATE TO BOOK ON IS 1 NOVEMBER 2025
Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 2
Regional Tournament is at Life Leisure Cheadle, Shiers Drive, Cheadle, SK81JR.
We are Playing 3 Games!
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (12.01.2026)
Likely to be approximately £10 per Person
This is the Paddlesport Leader Training course ahead of assessment in Spring that is being run by TNR in Llangollen.
Initially this is a closed event until 30 October for those who have expressed an interest in attending and then committing to lead with the Club, after which it will be open for all to book.
Price is £150 per person for the 2 days, the Club Reimbursement Policy that provides 50% cover in return for Club leading commitment. This must be applied for to the Committee prior to the course attendance.
Any questions please give Grant a call. 07837 963160.
Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 3
We are Playing 5 Games!
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (09/02/2025)
Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 4
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (16.03.2026)
So its time once again to plan that lovely get away this time in Scotland: dates 26 June to 5th July ( including journey up and back). The River Spey is one of Britain's most iconic white water rivers following the whisky trail through the Highlands taking in Loch Insch, Aviemore, Granton and fun rapids along the journey such as the Washing Machine, Knockandoo and plenty of places to learn skills. So would be rude not to paddle it in a canoe as its the most iconic canoe WW trip in Britain. Also plan to paddle some of the Findhorn ( a large river with 4 whitewater runs from the grade 2 to up to grade 4 depending on whos coming ) first come first served as at present I am the only leader and coach on this trip and yes its traditional canoes only. Plans for the trip will be agreed depending on who wants to go but be assured the traditional grade 1-2(3) Spey will be paddled possibly from beginning to the bay. Plan is for us to stay at hotels or air BNB accommodation, shared driving for shuttles and to have a chill out adventure. what's not to enjoy
any questions give me a email Davidjcoan@hotmail.com
