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POOL SESSION AT THE QUARRY POOL
Winter 2026/27 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).
Pool sessions are in blocks of 4 and for one hour slots. Please arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes early 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.
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 - 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.
Any queries please contact secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
OVER 16 YEAR OLDS ONLY FOR THE 8PM SLOT
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...).
Looking to exercise your competitive edge or fancy a team based kayak session?
Do you want to hone your kayaking skills over the winter, well it's all thrills and spills on Monday nights at the Priory Pool in Shrewsbury Quarry Leisure Centre for Canoe Polo! Think Netball meets Rubgy on (and under!) water!
All aspects of your paddling will be tested and improved, power, balance, paddle control, turns, support strokes, and you get lots of motivation to learn your roll! Most of all it's team based fun and excellent cardio!
All welcome including recent beginners – as long as you’d like to paddle hard & get wet! All polo specific kit available at the pool. Just bring your enthusiasm, swimming kit, plus a short sleeve top and wet shoes.
Arrive 7.30pm to be on the water between 8 and 9pm, book on via the 'Wild Apricot for Members app' for each session.
See video below for further information & feel free to ask any questions via polo@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Regards,
Toby & Dylan SCC Polo Reps
Short video taster: https://youtu.be/kWWdF3gQD88
Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 2
Regional Tournament is at Life Leisure Cheadle, Shiers Drive, Cheadle, SK81JR.
1600 to 2100hrs- Prompt travel to the pool will be required as the games are tight for time.
4 Games on the night, 10 minute halfs, Fee likely to be £14.
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (03/11/2026)
For further information or ask any questions please contact me on info@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Toby (& Dylan)
SCC Polo Reps
Join us for Shrewsbury Canoe Club's November time trial.
This will be a peer paddle as you will need to be able to self rescue if no one is close enough to help out.
You'll need a boat, paddle, buoyancy aid, suitable paddling clothing depending on the weather and a change of clothes for afterwards.
Free for club members with their own boats and paddling kit. £4 entry fee for non-members and/or boat hire.
Changing available in the cricket pavilion (depending on cricket club use) plus tea and snacks afterwards.Any questions please email racing@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Andy and Matt (and maybe some others!!) would love to see you on this 2/3 club trip to the river Dart in Devon. 13th-15th November! The 13th will likely be a peer paddle - hopefully on the upper dart (grade 4), with club led trips on the 14th and 15th! Rain dependent, it is likely to be at least 1, if not 2 trips down the Dart Loop - with the potential for some alternative tributaries or the lower section if possible.
It's a great opportunity to do some of the UK's most classic WW a little further from home and have a laugh :)
The Dart Country Park has dorm rooms, they have provisionally booked 1 for the group, the cost is £38 per person/per night including breakfast each morning, to book, please email info@riverdart.co.uk and let them know you'd like to book a bed in the Shrewsbury canoe club group, payment will be direct to them.
There may also be alternative smaller bedroom options if that suits you better, feel free to ask them. There is an option for a few vans to stay on the car park, the public camping is closed but there is lots of flat ground to park up! This is £15 per night without breakfast, book the same way!
The usual required kit of WW Boat with air bags, spray deck, paddles, helmet and buoyancy aid + weather appropriate clothing! This will be a 2/3 led club trip, so if you've done the Dee / Lower T this will be ideal, if you're worried or would like to work out if it's right for you, feel free to drop Andy a message on 07577180826.
Club boats available for hire - see website. Transport of boat, kit and people is for own arrangement, but happy to help where possible with organising sharing lifts!
Time to put those good lessons from the Forward Paddling Workshop into practice on a paddle from Frankwell to Shelton Pumping Station and back.
Open to all levels of racing boat paddlers. This will be a peer paddle as you will need to be able to self rescue if no one is close enough to help out.
2 day first aid training course for any club members. Tailored for outdoor activities and paddle sport situations. Essential for all leaders and coaches, but open to all members wanting to learn or refresh their 1st Aid skills.
Course runs Sat & Sun 09:30- 17:00. Training is hands on with practical assessment throughout the weekend and simple written test at the end (no scary exam)
Outdoor clothing required as some training will be outside, weather dependant. Packed lunch suggested, but there is a cafe on site. Parking for the weekend is included.
The course is being subsidised by the club, but a individual contribution of £50 per person is required.
Please book onto the course with TNR direct on 01978 860700 and quote SCC. Details for payment will follow.
Join us for Shrewsbury Canoe Club's December time trial.
relaxed paddle of around 11 miles for anyone who can paddle in a straight line
note numbers are limited unless more leaders come on board so book early
start Windsford marine car park CN73DD
Get out the leigh arms
Warrington road CW8 4QT
the guidebook says
the weaver river in the north west of England, the River Weaver runs for 20 miles from Winsford to Weston Point near Runcorn.
It’s a beautiful spot to paddle as the seasons change, with tree lined banks turning a whole host of color's through the seasons.
The original river has been straightened in places to make the navigation easier for larger boats. This meant the original line became a quieter backwater with wildlife thriving there.
Lakes scatter the route also where there is mining subsidence. Salty water within these lakes means they are now home to an array of coastal plants and wildlife.
The River Weaver is a great place for spotting some sea-fairing birds! The rest of the river is a pretty paddle, flowing through ancient woodlands untouched by humans.
There are several slipways along the route should you wish the paddle here. These have been installed with the help of the Canal & River Trust and are ideal for launching paddle crafts.
you will need
boat, BA warm clothing., spare clothing if you fall in unless you have a drysuit, food * more , food, drink paddle (would be handy its a long way by hand), your sense of humour, good walking boots, shoes as get out and in can be slippery or muddy. personal first aid kit
Pre-Christmas blow-out in the big pool upstairs (hopefully)
Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 3
1500 to 2000hrs- Prompt travel to the pool will be required as the games are tight for time.
3 Games on the night, 10 minute half's, Fee likely to be £14.
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (01/02/2026)
Regional Tournament is at Sale Waterpark, Rifle Rd, Priory Ward, M33 2LX
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0900 to 1600hrs- Prompt travel to the pitch will be required
4 Games on the day, 10 minute half's, Fee likely to be £14.
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (15/03/2027)
