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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.
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, £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.
Any queries please contact secretary@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
On Sunday 14th December there's the chance to have a go at White Water Raft Race Skills on the River Dee, paddling the raft from Horseshoe Falls to just below Town Falls. Parts of this section of the Dee includes grade 3 & 4 white water.
We will use a Raft loaned from British Rafting with the aim of encouraging participation in the British Raft Race Series events. See link below:
https://paddleuk.org.uk/white-water-rafting
Our safety kayaker is Matt and raft guide Anita.
Please note that spaces on the raft are limited to 4 so please book on early to avoid disappointment.
This opportunity can only take place if the river Dee is 0.65 or below on the Corwen Gauge and therefore may have to be postponed at short notice if the river rises above this.
Due to the Club's Raft Remit scope in order to book on you must have had either:
Please note the minimum age for participation in this is 12.
Please meet at Horseshoe Falls Car park at 09:45 am to get changed and pump up the raft.
Drysuits or dry trousers good thick cag and thermal layers are essential due to the expected cold temperatures and water. Buoyancy Aids and Helmets are also required. Pogies are recommended.
We are able to borrow paddles for rafting from the club.
We aim not to flip the raft over but there is always a possibility of that happening! Please bring plenty of warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.
During this session you will begin to develop the skills needed for the Raft Race Personal Performance Award - see link for further details: https://paddlesuptraining.com/courses/river-raft-racing-award
Please chat to Anita if any questions either via email:
shepaddles@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
or phone 07796108207
Looking forward to Rafting the Rapids with you!
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
Regards,
Toby & Dylan SCC Polo Reps
Short video taster: https://youtu.be/kWWdF3gQD88
More info: https://www.shrewsburycanoeclub.org/event-5556075
Expression of interest-Polo North West Regional Division 3- Tournament 2
Regional Tournament is at Life Leisure Cheadle, Shiers Drive, Cheadle, SK81JR.
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 3 Games!
Boats and kit to be sorted on the Monday before (12.01.2026)
Likely to be approximately £10 per Person
For further information or ask any questions please contact me on info@shrewsburycanoeclub.org
Toby (& Dylan)
SCC Polo Reps
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
Regional Tournament is at: Liverpool docks.
We are Playing 4 Games!
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
