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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
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
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.
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
