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Posted by: Alice

Good afternoon canoeists!!!

ItÔÇÖs that time again (already)

Canoe club is going to POP next week, and we will be rocking up in bin bags.

If we can make canoe gear look sexy (questionable) then we can definitely do our best to make some sexy bin bag outfits.

I think this could be interesting, so there will be a prize for best costume.

As per usual, be there for 7, sitting down with drinks for 7:30.

Alice/AA/Road kill

AND just a quick note to say it is a POLO session at the pool tonight, be there for 7:30, everyone welcome.

Posted by: Mofo

 Hi All,

Me and Yellow where summoned to see Gemma Morris this morning following more reports of people using the side door to gain access to the sports centre. This is unacceptable. The side door can only be used to move kit in and out.

So from now on, if you wish to use the side door to move kit in and out you must ask the staff at reception first.

Anyone caught using the side door when they shouldn't be will be sent to a University Disciplinary hearing (This comes from Terry Monnington, and applies to all clubs not just us)

Clearly this shouldn't be a problem as you are all members of Warwick Sport and the Club anyway so you shouldn't need to use the side door, and Old gits returning for one off sessions can pay, most of them have jobs and earn plenty of money.

Rant over, have a good weekend

Mofo and Yellow

Posted by: Yellow
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

So most of the freshers have settled in now and know the general idea behind Polo... So it's about time we had a RAGE Tournament.

For those of you that don't know, RAGE is our internal tournament we have once or twice a term to give everyone some tournament time. The teams will have subs and the refs will be refing properly...

If you want to play, and of course you do, sign up now! Everyone that signs up can play, but please sign up if you want to come to Polo next week so we can arrange teams and a playlist.

Posted by: Matt

Good evening Lads and Ladies

Now that we've been playing this game called canoe polo for 6 weeks some of you may be wondering what the referees are talking about when they furiously blow their whistle at you...

Well never fear your club is here to help. If you look at the website you will see that there is a polo rules page where they are set out simply here http://warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/polorules/

For those of you that prefer your rules less distilled there is a fuller version here http://warwickcanoe.co.uk/site/polorulesbook/  also on this page is Dr John's rules quiz which is an easy way of checking your understanding of the rules.

For those of you that are far too lazy to read web pages there is an alternative... G and Dr John will be giving a brief presentation before polo next week in the ramphal building details of which are:

Tuesday 16th November 5-6pm

Ramphal building room R1.15

This is a really good opportunity to get the rules explained to you by people who know what they're talking about

They could also give you a few hints on how to bend the rules...

much love

Coach Clough

Posted by: LSD
I bring you two pieces of exciting news! Firstly! Signup for New Years Hardcore Tour is now open! This year we will be venturing to the Lake District for some epic paddling (lets be positive!). The dates of tour are 30th December ÔÇô 7th January. This trip is intended for experienced paddlers. If you are unsure if it will be suitable for you, still sign-up and we will get back to you (or just ask an exec member). Do hurry though, as there are limited spaces. Provisionally the cost of the trip is ┬ú170 but this is likely to drop. Provided we get 12+ people the bunkhouse is offering us a great discount. Also, the journey is much shorter than last year, so cheaper fuel costs should bring the price right down. For those interested, the bunkhouse we are staying in is Mains Farm Bunkhouse (www.edenvalleybunkhouse.co.uk). Secondly! This week we're doing a jackets order for the Montane Extreme Smock. These are the same jackets as were ordered last year, back by popular demand! They will cost ┬ú65, which is an amazing price considering they usual sell at ┬ú100. IÔÇÖm sure most of you will have seen them on older members, but if not take a look:http://www.facebook.com/l/11d92rBNzI9yUqkC9K_FV8btUcA;www.montane.co.uk/products/men/extreme/extreme-smock/99 WeÔÇÖll be getting them in black, with your name and warwick canoe embroidered on the front, and warwick canoe printed on the back. The sign up is on now, and will be closed at the end of the week! Sign up under trips, and send these details to e.m.dunn@warwick.ac.uk: - Your name - The name you want to be printed on the jacket - Size (S-XXL) That is all folks! LSD (Tour Sec)

Posted by: Cloughy

The time has come once again for the turkey filled night of fun that is the Canoe Christmas meal.

This year the big night will be Thursday week 10 (9th December for those of you on real dates), and will be held at the Benjamin Satchwell (Weatherspoons) in Leamington Spa. The night will be begin at 7.30 pm, and is a smart event (i.e. shirt and tie for men, dresses/frilly things for women). Anyone seen wearing a canoe hoodie will be forced to wear the club dress (a skimpy little number that doesn't leave much to the imagination!)

The deal is £6.99 for starter and main, which includes a drink! They require menu choices in advance, so if you are wanting to come please sign up asap, as a second signup/system for food will be implemented later on.

Looking forward to it!

Cloughy, Einstein and Alice

Posted by: Einstein

After the brilliant night out on Thursday, it's time to start thinking about our next social.

we'll be attending Score (Pop) on wednesday week 6 (10th november). Back by popular demand it'll be high-vis themed, so be ready to don your fluorescent jackets and crack those glow sticks.

Hopefully it shouldn't be as full as last score where they had over 1000 people in the union, so we should be able to circle more freely. then dance for the rest of the night to the brilliant cheesy tunes.

make sure to buy your tickets in advance and arrive on time, circling will start at 7:30, so make sure you have a drink by then.

For those of you taking part in Movember we have set up a team "Warwick canoe and canoe polo", which you should be able to join by registering at http://uk.movember.com/

Your social secs

Einstein, Alice and Cloughy.

Posted by: Darling

Just a reminder that everyone who goes to either Canoe or Canoe Polo needs to have membership for the clubs (£10 if you go to both). You also need to have a Warwick Sport membership. They are apparently 'clamping down' on clubs who have non paying members for insurance reasons and will be checking up on everyone.

Sorry to be a kill joy but its important.

Your favorite polo treasurer,

Darling

Posted by: P Gizzle

Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of menÔÇÖs health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st┬á clean shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month.┬á The moustache becomes the ribbon for menÔÇÖs health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men.┬á Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days.┬á┬á

 

The funds raised through MovemberÔÇÖs UK campaign benefit the The Prostate Cancer Charity (TPCC), the UKÔÇÖs leading prostate cancer charity.

 

A bunch of us from the club are taking part along with a huge amount of others through the union with a bit of friendly competition between clubs.

 

I've started a team for us, "Warwick Canoe and Canoe Polo" which you should all be able to join so there's no excuse not to get involved. Simply register a profile and make sure you join our team. http://uk.movember.com/get-involved/

 

Don't worry girls you can join as well to show your support for prostate cancer research and your dashing, moustache bearing men. 

 

Posted by: Scamrass
Hi Everyone, Signup for Wild Water Racing is open! What?: A weekend of timed runs down a whitewater course individually and in teams. When?: 27th-28th November/End of week 8 How much?: This is a FREE weekend away (because its a BUCS event). Only need to pay for your food and drink. You also get free entry to the Saturday night party, which this year has a tropical theme. Who?: This is open to everyone! This is definitely a weekend not to miss, a great way to practise your whitewater skills and enjoy a drink or many with other uni canoe clubs. Signup now! I need to close signup by tomorrow afternoon, so be quick! Any questions, just ask on the canoe website Yours in paddling, Scamrass P.s. I apologise for the number of emails you're receiving at the moment, this was supposed to go with the social email, but some tool decided it was a better idea to go to top b instead.