Canoe Polo

Canoe Polo sessions are being held at the Leam Boat Centre on Monday evenings starting tonight (11/05/2009).

Contact us if you want more information.
We hope to get a junior and adults league going for tournaments later in the year.

Doggy paddle

This years Doggy paddle is again being organised. This year it will be held on the 10th May.
If you would like to take part then E-mail us and more information will be sent to you soon.
You could also click on the link below to see pictures from previous doggy paddles and extra information.
http://rlscc.org.uk/section.aspx?section=11

Canoe Polo Tournament

LBCAC carried on with their canoe polo. This time we had a team a great team of 7 players. Who did very well in the 4 games we played.

Litter Pick

We are currently organising a litter pick to clean up the Leam from the water, this is a brilliant opportunity to help keep the environment clean and to have a good paddle.
It has been organised to be on the 26th April 2009 please email or leave a comment if you will like to come. A BBQ and refreshments will be provided.

Canoe Polo

Leam Boat Centre Activity Club (Leam BCAC) Canoe Polo Team started out on their first campaign in the Midland League 2 at Stratford Leisure Centre with a creditable performance in the opening group of fixtures prior to Christmas. Considering that this was the Clubs first experience of competitive Canoe Polo promising results were returned. Losses of 7-0 against an impressive Cherwell outfit and 6-0 against Nottingham University “B” were followed by a fighting 4-1 loss against Viking Youth and a pleasing 1-1 draw against North Cotswold.

 

More encouraging results were obtained in the league fixtures completed on 17 January. Leam beat Wychavon  2-1 in the opening match of the evening with Duncan Sinclair scoring both goals. The next two matches saw defeats of 3-0 to Viking Youth and 7-0 against Cherwell. The evening was rounded off with a further  win , 2-1 against Cambridge University “B” with Jethro Lomas and Duncan Sinclair scoring the goals.

 

Anyone interested in taking part in the exciting sport of Canoe Polo should get in touch with Mike Sinclair on for further details of training sessions. 

We are now running practice sessions at the pool for anyone who is interested.  We have had some stainless steel posts made and donated to the club from EHM International Ltd. so our thanks go to them.

Happy New Year

Hope you had a good festive season and enjoyed 2008.

The 2009 dates for the pool sessions are listed below and they have returned to three, 1 hour sessions to make it more worthwhile.

Canoe Polo goals are being fitted on January 3rd so should be up and running for the following pool session.

If you are interested in playing canoe polo in a tournament please let us know as we have set up a team for a local league.  No experience necessary although good paddling/throwing/catching skills are needed.

And yes, you guessed it, membership is due again, only £5.  Fill out a form to join.

Happy 2009

Pool Session Dates

These are the new dates for next years pool sessions.

Saturday 03 January 2009
Saturday 14 February 2009
Saturday 28 March 2009
Saturday 04 April 2009
Saturday 16 May 2009
Saturday 06 June 2009
Saturday 04 July 2009
Saturday 01 August 2009
Saturday 05 September 2009
Saturday 03 October 2009
Saturday 28 November 2009
Saturday 05 December 2009

Pool Session

Some time ago at the most recent meeting we looked at having 45 minute sessions in order to bring in a 4th session for canoe polo. Can we have a think on this with a view to making a decision either way. The club that has been coaching at Banbury are desperate to get some pool time for the potential junior squad and would welcome the opportunity to give some coaching to any paddlers on the pool sessions that would be interested in getting involved. There is still the opportunity at Banbury for specific canoe polo for any juniors that would be interested.

Cheers
Michael Sinclair

Meeting

We Had an activity club meeting in Wednesday 10th of September. We have decided on a new committee which is:
Chairman-Dave Oliver
Secretary-Michael Sinclair
Treasurer-Julia Sinclair
Activities manager-Paul Spencer
If anybody has any ideas which they think the club would like to do (it doesn't have to be kayaking) please could they leave a message. So far we have thought of Go-Carting, Jet Skiing, Climbing, Air Rifle and mountaineering. If anybody has any qualifications for an activity we have not included then please could you email the activity club or leave a message.

Children of Chernobyl

Paul Spencer has organised a River Wye canoe trip for a group of children from Chernobyl on August 9th.  To ensure the success of this event we need a significant amount of volunteer qualified or trainee BCU coaches with experience of paddling and dealing with large groups.  Support will be required for the canoes under the overall instruction of level 3 and 4 coaches.  To be suitable you must be a competent paddler and able to look after the group as well as yourself.  Obviously there will be a language barrier so clear instructions will be required. 

This will take place on the 9th August.  Camping and food will be provided free of charge but you will need to bring a tent and sufficient paddling kit to look after yourself and the group for the day.  There is also a possibility of kayaking on the day after but this will be confirmed nearer the time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both the children of Chernobyl and ourselves so the success of this is essential.

Please contact Paul Spencer as soon as possible if you are interested on his mobile: 07967386449

Thank you

Duncan Sinclair