1 Frome Canoe Club Frome Canoe Club is affiliated to British Canoeing and is a Registered Charity (Number 1104728) Newsletter Toby, promoted to Division 3 at Llandysul. Congratulaons Toby! To see how Toby and Chris got on at Duckmill Slalom, read the very interesng arcle Chris wrote, p13. Volume 40 Issue 5: May 2016 SUMMER PROGRAMME OF RIVER SESIONS Monday slalom training has started. Tuesday sessions for adults start May 3 rd . Wednesday general sessions have started. Langham Farm Slalom 4/5 th June This is an easy slalom in which you can compete. OR Come to help us run it! More on p9.
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Frome Canoe Club is affiliated to British Canoeing and is a Registered Charity (Number 1104728)
Newsletter
Toby, promoted to Division 3 at Llandysul.
Congratulations Toby! To see how Toby and Chris got on at Duckmill Slalom, read the very interesting article Chris wrote, p13.
Volume 40 Issue 5: May 2016
SUMMER PROGRAMME OF RIVER SESIONS
Monday slalom training has started. Tuesday sessions for adults start May 3rd. Wednesday general sessions have started.
Langham Farm Slalom 4/5th June This is an easy slalom in which you can compete. OR Come to help us run it! More on p9.
SmokefreeSports Please help us to promote a smokefree club by refraining
from smoking publicly at all our events.
In this issue
CALENDAR in detail
3 Calendar in brief
4 Wednesday sessions
6 Grand Team Event + Winchester Slalom
7 River Avon + Mini slalom
8 Langham Farm Fridays
8 Coach Training Day
12 Biblins
SLALOM
9 Langham Farm Slalom - details
10 A bit more about slalom
13-15 Report - Duckmill Slalom by Chris
REPORTS
16-18 A bit of Club History by Graham
OTHER THINGS
11 Aquatic invaders
19 About Leptospirosis
20 Youth committee
20 Copper noseclip points
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Date Event Who for Contact
May
3 Tuesday Adult-only sessions start
Adults Alan C
8 Grand Team Event All John K
10 Courses start: Passport and Discover
Participants Pam D
13 Friday Canoe Polo All Jack S
15 Winchester slalom Div 4/Open All John K
20 Langham Farm Friday All Rich C
21 River Avon: a loop in canoes All Stuart M
27 Mini slalom (2) All John K
29 Set up Langham Farm slalom All John K
June
4/5 Langham Farm Slalom All John K
10 Friday Canoe Polo All Jack S
11/12 Ogmore Slalom Div 3/4 All John K
13 Youth Committee meeting Young people Tracey L
18 River Frome trip All Rich C
19 Coach training day Coaches + aspirant coaches
Rich C
25/26 BIBLINS weekend All Pam
Frome Canoe Club: Affiliated to British Canoeing and Registered Charity 1104728
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Slalom training Canoe polo
Wednesday sessions are busy with lots happening! Please arrive at the clubhouse and queue at times stated below. It will reduce congestion if you join the queues at the times stated below, and not before.
All ages: queue at 6.30pm
Fun and games - Young people 8-10 years: queue at 6.30pm (Yellow group)
11-13years: queue at 6.45pm (Red group) 14+ years: queue at 7.00pm (Green group)
All ages: queue at 6.45pm Ability to wear a spraydeck is recommended
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Kayak skills Open boating
per person, or use your PaddlePass/Upfront card
Young people queue at 7.00pm
Young people queue at 7.00pm
Adult-only group come at 7.30pm. Or try the new session on Tuesdays, 7-9pm.
Cutting the cost of paddling at FCC
Here are two ways of cutting the cost of your paddling sessions:
PaddlePass: You can buy a monthly Pass for £10 and this entitles you to paddle as often as you like on week days during that month (when the clubhouse is open). £50 buys you a year’s Pass.
Upfront Card: Buy 5 sessions up front (£12.50) and get the sixth session free!
Remember the club has a debit/credit card machine to make it easier to pay.
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Calendar in detail
GRAND TEAM EVENT
8th May 10am at the Clubhouse Cost £2.50 Organiser: John Kent
THIS IS A REALLY GOOD EVENT! EVERYONE CAN PARTIcPATE!
In teams of three boats, work together to race through the poles fast.
Practice from 10am Race starts 11am approx Your team gets two runs and
the best run counts. A team comprises any three boats. And they don’t have to be slalom boats. Choose the boat you like paddling! You can have three people in your team, in single kayaks/canoes. Or you can have up to six people in your team, in a combination of single or double kayaks/canoes. It is a fun event. We will help you sort out a team on the morning.
WINCHESTER SLALOM
15thMay 8am at the Clubhouse Cost is your race entry fee Come to the clubhouse at 8am so we can sort out kit and then drive to Winchester to be there around 10am. This way you can get to have a practice before the official prac-tice starts.
You will need to bring a change of clothes, your entry fee and a packed lunch.
Winchester is an easy slalom on flat water and it is an ideal first race if you are new to slalom. If you are an experienced paddler, come to enter the Open race, or try a different class (C1 or C2).
21st May 8.30am at the Clubhouse Cost £3 Organiser: Stu Miles This is a 6 mile round trip from
Bradford on Avon, down the River
Avon, returning back to our start
point along the canal.
This trip will involve one weir and
one aqueduct. The river at this time
of year is a very pleasant to paddle
in a canoe or kayak, with lots of
wild life to see.
There is a second weir to shoot at
the lunch spot, but this will depend
on whether there are any anglers
around.
The return trip on the canal will see
a lot of canal boats and the public
on the tow path (not the canal
boats on the tow path or we are in
flood).
The start and finish is by the Tythe
Barn, which always does a good ice
cream!
So another canoe trip - get your kneeling pads out! And kayaks are welcome too.
MINI SLALOM
27th May 6pm at the Clubhouse
THE SECOND EVENT IN OUR 2016 SERIES OF MINI SLALOMS
This is a friendly competition, giving you a chance to have a go without the stress of a ranked slalom.
Come at 6pm to practise and the race starts at 7pm.
We need help to run this event - to do the timing. If you can spare an evening, please come along and give us a hand.
FRIDAY CANOE POLO
13th May 7pm at the Clubhouse
THE FIRST EVENT IN OUR 2016 SERIES
New this year, we are going to offer a chance for members to come and participate in a fast and furious game of canoe polo on a Friday evening.
The other dates are June 10th and July 15th.
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COACH DAY
19th June
9.30 - 4.30pm at the Club Organiser: Rich Carter
This is a new thing for us and is pitched at supporting our coaches.
The plan is to have a day where we can share ideas, hear from Jack and Megan about some of the latest coaching tips (they have both just done a Level 2 Training) and work together on checking that our coaching standards all agree.
We will produce a programme in due course, but the idea is to get on the water rather than sit and chat in the clubhouse.
Coaches: let us know if you want us to cover anything particular ('how to teach edging', ‘how to teach bow rudders' etc). Alternatively let us know if you would like to lead a short session in the day.
We want this to be useful and we would like everyone to feel welcome - participating and/or contributing.
If you are interested in becoming a coach or helping at the club, this day is for you too.
LANGHAM FARM
FRIDAYS
Monthly sessions over the summer 20th May 6.30pm to 8.30pm Cost £2.50 Organiser: Rich Carter This session is for members wanting to use the moving water at Langham Farm to progress their skills. It is not going to be a general fun session so no swimming and no messing about. We need to know in advance if you intend to come and want club kit. Let us know on the Wednesday before so that we can load the trailer. People with own kit can of course just turn up. As usual we will end off with cup of tea (and cake if anyone brings it). The normal procedure at Langham Farm needs to be observed: Please do not stop/park in front of
the farmhouse If the ground is wet, please park on
the bridge or very close to it where there is stone.
Please leave gates as you find them.
Other dates are 17th June and 8th July
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Calendar: Langham Farm Slalom 4/5th June
This is the slalom that Frome Canoe Club organises for British Canoeing. It is part of the National Series of ranked events.
We need help to run the event and we also want lots of members to race in it.
The site is reached from the village of Rode by turning into Langham Place, which takes you to the farm. Turn sharp left in front of the farmhouse over a bridge onto the slalom site.
There is car parking on the first island and camping across another bridge on the second island.
Charges are: camping £4pppn, and parking £3 per car. (Campers do not then pay the carpark fee).
Map 183 ref ST808550 Satnav BA11 6PL
The campsite has drinking water and flush toilets. Hot and cold food is served all day both days. Breakfast is available on both Saturday and Sunday .
The weekend is a double event which means there are two separate races, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. The course on gently moving water and is good if you are just starting in slalom. Division 4 is for beginners and if you do well you can progress to Division 3. We will help you fill out the entry cards and help you get started. After your race, please stay in your boat below the Finish line until the next two competitors arrive. This is a safety precaution - you may be asked to act as a rescuer. If the whistle blows while you are racing, it means you have been caught up by a paddler. Just move to one side to let him/her pass. And finally please do not leave your boat on the weir between your two races.
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Slalom improves paddling skills and fitness, so it’s good for everyone, especially if you want to progress your white water skills and/or level of fitness in general.
Newcomers usually start in Division 4. When you do well, you get promoted. You build up your skill, and work your way up to bigger water and tougher competition. Division 4 races are on easy water - When you get to Division 1 it
will be big and tricky! ( )
Newcomers can paddle any boat - so choose the one you like best.
The aim is to run a rapid river course marked by "gates" fast, and without touching them. A "gate" is two poles, suspended over the water. If they are green and white you pass through going downstream. If they are red and white gates, go upstream through them.
Penalties: if you touch a pole with anything – paddle, boat, buoyancy aid, helmet or yourself - a 2 second penalty is added to your time. If you miss out a gate, or go through in the wrong direction, the penalty is 50 seconds.
Each competitor takes two runs, and the best run counts.
There are classes for Kayak, Canadian Singles, and Canadian Doubles.
Some more things to remember:
Entries go on Entry Cards. You can get help to fill those out.
If bibs are not being used put the number you have been given on your boat (use sticky tape).
You start in number order. Watch others at the start, and be there when your turn comes. Then try to get through all the gates - in the right order
When you've finished, wait for two more people to finish before you get off - it's your turn to do safety duty.
You can find out more about canoe slalom on www.canoeslalom.co.uk
This is a Division 4 race and is held on flat water an ideal first race. The Open race is for those already in higher divisions.
Friday 27th May Second Mini slalom At Market Yard 18:00.
Sunday 29th May Langham Farm set-up
No training, we put up the course ready for next weekend.
Sat 4th / Sun 5th June
Langham Farm Slalom
A Division 3 and 4 ranking race near Rode, which we organise.
Sat 11th / Sun 12th June.
Ogmore slalom Div 3/4 at Bridgend in South Wales.
Friday 1st July Third Mini slalom At Market Yard 18:00.
Sunday 10th July Frome Market Yard slalom
A Div 4/Open event which we organise.
More about slalom + some bits and pieces
Tim for cutting the grass in time for our Taster session and for removing the mole hills - no easy task I under-stand.
Andy for greasing the front shutter. It is a joy to wind up and down now!
Jim for painting out graffiti - till the next lot comes!
Rich for being the helmet fairy. (Ask
about this one if you want to know more!)
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This camping weekend is for youth members. We go to the wonderful Forest of Dean and paddle on the River Wye on two days.
You need to bring A tent (or share one with a friend, single sex tents only) Sleeping bag plus mat Overnight things - pyjamas, washbag,
towel, change of clothes, etc Waterproofs and welly boots Canoeing things, which you can pick
up from the club on the morning.
We pitch the big club marquee so that we can all eat together and if it is raining we have shelter.
We canoe on Saturday afternoon, a fairly long river trip and end up with some crazy jumping from the big rock! On Sunday we play on the rapids in the morning.
Pam sorts out all the food and everyone
YOUTH members:
This trip is for you!
pitches in to help with all the other tasks.
We have a campfire on Saturday night and toast marshmallows while we tell ghost stories in the spooky gloom of the forest.
The cost includes the transport, the food for the weekend, campsite fees and paddling on two days.
Youth members: please ask at the desk or email Pam for more information. A deposit of £10 secures your place on this trip.
Only tents allowed on this campsite - no caravans or trailer tents.
A Wednesday session rule: If the water is over the jetty, no one gets on
without permission from Rich or Jack.
Courses: Pick up a leaflet at the clubhouse or look here.
Leptospirosis - information
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All about Leptospirosis / Weils Disease Leptospirosis is an infection that can affect people who come into contact with water where rats live. It can cause a disease called Weil's disease, which feels a little like flu with a persistent and severe headache to start with. It is far more serious than flu and it is important that you tell your doctor if you’re feeling unwell after kayaking/canoeing. As canoeists and kayakers, we are all at risk of suffering from this infection, but following some basic rules can reduce the likelihood of get-ting it. Cover all cuts and broken skin with waterproof plasters. It can be a bit tricky to keep the plasters on, but your instructor will have some ideas for keeping cuts covered. Wash your hands after paddling and always before eating or drinking. Better still, have a bath or shower after paddling.
Remember that live on the rivers that we
like to paddle.
Always after paddling and definitely
wash hands before
This article is not to alarm you - it is to give you information. Please be reassured that we are not telling you about Leptospirosis because we have any more concern than normal at the moment - the last case in the club was about 15 years ago.
Canoeing and kayaking are “Assumed risk” – “Water contact sports” that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement.
YOUTH MEMBERS (15 years+) Would you
like to help shape the future of the club,
then look here!
The committee has decided to set up a ‘youth council’ so that young people in the club have a voice. Initial meeting is to be Monday 13th June, 7pm at the clubhouse. Come if you can. If you can’t come - let Tracey or Pam know that you are interested.
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CONTACTS
Chairman: Andy Vowell 07584 069432 Vice Chair: Gareth McGiveron Treasurer: John Kent 01225 765168 [email protected] Secretary: Pam Dixon 07740 472982 [email protected] Head Coach: Rich Carter 01373 864623 Youth Rep: Tracey Lemon Volunteer Rep: Jonathan Howell Kit: Jack Smiles [email protected] Safety Officer: Rich Carter Welfare Officer: Pam Dixon
Jonathan Howell 12
Su Fewell 6
Gary Chant 6
Jim Read 6
Tom Kimber 6
Steve Taylor 6
Kenny McDonald 3
Dave Doughty 3
Tim Snook 3
Jos Maxey 3
Graham Warnecke 3
Terry O'Neill 3
Chloe Collins 3
Jacob Lines 2
Henry Faithfull 2
Nik Rayer 2
Kieran Fewell 1
Rich Carter 1
Tim Cottle 1
George McGiveron 1
Copper noseclip points - totals so far
THE RULES ARE: A capsize and swim gets 3 points. A roll gets you 1 point. A rescue gets you 2 points.
