Sutton and Wimbledon & Wandle Districts Scout and Guide Canoe Club
January 2011 sees the launch of the Sutton and Wimbledon & Wandle Districts Scout and Guide Canoe Club. As an introduction, we are a small group of canoe coaches who run, or know a man who does run, a number of canoeing activities that may be suitable for either you or your young people. We cannot guarantee to have all the answers and please remember that we all have families, jobs & Scout/Guide units to run. The canoeing is done in our spare time. Our main aim is to increase the number of canoe instructors in the area which in turn will increase the opportunities for the young people and we are grateful to Sutton and Wimbledon & Wandle Districts for their support.
Pool Sessions
These take place in the Wimbledon College Pool, Edgehill, SW19 4NS from 1–2pm on 16th Jan 2011, 20th Feb 2011 & 20th March 2011 – split into U14s working towards the Scout (& Guides) Canoeists Badge and ‘Roll & Rescue’ for the O14s. We intend taking both groups outdoors in the summer. Access is through the Sacred Heart Church Car Park. Bring swimming kit, t-shirt & towel. Places are limited and must be pre-booked through Keith and paid for (£6 per hour).
DofE Trips by Canoe
These are organised by the 28th Wimbledon Guides. The mixed Explorer-Senior Section Group successfully completed their Silver DofE trip along the Upper Severn and we are now planning their Gold Trip to Scotland, from 22-27 August 2011. The practice is in Wales 13–17th July 2011. Cost £750. There are a couple of spaces if anyone is interested. (1G/2B or 3G) Summer Activities Contact sam_axbey@hotmail.com. The club will be running BCU Paddlepower trainings The Bronze trip (18–19th June 2011 with the practice 21–22 June 2011 during the Summer Months together with a weekend May 2011) is now fully booked. We are running a DofE in the Wye Valley (16/17 July 2011) which will include a Training Camp at Longridge 9/10 April 2011. BCU 3* Assessment. Contact Pete for details.
Cub & Scout Activity Days
The 2nd Malden Boating Team are running two events that may be of interest – contact Keith. Sixers Water Activity Day 11th June 2011 at Shepperton (clashes with the GLSW Cubeaver Day). Teams of 3–6 cubs (depending on interest) to try various activities including canoe jousting & pillow fights over the water. TYM Activity Day – 8th October 2011 Open to Cubs, Scouts, & Guides.
BCU 2/3* Activities and Adult Training
Andy Amer of the Paxmead & Wraysbury Instructors is running 2/3* sessions for over 16s on the first Sunday of the month 9.30–12.30 at Paxmead Guide Boating Centre, Docket Eddy Lane. To book places contact Andy on 07802 230922 or email andrew.amer@openreach.co.uk.
The 2nd Malden Boating Team are running a BCU Training weekend for 13+ Guides, Senior Section and Leaders at Paxmead 21/22 May 2011 weekend, with some spaces available for Scouts & Explorers. Further details from Keith Spelthorne. District are organising FSRT & Level 1 Instructor courses in Autumn 2011. Since the district launched their new campaign to recruit and train more instructors over 30 coaches have qualified, including 7 from 2nd Malden. For further details contact Colin Ashworth 07714 899759 or email colin.ashworth@me.com. Syllabus at www.canoe-england.org.uk.
The BCU Southern Region Calendar is now available online at http://canoesouth.org/uploads/Coaching%20Course%20Dates%202011%202.pdf.
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The following are Boating Centres we have used that may be able to help you:
| Wimbledon Park | erica.bishop@merton.gov.uk |
| TYM, Ham | outdoor.learning@surreycc.gov.uk |
| Aqua Sports Redhill | info@aquasports.co.uk |
| HOAC Hillingdon | groups@hoac.net |
| Albany Park | albanyparksb@rbk.kingston.gov.uk |
Boats for Sale
The 6/12 Mitcham have a few kayaks and an Open Canoe (Canadian) for sale – contact Pete if interested.
Contacts for Information
Keith Axbey: keithaxbey@btinternet.com
Pete Treagust: 020 8395 7869 or treagustpt@aol.com