Club Awards for 2011

Ron Brown Award Ron Brown Award – Jasmine Horsham – Bungay Report

Ron was a club member who was an artist; this trophy is in his memory for artistic merit.

Jasmine for her amusing story about her 8 mile river trip on the Bungay

trip, in rain, sunshine and snow over August Bank holiday.

Youth Improver - Conner Hedley

Junior club member who has achieved the greatest improvement over the past year

Saturday mornings, polo player, FSRT, and now white water star as well.

Adult improver - Graeme McLeod

Adult club member who has achieved the greatest improvement over the past year

From complete novice to white water, and sea paddler in one year.

Swimmer of the year – Keith Tyler –Easter at Saunton

The most noteworthy or comical swim of the year

For persistence at swimming, and the point where he was vertical with the nose of the boat in the sand to be followed by a swim. Not happy with that I understand he swam from several boats over the weekend.

Clubman of the year -

Graham Horsham – Website

Member who has made significant contribution to the club and/or its members throughout the year

Timeless work on the website great enthusiasm and unfailing humor with those of us who get it wrong will sill mistakes.

Paddler of the year - Lionel Goddard 

Member who has consistently paddled at the highest level throughout the year, or has achieved an outstanding paddling feat in the year.

The person who will receive this award this year is too old for junior improver, even past the adult improver. Could have qualified for the swimmer of the year, but his swim wasn’t as amusing.  He has not only done outstanding paddling this year but for many years,

He has helped and encouraged many youngsters and members over the years. As our oldest member we think he is outstanding to still be paddling and surfing at 74 so our paddler of the year is Lionel.

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Polo Training

Polo Training is now up and running as proposed. Following the consultation where members were asked for their views, the response was in favour 14-2 with 1 indifferent. I would like to take this opportunity to thanks those who replied.

This will be reviewed in 6 weeks, in the meantime please give it a chance to see how it works. The practical time is between 8.30pm and 8.45pm, during this time it is agreed that all other Polo players may use the pool to warm up, whilst allowing space for the training to take place. This training is aimed at bringing new polo players up to speed, so they and ultimately everyone can get more out of Polo on a Wednesday evening.

So I am asking everyone to cooperate, any issues can be discussed on the review date after the 8th Feb 2012

Paul Shearman

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Div 3 Canoe Polo – 3rd tournment update

Braintree A Canoe Polo team played well last Saturday evening considering the competition against them.  Benjamin has attended the last two tournaments as standby reserve without playing.  However, on this eve during one game one of our players went for a swim and so Benjamin came on. Comment from the team “Benji was excellent support and made and received some very good passes and he made him self available and found space”.  The next tournament is on 28 Jan should you wish to watch us at Luton.  Remember, if you want to join this year for Div 4 or Div 3, please see Robert Wilson.
Details of Braintree A progress can be viewed at http://www.canoepolo.org.uk/

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Kev’s Birthday White Water Trip – January 14th-15th 2012

Just to confirm  Kev’s annual Birthday trip is not a club event but a personal trip and not covered by the rules of Braintree Canoeing Club.

This year it will be based in Mid Wales and the accommodation will be at The Baskerville Hall Hotel near Hay on Wye. Bunk bed B&B is £20 per night and most of those planning to go are travelling early Saturday morning and just booking Saturday night. If you are interested please email Kevin at  kevin.dudley@canopius.com

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Canoe Polo Training – Wednesday Night

Just a quick reminder that there will be Canoe Polo training this Wednesday evening (11th Jan).  The format will be a combination of 10 minutes theory followed by up to 15 minutes practical. 

If you are interested in taking part, please be ready at pool side by 8:20pm.   10 minutes theory will then follow, then moving onto the water at 8:30pm sharp for 15 minutes training.  The first game with all the other members begins at 8:45pm. 

Robert asks if all other members could respect the training by paddling, warming up away from the training group.

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Estuary Paddle – Sunday 8th January

I will be paddling on the Crouch Estuary on Sunday from Burnham-on-Crouch. If you are interested in joining me please be at Burham Marina car park by 9.15 as I am planning to launch from Burnham Marina at 10am. High tide is 12am.

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Award Nominations Reminder

Just a quick reminder that nominations for the clubs annual awards closes next Monday 9th January (at 6pm) – we have had a few sets of nominations, but a few more would be great.

Nominations link: BCC Award Nominations

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2012 Div 3 and Div 4 Canoe Polo

PLAYERS REQUIRED.
Should you be interested in playing canoe polo in the South East area for division 4 or maybe division 3, contact Robert Wilson or a committee member with your £20 deposit. This will reserve you a place in the team.
Thank You. Looking forward to seeing you on the water.

Contact Robert Wilson on 07720599239 or robcanoe@hotmail.com

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First paddle of the new year

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A wonderful start to the New Year with a paddle along the Chelmer today. Six intrepid paddlers met up at Paper Mill Lock on what proved to be a lovely winters day – with a chill in the air but … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of you at BCC.

Paper Mill to Hoe Mill & back

In the morning ( 2nd Jan 2012 ) at 10.30 am I am going to be at Paper Mill with some others. We are going to paddle from there down to Hoe Mill & then back to Paper Mill so there is no cars involved. Can you let me know if you are coming, Thanks Mark Boddington

See the link for info

http://braintreecanoeingclub.co.uk/favourite-paddles/local-paddles/paper-mill-lock/

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