Events

Training timetable

The sessions below always have a Club Coach present and a session is set. Any Junior attending any sessions must do the set programme, Adults can chose. More detailed session plans are available to Club Members in the Members Area - please log in to see them.

Winter Training from October 2019

Mondays

17:00 - Gym session for young Juniors

18:00 - Gym session for Race Squad

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

Tuesdays

06:45 - WATERBASED Workouts

Meet 06:30, on the water 06:45. Race Training Session (Junior Racing Group and Adults)

18:00 - Gym session for Race Squad

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

18:30 - Waterbased session

Meet 18:15, on the water 18:30. Race Training and General Session - all welcome.

Wednesdays

10:00 - Adult Only Training

Meet 09:45, on the water 10:00

17:00 - Gym session for young Juniors

18:00 - Gym session for Race Squad

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

Thursdays

06:45 - WATERBASED Workouts

Meet 06:30, on the water 06:45. Race Training Session (Junior Racing Group and Adults)

14:00 - School session

18:00 - Gym session for Juniors and running session open to all

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

18:30 - Waterbased session

Meet 18:15, on the water 18:30. Race Training and General Session - all welcome

Fridays

No coached sessions

Saturdays

12:00 - 13:30 JUNIOR development group

Meet time 11:45, on the water 12:00

14:00 - 15:30 RACE TRAINING SESSION

Meet time 13:45, on the water 14:00. (Junior Racing Group and Adults)

Sundays

09:30 waterbased session

Meet time 09:15, on the water 09:30.

DW Training/Winter races (See Club Calendar)

Calendar

	March 2020
						1 Waterside B Waterside B 01/03/2020 ( Note: Trailer Drivers still please use Faraday Road [RG14 2AD]) There is a major change to the route to Newbury Wharf [RG14 5AS] RACE B - Information Race B is going ahead. Based on the current course conditions and the weather forecast Waterside B is ON. We are due for 1/2+ inch of rain which means paddling conditions will not subside. Paddlers should be aware that this race has low bridges and fast flowing river sections. All paddlers should assess their competence and ability to paddle in these conditions. IMPORTANT: Safety Notice Our aim is to allow as many who are competent to paddle to Race on Sunday. We must however be mindful of the prevailing paddling conditions on Sunday. Weather is not the major factor, Water flow(s) are - Therefore :- Refer to the NCC self assessment for Race B Please also refer to the Course Photographs and description of hazards. To Emphasise: It is not your total Score that matters. My aim is make those who score themselves a 1 or 2 in any question we as organisers deem you not safe to race in the current conditions If you score any 3, double check and/or gain someon else's opinion of your capability Also: Buoyancy Aids are COMULSORY FOR ALL. Should you capsize twice, seriously consider retiring. Consider: An outward journey only, retiring at Aldermaston, especially if your scoring three's - in the self assessment - if you take this option let us know/marshall at Aldermaston Start and finish windows: please work out when to start approriately This is so faster paddlers meet less problems!! See more details •
2	3	4	5	6	7	8 Thameside 2 - Reading to Marlow Thameside 2 - Reading to Marlow 08/03/2020 Thameside 2: Reading to Marlow This is a downstream race with mass class starts, starting in Reading and finishing at Marlow. Start and Check in will be behind Reading Rowing Club on the south bank of the river near the Rivermead Sports Centre and Holiday Inn Hotel, opposite Reading Canoe club. The finish will be at the Longridge, Outdoor Adventure Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow. Approximate total distance: 19 miles, Portages: 8 Alternative Course If conditions are extremely adverse, we may run an alternative course Newbury to Wokingham Race Entry Senior: Pre-entries: £15 per seat per race Junior: Pre-entries: £11 per seat per race British Canoeing (BC) Membership Day Ticket £5 Late entries: £4 additional per seat Entries can only be made online this year. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 14:00 ON THE DAY PRECEDING EACH RACE Early bird entries will be accepted until noon on the Friday preceding the race you are entering Late entries will be accepted up to 14:00 on the Saturday preceding the race, but will incur an additional charge of £4 per seat Payment is via pay-pal, credit/debit card or cheque payable to Reading Canoe Club Please send cheques to Race Organiser, c/o Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham, Reading RG4 7TH Comprehensive BC membership is required. Please bring your card on the day Those without proof of BC membership will be charged £5 for an event day ticket Entry fees include Thames Licences, light refreshments and the use of shower and changing facilities at finishing points. See more details •
9	10	11	12	13	14	15 Royal Leamington Spa Hasler 2020 Royal Leamington Spa Hasler 2020 15/03/2020 CV31 3 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire This year's RLSCC Hasler Race will take place on Sunday 15th March. We look forward to welcoming you for a fun day on the river! There will be hot drinks, bacon rolls, and a BBQ at the club house after! Full details and timings to come. Parking will be available at the club house; Please carry boats to the other side of the river for entry and exit. No boats allowed through the clubhouse. See more details Waterside C - Pewsey to Newbury Waterside C - Pewsey to Newbury 15/03/2020 See more details • •
16	17	18	19	20	21 Junior Development Squad @ Elmbridge CC Junior Development Squad @ Elmbridge CC 21/03/2020 See more details •	22 Cambridge Hasler Cambridge Hasler 22/03/2020 CB3 9PA CB3 9PA  Description:The race is run on the River Cam, a fairly narrow, canalised river with little flow. Part of the Div 1-6 route uses a stretch frequented by punts which can become congested. It is an out and back race with 4 portages for Divs 1-6 (0 for Div 7-10) and is suitable for all levels of paddler. See more details Weaver Descent Weaver Descent 22/03/2020 CW7 3DD, Station Rd, Winsford CW7 3DD, UK Check-in: 08:30—10:00, Race: 10:30. Venue: All races will take place on the River Weaver, starting at Winsford Flash (OS Ref SJ655661, postcode: CW7 3DD) finishing at Runcorn Canoe Club, Clifton. Located 0.5 miles from M56 J12, (OS Ref SJ526795, postcode: WA7 4XP). Signposted from Motorway. Classes: Senior Men — K1, K2 or C1 / C2, Senior Women — K1, K2 or C1 / C2 Mixed Senior or Senior/Junior — K2 / C2 Junior Boys (U18) — K1, K2 or C1 / C2, Junior Girls (U18) — K1, K2 or C1/C2 Other craft by arrangement (e.g., Surf Skis, SUPs, Sea kayaks or GP Boats). Although the race outdates it, the race follows what is now the Weaver Canoe Trail. Details of the course can be found here: http://northwich-winsford.yourwestcheshire.co.uk/…/weaver_V… The race takes in virtually the full length of the navigable river and passes the historic Anderton Boat Lift and Weaver valley swing bridges and locks. Nonstop race Single or double: 17.1 miles (28.5km), 4 portages. Relay by pre-arrangement only. Relay recommended change points (x3) are Hunts Lock, Winnington Bridge (A533) and Acton Swing Bridge. All courses are on slow-moving river / navigation canal. Fees: Seniors £6.00 per seat Juniors £5.00 per seat Entries to Stephen Marnell: s.marnell@btinternet.com See more details • •
23	24	25	26	27	28 Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships 28/03/2020 - 29/03/2020 See more details •	29 Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships 28/03/2020 - 29/03/2020 See more details Waterside D - Devizes to Newbury Waterside D - Devizes to Newbury 29/03/2020 See more details • •
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Club events

Celebration & Awards Ceremony
Saturday 22nd February
19.00
Devizes Sports Club

Forthcoming Races

Ross Warland Memorial Canal Challenge - Sunday 24th November 2019

The race is held by Banbury Canoe Club in memory of Ross Warland and other young people who did not have the opportunity to reach their full potential in life. It is held from Banbury CC on the canal and runs for 20 miles with 12 portages.
Classes
K1 full distance (20 miles)
K2 full distance (20 miles).
K1 relay teams. No more than 2 paddlers per team.
K2 relay teams. Two pairs per team.

Note: paddlers under 16 years of age may compete only as part of relay teams.

Other Forthcoming Races

Contact Us

Devizes Canoe club

Lower Wharf,
Devizes,
Wiltshire, SN10 1JP

Club Secretary:

Ann Slator
Tel:

07907 784876

Email Us

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	March 2020
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
						1 Waterside B Waterside B 01/03/2020 ( Note: Trailer Drivers still please use Faraday Road [RG14 2AD]) There is a major change to the route to Newbury Wharf [RG14 5AS] RACE B - Information Race B is going ahead. Based on the current course conditions and the weather forecast Waterside B is ON. We are due for 1/2+ inch of rain which means paddling conditions will not subside. Paddlers should be aware that this race has low bridges and fast flowing river sections. All paddlers should assess their competence and ability to paddle in these conditions. IMPORTANT: Safety Notice Our aim is to allow as many who are competent to paddle to Race on Sunday. We must however be mindful of the prevailing paddling conditions on Sunday. Weather is not the major factor, Water flow(s) are - Therefore :- Refer to the NCC self assessment for Race B Please also refer to the Course Photographs and description of hazards. To Emphasise: It is not your total Score that matters. My aim is make those who score themselves a 1 or 2 in any question we as organisers deem you not safe to race in the current conditions If you score any 3, double check and/or gain someon else's opinion of your capability Also: Buoyancy Aids are COMULSORY FOR ALL. Should you capsize twice, seriously consider retiring. Consider: An outward journey only, retiring at Aldermaston, especially if your scoring three's - in the self assessment - if you take this option let us know/marshall at Aldermaston Start and finish windows: please work out when to start approriately This is so faster paddlers meet less problems!! See more details •
2	3	4	5	6	7	8 Thameside 2 - Reading to Marlow Thameside 2 - Reading to Marlow 08/03/2020 Thameside 2: Reading to Marlow This is a downstream race with mass class starts, starting in Reading and finishing at Marlow. Start and Check in will be behind Reading Rowing Club on the south bank of the river near the Rivermead Sports Centre and Holiday Inn Hotel, opposite Reading Canoe club. The finish will be at the Longridge, Outdoor Adventure Centre, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow. Approximate total distance: 19 miles, Portages: 8 Alternative Course If conditions are extremely adverse, we may run an alternative course Newbury to Wokingham Race Entry Senior: Pre-entries: £15 per seat per race Junior: Pre-entries: £11 per seat per race British Canoeing (BC) Membership Day Ticket £5 Late entries: £4 additional per seat Entries can only be made online this year. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 14:00 ON THE DAY PRECEDING EACH RACE Early bird entries will be accepted until noon on the Friday preceding the race you are entering Late entries will be accepted up to 14:00 on the Saturday preceding the race, but will incur an additional charge of £4 per seat Payment is via pay-pal, credit/debit card or cheque payable to Reading Canoe Club Please send cheques to Race Organiser, c/o Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham, Reading RG4 7TH Comprehensive BC membership is required. Please bring your card on the day Those without proof of BC membership will be charged £5 for an event day ticket Entry fees include Thames Licences, light refreshments and the use of shower and changing facilities at finishing points. See more details •
9	10	11	12	13	14	15 Royal Leamington Spa Hasler 2020 Royal Leamington Spa Hasler 2020 15/03/2020 CV31 3 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire This year's RLSCC Hasler Race will take place on Sunday 15th March. We look forward to welcoming you for a fun day on the river! There will be hot drinks, bacon rolls, and a BBQ at the club house after! Full details and timings to come. Parking will be available at the club house; Please carry boats to the other side of the river for entry and exit. No boats allowed through the clubhouse. See more details Waterside C - Pewsey to Newbury Waterside C - Pewsey to Newbury 15/03/2020 See more details • •
16	17	18	19	20	21 Junior Development Squad @ Elmbridge CC Junior Development Squad @ Elmbridge CC 21/03/2020 See more details •	22 Cambridge Hasler Cambridge Hasler 22/03/2020 CB3 9PA CB3 9PA  Description:The race is run on the River Cam, a fairly narrow, canalised river with little flow. Part of the Div 1-6 route uses a stretch frequented by punts which can become congested. It is an out and back race with 4 portages for Divs 1-6 (0 for Div 7-10) and is suitable for all levels of paddler. See more details Weaver Descent Weaver Descent 22/03/2020 CW7 3DD, Station Rd, Winsford CW7 3DD, UK Check-in: 08:30—10:00, Race: 10:30. Venue: All races will take place on the River Weaver, starting at Winsford Flash (OS Ref SJ655661, postcode: CW7 3DD) finishing at Runcorn Canoe Club, Clifton. Located 0.5 miles from M56 J12, (OS Ref SJ526795, postcode: WA7 4XP). Signposted from Motorway. Classes: Senior Men — K1, K2 or C1 / C2, Senior Women — K1, K2 or C1 / C2 Mixed Senior or Senior/Junior — K2 / C2 Junior Boys (U18) — K1, K2 or C1 / C2, Junior Girls (U18) — K1, K2 or C1/C2 Other craft by arrangement (e.g., Surf Skis, SUPs, Sea kayaks or GP Boats). Although the race outdates it, the race follows what is now the Weaver Canoe Trail. Details of the course can be found here: http://northwich-winsford.yourwestcheshire.co.uk/…/weaver_V… The race takes in virtually the full length of the navigable river and passes the historic Anderton Boat Lift and Weaver valley swing bridges and locks. Nonstop race Single or double: 17.1 miles (28.5km), 4 portages. Relay by pre-arrangement only. Relay recommended change points (x3) are Hunts Lock, Winnington Bridge (A533) and Acton Swing Bridge. All courses are on slow-moving river / navigation canal. Fees: Seniors £6.00 per seat Juniors £5.00 per seat Entries to Stephen Marnell: s.marnell@btinternet.com See more details • •
23	24	25	26	27	28 Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships 28/03/2020 - 29/03/2020 See more details •	29 Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships Nottingham - Open & National Senior Championships 28/03/2020 - 29/03/2020 See more details Waterside D - Devizes to Newbury Waterside D - Devizes to Newbury 29/03/2020 See more details • •
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Events

Training timetable

Winter Training from October 2019

Mondays

17:00 - Gym session for young Juniors

18:00 - Gym session for Race Squad

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

Tuesdays

06:45 - WATERBASED Workouts

18:00 - Gym session for Race Squad

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

18:30 - Waterbased session

Wednesdays

10:00 - Adult Only Training

17:00 - Gym session for young Juniors

18:00 - Gym session for Race Squad

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

Thursdays

06:45 - WATERBASED Workouts

14:00 - School session

18:00 - Gym session for Juniors and running session open to all

19:00 - Gym session for Adults

18:30 - Waterbased session

Fridays

No coached sessions

Saturdays

12:00 - 13:30 JUNIOR development group

14:00 - 15:30 RACE TRAINING SESSION

Sundays

09:30 waterbased session

Calendar

March 2020

Thameside 2: Reading to Marlow

Race Entry

Club events

Celebration & Awards CeremonySaturday 22nd February19.00Devizes Sports Club

Forthcoming Races

Ross Warland Memorial Canal Challenge - Sunday 24th November 2019

Other Forthcoming Races

Contact Us

Devizes Canoe club

Club Secretary:

Tel:

Supported by:

With our grateful thanks to the following sponsors:

Celebration & Awards Ceremony
Saturday 22nd February
19.00
Devizes Sports Club