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General => Competitions and Training => Topic started by: Maryanne on October 24, 2012, 02:15:23

Title: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: Maryanne on October 24, 2012, 02:15:23

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: MarieH on October 24, 2012, 08:57:29

Ya, I'd definitely be up for this!  :)

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: DervM on October 24, 2012, 10:18:30

Definitely up for this ^^

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: HelenaC on October 24, 2012, 11:00:37

i think i might consider this.... hmmm...

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: Douchier on October 24, 2012, 14:06:12

G'wan Helena, by then you'll even have been back out on a river and we'll have recaptured you as the river-scum that you are!

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: DervM on October 24, 2012, 14:25:11

It'll help with your polo double pumps, g'wan.

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: Maryanne on October 25, 2012, 00:45:25

Here's some more information:

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The female kayaking sessions will just be 1 day events. The aim of these sessions is to encourage more females to get into kayaing. The sessions run last year were a great success hopefully we can continue this success.
 
Session 1
Freestyle session on the Liffey 25th November
We will have some of the best female freestyle kayakers in the country teaching this session. It will start at Wrens next where everyone will get a chance to learn the basics. After this we will head up to Sluice where you will be able to use your skills learnt on a more challenging feature.
To Register
Buy a ticket for the event above
Email girls@tdu.ie with your name, D.O.B(under 18's only), ICU no., if you have your own kayaking gear and a brief description of your ability/ICU proficiency
 
Where
We will meet at the ICU Training Centre on the Liffey at 10 and head to wrens nest weir and then on to Sluice in Lucan
 
What to Bring
Kayak- Preferably a playboat or as close to a playboat as you can get!!
         - There will be some kayaks available on the day to try out
Paddle
Spreydeck
Buoyancy aid
Helmet
Paddling gear- Dry suit/Cag/Wetsuit (it could be cold so wrap up warm)
Footwear
Lunch
Hot drink to warm up after
What level do I need to be?
The morning session will be for all levels. The afternoon session will be broken into 2 groups if needed. People who can roll and people who can't. Where different sessions will be planned for paddlers ability
Afterwards
 
We will all head to a venue in Lucan as to be decided for a warm drink and a chat about the days events. 

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: HelenaC on October 25, 2012, 08:39:49

yea i suppose it is about time i manned up and got on some moving water.... :D

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: HelenaC on October 27, 2012, 17:53:57

ha lol! guess who cant go! :D

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: DervM on October 30, 2012, 23:06:36

Are we signing up clubways or do we need to individually sign up on their site?

Title: Re: Ladies freestyle training (25th November)
Post by: EllenMcG on October 30, 2012, 23:29:13

How exciting!!! Really hope I can make this :)