Intervarsities February 6th – 8th
Wooooo we're off to Galway in just over ONE week, February 6th – 8th, for an entire three days of Intervarsities!! It's set to be a weekend of fierce and cut-throat competition between all the college kayaking clubs in Ireland. Claws at the ready! P.S. As always there will most definitely be plenty of partying and fancy dress/costumes ;) ^-^ !!
First things first, we'll meet in the UCD Clubhouse Bar at 6.15pm on Friday February 6th to get the partying underway. Then it's off at 7pm for one hell of a bus journey!...think sing-alongs, craic and breaking in the Refreshers !! Feel free to stock up on the alcohol beforehand! There may not be much opportunity to restock on fuel for Saturday evening, so if at all possible bring beverages for both nights!
What about the kayaking I hear you ask?!?
Friday morning/afternoon sees UCDCC's whitewater paddlers and canoe polo team starting off the weekend. The whole club will then join up Friday evening with all the other College clubs for some social drinks evil.gif
On Saturday morning is the long distance event, which is open to absolutely everyone - of all skills and fitness. No hangover is too great! Then we'll all head over to watch the freestylers do their thing in the afternoon!
Sunday is another day of paddling for everyone!...it's the BoaterX....an event that sees paddlers race each other down a section of water with little (or no) rules ;) :o
Throughout the weekend a Banter League competition will be run, which involves doing all sorts of team tasks and outrageous dares, all in the name of fun! afro.gif let's bring the win back home guys!!
In true kayaking style, it's a Fancy Dress party (yes that's costumes and face paint) for Saturday night. Note: Costumes are MANDATORY evil.gif and competition is fierce!! In general the wackier and tackier the better !! This year's theme is Fiesta Mexicana. Rumour has it a number of UCDCC paddlers are going as a Mexican Wave! ;-)
The cost of the trip is just €50, which covers your buses, two nights' accommodation, breakfast both mornings, entry to all of your kayaking events plus all the gear you need!!
As ever pack plenty of warm/old clothes/shoes for kayaking (for TWO/THREE days). Rule Numero One: NEVER wear clothes made of COTTON material. Anything made of fabrics starting with 'poly-' are usually a great bet! Bring your own wetsuit if you have one. Tights are great, even on guys ;-) Any fleecy tops or bottoms are really nice too. Old shoes or small cheap pairs from Penneys (€3 or so) are really important.
Here's your essential guide to staying warm on any and every river trip: http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,10222.0.html (http://forum.ucdcanoeclub.com/index.php/topic,10222.0.html)
The money can be paid to ANY committee member at any pool session or send one of us lovely committee members a text. Paying is the ONLY way of securing your place and we do need to know numbers as soon as possible.....READY, STEADY, GO.!Find the committee members mobile numbers here: http://ucdcanoeclub.com/committee.html (http://ucdcanoeclub.com/committee.html)
Who's in? Sink or swim.
P.S. If you can at all give us an idea of what events you'll be doing and whether you need accomodation and bus transport.
Car Lifts
Thursday
1. Kieran [WW Rescue]
2. Ross [WW, polo, Freestyle]
3. Ailbhe [WW, polo, LD]
4. Niall [WW, polo, LD]
5. Diarmuid [WW, polo, LD, Freestyle]
6. Peter [WW Shadow, LD, Freestyle, BoaterX]
Friday
1. Justin [polo, LD]
2. Matt [polo, LD]
3. Evan [polo, LD, BoaterX]
4. Naddy [polo, LD, BoaterX]
5. Steve [polo, LD, BoaterX]
6. Yvette [polo, LD, BoaterX]
7. Derv [Freestyle, BoaterX]
8. Andrew L [LD, BoaterX]
9. Niamh L
10. Dani
11. Claire
Bus
1. Aisling [LD, BoaterX]
2. Simon [LD, BoaterX]
3. Aoife
4. Andy J [LD, BoaterX]
5. Zog [LD, BoaterX]
6. Helen[LD, BoaterX]
7. Adam [LD, BoaterX]
8. Anna May [LD]
9. Catie [LD]
10. Cormac [LD, BoaterX]
11. Deividas
12. Greg [LD, BoaterX]
13. Jacqui [LD, BoaterX]
14. Johannes [LD, BoaterX]
15. John [LD, BoaterX]
16. Mathhew [LD, BoaterX]
17. Mike [LD, BoaterX]
18. Nikki [LD, BoaterX]
19. Paul [LD, BoaterX]
20. Rory [LD, BoaterX]
21. Sara G [LD, BoaterX]
22. Sarah D [LD]
23. Niamh D [LD]
24. Jamie [LD, BoaterX]
25. Dave Q [LD, BoaterX]
YYEEEAAAAA BBBOOOYYYYYYY!!!!
Long distance and boater X.
Will be on the bus.
Yup shtick my name down there. Doing long distance and boaterX will need accommodation and not sure about the bus yet
Quote from: Vettie on January 28, 2015, 14:06:41
all the gear you need!!
Do we have to bring our own needles though?
Anyhow, I'm in! Long distance and BoaterX i shuppose..
I'll be there! Doing precisely fuck all..
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Ailbhe ( Whitewater, Polo, LD) car
Peter (LD, freetyle and not sure what else)
Is there a programme for the weekend. I've no idea whats happening when.
Whitewater starts at 8am friday morning, polo starts at 11am friday morning, LD starts at 8am saturday morning then freestyle is after that, BoaterX is sunday at i have no idea what time :)
Me thinks anyway
Ehhh, I think I'm doing freestyle and boaterx? I'll be driving from Limerick with two boats, but will most likely want two nights accommodation (do I need to buy myself Canoeing Ireland membership?)
Driving, Biosecurity and rescue I believe
Hey Guys,
I'll go down Friday night and back on Sunday (2 nights accom), racing Long distance HP and Boater Cross.
I can drive down if needed and space for 3 and gear, otherwise I'll jump on this bus 😊
afro.gif is doing LD, BoaterX he guesses, will be getting the bus with ye all for the weekend.
Finch; Polo, LD and WW. Would like a bed/moderately comfortable floor.
Ok I'm in! I'd love a bed and a seat on the bus. I'll enter any event which requires no kayaking skills.
I can bring the money on Wednesday night.
I'm in, probably more for the craic than any actual kayaking, haha.
Yep. Boatercross, Long distance.
Not sure if I'm going down Thursday or Friday yet. Fearless leader might be able to shed some light?
I'm in! I'll bring the money on Wednesday. Will need accommodation and bus!
Hey put me down for LD and the bus please. Working everyday this week though so will pay Friday :-P. Thanks
Sign up is now closed guys! Sorry, but we've no more beds and the hostel is really strict!
I'm in too! LD is probably the one I can do rn haha ;D A bed for the 2 nights would be great too! Oh, and a lovely seat on a fun filled bus would be great also :o
Quote from: Niamh Delaney on February 01, 2015, 19:41:34
I'm in too! LD is probably the one I can do rn haha ;D A bed for the 2 nights would be great too! Oh, and a lovely seat on a fun filled bus would be great also :o
Shite, one min too late .... Tis alright :blank:
Adam; Boater X and Long Distance :)
Quote from: Niamh Delaney on February 01, 2015, 19:42:38
Quote from: Niamh Delaney on February 01, 2015, 19:41:34
I'm in too! LD is probably the one I can do rn haha ;D A bed for the 2 nights would be great too! Oh, and a lovely seat on a fun filled bus would be great also :o
Shite, one min too late .... Tis alright :blank:
You got your name onto the Signup sheet before this, so I may be able to squish you in...just waiting for a reply from the hostel!
Quote from: Aoife S on February 01, 2015, 19:57:48
Quote from: Niamh Delaney on February 01, 2015, 19:42:38
Quote from: Niamh Delaney on February 01, 2015, 19:41:34
I'm in too! LD is probably the one I can do rn haha ;D A bed for the 2 nights would be great too! Oh, and a lovely seat on a fun filled bus would be great also :o
Shite, one min too late .... Tis alright :blank:
You got your name onto the Signup sheet before this, so I may be able to squish you in...just waiting for a reply from the hostel!
Oh fantastic! Thanks, Aoife! ;D
Trailer Puller! 8)
Long Distance and BoaterX
Hey! Just throwing my name down for a bed, hopefully there's a chance that one can free up ;D
If not, let me know if there us any one else stuck and we can get together and work something out :) xxxx
And I'm not competing in anything, it's been waaaay too long :o :-[
out of interest what is the name and location of the hostel?
The Savoy on Eglington street.