UCD Canoe Club

Committee Announcements => Announcements => Topic started by: Vettie on January 28, 2015, 14:06:41

Title: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Vettie on January 28, 2015, 14:06:41: 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]
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Andy J on January 28, 2015, 14:25:36: YYEEEAAAAA BBBOOOYYYYYYY!!!!

Long distance and boater X.

Will be on the bus.
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Poopy Dick on January 28, 2015, 14:27:22: Yup shtick my name down there. Doing long distance and boaterX will need accommodation and not sure about the bus yet
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Jocano on January 28, 2015, 14:36:02: 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..
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Scabidas on January 28, 2015, 14:59:18: I'll be there! Doing precisely fuck all..
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: NadineJones on January 28, 2015, 17:39:33: (https://mlpforums.com/uploads/monthly_12_2012/post-5946-0-76779800-1355630785.png)
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Poohy on January 28, 2015, 18:20:51: Ailbhe ( Whitewater, Polo, LD) car
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Peter O'Sullivan on January 28, 2015, 18:23:21: Peter (LD, freetyle and not sure what else)

Is there a programme for the weekend. I've no idea whats happening when.
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Poohy on January 28, 2015, 18:28:16: 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
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: DervM on January 28, 2015, 19:57:52: 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?)
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: kmck on January 28, 2015, 21:23:27: Driving, Biosecurity and rescue I believe
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: aisling-kayak-conlan on January 28, 2015, 22:45:24: 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 😊
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Kerry Gold on January 29, 2015, 20:05:15: afro.gif is doing LD, BoaterX he guesses, will be getting the bus with ye all for the weekend.
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Niall Finch on January 30, 2015, 17:07:51: Finch; Polo, LD and WW. Would like a bed/moderately comfortable floor.
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: SarahDaniell on January 31, 2015, 18:00:50: 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.
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: CatieKnoverek on January 31, 2015, 19:54:58: I'm in, probably more for the craic than any actual kayaking, haha.
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: CormacR on February 01, 2015, 13:35:17: Yep. Boatercross, Long distance.

Not sure if I'm going down Thursday or Friday yet. Fearless leader might be able to shed some light?
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: JamieBeattie on February 01, 2015, 16:51:08: I'm in! I'll bring the money on Wednesday. Will need accommodation and bus!
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Anna-May Kiely on February 01, 2015, 17:50:16: Hey put me down for LD and the bus please. Working everyday this week though so will pay Friday :-P. Thanks
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Aoife S on February 01, 2015, 19:40:36: Sign up is now closed guys! Sorry, but we've no more beds and the hostel is really strict!
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: AdaaamVF on February 01, 2015, 19:54:47: Adam; Boater X and Long Distance :)
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: 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!
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Niamh Delaney on February 01, 2015, 20:10:47: 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
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Andru93 on February 01, 2015, 20:27:20: Trailer Puller! 8)

Long Distance and BoaterX
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: NiamhElle on February 01, 2015, 23:49:21: 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
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: NiamhElle on February 01, 2015, 23:52:30: And I'm not competing in anything, it's been waaaay too long :o :-[
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Kerry Gold on February 02, 2015, 11:48:24: out of interest what is the name and location of the hostel?
Title: Re: Intervarsities February 6-8th :-D
Post by: Steven Mul on February 02, 2015, 12:08:53: The Savoy on Eglington street.