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| Welcome to Packers |
Packers is a club for kayakers and canoeists based in Peterborough, UK and is the leading coaching club in Eastern England. Of the c.140 members, around 25 hold coaching qualifications in kayak or open canoe disciplines. This gives members an unrivaled opportunity to develop their skills and gain qualifications if they so wish. Beginners are always welcome and we have all the necessary equipment to get you started.
Activities:
- Regular Thursday evening club nights through the summer (May to September)
- Regular Wednesday evening coaching sessions also through the summer (May to September)
- Regular Friday evening swimming pool sessions through the winter (October to April)
- Weekend trips to white-water venues (e.g. Dee, Tryweryn, Dart, Swale, Ure, Tees)
- Longer expeditions in the summer (e.g. Alpine trips, Paddling on the sea, Canoe camping trips in Scotland)
- A wide variety of training events
- Assessments for BCU qualifications
- Social events
Joining Packers: Who to contact and how much does it cost? Details here. |
A picture from our members' photo album
Sport Relief Paddle Sunday 16 March 2008 Pete plus helmet accessories Posted by jeffreyd |
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| Announcement: Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults and CRB checks |
| Posted: JasonP @ Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:55 pm |
In light of recent discussions it is necessary that all coaches and adult volunteers in the club have BCU CRB checks. The relevant parts of the minutes from the last Committee meeting are below...
'Child Protection and Criminal Record Bureau (CRB ...
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| Announcement: White Water Safety training at Holme Pierrepont - Sat 30/08 |
| Posted: JasonP @ Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:24 pm |
Hi there
Once again we are planning to run a white water safety course at Holme Pierrepont slalom course an Saturday 30 August. This has previously proved to be very popular and useful course.
The aim is to introduce people to swimming in fast movi...
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| Announcement: Nene Whitewater Centre August 28th 7 - 9 pm |
| Posted: Girly Pants @ Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:56 pm |
A second opportunity to paddle at the NWC on PACKERS Club only night.
Thursday evening August 28th - water on at 7.00pm until 9.00pm
As with our earlier trip the cost will be £5.00 per paddler. Club boats and kit will be available, but please l...
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| Announcement: Packers@Ramsey Pool - starts Friday 12 September at 7.30pm. |
| Posted: JasonP @ Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:58 pm |
See you there.
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| Announcement: 2008 / 2009 white water trips |
| Posted: RogerBeaman @ Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:08 pm |
I am currently creating a provisional plan for white water river trips this coming winter. Please be aware these dates are not fixed, but for basic planning purposes we now have:
October Tryweryn weekend (date to be confirmed)
November ...
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OOhh Very muddy gate to campsite no 3 by anne on Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:45 pm |
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