Ten members attended our Club’s Polo Taster last night at th
e Bristol Canoe Polo Pitch. Thanks to all for attending. I hope everyone likes our new marketing initiative too….
For those unable to attend, the Polo Guys have a regular session on Wednesday from 6-30pm. Come and along and have a go…..
For those who played in Div. 2 SW at Millfield this season, the Bristol CC team came 5th out of 12. It was looking so much better prior to the final tournament!!
Thanks to Dan for organising the team and entry.
The Pitbulls had a very successful third tournament beating 3 teams above them in the league and a narrow defeat by the league Champions Cherwell. Congratulations to Cherwell for winning the league and good luck to our fellow Penguins for a play off spot.
The “cream” of Bristol’s Polo players reformed into a single team for the annual South West League – Div 2. Three wins and two draws should see us second in the league. Brilliant polo location at Millfield School.
BCC’s Pool Session
Bristol Canoe Club welcomes all new members and polo players of all abilities. Our canoe polo sessions are now running in Bristol South swimming pool on Dean Lane in Bedminster from 8-45pm each Wednesday until May 2017. We have a range of Club polo boats and kit so come along and try out this exciting game.
We also run an open session for beginners and coaching rolling and paddling skills. The open session starts at 8pm.
Our Canoe Polo sessions start at the Pool from Sept 14th 2016 from 8-30pm. The sessions are held at Bristol South swimming pool in Bedminster and later in the month on 28th our open session starts at 8-00pm where basic rolling and paddling skills can also be coached. The cost for Polo is £9 or £31 per month by standing order. We also have boats and polo kit at the pool, so come along and see what it is like.
So where do you go in August to kayak brilliant consistent Grade 3 water (its dam released), in the sun, avoid car shuttles, while being surrounded by beautiful green forests?
Answer – take up Dave Hill’s invitation to the National White Water Centre on the River Tryweryn near Bala. Having never paddled this river I thought it was time to raise eye brows in the Club and dispense with a Polo Boat and return to White-water and what a great trip. On the Saturday we did the Lower Section including Bala Falls followed by circuits on the upper before camping at the now very kayak friendly camp-site. The Sunday recommenced with further circuits in what was perfect weather. Great water and great company with “Mad” Morgan on his first proper WW trip, Captain Dave providing “naval” leadership on and off the river as well as some great coaching, Dave’s mate Barney who travelled up from Gosport and Joe who showed us all what is possible in a kayak.
Many thanks Dave for organising a great trip and if you’ve never been to the Tryweryn go and try it. So, when is the next white water trip?
Bristol Canoe Club run their summer polo training at the CPFA Outdoor Pitch at the Cumberland Basin in central Bristol from 6-30pm every Wednesday.
Both Club and Non-Members are welcome to come along and join in. More details available from polo-enquiries@bristolcanoeclub.org.uk.
Pitch Location
Bristol Canoe Club ran a Mini Canoe Polo tournament at Bristol’s Polo Pitch in the Cumberland Basin on Sunday July 23rd 2016. The teams consisted of two teams from Cardiff, the Bristol Penguins, a scratch Bristol Pitbulls and a University team. Congratulations to Cardiff B for winning the tournament. Great weather contributed to a really enjoyable day. Hope to see more club players and members next time.
