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Howsham Weir Slalom

Howsham Weir Slalom 2009

Everyone had a fantasic time this weekend at Hull International Polo Competition at Princes Quay in Hull.

Leaving Little time for recovery Kingston Kayak Club (in association with Lower Wharfe) are looking forward to their annual Howsham Weir Slalom Competition. Howsham Slalom has a traditional feel about it with basic camping close to the river away

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Sowerby Bridge Slalom

Members of the KKC Slalom Team attended the Sowerby Bridge Div 3/4 slalom at the weekend.

Water levels were very low but Halifax CC still managed to run the event which was well attended and great fun.

James Sewart came 1st in Division 4 on Saturday and got promoted to Division 3, his brother Tom was first

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Kingston Kayak Club Mini Slalom

KKC Slalom paddlers at Grand Tully Slalom 2009

We are running a Mini Slalom series for KKC paddlers aged 16 and under. This is a new event aimed at letting you all having a go at Canoe Slalom, racing your friends at the club and will help in working towards your paddlepower qualifications.

All unranked paddlers 16 and under who are currently paddling outdoors

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Club Trip to Bala, North Wales

Summer School

Sue Burgess is organising a club trip to Bala, North Wales in August this year from Friday 20 August to Sunday 22 August.

The cost will be:-
£6 per night for adults
£4.50 for children over 16
£3 for children aged 4 – 16

Details of the campsite can be found here. Unfortunately it’s not the site right on the

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KKC Paddler selected for GB Slalom Squad

Hannah Burgess

Congratulations to Kingston Kayak Club paddler Hannah Burgess.

Hannah Burgess

Hannah who is currently studying at Loughborough Uni. has been selected for the GB U23 slalom team and is a reserve for the senior team.

I’m sure everyone at KKC wishes Hannah the best of luck in the GB squad this year. We will keep you updated

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Canoe 2012 Slalom Taster Day

• A fun introduction to slalom

• Coaching to get you started in slalom

• Use any boat you want

• Slalom boats available to try

• Open to all (min BCU 1star / Paddlepower Passport)

Sun 23rd May, 10am at Halifax Canoe Club, Sowerby Bridge

Whether seeing canoe slalom on the TV at the Olympics has sparked an interest or

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Easter Slalom Training

I am planning to run the following training sessions in association with Yorkshire Slalom. From what I can determine this fits in with the 2nd week of Hull and East Riding Schools Easter Holidays.

Monday, 5th. April
Wagon Lane – starting 10.30 a.m.

Tuesday, 6th. April
Oughtibridge – starting at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, 7th. April
Holme Pierrepont

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Dates for your Diary

Sunday 21st March – Flat Water Paddle – Pocklington canal .

Sunday 21st March – Swale Paddle – Annual White Water trip near Richmond.

24th & 25th July

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KKC Slalom Team 2010

Below are listed dates the KKC slalom team will be competing at slalom. Coaches, coaching and equipment will be available.

Division 4 events are suitable for all. Once you have gained promotion from Division 4 (by finishing in the top 20%) you can then go on to compete at Division 3.

Contact Duncan or Trudi well before

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Winter Slalom Training

Below are a number of dates/where I intend to provide slalom coaching during the winter at Yorkshire Slalom training days. Please let me know if you are interested.

Sunday 20th December – Matlock at 10am
Tuesday 22nd December – Sowerby Bridge at 10am
Tuesday 29th December – Howsham Weir at 10am
Sunday 3rd January – Wagon Lane at 10am
Sunday

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