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Based in a superb setting on the Thames at Chiswick Pier, Chiswick Pier Canoe Club was formed in 1999 and has over 150 members. It is a friendly club and new members are always welcome. The club has a good spread of ages with many adult members and youngsters from the age of 8.

The club is very active and a variety of disciplines are catered for including touring, white water (freestyle, river running and kayak surfing) and junior canoe polo - but we also welcome people who just want to enjoy being on the Thames .

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Party on the Pier

Event: Party on the Pier
Date: 1 August 2010
Time: 13:30
Description: CPCC will run taster sessions from 13:30 for approx 2 hours.
Ceremonial Event: TBA.
Volunteer Coaches: A number of volunteer coaches are required on the day.
All Club members are invited to attend.

Volunteers Required: Club members - qualified coaches and land based assistants reqd.
Club Contact: Phil Curtis email: philcurtis@btinternet.com
 

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1 Star Training and Assessment

The BCU has a system of ‘stars’ that recognise personal performance. One star is the introductory award that shows you have basic boat control and foundation skills. The course is great fun and will give you a solid foundation as you progress your boating further.

We run the 1 star course over a weekend to make sure that there’s plenty of time to cover the syllabus and also enjoy the paddling.

For details see the course Syllabus.
Date: 7 & 8th August 2010 (Ideal for beginners).
Venue: Chiswick Pier
Cost: £30 members, £50 non-members. Includes kit hire.
Booking: Email Gary Hickson [garyhickson@hotmail.com] to book your place.
 

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Level 1 Coaching

Course: Level 1 Coaching

Date: July 3/4 & August 7/8
Location: Longridge Scout Centre, Marlow

If you’re interested in getting involved in coaching in the club but you’re not sure where to start please contact Glenn at glennjarman@gmail.com or on 07815 141835.
 

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UKCC BCU 2 star qualification

UKCC BCU 2 star qualification. The course will includes both kayak & canoe training and accessment. For details see the course Syllabus.

It is highly recommended you practice the wet portion of this course during one of the club pool sessions prior to attending this course.

Date: 14 & 15 August 2010.
Venue: Chiswick Pier
Cost: £30 members, £50 non-members. Includes kit hire.
Coaches: Steve Williams and Jason Cole
Booking: Email Gary Hickson [garyhickson@hotmail.com]
 

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Beginners Freestyle Development

Course: Beginners Freestyle Development.
Trainer: Matt
Cost: £10 per person + current pool fees (see club web site for details)
Location: Gurnell Swimming pool, Ruislip Road East,Ealing,London W13 0AL
Session: Thursday 21:00 to 22:15
Date: 5, 12, 19 and 26 Aug 2010
Description: Matt (Current No 2 UK freestyle Champion) will take you though the basics of freestyle paddling in the pool environment.
You must have a roll to attend this course.
There are FOUR places available.
Contact Matt to book your place. email matthew.nicholas@hotmail.co.uk; mob tel 07984296871
 

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Rolling for non Rollers

Rolling for non Rollers
Trainer: Adam
Location: Gurnell Swimming pool, Ruislip Road East,Ealing,London W13 0AL
Session: Thursday 21:00 to 22:15
Date: 5, 12, 19 and 26 Aug 2010
Cost: £10 per person + current pool fees (see club web site for details)
Description: A dedicated rolling instructor Adam (a top ten UK freestyle paddler) will take you though the mechanics of learning to roll. Developing the non-roller through to a basic pool roll.
There are FOUR places available.
Contact: Matt to book you place. email: matthew.nicholas@hotmail.co.uk; mob tel 07984296871
Note: You may require several sessions to achieve your roll.
 

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Aquatic First Aid Course

Course: Aquatic first aid course
Date: 28th August.

Location: Chiswick Pier Canoe Club

Description: There are 7 places remaining on the course offered on a first come first serve basis.
A fully qualified instructor will run the day course.
To secure your place on this course, send your full name, address, BCU membership number (if applicable) and cheque made payable to Mrs S McCarter to the address below.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A COACH OR BCU MEMBER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!!

Essie 65, Cotswold Way, Worcester Park, Surrey KT48LN
mob no. 07969513472
Cost: £60 per person - includes use of course materials and final certificate.
 

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UKCC BCU 2 star qualification

UKCC BCU 2 star qualification. The course will includes both kayak & canoe training and accessment. For details see the course Syllabus.

It is highly recommended you practice the wet portion of this course during one of the club pool sessions prior to attending this course.

Date: 4 & 5 September 2010.
Venue: Chiswick Pier
Cost: £30 members, £50 non-members. Includes kit hire.
Booking: Email Gary Hickson [garyhickson@hotmail.com]
 

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One Star Training and Assessment

The BCU has a system of ‘stars’ that recognise personal performance. One star is the introductory award that shows you have basic boat control and foundation skills. The course is great fun and will give you a solid foundation as you progress your boating further.

We run the 1 star course over a weekend to make sure that there’s plenty of time to cover the syllabus and also enjoy the paddling.

For details see the course Syllabus.
Date: 11 & 12 Sept 2010 (Ideal for beginners).
Venue: Chiswick Pier
Cost: £30 members, £50 non-members. Includes kit hire.
Booking: Email Gary Hickson [garyhickson@hotmail.com] to book your place.
 

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One Star Training & Assessment

The BCU has a system of ‘stars’ that recognise personal performance. One star is the introductory award that shows you have basic boat control and foundation skills. The course is great fun and will give you a solid foundation as you progress your boating further.

We run the 1 star course over a weekend to make sure that there’s plenty of time to cover the syllabus and also enjoy the paddling.

For details see the course Syllabus.
Date: 9 & 10 October 2010 (Ideal for beginners).
Venue: Chiswick Pier
Cost: £30 members, £50 non-members. Includes kit hire.
Booking: Email Gary Hickson [garyhickson@hotmail.com] to book your place.
 

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Coaching Updates

Course: Coaching Updates

For any coaches needing to do their 3 yearly update in the next 6 months, it might be helpful to know that there are two BCU Coach update courses scheduled for Sept & Ovtober 2010:

12th September 2010 London Region Coach Update- Shadwell Basin

17th October 2010 SE Region Coach Update - Adur Centre - Shoreham

And for those planning for the 2011 season

March 2011 SE Region Coach Update - Cobnor Centre - W Sussex

October 2011 SE REgion Coach Update - Bewl Water - Kent
 

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UKCC BCU 2 star qualification

UKCC BCU 2 star qualification. The course will includes both kayak & canoe training and accessment. For details see the course Syllabus.

It is highly recommended you practice the wet portion of this course during one of the club pool sessions prior to attending this course.

Date: 23 & 24 October 2010.
Venue: Chiswick Pier
Cost: £30 members, £50 non-members. Includes kit hire.
Booking: Email Gary Hickson [garyhickson@hotmail.com]
 

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The club has been helped and supported by Chiswick Pier Trust, Sport England, the BCU, Active Ealing, Hounslow CIP and the London Marathon Trust. We work with Kayackojacko -a local company committed to coaching excellence in many types of canoeing and this has helped us to expand our programme.

New members of any age (8 +) or ability are always welcome. Assistance is provided to take people as far as they want to go in different parts of the sport. We are committed to developing all aspects of canoeing and helping people to make more use of the Thames. Look under Cool Stuff to find photos of recent club activities and more.

Sunday sessions at Chiswick Pier run from 11am - 1pm. These usually involve a trip towards either to Fulham or Kew - depending on the tide. All abilities are welcome - although it's best to call first on 07933 276 792 to let us know you are planning to turn up.

You could also join us on a Thursday Evening pool session 21:00 - 22:15 every week at Gurnell Leisure Centre, where you can meet some of our coaches and members and try a boat. We teach rescues, rolling and basic skills at the pool.

You may also like to join a beginners or an improvers course. See club programme for dates of the next courses.


Key Links and Downloads
Membership Form
Taster Session Form
Course, Events and Trips Form
FAQs.

If you still can't find what you are looking for, email us.


Additional information
If you are new to the canoeing scene, additional information can be found on our Questions and Answers pages. You can also check out our Cool Stuff pages for additional information, articles, ideas and exchanges. Go to the Personalities page to find out about people on the scene in and around the club.
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Above left is the link for Active Ealing. It is the department in Ealing Council which encourages and provides opportunities for sport and physical activities. They run one of London's best sport development programmes -9 sports centres and an athletics track. They help clubs like ours to get started and develop. You can find out more about Active Ealing from their website. The link above right is for Awards For All. They provided us with some grant money to help our club grow to what it is now. The London Trust (centre) gave us a £7000 grant to buy boats and to fit a pontoon to the pier, which enables us to launch safely in any tidal conditions. Hounslow council also helped our club to get started in 1998 by giving us some kayaks.
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Chiswick Pier Canoe Club

The Pier House
Corney Reach Way
London W4 2UG

Tel: Glenn Jarman 07815 141 835