Come and join us at our first virtual ACM 30th January 2021 2pm The ACM is an opportunity to meet with and hear from this years committee, put forward and take part in business to discuss and importantly vote in our required volunteer roles, as well as share further volunteer opportunities. The following positions are […]
We were devastated to hear the passing of Anne Howard a few weeks ago. Anne had been a part of canoeing since the seventies, leading to becoming Team Leader for the Great British squad for the 2018 and 2019 Championships. She will be remembered for her dedication to both Great British and Club teams, her […]
As we move into the new lockdown with associated restrictions once again we have taken the decision to suspend any National and Regional competition for the period 5th November to 2nd December. We have also taken the decision that there will be no National Competition to complete the current leagues this side of Christmas. The […]
Volunteers wanted to help discuss a future competitive structure for Polo in the UK Mark Thomas is looking for 4+ volunteers to form a working group to discuss how we can revise competitive polo in the UK, in part driven by the pressures and opportunity for reflection created by the pandemic. Ideally this group will […]
Following the latest announcement from the Government on 22 September, with regards to Covid-19 and tightening of measures, we have assessed how this will impact Canoe Polo. From 24 September, people aged 18 and over playing indoor team sports must adhere to the ‘rule of six’, which means playing in a group of no more […]
Having considered all of the information available to us, the committee has the following coronavirus update (Please share with your club): The committee has voted to extend the 19/20 season through the 20/21 winter and beyond if required, resulting in the cancellation of the full 20/21 national league season. This difficult decision has been reached […]
Please find our PDF here of the route back to training under the current Covid19 guidance, relevant to England only due to differences between the home nation guidance (04/06/20). 1. Small groups only (6 or fewer) as a club activity. 2. No contact between players. 3. Keep to the 2m distance away from other paddlers […]
Following the polo committee’s conference call last night we would like to inform you all that it is our intention to complete the National League later in the year. We intend to use a weekend at the home venue to complete the missing competitions together as part of a larger social gathering. No date has […]
Following the latest advice from the Government announced at 5.00pm today, British Canoeing has issued the following statement: “In light of the Prime Minister’s advice this evening and in the interest of the safety and well-being of all members of our community, it is with regret that we are announcing the cancellation of all British […]
? Superstar volunteer required!! British Canoe Polo need a new National Leagues Coordinator for the 2020-21 season. Chris Arrowsmith stood down from the role of National Leagues Coordinator at the AGM at the end of last year. During his time in the role Chris oversaw a substantial restructuring of the leagues to make […]