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ACM 2014 – Time Confirmed

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The ACM will be at 1830 on Saturday 10th May 2014 at Meridian’s home (click for map).  To date there have been no formal proposals received, nor nominations for any of the vacancies (Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary). Unfortunately this reflects the current state of UK polo as explained in my ACM report/update, which is attached […]

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Efficient Use of Pool Playing Time

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It is crucial that all teams players and match officials play an active role at ensuring that we maximise our use of indoor pool time. This season there have been a couple of occasions when tournaments have overrun their allotted time. In each occasion there has been no reason other than games not commencing immediately […]

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Closure of swimming pools

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Polo Players, The consultation around the potential closure of Coventry 50m pool is a real issue for our sport. Whilst we are endeavouring to play more outside we will continue to need access to suitable facilities including large pools. I am aware that this is not the only pool under threat of closure. Therefore I […]

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Canoe Polo Level 1 Competition Coaching support module

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If you are interested in taking part in this course please contact Zoe for more details. The day is designed for coaches from all paddle-sport disciplines who would like to deliver structured canoe polo sessions within their club or group and clubs who would like to develop their new coaches or polo players. Date: Sunday […]

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ACM & Election of Officers

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The ACM this year will occur at the play off weekend 10th May 2014 at Meridian’s home venue, Danson Park, Danson Road, Welling, DA6 8HL. The exact location and times will be confirmed. This is a significant event in the polo calendar and it is important that clubs are represented. So even if your team […]

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Cancellation of National Championships

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The Canoe Polo Committee have taken the decision that for the foreseeable future there will be no National Championships. The committee recognise that the entries for this event have fallen over the past few years as the popularity of ‘friendlies’ has increased. Recent rule changes also mean that the results are not relevant to European […]

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Reminder – Boat Checking

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Note to all Competitors  – 17/01/14 Boat Checking It has been brought to the attention of the BCU Canoe Polo Committee that there are a number of “non approved” boats being used in the national leagues. It should be noted that if your boat is not listed as approved you are not permitted to use it. […]

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Level 1 Competition Coaching

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Canoe Polo Level 1 Competition Coaching support module. If you are interested in taking part in this course please contact Zoe for more details. The day is designed for coaches from all paddle-sport disciplines who would like to deliver structured canoe polo sessions within their club or group and clubs who would like to develop […]

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Canoe Polo Competition Coaching (Part 1)

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The BCU is looking for people to deliver the BCU canoe polo support module. This is an important element in widening the interest and quality of canoe polo played in the UK. This discipline support module is for the new UKCC scheme (competition bolt on module to core the coaching awards). Part 1 is aimed at […]

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Vote: The Results Are In

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I would like to thank all the teams that considered the proposals. It was clear that many teams had considered the implications and there were many useful comments about how Canoe Polo could be improved. The committee is aware of many of these issue and will address them as capacity allows. In total 72 votes […]