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Wednesday Pool Session
Pool sessions are back! Sign ups close the day before. If you want to come the day off please reach out to the committee, although we cant guarentee you will be brought a dedicated club boat.
If this is your first time and you are attending as a "Taster Session" you do not require membership. If you decide to join the club (of course you will) you'll need to pay membership and equipment hire for the year/per usage.
You will be asked at checkout if you need to borrow a club kayak. This is available to members who have bought annual kit hire, plus anyone who here for the first time. If you are a returning member, please buy membership/kit hire.
If you bringing a personal boat it must be washed clean and clear of dirt and sand etc. Before being used in the pool.
We rely on volunteers to transport club kayaks from the container in Byker. If you have a car with roof racks, please consider helping out. (If you say that you can help on the form then we'll text you if we need a hand).
Venue: Benfield Sports Centre - Meet in the car park or at the side of the pool (or go in through the front if you're late). Easy parking and along public transport routes
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Time: Arrive at 7:40pm to sort boats and get changed, for an 8pm start. We must not enter the pool area until 8pm. The previous users are a children's swim class, if you arrive late please wait until the changing area is empty before changing. The session will last 90 minutes.
You will need: Swimwear, sports t-shirt or rash vest, towel. Goggles may be helpful if learning to roll.
By signing up, you agree to the following rules:
- All kayaks to be washed down before starting
- Maximum 12 kayaks permitted in the pool. We take turns if it's busy
- No seal launching off the sides
- Once launched, stay clear of the sides to prevent damaging the tiles
- No swimming, except for coaching and capsize drills
- No running
- Do not enter the pool area until our slot starts. This includes to bring kayaks through.
- If you arrive late please wait until previous pool users clear the changing room.
- Playboaters please use the deep end