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15
October |
CHRIS
LANSDELL joins the Scottish Canoe Association as Marketing
Manager. He has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing
and public relations consultancy and will be responsible
for planning and delivering a Scottish Paddlesport Festival
and Exhibition in 2004.
Watch
out on the website for regular updates on this event!
For further information, contact Chris at chrislansdell@scot-canoe.org
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5
October |
Folks,
We've had a garage clear out and are seeking a new home
for the following. Can you help? We are especially keen
to see it go to a canoe club active in coaching junior slalom
paddlers. We would listen to any offers for the kit, especially
from clubs doing some junior slalom coaching...... more |
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4
October |
The
Geoff Good Coach of the Year Award is aimed at raising the
profile of coaching and the work of coaches and in so doing
will honour the memory and work of Geoff Good, BCU Director
of Coaching 1970-1999.......more
including how to nominate |
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4
October |
The Forth estuary forum coastal litter campaign is hosting
adopt-a-beach workshops week commencing 8th October to promote
the co-ordinated clean-up of beaches in the Firth of Forth
...more |
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4
October |
If
anyone wants to go on a white water safety course Edinburgh
Kayak club have two-three places available this weekend
(6/7 October). The cost will be 38-45 for the course plus
bunkhouse and food. We are staying in a bunkhouse in Newtonmore.
Any takers? David Bassett 0131 453 4479 or work 01786449131
Mob 07730067048 |
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24
September |
River
Awe release confirmed for Sunday 7th October |
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11th
September |
The
Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland is looking to
appoint a Marketing & Event Co-ordinator to assist the
CEO in seeking and servicing fundraising and sponsorship
programmes of the Games Council.
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7th
September |
Kayak
Crossing of the Atlantic
Peter
Bray reached Ireland on Wednesday after paddling across
the Atlantic. The trip took two and half months. Peter's
kayak was 7 metres long and measured .9m at its widest
point. He used Lendal paddles. See also the web
site of the crossing which has details and diagrams
of the kayak.
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4th
September |
Congratulations
to Andy Morton of Kirkcaldy Canoe Club won a silver medal
in K1 in the 50 - 54 age group at the Canoe Marathon Masters
World Cup at Stockton on Tees...
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Glasgow
to Edinburgh Marathon
It
is now planned to run the Glasgow to Edinburgh Marathon
on 6th - 7th October following its postponement earlier
in the year. For more details of the event see the Sprint
and Marathon pages on this web site.
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27th
August |
Craignish
Tour - Change of Date
Will
now take place on 13/14 October 2001. More details from
the organiser, Peter
Lamont
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Around 80 members and supporters, paddlers and non-paddlers,
were invited to a Strategic Planning Talkshop at Linlithgow
on 18 August 2001...
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30th
July |
Jennifer
Hutt of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth KC and Shuna Braithwaite
of Argyll KC became the new British U16 K2 Marathon Champions
at National Marathon Championships in Norwich ...
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The
2001 Scottish Sprint Championships will take place at
Strathclyde Park on Saturday 15th September. Entries accepted
on the day, Seniors £6.00 Juniors £4.00. For
more details see the Sprint and
Marathon Pages
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12th
July |
More
than 40 popular beaches ignored by ministers are so contaminated
with raw sewage that they are failing to meet recommended
safety guidelines. More...
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25th
June |
Individual
Learning Accounts (ILAs) are the new government incentives
to encourage individuals to take up learning.
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22nd
June |
The
Symposium will run over the weekend, starting on Thursday
the August 23rd and finishing on Monday 27th August (these
dates are inclusive). This year's location will be the
Outer Hebrides where there are opportunities for lots
of trips, competitions, expeditions, workshops etc. If
you need more details please do not hesitate to contact
Alyson Keiller
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18th
June |
Approximately
a mile below Fochabers on the Spey, some parts of the
banking are breaking away. Branches can be found mid-stream
and potentially could be a hazard to those caught unaware.
Please take due care!
See
the account by Mike Spence
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Glasgow
to Edinburgh Marathon
It
is now planned to run the Glasgow to Edinburgh Marathon
sometime in October following its postponement earlier
in the year. For more details of the event see the Sprint
and Marathon pages on this web site.
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Level
2 Canoe and Kayak Coaches Required
Monday
to Friday 10:00-17:00. Between 16 July and 10 August.
As part of City of Edinburgh Council Summer programme.
Mini Bus driver helpful. Also SPA and Mountain Bike work.
Contact Cliff Smith on 07748 703 515 or email cliff.smith@educ.edin.gov.uk
or cliffsmith@ukonline.co.uk
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1th
June |
£20,250 in Awards!!!!!!!
Open
to any sportsperson under 18 (on 1 September 2001) from
any sport. Entry is by nomination, which can be accepted
from Schools, Colleges and Sports Clubs...
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1st June |
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27th
May |
The
Forth and Clyde Canal, which links the east and west coasts
of Scotland, has been reconnected after almost 40 years...........
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April |
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