As most people will know, Rachel had a close shave on Thursday while coming in towards Lerwick towing the club trailer. Thankfully everyone got out okay, and our thoughts are with Rachel and her family. We”d also like to thank the two guys who uncoupled the trailer from the car at Frakkafield.
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Existing club members – there are Tuesday evening trips. Contact Rachel for details
That’s the form available for the beginners pool sessions available
Go to the link at the top of the page for the latest membership form. Don’t forget – if you’re not a member when we go outdoors in May, you’re not able to join any club trips…
Pool sessions for the spring season start on Thursday 15th March at 8pm. The sessions will run for five weeks, the final night on 12th April 2018.
Again we have exclusive use of the whole pool area, this will allow us to bring in more sea kayaks and possibly canoes.
The extra space will let you to practice all types of strokes in the pool, rolling, rescues, etc. With extra coaches this year, who will be on hand to assist where required. Please let us know what you would like to work on.
If you have a friend who is keen to try out kayaking why not bring them along for a try.
The rates will be the same as other years £5 adult and £3 concessions. Non members £7.50.
The new beginners sessions will start on Thursday 19th April for four weeks. If you are a current member and would like to assist us at the beginners sessions let us know.
For our continuing affiliation with the SCA we’re needing to amend the current constitution. Attached is a draft which members are asked to consider and adopt at Fridays AGM. Consititution 2018 draft
AGM Friday 2 nd February, will be held in Islesburgh community centre at 7pm.
Nominations for all office bearers including chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer,training coordinator, equipment officer (vacant at present), trips coordinator, child protection officer, ordinary committee members and any other posts – names to Craig Lobban please at(craig@cragden.plus.com). Nominations can also be made on the day.
As well as these bits we’ve got to do, we are also looking for ideas from yourselves about what you want to do this year and how you want things done. Let Craig know if there’s anything you specifically want to bring up, or just bring it on the day. A good turnout is requested.
Thank you
We’re having a combined Christmas meal and a get together to bid farewell to Gerald as he’s leaving Shetland. It’s going to be at the Gurkha Kitchen on 9th December, contact Janet Laing at aurora121therapy@gmail.com if you’re interested.
We’re delighted to announce that our great lineup of symposium coaches of Kim Bull, Kate Duffus, Pat Murray, Bonnie Perry, Mike McClure, Catriona Nicol and Angus Nicol are going to be joined by Andrew Barras and Matt Haydock! Happy days.
Don’t forget – If you want to be added to the waiting list, email shetlandsymposium2018@yahoo.com