Special congratulations to our Club member Oliver Scholefield who passed his Sheltered Water Kayak and Canoe Coach Award assessment today. Delivering sessions in kayak and canoe to a crack team of “mature“ students on the Wharfe. You certainly picked a great day for it. If you are interested in training to be a club coach …
This week is Volunteers Week, so we want to say a huge thank you to all our club volunteers that make our club great and ensure it runs smoothly. So that’s everyone that: coaches, assist or organises club activities and sessions sits on the committee maintains equipment or the building turns up to clean the …
In line with government and British Canoeing guidance we can reopen the club, run club sessions. As of 17th May informal outdoor gatherings can be for up to 30 people, so a ‘peer paddle’ can now be for up to 30 people. You must still social distance (at least 2m) from anyone outside of your …
Good News Club Paddling is back! With the national lockdown restrictions ending, we are able to reopen the club and restart club paddling sessions. Informal paddling can also take place, and as of 17th May thuis can be for up to 30 people. Please read these details and information on accessing the club before attending …
We are making plans for the return of paddling sessions at the club as Covid restrictions relax after 29th March. Full details and booking information will be on the website soon. We’ll also be updating procedures for accessing the club and using equipment ahead on re-opening on 29th March, please check these before coming to …
Our sea Kayak paddlers got together recently on Zoom to discuss the pro’s and con’s of various pieces of safety equipment that can be carried when out at sea (and some are relevant to other settings including out on the hills). So everyone can benefit, the notes from their discussions have been collated and are …
It might not have been our best year for paddling what with local flooding and then a global pandemic but its been a fantastic year for community involvement and volunteering. Across the country more people than ever have been looking out for their neighbours, helping the vulnerable and finding new ways to keep calm and …
The club newsletter has been resurrected! But we’ve not been able to do anything for months – yes that makes it even more remarkable, but it’s not totally true. So click the link below to have a read HXCC Newsletter – January 2021
The Club’s Annual General Meeting of Halifax Canoe Club Limited will be held on Saturday 6th February 2021 at 7.15pmvia ZOOM – the formal notification has been emailed to all members, and a link will be emailed out on Saturday 30th January Agenda Items Club Members are welcome to put items on the agenda for …
HXCC is asking it members help to raise money for the Club when they shop online! We have signed up to easyfundraising.org.uk as a good cause which will pay the club a donation every time you shop online. When you make a purchase with one of the 2,700+ participating retailers, as a thank you for …
Following todays (4th Jan) Government announcement of another national lockdown, we are suspending all club activities again, and the club buildings will be closed again. You can still leave home to exercise in a public outdoor space with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, …
British Canoeing’s Personal Performance Awards are designed for paddlers wanting to gain recognition of their learning and development, in the craft and environment they choose. The process of completing the awards is based on learning and, as such, the ethos of ‘supporting the paddler’ is the main focus of all the awards, encouraging individuals in their …
We are keen to help and encourage members get back paddling after a summer where many haven’t been on the water due to the pandemic and our inability to run club sessions. This session is aimed at those that have previously done a club beginners course, but have not paddled this year due to Covid restrictions, …
We are keen to help and encourage members get back paddling after a summer where many haven’t been on the water due to the pandemic and our inability to run club sessions. This session is aimed at those that have previously done a club beginners course and been on the white water, but have not …
As you may know we now have access to paddle on Warley Moor Reservoir through ‘club membership’ of Halifax Sailing Club, and this site is now available to our members for paddling. Members must complete an induction session prior to using the Sailing Club facilities and reservoir. The induction will cover security, our Paddling Policy and the …
For many years we have Club kit – hoodies and t-shirts – available for member to order. In recent years promotion, awareness, uptake and wearing of our kit has been low. Possibly some people don’t even know it exists! And to be honest what we have is a bit plain, just a logo on it. …
Despite being an inland club we have a group of 12-15 independent sea kayakers who regularly paddle at the coast, on lakes, join symposiums or undertake multi-day expeditions. After struggling to find clean, cheap, local, open water to practice sea kayak skills the club has approached Halifax Sailing Club who are keen to see the …
Congratulations to Sarah Ford who has successfully completed her International Canoe Slalom Judge exam. This opens up opportunities to judges at international slalom competitions, World and European Championships, and even potentially the Olympics in the future. Sarah had been due to attend the exam being run at the African Championships in Bassel in March which …
At the present time we remind members that the club facilities remain closed. Arrangements to allow members to access the club to collect personal equipment and access a toilet while visiting the club to paddle are currently being finalised and will be in place shortly. Members will be contacted when these are in place. …
Locked down or self isolating due to Covid19? —You are not alone. If you are struggling with isolation, financial hardship or cannot get out for essential provisions during this difficult time there are people working across Calderdale who can help. Request support online Want to help? – Virtual Volunteering Hub Local people and organisational can …