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June 2013

Canoe Polo National Leagues Entry Forms Available

Sunday, 19 May 2013 23:15 | Written by Ian Morris

Hi All,

The National Leagues Entry Form is now available to download on the BCU website along with a provisional calendar for the 2013/14 season.

http://www.canoepolo.org.uk/

The deadline for entries is 28th June.

This year there have been a couple of last minute problems with 2 pools; Derby and Robinson (Bedford). I have had to pull all dates from these pools and rearrange, hence the bold red border around some dates. These will be confirmed shortly and the border will change to black once confirmed.

It is also possible that Derby will be able to be used again and some dates will move back here. The dates will remain the same where possible, only the venue will change.

Regards

DaveP

National Leagues Organiser

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Hull and Club Championship Entry's are Due Now, Individual Entry Commitment and Fees Required

Sunday, 19 May 2013 23:12 | Written by Ian Morris

Hull and Club Championship Entry's are Due Now
Individual Entry Commitment and Fees Required
As with our own tournament the tournament entry closing dates specifically for the Club Champs tend to have a long lead time. (There are late entry penalty charges for the club champs)
Hull is the first weekend in July and the Club Championships (Aberfan) 12^th/13^th July Entry's need to be in at the latest I would suggest the weekend of 1^st/2^nd June in the post to ensure places.
Tony Nixon and Mark Gledhill have kindly offered to collect the individual fees on behalf of those attending if you are interested then you need to put your name,and pay your fees asap to either Tony or Mark.
Dependant on the entries needless to say we will try and make up teams as much as practical of those who normally play together in our National Leagues teams.

In the past those venturing to help gather both names and fees have had a thankless continual chasing task to get our entry's in within the time frames projected everyone needs to both help themselves,Tony and Mark and let's get them in without to much if any chasing.
Thanks
Mike Moffitt

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Promotion of Div 2 Z Team

Monday, 13 May 2013 19:38 | Written by Mike Moffitt

Congratulations
Despite a less than convincing performance by their own standards our Division 2 Z Team managed to gain a promotion place into Division1 this weekend at the Hull National Play Offs Tournament.
They now join the select top ten teams in the British National Leagues Division1.

Team:
Alan Barry, George Roots, Graham Webster, Lewis McVey, Kartik McCutcheon and Suryan McCutcheon.

Dependant on their continuing progress with an average age of 18 plus years it should in-auger well for the club going forward.

Well done to them all.

Thanks
Mike Moffitt

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National Division 2 North Season's outcome

Sunday, 28 April 2013 09:14 | Written by Mike Moffitt

Yesterday both of our Division 2 North Y and Z teams played in the final tournament of the season.
Congratulations are extended to both teams the Z team are the D2 North Champions having won every game throughout the season and with our Y team finishing runners up it is a creditable performance from both of our club sides.
By virtue of their achievements both teams are now eligible to attend the National D1 play offs were hopefully we may well regain our D1 status.
The composition of D1is made up of the best 10 teams in the British Leagues.
Players over the season were:

Division 2 Champions
Alan Barry, Lewis McVey, Kartik McCutcheon, George Roots, Graham Webster, and Suryan McCutcheon.

Division 2 Runners Up
Prudence Blyth, Ginny Coyles, Charlotte Lister, James Mallon, Kathryn Moffitt, and Stuart Moffitt.

Well Done to you All.

Mike Moffitt

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Under 21’s Great Britain training squad

Monday, 22 April 2013 22:28 | Written by Brenda Webster

Friends of Allonby club members would like to congratulate the 7 members of The Clubs Canoe Polo discipline in their successful weekend with the

Under 21’s Great Britain training squad.

James Mallon, Suryan Mc Cutcheon, Harvey Birch, George Roots,

Graham Webster, Lewis McVey,

Kartik Mc Cutcheon

(Age range from 16-19).

The training camp was held at the new facility at Collingwood with 2 pitches now functioning and everyone taking advantage of the Galley decking area in the sunshine on Saturday. The rain appeared on Sunday soon after the 8am start but all determined to excel and prove what they have trained for.

Thanks must go to all the paddlers and for the Coaching to help those whose ambition is to represent their country playing Canoe Polo work towards achieving this

Thank you also goes to Maureen Nixon, Ruth McCutcheon, for providing the catering service, accountancy skills and paperwork, to club members Mark, Jack, Tony and Gary for stepping in when things got busy and who downed tools to help out.

Brenda (Photos to follow)

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Up and Coming Domestic Tournaments

Monday, 08 April 2013 19:15 | Written by Mike Moffitt

April 27^th 2013
National Division 2 North Round Hay Park Leeds 1000 a.m.

May 11^th/12^th 2013
National Leagues Play Off's Hull

June 2^nd 2013
Yorkshire D2 League Final Tournament Hull 1000 a.m.

June 8^th/9^th 2013
Liverpool International Entry Fee all Teams £75.00 Closing date 15^th May 2013

July 6^th/7^th 2013
Hull International Challenge Entry Fee £75.00 Closing date 1^st June 2013

July 20^th/21^st 2013
National Club Championships Aberfan Entry Fee £75 Youth £40 Investment £40
Closing date 28^th June 2013

July 27^th/28^th 2013
London International Entry Fee £80.00 Minimum Age 11 years Closing date 1^st June

August 3^rd/4^th 2013
Welsh Open Llanelli Entry Fee £70.00 Closing date 1^st July.

As some events are popular and fill up early the entry closing dates are published only as a guideline and we will need to have entered with entry forms and fees to arrive by at the latest the closing dates of the above events if you wish to ensure a place.

In order to meet the post expressions of interest with the relevant individual entry fee will need to be with either Mark or Tony at least a couple of days prior to the closing dates.

If we are to attend other events e.g.Ypres or elsewhere then we need to sort out our entry fees and forms well in advance in order to secure a place.

Any queries then by all means ask.

Thanks
Mike Moffitt

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Forthcoming Club Commitments and Tournaments

Monday, 10 December 2012 23:04 | Written by Mike Moffitt

Dear all just to give you a reminder of our near future tournaments:

National Division 2 North December 15th Stockport Start Time 4.00 p.m.
Both club sides are due to attend. Please remember the Stockport Pool has a revised start time with the first games and refereeing stints starting at 4.00 p.m. You are advised to get there by 3.15 p.m. unload, sort kit etc.

Narth West Regional Leagues January 5th Stockport Start Time 4.00 p.m.
Both club sides are due to attend. Please take note of the earlier start time.

National Division 4 North January 12th Derby Start Time 5.00 p.m.
I would advise you arrive no later than 4.15 p.m. in order to prepare for the tournament.

National Division 3 North January 12th Stockport Start Time 4.00 p.m.
Again you are advised of the earlier start time.So suggest a 3.15 p.m. arrival.

Thanks

Mike Moffitt

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Winter Training and the use of a Sports Hall and Gym Opportunity

Saturday, 17 November 2012 13:16 | Written by Mike Moffitt

Those of you who train year round are well aware that as a result of the sometimes hostile weather conditions it is more than questionable what if any measured benefits are actually gained training in those conditions. As we progress more into winter the less in outcome terms realisticly are acheived, and so the need for consistent training enviroment e.g. a Gym/Sports Hall is more than helpful.

We are fortunate that we have potentially been offered the use of a Gym and Sports Hall in the city centre for a couple of hours per week. we have already indicated an interest in taking up the offer of it's use instead of doing the Thursday Docks Session and are potentially looking at each Thursday evening say 6.00 p.m. until 8.00p.m.

In terms of our usage the content could be made up of a mixture of some measured fitness work gym apparatus/reps/bleep etc with a combination of some fun games footie/basketball/netball/handball to make up the session.

Whilst some of the activities are competition orientated we would encorage all of our club members to take up the offer.
Let me know your interest if you would as if there is a positive response the sessions could well start within a week or so.

Thanks
Mike Moffitt

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Archive 2012 23rd Liverpool International Canoe Polo Tournament

Friday, 23 March 2012 10:49 | Written by FOALCC

This is an achive page for the 2012 competition. For the 24th Liverpool International Canoe Polo Torunament 2013 please see http://friendsofallonby.org.uk/liverpool-international-polo-tournament/entry-form-download

Friends of Allonby Liverpool Canoe Club ran the 23^rd Liverpool International, John Hulley Olympic Memorial, Canoe Polo Tournament at the Albert Dock Complex (Dukes Dock) on 2^nd and 3^rd June 2012. Many thanks to all who helped to set up, run, take part in, provide facilities for, provide the prizes for, and tidy up after, the event.

If you have had a really good experience, or not so good, please let us know so it can be better for next year. Complaints about the weather, particularly on the Sunday, please address to a higher authority.

Congratulations to the John Hulley medal winners

Gold: Pennine (Class 1), North Kildare (Class 2), Stingrays (Class 3), Wildcats B (Class 4)

Silver: Kinston A (Class 1), Cherwell Gold (Class 2), ULU Oldies (Class 3), Friends of Allonby Y1 (Class 4)

Bronze: Dragon (Class 1), Kamikaze (Class 2), Trentham (Class 3), Liverpool Canoe Club (Class 4)

Winners Pennine with 'John Hulley' presenter of trophy.

Downloads
FOALCC Entry Form 2012	[FOA Liverpool International - Entry Form]	222 Kb
FOALCC Results 2012	[FOA Liverpool International - Results]	30 Kb
FOALCC Accomodation 2012.pdf	[FOA Liverpool International - Nearby Hotels etc.]	112 Kb
FOALCC Campsite 2012.pdf	[FOA Liverpool International - Campsite and Directions]	121 Kb
FOALCC Event Schedule 3b.pdf	[FOA Liverpool International - Event Schedule]	229 Kb
FOALCC Results 2012 - League Stage	[FOA Liverpool International - Results League Stage]	135 Kb

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Friends of Allonby Liverpool Canoe Club Ladies Team

Written by Mike Moffitt

European Clubs Ladies Canoe Polo Champions 2011/2012

European Clubs Canoe Polo Championships 17th/18th September Helmond, Holland.

As the British Ladies Canoe Polo Champions our senior Ladies team were invited to attend the European Club Championships held this year in Holland. Games were played against the Champions of most of the leading European countries. including France, Germany, Spain, Holland, Russia, Belgium, Switzerland and Denmark.
Over the weekend the Ladies club side maintained a 100% record remaining unbeaten upto and including the final, winning the final against St.Omer (F) 4.0 This latest result represents their 4th European Club Championship win in the last 6 years.
Well done to them all on another excellent club result and a European Club's record number of wins...
Team:
Ellie Bates,Ginny Coyles,Kathryn Grieves, Charlotte Lister, and Kate Mather.
Thanks
Mike Moffitt

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