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Cardiff Bay Paddlers 2010 British Open Flat Water Surfski Championship.
Written by Kildare   
Friday, 03 September 2010

Cardiff Bay Paddlers 2010 British Open Flat Water Surfski Championship.

Organised by Cardiff Bay Paddlers, and sponsored by Childsplay Surf Gear the 3rd British Flat Water Surfski Championships (sanctioned by RLSS & SLSA) will be held at Cardiff Bay on Sunday 31st October. Held in the flat waters of Cardiff Bay and the River Ely, the race is open to all levels of paddlers and has several categories.

Anyone interested in entering please contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (Tel. 07973 168574) or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Date: Sunday 31st October Time: 12.00pm Venue: Cardiff Bay

Register: 10.00am Cardiff International White Water, Watkiss Way Cardiff CF11 OSY 

Categories: Age Distance Cost £10 per seat (to be confirmed) Open Double Open 15kOpen (M&F) Open 15kUnder 19(M&F) U19 10kMasters (M&F) 40+ 10kNovice Race Open 10kJuniors (M&F) U16 5k Full changing & parking facilities at venueN.B.

The Open category will have 2 sub categories for skis greater than, and less than 6mN.B.

Personal Buoyancy Aids must be worn by all paddlers. 

Childsplay Surf Gear http://www.childsplaysurf.co.uk/

Last Updated ( Friday, 03 September 2010 )
 
Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Swimming classes will start as follows this Autumn /Winter 2010
Written by Leo Mahon   
Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Swimming  classes will start as follows this Autumn /Winter 2010

Athy

Athy Swimming Pool (K-Leisure Pool)

12 Week Course

Water Safety Classes for Children 7+, Teenagers , Adults

(Strictly over 7 , children must be able to swim without the use of aids ie armbands)

Saturaday evening at 5.30 -6.45 pm

Starts - Restart to be confirmed

Class teaches Basic Rescue Technique, Stroke correction , Simple water Skills -Threading water , Surface Diving , Resusciatation  etc - can progress to Lifeguard Awards

Book on the night 15 minutes before the session starts.

Cost 6 euro per class

 

Celbridge

St. Raphaels Pool -Celbridge

Water Safety Classes Age 14 +

Restarts -Restart date to be confirmed

Training in Basic Life Support and Water Rescue Techniques. This class is aimed at 14 years + (Classes thursday evenings)
Please note there is very limited capacity in this class

 

Curragh

Water Safety Classes for 7-12yrs 

Wednesday evening at 7.00-7.50pm

Restart date-Restart date to be confirmed

Class teaches Basic Rescue Technique, Stroke correction , Simple water Skills -Threading water , Surface Diving etc Cost 4 euro

Children must be able to swim with out the aid of armbands

 

Water Safety Classes for 13yrs+, Adults

Wednesday evening at 8.00-8:50pm

Restart date-Restart date to be confirmed

Class teaches basic & Advanced Rescue Techniques, Stroke correction , Simple water Skills -Threading water , Surface diving, non-contact

and contact swimming rescue, Basic life support etc Cost 4 euro

 

Naas Swimming Pool (K-Leisure Pool)

Water Safety & Lane Swimming session for Juniors
(Age 7 to 13) Saturday Morning starting September 18th at 8.30 am to 10.00 am.
This session will  combine: - Swims & Safety Awards  and Surf Lifesaving  
Cost €6, (10% discount if you pay for 10 weeks upfront) Registration for this session will take place on the first day of the course approx 15 mins before the start. 10-week course.
or Junior Water Safety only class start at 9.15am to 10.00am
Saturday Morning starting September 18th
This session will  combine: - Swims & Safety Awards  
Cost €4,  Registration for this session will take place on the first day of the course approx 15 mins before the start. 10-week course.
Water Safety -Basic & Advanced Rescue Techniques, Stroke correction , Simple Water Safety Skills -Threading water , Surface diving, Non-contact and Contact swimming rescues, Basic Life Support.
Surf Lifesaving -Lane Swimming Coaching, Stoke correction, Use of the rescue can and tube, U/water swimming & surface diving, preparation for water safety competitions and surf events such as : Surf race ,Board race ,Relay , Flags, Ironman /Iron woman, Rescue tube, Board rescue, Beach sprint, Ski, Taplin relay
Juniors need to be able to swim without the aid of armbands.
Water Safety session for Seniors (Age 14+), Adults
Thursday evening Naas Swimming Pool
New course start Thursaday September 16th
This session will  combine: - Rescue 1,2,3,4 and Surf Lifesaving - Thursdays at 9.00pm to 10.30pm.
Cost €6, (10% discount if you pay for 10 weeks upfront) Registration for this session will take place on the first night of the course approx 15 mins before the start.
Water Safety -Basic & Advanced Rescue Techniques, Stroke correction , Simple Water Safety Skills -Threading water , Surface diving, Non-contact and Contact swimming rescues, Basic Life Support.
Surf Lifesaving -Lane Swimming Coaching, Stoke correction, Use of the rescue can and tube, U/water swimming & surface diving, preparation for water safety competitions and surf events such as : Surf race ,Board race ,4x90 relay , Flags, Ironman /Iron woman, Rescue tube, Board rescue, 90mt sprint Ski, Taplin relay

 

Anyone can join our swimming club no matter what fitness or ability level they are currently at.

Kildare Water Safety Swimming club provide the opportunity for individuals to swim recreationally (for fun and fitness), and/or for those who want to swim competitively to achieve their personal best!

 Further infomation contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or Leo 086 8146261 (after 6pm)