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Kilcullen Canoe Club is running a Kayak Skills course starting on Tuesday evening 20 May. The course will be held at the KCC Clubhouse in Kilcullen. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Level 2 Skills Award from Canoeing Ireland.
This course is a basic introduction to the sport of kayaking. The course programme covers Canoeing Ireland’s Level 2 Kayak Skills syllabus. The course is suitable for total beginners or for participants who have some previous experience. The course will run every Tuesday evening from 20 May to 24 June from 19.00 to 21.00. The Level 2 assessment will take place on the final evening. Each course introduces participants to basic boat handling skills along with the necessary safety and rescue skills needed for paddling in a flat-water environment. This is a practical, water-based course and all participants must be able to swim. You should wear sports clothing that doesn’t get heavy when wet (e.g. running/cycling/football clothing), a light rain jacket if it’s wet/windy and old runners. Bring a towel and a FULL change of clothing. The course fee includes club membership for the remainder of the year, as well as Canoeing Ireland membership. This membership offers great value and numerous benefits, including:
Children under 12 must join with a guardian or parent or as part of a family. This is a fantastic chance for the community to engage in an exciting and active sport, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships. Make the most of our beautiful natural amenity, the River Liffey, flowing through the town. Register on the KCC eventbrite page. Send any queries to [email protected]
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A profile on our own Maureen Barker developed by Her Sport. Well done Maureen on the recognition, and thank you too to all those others who made it happen including Jenny and Joe with Her Sport, video collaborators, and our previous club secretary Sinead. A great weekend for the club, with Kilcullen Canoe Club Co-hosting the 2nd ranking race of the Ribadesella series with @athyrowingcanoeing on the river Barrow. It's easy to have a great day with blue skies, lots of competitors and great volunteers. On the other side of Leinster we had 2 of our junior teams competing at the @mullingarcanoepolo junior competition. Both teams picking up wins and smiles. A big thank you to the organizers for a great day We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that our long-standing treasurer, Maureen, has been honored as a top three finalist for the Her Sport Community Award! Her incredible journey with Kilcullen Canoe Club began all the way back in 1969, when a free minibus to the Curragh swimming pool inspired her to dive in - literally! Although she only intended to learn how to swim, she ended up forging a lifelong passion for kayaking that’s led her through countless races and adventures. Even today, you’ll still find her paddling in her beloved K boat! This year, Maureen passes on the torch as treasurer, after many dedicated years of keeping our club in safe financial hands. Standing beside her Saturday night with Darragh, Padraic, Mary and Sinéad was a privilege beyond words, especially as we celebrated her well-deserved recognition. Hearing her memories of shared car journeys and checking off new counties visited with the KCC team was truly special. Here’s to our Maureen - an absolute legend in our community and an irreplaceable member of the KCC family!  The KCC EGM will take place on Tuesday 25th February 8pm at the clubhouse.
Anyone who wishes to attend the AM needs to register their attendance with [email protected] before the 11th of February. Any proposals/motions must be submitted to [email protected] by 5 pm on the 11th of February. Nominations for the following positions must be submitted to [email protected] by 11th of February. Chairperson Vice Chairperson Treasurer Secretary Safeguarding Officers (Male & Female) Safety Officer Public Relations Officer General Members (2) Facilities Officer Designated Liaison Person Agenda: Establishment of a quorum (20). If a quorum is not present within a half hour of the time appointed, the members present shall be a quorum. Election of Committee for 2025 Chairperson Vice Chairperson Treasurer Secretary Safeguarding Officers (Male & Female) Safety Officer Public Relations Officer General Members (2) Facilities Officer Election of DLP Kilcullen Canoe Club AwardsAOB (notified in advance). |