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Notice to all club members:
The next AGM will be held at the clubhouse at 8pm on 12 December. Items on the agenda will include election of officers, motions or questions raised by the members, a vote to ratify a new version of the club constitution, and club awards. The agenda will be finalised in the coming weeks. Election of officers We are inviting nominations to the following officer positions:
Motions or questions If you wish to submit a motion or question for consideration at the AGM please email [email protected]. New proposed constitution The proposed constitution can be viewed and reviewed at this link. Members can vote to ratify it or to reject it in favour of further amendment. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. 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] 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!  |