Central Squads

CR CATS paddlers in Division 2 and above are eligible to join Central Squads.

Some of our Division 3 paddlers will get the opportunity to take part in some of the development squad days at Alva as ‘invites’.

Central Squads operates above whatever the club organises and enables our better paddlers to attend training camps at Pinkston, Tully, Holme Pierrepont and Lee Valley along with paddlers from other Scottish Clubs.

It is run by Jane Gibson from Strathallan CC and welcomes paddlers from CR CATS, Breadalbane, ESKC, Aberdeen, Pinkston Panthers and Forth CC.

Central Squads Program – Winter 2019/2020

The latest Squad program with Summer 2020 camps added can be viewed here – Squad Program – Winter 2019 – Summer 2020

The training plans for March to June will be determined in January 2020.

Central Squads contacts

Central.Squads@gmail.com

Central.Squads.Events@gmail.com

Central.Squads.treasurer@gmail.com

Register

Please complete the register for each Central Squads session held. If you are not sure whether a register has been done, please do one anyway. 2 registers are better than none!

Calendars

You can see different views of the calendar using the options on the top right hand side of the calendar.

If you have a gmail account, click the ‘gmail’ link , otherwise click the ‘web’ link.

Central Squad calendar : gmail link or weblink

HPP GB Slots : GBlink

Doodle Polls

Please complete the doodle polls for the training days and camps you would like to attend.

These are used as a basis to organise coach resource. Please can you keep these up to date with your plans and if you need to update your attendance because you can now attend or can no longer attend, please update the doodle poll and add a comment.

Numbers for camps will be finalised 4 weeks before any camp. Withdrawal after this may be charged as these camps need to cover the coaching costs.

1. Central Squads Winter 2019/20 camps

2. Central Squads Winter 2019/2020 training days – updated 20/11/19

3. Winter Slalom – Saturday 14 December

Summer Trips 2020

Provisional program subject to sufficient interest and coaches availability

Please complete the Summer trip 2020 doodle poll

Camp 1 : St Pierre de Boeuf – Monday 29 June to Saturday a.m. 4 July

Aimed at Div 2/3 paddlers although Div 1 and Prem paddlers are welcome in a coaching and paddling capacity.

Camp 2 : Sault Brenaz/Yenne – Sunday 5 July to Friday 10 July

Aimed at Div 2/3 paddlers although Div 1 and Prem paddlers are welcome in a coaching and paddling capacity.

Camp 3 : Krakow ECA Cup – Saturday 11 July to Sunday 19 July

Aimed at Division 1 and Prem paddlers and is a great opportunity to compete at a ECA Junior Cup race.

Camp 4 : Bratislava ECA Cup – Monday 20 July to Sunday 26 July

Aimed at Division 1 and Prem paddlers and is a great opportunity to compete at a ECA Junior Cup race.

Camp 5 : Pinkston Camp – Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August

Aimed at all paddlers as we will run 1, 2 and 3 pumps

Camp 6 : Grandtully Camp – Tuesday 11 August to Thursday 13 August

Aimed at all paddlers as will have groups for all levels

Strength Building Program – no weights

Here is a program to follow to build strength without using weights

STRENGTH NO WEIGHTS – November

Holme Pierrepont – Access to the GB Exclusive Slot

GB have kindly allowed paddlers in Premier and Div 1 to access the exclusive slot at HPP (i.e. the one between 08:00 and 10:00).

The paddlers (or parents if paddler under 18) MUST complete this form a few days before the first time they wish to paddle on the GB exclusive slot so they can be added to the approved list by British Canoeing.

Part of this paperwork says – I have received a HPPWWC Site Specific Induction and am aware of the Generic Canoe Sport and HPP Slalom Course risk assessment. The lead coach will ensure that the paddlers are aware of the risk assessment once they are at HPP.

All participants must manually sign in and out for the Exclusive Pre 10am slot at the Green Cabin, if any person does not complete the sign in or out sheet the NWSC will reserve the right to remove you off the water.

Please note any mitigating actions displayed on the board in the Green Cabin.