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SEASON 2009 Adult Programme (age 19+) Beginners & Intermediate Every Tuesday & Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30pm £12 per person (£8 gold user) £10 INTRODUCTORY SESSION FOR NEW PADDLERS A friendly, relaxed and informal introduction to kayaking on the Thames. Tuesdays is for beginners with Thursday designed for intermediate paddlers, The sessions aim to cater for all abilities offering both tuition and the opportunity to enjoy an evening on the river. Canoe Polo at Brentford Dock Every Monday 6.30 - 8.30pm £12 per person (£10 gold user) Monday night canoe polo takes place at Brentford Lock and is designed to get beginners or those with experience enjoying canoe polo in a safe and organised environment. Why not try out this exciting sport and then relax with a beer in one of the many bars on Brentford Lock. Please note this session is limited to a maximum of 10 participants who must have a basic level of paddling proficiency Children’s Programme (age 8 - 12 years) Paddle & Splash Every Monday 4.15 - 5.45pm £8 per person (£6 gold user / concessions) £6 INTRODUCTORY SESSION FOR NEW PADDLERS Want to try out kayaking on the Thames, have fun and meet new friends, then Monday nights Paddle & Splash is for you! The session aims to get youngsters on the water and experiencing the river first hand whilst learning to kayak with the professionals. A fun packed evening is guaranteed for all. Youth Programme (age 13 - 18 years) Youth Paddle Every Thursday 6.30 - 8.30pm £8 per person (£6 gold user / students) £6 INTRODUCTORY SESSION FOR NEW PADDLERS Thursdays youth paddle is designed for teenagers who want to try out a new sport for the first time. Beginners are welcome and we will be focusing on basic paddling skills then moving on to canoe slalom and racing. We will also be looking for paddlers to take part in the London Youth Games Family Programme (7+) May 2nd onwards Family Paddle Every Saturday 10 - 12.00 noon £8 adult - £6 child £22 per family of 4 £20 INTRODUCTORY SESSION FOR NEW PADDLERS Saturdays family paddle is designed to get families on the water and enjoying the river. A relaxed, fun and social way to spend your Saturday mornings. A fun and exciting mornings paddle is guaranteed for all. Please note parents must accompany children onto the water Click here to download the consent forms.		Clothing: When attending a kayaking session, it is advised that you or your child wear suitable clothing. Wet suits, dry suits, rash vests and/or board shorts can be worn. In winter we will provide water resistant jackets but all participants are advised to wear suitably warm clothing (preferably water proof). In the Summer months shorts and T shirts will suffice. All Participants are expected to bring a change of clothes and a towel to each session. Medical: Participants are responsible for bringing their own medication such as inhalers, tablets etc to each session. These should be given to the head coach at the beginning of each session.