Adventure Dolphin
Statutory – last updated: 15 August 2008
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Freeride is a club for all paddlers who have completed their BCU 4* training and who wish to take your paddling to the next level. The club offers opportunities in all paddling disciplines, so if you want to shred a wave, boof a drop, split in a hole or open canoe on the river Wye then this is the club for you.
There are a range of weekend and day trips organised for the Freeride group together with mini expeditions abroad.
Paddlesport for Young Paddlers
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The Adventure Dolphin Centre actively participate in and supports the BCU 'Paddlesport' scheme in which young paddlers are invited to compete in a range of canoeing events.
These events are run throughout the winter to help maintain the interest of young paddlers in local clubs and youth organisations. The event has been running for a number of years, and aims to provide 'try it' sessions aligned with national paddling events. For example, marathon, slalom and polo. Contact: Janet Gillespie, Ed Edwards
Ed's mobile 0790 088 2014
or Centre on 0118 984 3162.
Opening times
Sunday 9:40am to 12:00pm
Saturday 9:40am to 12:00pm
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River Rats is a paddling club specially set up for all those of you who hold either a BCU 2 or new 1 star award. The club offers a huge range of paddling opportunities including white water rivers, open canoeing, freestyle and kayak surfing. So if you want to give your paddling a kick start then this is the club for you. To take part in any or all of the amazing River Rats trips and activities contact Matt or Clare in the office.
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Sunday Mornings 9:40am to sign in, change and be on the water for 10:00am - 12 noon throughout the year except Bank Holiday weekends (open Boxing Day morning). The Sunday Funday provides an open session of fun canoeing for all Centre members with their BCU 1 star or above. There is no formal instruction but the Coaches will not let anyone struggle. Regular trips out to local weirs for the more proficient paddlers take place over the winter period, as well as a variety of games and other water activities. Contact: Gill Goodchild
or Tel: 0118 984 3162
Prices (2007): Young People: £3/session, Adults: £6/session
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Sunday 9:40am to 12:00pm
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The Venturers club evening usually includes social time followed by a range of planned activities with a final social time to finish off. Most evenings include some handicrafts/ games/ sports.
Themes for the activities are set for each term, for example "getting on with people" and "the environment", involving the development of team working. Young People 9 - 13 yrs old.
Opening times
Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Telephone: 0118 9843162
Email: mnthomas@westberks.gov.uk
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The Voyageur Club is aimed at young adults who are interested in outdoor activities, want to gain more experience and take nationally recognised qualifications. We plan everything ourselves, and we often organise activities such as canoeing, kayaking, walking, climbing, camping, caving and skiing.
One week in four is given over to a social programme of activities whilst the remaining time is reserved for Duke of Edinburgh's Gold award expedition training.
The club runs a series of residential opportunities. Remember - it doesnt matter what your level of experience are - get involved with Voyageurs and you could be helping to pan and choose future actvities.
Opening times
Tuesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm
(The Club for 15+yrs
Annual fees:- £15
Weekly subs:- members 60p,
Non-members £3-00
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The Xodus youth club is geared for aged 14 to 25yrs who wish to take part in the Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.
Opening times
Monday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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Adventure Dolphin participate in a number of canoe and kayak competition disciplines, at both recreational and competition levels, with an emphasis on having loads of fun.
The Competition Group meet on Saturday mornings to train for Freestyle, Marathon and Slalom or any other event that you may wish to take part in, for example, Paddlesport.
No previous experience is required ...full training provided ....so come and visit us...
People
Mr Kevin Dennis - Outdoor & Residential Education Manager
kdennis@westberks.gov.uk
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Telephone: 0118 9843162
Fax: 01189 841055
Email: adventuredolphin@westberks.gov.uk
