Note that the Google Calendar is updated separately from the web site content, so do keep an eye on the calendar for changes and updates. Any significant calendar update will be flagged up on the MADCC Forum.

Click here to see Canoe England’s Marathon Racing Calendar.

Event Details

The following documents give more information about specific events. The documents are referred to from the relevant Google calendar entry.

• Sun 16 Oct 2011. Mersey Descent Race details
• Sun 16 Oct 2011 Mersey Mini Tour Details
• 2011/12 Pool Session details
• Sun 4 Sept 2011 Family Day Paddle
• Sun 12 June Memory Paddle Entry Information, Registration Form, and Sponsorship Form.
• Sun 17 Oct 2010 Junior Race Day
• 2010 06 20 MADCC Adelphi Hasler Race
• 2010 05 16 Lightnings race May 2010 poster
• 2010 05 16 Come and Try Competitive Canoeing May
• Sat 6 March 2010 Runcorn 5K Race
• Sat 14 Nov 2009. Trentham Marathon. Poster.
• Sat 14 Nov 2009. Trentham Marathon. Entry Form.
• Sunday 13 Sept. Chester 2 Marathon Information & Entry Form
• 19 July 2009 Runcorn Canoe Race
• June 2009. Flatwater Newsletter.
• 21 June 2009 Trentham CC Lightning Races
• 20/21 June 2009. BCU NW Paddle Weekend.
• Sat 6 Sept 2008 Congleton Park Fun Day
• Sunday 19 April 2009 Chester 1 Marathon information and Entry Form

Calendar Information

• Summertime Weekly Sessions
• Autumn / Winter Pool Sessions
• Trips/Events
• Racing and Hare & Hounds
• The Committee

Summertime Weekly Sessions

Evening Sessions at Bollington & Brereton. 7.00 pm onwards. Please check the calendar for the specific dates.

• Bollington: Mondays April to Sept 2011. (except for Bank Holiday Mondays). Location: On the canal aqueduct above Grimshaw Lane. OS map 118, ref SJ 931774. Post code: SK10 5JB.
• Brereton Country Park: Thursdays April to Sept 2011. (Remember you will need a permit to paddle at Brereton and to wear a helmet while on the water.). Location: Off the A54 between Holmes Chapel & Congleton. OS map 118, ref SJ 796653. Postcode: CW12 4SU.

Autumn / Winter Pool Sessions

Evening sessions at Bollington Leisure Cetre swimming pool.

Half hour sessions are available for club members at 8.00pm and 8.30 pm. A kayak and paddle are supplied. Coaching is available if requested. See the relevant calendar entry for details.

Trips / Events

• Please ring the contact if you are interested, or would like further details. If you are unsure if the event is for you, ring anyway, and we’ll let you know.
• Please note that trips may be cancelled or changed depending on weather, water levels, and interest. If in doubt, please check with the contact.
• All paddlers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.
• Note that most paddling trips meet the “Journeying” required for 2* and 3* tests.
• For information on the Cheshire Ring Race, also see the Cheshire Ring Website.

Forward Paddling

On some Monday and Friday evenings there are Forward Paddling training sessions on the canal at Bollington.

These sessions are for anyone, whether you just want another opportunity for a paddle, or whether you want to develop your forward paddling skills, for racing or for other kayaking or canoeing activities. Look on the calendar above for dates, times and who to contact.

Racing

 Racing Training:

To find out about race training sessions please contact the racing rep, or put a message on the MADCC Forum

Racing Calendar:

Racing paddlers: please ensure you let Andrew know your intention to paddle in advance, for each race. This will help with the allocation of boats, and with arranging the race details.

The following are usually annual events:

• Easter. Devizes to Westminster. 125 miles. Several portages. Over 4 days or non-stop. See the DW website.
• June. Conwy Ascent. See the Conwy Ascent website. 9 miles up river with tide. Race or tour.
• June. Cheshire Ring Race. 96 Miles. Several portages. All the way or relay. See the Cheshire Ring Website.
• September. Liffey Descent. Eire.
• October. Mersey Descent. 9 miles.

Click here to see Canoe England’s Marathon Racing Calendar.

 MADCC Club Hare and Hounds:

Meet at the club store at Grimshaw Lane at 10.00. Entries: Adults £1.00. Juniors £0.50.
See the Hare and Hounds web page

If you have ideas for trips or for anything else, please contact a committee member
We want to hear from you !
Committee meetings are usually in the Rifleman’s Arms, 113 Moor Lane, Wilmslow. SK9 6BY
2nd Tuesday of every month 8.00pm.
Everyone welcome !

Committee Members

• Andrew Millest - Chairman
• Alan Armstrong - Vice Chair
• Brian Hamer - Secretary
• Pat Davison - Treasurer
• Pauline Bett - Membership
• Rob Stannard - Training
• Jim Greensmith - Junior Rep
• Cara Armstrong - Junior Rep
• Joseph Pickering - Junior Rep
• Liam Gallagher
• Chris Cleaver
• John Kavanagh
• Nigel Kinge

Additional Roles

• Mark Hayes - Youth Officer
• Andrew Millest - Racing Administrator
• Neil Evans - Racing Development Coach