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Sharon Swoboda, Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Great Water for the 2010 Vic Whitewater Schools Championships2010 Victorian Whitewater School Championships - Yarra River

It has been a while since the Yarra River has shown its true flows, but due to recent rains and run off, young Victorian Paddlers last weekend finally had some great water to work with during the Victorian Whitewater Schools championships held in the Warrandyte area. Considering the river level was at its highest (for the event) for 5 years, it is not surprising that some paddlers had never paddled at such levels before. This paved the way for great racing on the weekend and a much smoother ride than in recent history.
The Whitewater championships consist of 2 days of paddling. Day 1 is the Down river racing from Jumping Creek to Warrandyte and Day 2 is the Slalom course with the gates based in and around the bridge at Warrandyte. A fantastic spectacle for the Sunday visitors to the area.
28 schools were represented at the championships coming from as far away as Bendigo and as localised to the Yarra such as Eltham and as small as Apollo Parkways primary school. It was magnificent to see such a broad representation and the Association looks forward to even more school participation in the future.
Olympian Mark Bellofiore, (2 times Slalom Olympian) joined forces with Victoria Milne and Al Anderson to present the medals to the 2010 Victorian champions:
Junior Girls Champion - Eliza Singleton from Bendigo
Junior Boys champion - Chris Fegan from Ivanhoe
Senior Boys Champion - Adam Radjic and
Senior Girls Champions (joint winners) - Kate Ashton and Rebecca Mann.
These results included their performance in both the Slalom and Downriver disciplines showing prowess in endurance, speed and accuracy in negotiating the river and the slalom gates.
Check out below some more of the winners.....
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Do you recognse these faces? These are a few that make slalom paddling possible in Victoria. Make sure you thank them and help them out next time you see them.
Canoeing Victoria would like to thank the tireless volunteers that worked to make the event a great one, especially the Canoeing Victoria Slalom Committee and in particular Ordette Webster who slaved for weeks behind the scenes to ensure all was in order prior to the race. Canoeing Victoria would also like to acknowledge the support of Parks Victoria and the City of Manningham for their on-going support of the event and in particular Canoes Plus and Liquid Life for once again supporting such important grassroot paddling activity and providing some great spot prizes.
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Sharon Swoboda, Tuesday, 31 August 2010 With water levels at the best for many years, come and enjoy the best section that the Yarra has to offer.
2010 Wildwater Championships 12th September
Canoeing Victoria presents:
2010 Victorian Wildwater Championships.
Come and tame the best section of the Yarra River and with recent rain run off raising the water levels, it is expected to be one of the best years in recent history.
For more information, contact Chris Wharton on 9848 8097 0400043313 or the Canoeing Victoria office on 88464120 or via email
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Sunday 12th September 2010 |
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From 9am at Homestead Road, Melways Reference: 273B4 |
| Finish and Medal presentation |
Wittons Reserve. Melways Reference 24K6 |
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9.30am |
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10.00am |
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$10 |
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K1, C1, C2 |
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12, 14, 16, 18, Open, Masters, Vets |

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Sharon Swoboda, Tuesday, 31 August 2010 1hr sessions to get you started. Westerfolds park, Templestowe, all equipment provided. Gift vouchers available
Next Come and Try : Sunday October 24thCanoeing Victoria - Come and Try
Session begin agan with daylight savings - October 24, November 21 & December 12
Often wondered what canoeing or kayaking was like? Have the kids just returned from camp raving about how much fun they had? Had your curiosity piqued by the Murray Marathon?
Perhaps a one-hour session is what you need to get you started! (Gift Certificates also available)
Based on the Yarra River at Westerfolds Park, Templestowe, Canoeing Victoria offers one-hour sessions by way of introducing the public to canoeing or kayaking. With a maximum of six boats in the group with a qualified instructor to assist, you should have a good understanding of what the sport has to offer.
From this session many people go onto participate in the Basic Skills Award, which is a full day version of the Come and Try. Others go onto a Club environment and some continue their paddling along leadership lines.
We provide all the equipment…you need to supply the smiles!
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$30 per person for a one hour session
$50 per family (1 adult / 1 child over 12)
Group Bookings available and
Gift Certificates
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10am-11 / 11.30-12.30 / 1pm - 2pm |
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Change of clothes/towel
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Footwear to be worn in the canoe/kayak Average fitness/flexibility
Be able to swim wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
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88464120 or on-line booking |
How to find us: Westerfolds Park, Fitzsimons Lane, Templestowe, Vic 3106 - Melways reference: 33 F1
Map of the Park:
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Ordette Webster, Monday, 30 August 2010 A fantastic weekend of racing
2010 Victorian Schools Whitewater Canoe/Slalom ChampionshipsThank you to everyone for your support over the weekend at the Victorian Schools Whitewater Canoe/Slalom Championships.
It was a fantastic weekend of racing.
A full report will follow shortly.
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Sharon Swoboda, Sunday, 29 August 2010
Can you donate Metal Cabinets?Canoeing Victoria are looking to clean up and archive paperwork and are in need of some Metail Cabinets - lockable ones would be even better.
If your office, garage or friends have some that are not in use and are in reasonable condition, we would gladly take them off your hands.
If you can help out, please contact the office on 88464120 or via email.
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Chris Alger, Sunday, 22 August 2010
Marathon Winter Series Race 7 Essendon - ResultsVICTORIAN MARATHON WEB SITE
NEWS 2010
Marathon Winter Series Race 7 at Essendon
Provisional results
Online Entries
The CanoeVic Marathon Committee strongly encourages all paddlers intending to compete in Winter Series races to enter online. Entering online reduces registration delays and helps get the race started on time. Whether or not you enter online, at your first Winter Series race for the year you will have to submit a medical form. If you do not wish to enter online, download an entry form and fill it in before the race to save time on race day. All race forms are available here.
Online entries will be available for all Winter Series Races and the Victorian Championships. Online entry for each Winter Series race will be set up approximately one week before the race. To enter online, go to the Calendar, find the race you wish to enter and click on it. At the bottom of the window that pops up, click on the box labelled Enter this event and follow the prompts from there. You can pay online via Paypal (Credit Card), by calling the office, by Direct Debit using the details below. If you enter online, remember to bring your payment receipt and register on the day to complete the entry process and pick up your boat number.
Direct Debit details:
Account Name: Canoeing Victoria Marathon
BSB: 063511
Account No: 00902632
Please reference MWS # and your name (where # is the number of the winter series race you are entering)
Online entries close at midninght on the Friday before the race.
Divisional Rankings and Club Points
Winter Series club, junior and school points and totals following Race 7
Divisional promotions following Race 5
List of current divisional rankings
Australian Marathon Championships
See here for a summary of this event, a photo gallery and a video.
Marathon Summer Finale
All the results from the Summer Finale have been posted, and based on those results, the Victorian Marathon Team has been announced.
2010 Canoe Victoria Marathon Diary
The 2010 Canoe Victoria Marathon Diary has now been distributed to all affiliated canoe clubs. Ask your club representative for a copy. It has details on all Victorian marathon races for the year, as well as sections on rules, regulations and associated information.
Photographers - Photos wanted
See here for details on submitting photos for publication on the Marathon Website or in the 2011 Canoe Marathon Diary.
For problems with or suggestions regarding this page or other Marathon pages, email the Marathon webmaster.
Victorian Marathon is proudly supported by:
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Andrea Boothroyd, Thursday, 19 August 2010
Call for Nominations for Sprint Technical CommitteeThe Board of Canoeing Victoria is calling for nominations for a Victorian Sprint Technical Committee for two years from September 2010.
Please refer to the Terms of Delegation for detailed information.
Initial nominations close 5pm, Friday 3 September 2010.
Further information and Nomination Forms to Andrea
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Sharon Swoboda, Wednesday, 18 August 2010
VicSuper Murray Marathon - Outrigger Canoes? Sound interesting - read on......
This year the VicSuper YMCA will introduce the OC Challenge (Outrigger Canoe). This will be similar to the K4 Challenge that exists now where the group gets together and trains under the supervision of a coach. Teams are then established and entered in the VicSuper Murray Marathon OC Challenge - and affectivly compete against each other. It is a fantastic way for individuals to participate in a team based entry in the Outriggers which they otherwise wouldn't get a chance to.. Inland Outriggers are extending an invitation to any paddler wishing to participate will join the group that will make up the OC Challenge. Boats and coaching will be provided.
The VicSuper Murray Marathon is a 5 day, 404 km endurance race that starts in Yarrawonga on the 27th December each year and finishes at Swan Hill on the 31st December - ready for a great new years eve party. It is the most amazing event that everyone needs to experience at least once in their life - but usually finds that it becomes a yearly challenge.
Inland Outrigger Canoe Club has a lightweight Mirage and will also take Possession of a new lightweight Tiger ROC for the event this year. Both these state of the art canoes will be used by the teams.
For those that would like to enter their own team but need a craft, please contact Inland Outrigger Canoe Club for details about availalble boats.
If you want to join in please send contact Clarkie via email, with your name, address, email address and phone number. These details will be entered on the YMCA site and you will receive instructions via email to pay your registration and complete your personal detail sheet.
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Ordette Webster, Friday, 13 August 2010
Selection Procedures Bylaws UpdatedAt the AC Board meeting on 11 August, the Board ratified an update of the Selection Procedures Bylaws.
Follow the link to read all the details.
http://www.canoe.org.au/?Page=19746
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Chris Alger, Thursday, 5 August 2010 Please keep a lookout for this distinctive K1
Stolen KayakFlatwater racing kayak stolen in Melbourne
Sherbrooke-Knox member Mark Kowarzic had his Vajda Supersonic 202 XL flatwater racing K1 stolen from his house on 30 July 2010. His G-Power paddle was stolen as well.
Please keep an eye out for this very distinctive kayak.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of this kayak should call Mark on 0418 340 404.
Thankyou.
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Peter Grant, Monday, 17 May 2010 The STC took the opportunity to present our official Sponsors for the Australian National Slalom Championship event held early this year on the Goulburn
Recognition of our Sponsors - Australian National Slalom Champs, 2010
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 Nationals Schools - Sponsor presentation |
 Nationals 2010 - Sponsor Presentation |
 Southern Cup - Sponsors presentation |
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