Hello my Canoe Polo Friends!

Just a quick e-mail with some food for thought.

1) I hope everyone is enjoying the training sessions on Tuesdays. I apologise again to people who didn't get long on the water last night. I will do my best to sort this out next week.

The situation would really improve if people can make a real effort to arrive on time. Any help with getting out the kit would really be appreciated, and it means we can get on the water sooner, and play more polo! We have the pool from 7:15, so let's use all the time we have availiable.

If anyone has any suggestions for improvements to the Tuesday sessions, don't hesitate to contact me ().

2) Can everyone please make sure they wear a t-shirt or rash vest to training in the weeks to come - it's in the rules that you have to have something covering your arms. Most people do, but I saw a few bare-naked shoulders last night, and we could do with getting them covered!

3) I'm afraid this one is a bit of a moan - sorry. Can I make people aware that jewelery of any kind should not be worn when playing polo. This includes watches, bracelets, ear-rings (except studs) and rings.

Unfortunately, any type of band worn on the wrist could also be unsafe. This includes friendship bracelets and charity wristbands. Be aware that if you wear this kind of wristband and somebody, for example, traps a finger in it, YOU will be held responsible. You have been warned!

4) Some of you will have noticed that the bumpers on many of the boats are in a sorry state of repair. I am going to do a semi-temporary fix on all of them at about 6 o'clock next Tuesday. If anyone wants to lend a hand, I'll be on the balcony in the Sports Centre, and would be very grateful of the help.

In the words of the great Mrs Doyle, "Ahh, go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on!". You know you want to!

Phew! E-mail over! See you all on Tuesday.

Matt and the Polo Exec