Thursdays SUP Socials (Uttoxeter)

Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO BOOKING: Please read all the information in full prior to booking. 

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• Bookings are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable
• Suitable for ages 14+
• Some prior experience is required – this is a supervised social session, not a coaching session!
  • If you have no experience at all – please book onto one of our monthly coaching sessions prior to joining our social events.
• Equipment hire is available, including: Boards, Paddles, Buoyancy Aids and Wetsuits (if needed)
• FOOTWEAR is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED during all of our sessions, this is for your safety and overall enjoyment during your time with us – Trainers, neoprene shoes with a sole are fine….
  • *** NO CROCS, SANDALS or SLIDERS ***
• BUOYANCY AID’s (PFDs) are MANDATORY during all of our session, we can provide these and will expect all participants to wear one for the duration of their time on the water
  • Safety First!
• For colder days/courses Wetsuits or DRY SUITS are MANDATORY – wetsuits can be provided
• Please advise of any medical concerns, additional needs and/or requirements, and any other additional information that we can use to support you during your time with us.

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PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW prior to booking.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

Spend an evening around the beautiful lake at Field Head Farm Staffordshire where you will have free time between 6pm and 9pm to enjoy as much or as little paddling and socialising as you like. Come with friends or come alone to meet lots of other like minded souls.

We will open the gate to the lakeside facilities at 6pm, and the gate will then close again at 9pm. Arrive and depart at a time to suit you, just check in and out with us on your arrival & departure, so we can ensure we keep everyone safe and accounted for.

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Date(s):

Thursday’s:

April 9th

May 7th

June 11th

July 9th

Aug 6th

Venue:

We’ll have exclusive water access at Field Head Farm-Staffordshire, their quaint onsite lake provides ample space to paddle, fall in and splash about, whilst remaining safe at all times. With the added benefits of the onsite heated changing rooms, toilets and a small onsite shop to purchase hot drinks and snacks (payable on site direct to the venue).

Address:

Field Head Farm

Combridge Lane

Uttoxeter

ST14 5JA

Capacity:

Maximum x20 people per session.

These social sessions are open to ages 14+ and you will need some prior experience.

Our social sessions are just that, time for you to relax, paddle and chat with friends and family. Every session will have safety cover for the duration,  but there will be no formal coaching during these times.  

Price: 

• Self Launch: £15pp
  • Using all your own equipment (including Board, Paddle & Buoyancy Aid)

• Hire & Launch: £25pp
  • Includes Board, Paddle, Wetsuit & Buoyancy Aid)

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What’s Included:

• Three hours access to the peaceful and secluded lake at Field Head Farm
• Qualified staff to supervise, maintain safety and assist a casualty where required
• Heated changing rooms and toilets
• Drinks and Snack shack. * items available to purchase onsite
• Equipment use for hire customers
• Additional equipment use for none hire customers if required (Wetsuits/Buoyancy Aids) *incurs an additional fee
• Venue launch/access fees
• Free Parking

What’s Not Included?

• Snacks & Hot Drinks (available to purchase on site)
• Transport: You need to be able to get to and from the venue
• Coaching/instruction..the social sessions are self guided

Pre-Requisites/what you need:

• Reasonable water confidence (non-swimmers welcome)
• Clothing to paddle in, suitable to the weather conditions on the day.
• FOOTWEAR to paddle in – footwear is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all our sessions
  • *** NO crocs, sliders, sandals or wellies ***
• Full set of dry clothes, dry shoes and a towel for the end of the session.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE READ

• If you are launching and using your own equipment, just be aware that we will need to inspect the equipment to ensure it meets the required safety standards prior to use on one of our sessions.  
• Our beautiful country offers some changeable weather, please be prepared for cooler air temperatures and cold water. Wetsuits or drysuits are recommended for colder days/winter courses. If using a wetsuit, we also recommend windproof/waterproof over jacket to keep the wind off. We also suggest a pair of neoprene socks/boots for extra comfort.
• The sessions will continue in all weathers where safe to do so and may be physically demanding – please ensure you are 100% happy to attend in potentially challenging conditions prior to booking. In the event of unsafe weather (extremely high winds and/or lighting for example) the sessions may be postponed or cancelled at late notice. You will be offered an alternative date or a full refund at our discretion.