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  Canoe polo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canoe polo (called kayak polo in some countries) is a competitive ball sport played on water, in a defined "field", between two teams of 5 players, each in a kayak.
In 2005 Canoe Polo was contested at the World Games in Duisberg Germany under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee.
Canoe polo is played either indoors in swimming pools or outdoors on a "field" which should meassure 35 metres by 23 metres.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canoe_polo   (604 words)

  
 Canoeing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canoeing is the activity of paddling a canoe or kayak for the purpose of recreation, sport, or transportation.
A kayak is propelled using a paddle with two blades where the paddler sits with their legs infront of them, whereas canoes are propelled using single- or double-bladed paddles where the paddler is kneeling or sitting on a raised seat.
Canoeing was the primary mode of long-distance transportation at one time throughout much of North America, the Amazon Basin, and Polynesia, among other locations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canoeing   (1301 words)

  
 Canoe Polo Society
This fact I assure you: Canoe polo is far older than the records may imply, the primitive uses of the paddle and ball shapes in daily tools, weaponry and religious items are far too widespread in the ancient world to ignore.
Canoe polo's ancient roots dictated the use of the ball as both spiritual and practical, And in some cases hygienic.
Evidence of this is that at this point in the recording of the chronicles of canoe polo, the representations of water and soul in the current section are quite rocky.
www.secretcanoepolosociety.com   (2566 words)

  
 Canoe Polo
Canoe polo is game played on flat water (usually, but not always, a swimming pool) in specially designed kayaks by teams of five players.
Canoe polo is fast and furious and a legitimate tackle is to push the opponent on the shoulder in an attempt to capsize him/her, so the ability to roll a kayak is desirable if not absolutely essential.
The rules of canoe polo in the UK are drawn up by the Canoe Polo committee of the British Canoe Union.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /Selkirk/canoe_polo1.htm   (229 words)

  
 Canoe/Kayak Polo Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Kayak Polo (or Canoe Polo, as it is known internationally) is a team game played in kayaks with water polo ball in a rectangular area approximately 130 ft (40 m) by 80 ft (25 m) of a pool or lake.
One of the best characteristics of Kayak Polo is a team aspect of the sport which puts one team directly in competition against another team.
Because of the team nature and short playing time, Canoe Polo is a fast-paced and excellent spectator sport that is gaining interest throughout the world.
www.usacanoekayak.org /disciplines/polo/polo_desc.asp   (383 words)

  
 Canoe Polo
Canoe Polo is an exciting team event played on 30m x 20m pitches set up in swimming pools or on flat stretches of water.
The thrills and spills of today’s canoe polo stand in sharp contrast to its beginnings as summer fun on the water.
Canoe Polo in Australia is conducted in accordance with the International Canoe Federations Rules.
canoe.org.au /default.asp?MenuID=Disciplines/97/0,Canoe+Polo/77/2230   (270 words)

  
 Introduction :: University of Warwick Canoe and Canoe Polo Clubs
Canoe polo is an exciting and fast game, though it can often seem bewildering to a beginner.
We also have a Canoe Polo Video, which gives a good view of how the game can be played.
Canoe polo is played by two teams of five players, each with up to three subs.
www.warwickcanoe.co.uk /site/polointro   (1288 words)

  
 New Zealand Universities Canoe Polo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Canoe Polo is a competitive game played on flat still water, usually a swimming pool (unfortunately a bath isn’t big enough).
Canoe Polo can be a very contact orientated sport however your local league will consist of non contact games.
The majority of individuals who play Canoe Polo use the sport as a means of maintaining paddling skills over the winter months and preparation for an endless summer paddling rivers or as part of their multi sport training.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~nzusu/sports/canoepolo/index.html   (942 words)

  
 Canoe Polo Clubs Contact Page
Blakedown Canoe Polo is run by Blakedown Scout Group, Membership of the Club is not only for the uniformed members as the Groups Scout Fellowship section caters for all.
Canoe polo has only been played for four seasons in Denmark and became part of the clubs program almost two years ago.
All canoeing disciplines are practiced by its members, from wild water to slalom and downriver, to marathon racing and canoe polo.
www.clydespolopage.com /cpclubs/cpclubs.htm   (3912 words)

  
 Bristol Universty Canoe Club (Polo)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Bristol Canoe Club are proud to have had two county players on the team, Naomi Cambridge and Dan Adams are both members of Avon Canoe Polo teams.
Canoe polo practice sessions are held in the union pool at 9pm on Fridays.
Perhaps the most popular among other canoe clubs was "Oops!", a hardcore measure for desperate times, where all members of the team (including subs) proceeded to purposefully capsize and be of no use to anyone.
www.digital-explosion.co.uk /BUCC/index.php?sectionID=4   (972 words)

  
 Burley Griffin Canoe Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Canoe polo is held at the Lakeside Leisure Centre, Anketel St, Tuggeranong.
The Canberra Canoe Club has all the equipment that can be hired for the evening.
Canoe Polo is played all year round, however, during the school holidays we do take breaks.
www.bgcc.org.au /polo/canoepolo.html   (241 words)

  
 Canoe Polo Forums - Canoe Polo in South Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
We are currently looking for members who is interested in either canoe polo or general kayaking.
Florida is a perfect location for Canoe Polo and I would be happy to come over your way some day when I'm here and bring by a Canoe Polo boat, run a training session for you, do some coaching --- whatever you want or need.
Please get in touch with USA Canoe Polo and post any questions you might have here on Canoepolo.com - as there are many others who can offer you at least moral support in developing your club.
www.canoepolo.com /forum/printthread.php?t=5767   (205 words)

  
 Kilcock Canoe Polo Club
Founded in 1998, Kilcock Canoe Polo Club is a steadily growing organisation, with the largest junior membership of any canoe polo club in Ireland.
Kilcock Canoe Polo Club runs classes for all levels throughout the year (season start the 1st May to the end of November and Feburary to April).
Kilcock Canoe Polo Club is committed to creating a safe, enjoyable environment for players of all ages.
www.kilcockcanoepoloclub.com   (422 words)

  
 UNEMC - Canoe polo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Canoe polo is basically like water polo except that you are in kayaks!
Canoe polo is held every Thursday night starting at 7pm at the Sport UNE heated indoor pool.
Please contact the Canoe Polo Coordinator ASAP if you would like to learn how to paddle or play in our competition.
www.une.edu.au /unemc/paddling/polo/index.php   (126 words)

  
 UNEMC - Canoe Polo
Canoe polo is basically like water polo except that you are in canoes!
Please contact the Canoe Polo Coordinator ASAP if you would like to learn how to kayak or play in our competition.
Most of the people who play canoe polo also love white water kayaking.
www.une.edu.au /unemc/canoe/canoe_polo.htm   (163 words)

  
 Canoe Polo - BCCWiki
Polo players are welcome at the Wednesday night Clapham sessions in the interim.
Polo is played every Tuesday evening at our pool session at Putney Leisure Centre on Dryburgh Road.
Polo is a contact sport so you can push any player in control of the ball with the aim of capsizing them.
www.batterseacc.org /index.php?title=Canoe_Polo   (549 words)

  
 Battersea Canoe Club polo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Canoe Polo is a fast and dynamic sport played in a swimming pool or outside on a marked area of flat water.
At Battersea we've concentrated out pool sessions on Canoe Polo and are available to anyone who has played Polo before and can stay upright in a boat.
We don't require fantastic skills and a comprehensive grasp of the rules but we do need people to be able to manoeuvre their boats and know roughly what constitutes a heinously dangerous foul.
www.batterseacc.freeserve.co.uk /polo.html   (702 words)

  
 New England Canoe Polo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
New England Canoe Polo was founded as as non-profit organization to promote kayaking and in particular Canoe/Kayak Polo in New England.
I'm confused, is it Canoe or Kayak Polo?
In Europe and Australia, where the sport originated, the general term canoe is used to refer to canoes and kayaks.
www.necanoepolo.org   (319 words)

  
 Home :: University of Warwick Canoe and Canoe Polo Clubs
The Canoe Club practises in the main campus pool from 8:30pm to 9:30pm on Mondays and 3pm to 4pm on Thursday.
The Canoe Polo Club practises in the main campus pool between 7:15pm and 9:30pm on Tuesdays and uses polo boats to train for and play a number of games of polo.
The Canoe Polo Club takes part in various tournaments, a local league and competes in the BUSA tournament in May. For more information about Canoe Polo, read our introduction to the sport.
www.warwickcanoe.co.uk   (367 words)

  
 Canoe Polo News - 29 March 2004
The 2004 World Canoe Polo Championships in Miyoshi Japan will be the first Qualification Event for the 2006 World Championships to be held in the Netherlands.
The 2002 ICF Congress changed the qualification rules for the World Canoe Polo Championships and as such these rules are already in effect.
At the 2006 World Canoe Polo Championships there will be 4 categories participating: Senior Men, Senior Women, Under-21 Men and Under-21 Women.
www.canoe.org.au /?page=4556&format=   (315 words)

  
 Canoepolo.com - Home
Competing in the same venue where the 2005 European Canoe Polo Championships were held in Madrid, 25 of the top club teams in Europe battled it out for the title of "2006 European Club Champions".
After four days of highly competitive polo France are first time World Champions in both Men's and Men's U21 categories while Germany win in the Women's category for the third time.
Both candidates had the recommendations of the canoe polo committee’s chairman.
www.canoepolo.com   (348 words)

  
 Canoe Polo Forums - View Single Post - Branding NZ Canoe Polo — Intro
NZ Canoe Polo is undertaking to look at it's 'brand' which will include consideration of our logo, organisation name, key messages and way in which we present our electronic/paper publications, and national team and supporters apparel.
**Enhance NZ Canoe Polo’s perceived value, thereby encouraging support from member regions, members, prospective members and partners, adding value to and contributing to sponsor’s and partner’s perceived value.
In looking at NZ Canoe Polo's brand, there are several questions that need addressing.
www.canoepolo.com /forum/showpost.php?p=12812&postcount=1   (243 words)

  
 Canoe Polo
Ring under new management : Canoe Polo (known as Kayak Polo in some parts of the world) is one of the lesser-known water sports but deserves wider recognition: it is a fast and furious team game which is exciting for players and spectators alike.
The new website for year 2001's international canoe polo tournament in Hull, Yorkshire.
The Hull International Canoe Polo Challenge is an annual event which takes place in the UK on the first weekend in July every year.
a.webring.com /hub?ring=canoepolo   (284 words)

  
 Home | Bangor Uni Canoe Polo
Canoe polo (called kayak polo in some countries) is a competitive ball sport played on water, in a defined "pitch", between two teams of 5 players, each in a kayak.
Canoe Polo is said to greatly improve ones overall canoeing ability as it increases confidence, improves bracing and rolling technique and encourages teamwork.
Dark green polo shirts with 'Bangor University Canoe Polo - sponsored by The Albion' printed on the back, the canoe polo logo (circular one that Dan designed) embroidered on the front side and upto 2 lines of text embroidered on the front otherside, so you can have your own name, committee position, slogan etc etc
www.undeb.bangor.ac.uk /canoepolo/sky   (640 words)

  
 Mainland Canoe Polo
A copy of the rules for canoe polo is available from this site on the Resources Page or by following this link to the copy on the NZCPA site.
New Zealand Canoe Polo's 2005 National League competition was contested over 11 weeks, starting at Easter and culminating in the National League finals at the Naenae Olympic pool over Queen's Birthday weekend.
Mainland Canoe Polo's Tonille Crombie and Troy Lipsham have been voted onto the 'new look' New Zealand Canoe Polo Board more...
www.geocities.com /mainlandcanoepolo   (242 words)

  
 Canoe Polo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
After successfully defending their South African Inter-Club Canoe Polo title barely a month ago, it was the NCC team who walked off with the honours at the KZN Inter-Club Champs this past weekend.
In was a hotly contested final event, the team from Durban University put on a brave performance despite having lost a key team member in the lead up to the event.
The KZN Inter Schools Canoe Polo tournament was held at the University Swimming Pool in Pietermaritzburg on the 28
www.canoesa.org.za /CanoePolo/news.htm   (246 words)

  
 .: Manchester Metropolitan University Canoe Club :.
For example, river kayaking, sea kayaking, rafting, canoe polo, open canoeing and many more.
This year we hope to kick off a canoe polo team, and enter in to some type of league, so if you are a paddler who can throw a ball, please show your interest in the direction of Odile, or if your new visit our stand at freshers' fair so that things can be organised.
There is a great canoe polo competition in Kilcock, Ireland which we can put a scratch team in.
www.mmucanoe.co.uk   (320 words)

  
 Aberfan Canoe Club - Polo
The top Canoe Polo clubs in the country battled it out over the weekend at the National Canoe Polo Championships which were held in conjunction with the London International Boat Show.
The Canoe Polo Championships ran over the first weekend of the show, with the senior open and women�s events starting on Friday 6th January, the Youth event on Saturday 7th January and the finals took place on the afternoon of Sunday 8th January.
As with any time we play polo at Cardiff Bay it attracted many spectators but this time there were some who were more interested than others.
www.aberfancanoeclub.co.uk /Polo_News.htm   (584 words)

  
 Welcome to New South Wales Canoeing Online
The NSW Canoeing Board and Staff would like to wish all of it's Clubs and Members a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday period.
The NSW Canoeing Canoe Polo State Championships are being held on December 2 & 3 are North Bridge Baths.
The NSW Canoeing Sprint State Championship 200m will be held on Friday 12 January 2007 under lights at the Sydney International Regatta Centre for the first time.
www.nswcanoe.org.au   (549 words)

  
 Polo
Canoe Polo is a fast and furious competitive branch of canoesport played between two teams of 5 players.
The game is played indoors in swimming pools or outdoor on a marked out pitch with goals suspended 2m above the water at each end.
The players, using both their hands and paddles, attempt to score into these goals using a Size 5 water polo ball.
www.canoescotland.com /Default.aspx?tabid=69   (269 words)

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