100 MILE CANOE TEST 2010

During the 2010 May Bank Holiday from Friday 28th May to Tuesday 1st June Warwickshire Clubs for Young People yet again took part in the National Association of Clubs for Young People's most gruelling challenge of the year… The 100 Mile Canoe Test!!

This event takes place over four days and challenges young people from affiliated clubs to paddle 100 miles over the four days. WCYP had young people take up the challenge from The Bradby Club, Coventry Boys' Club, the Rugby V. Project and Riverhouse School. The test took place on the beautiful River Severn starting from Welshpool and finishing 100 miles later at Worcester Race Course. The Canoe Test is a National event and this year attracted Young People from all over the country with over 200 paddlers taking part. The Warwickshire team was made up of young people ranging from 14 to 16 years who all took the challenge in their stride and had a very enjoyable and unforgettable experience.      

Graham Norman WCYP Youth Development Officer said “This year was again an enjoyable event for me. We had two days of good weather out of the four and a good group of Young People on the water. As well as people on the water we also had an excellent support crew who all helped make the test the success it was.