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April 1st (Tuesday) from 7pm. Canoe Polo C-grade Game 4 of the Autumn 2003 season, Birrong pool. Think water polo in a kayak or basketball in a boat but with more push and shove and you'll get the idea. Bring swimming costume and shorts; we provide the technical gear and can transport from outside the Uni Gym at 6pm to the pool and back if needed. Season fees yet to be decided. Contact Robin for details at robin_weckert@yahoo.com.uk or on 0418 204953.

April 2nd (Wednesday) 1pm. Social drink and chat at the Uni Bar. Co-ordinated by Blake. Bring your best line of chat, your thirst, some money, and make some new friends.

April 2nd (Wednesday) Indoor Rockclimbing at Climb-Fit, Unit 4/12 Frederick Street, St Leonards. >From 6pm. $14 Gym entry fee. Contact Blake - blakecogle@hotmail.com .

April 4th (Friday) Beginner's Abseiling. 3 one hour sessions 10am to 1pm. Located on the back outdoor wall of the uni gym. Must attend this if you want to go on a beginner's canyoning trip. Register your interest in advance by contacting Evan Hughes at evanthughes@yahoo.com.au . FREE!!

April 4th (Friday) Social Mountain Bike ride. Meet at 2pm on the north side of E7B (where the bike racks next to the first year Physics labs are) and we will ride for an hour or two around the bushland near uni. Sometimes we head south, sometimes north, sometimes off to Eastwood. All abilities and all riding styles welcome. Make sure you have some water, a helmet and a bike. If you have any tools and spares, bring them along please. If you want to come to the weekly rides but can't make this time, email Matt Roberts (mattr@ics.mq.edu.au).

April 6th (Sunday) Come Try Paddling 6.30pm to 9pm Dence Park pool, Epping. The pool is heated and outdoors in a beautiful bushland setting. This session is compulsory for anyone wanting to come on any paddle sports activities because you will be instructed in getting in and out of a kayak, ^Ówet exiting^Ô from a capsized kayak, and self-rescue. There should also be instruction on basic paddling skills, as well as for some basic canoe polo game skills. Maybe even some mini games. Bring $6 to cover pool hire, bathers, towel, (goggles are optional) and gear for Epping Pub afterwards. Contact Robin for details at robin_weckert@yahoo.com.uk or on 0418 204953.

April 8th (Tuesday) from 7pm. Canoe Polo C-grade Game 5 of the Autumn 2003 season, Birrong pool. Think water polo in a kayak or basketball in a boat but with more push and shove and you'll get the idea. Bring swimming costume and shorts; we provide the technical gear and can transport from outside the Uni Gym at 6pm to the pool and back if needed. Season fees yet to be decided. Contact Robin for details at robin_weckert@yahoo.com.uk or on 0418 204953.

April 9th (Wednesday) 1pm. Social drink and chat at the Uni Bar. Co-ordinated by Blake. Bring your best line of chat, your thirst, some money, and make some new friends.

April 9th (Wednesday) Indoor Rockclimbing at Climb-Fit, Unit 4/12 Frederick Street, St Leonards. >From 6pm. $14 Gym entry fee. Contact Blake - blakecogle@hotmail.com .

April 11h (Friday) Social Mountain Bike ride. Meet at 2pm on the north side of E7B (where the bike racks next to the first year Physics labs are) and we will ride for an hour or two around the bushland near uni. Sometimes we head south, sometimes north, sometimes off to Eastwood. All abilities and all riding styles welcome. Make sure you have some water, a helmet and a bike. If you have any tools and spares, bring them along please. If you want to come to the weekly rides but can't make this time, email Matt Roberts (mattr@ics.mq.edu.au).

April 13th (Sunday) Intermediate canyoning. Must have abseiled and been on at least one beginner's canyoning trip. Contact Ben for details at dez45@hotmail.com or on 0413 956495

April 18th - 21st (Easter Friday-Monday) Beginner/Intermediate Outdoor Rockclimbing in the Blue Mountains. Come climbing for one to four days over the Easter long weekend. Contact Dale for details at dgtweedie@hotmail.com

April 12th and 13th (Saturday and Sunday) Intermediate Caving Weekend at Bungonia. Depart Sydney Friday night. Involves vertical caving including rigging. This will be a potential caving trip leader training opportunity. Contact Robin for details at robin_weckert@yahoo.com.uk or on 0418 204953.

April 20th (Sunday) Orienteering Australian Universities Championship hosted by Uni of Western Australia in the Darling Ranges. Further details to be advised closer to the date.

Anzac long weekend April 25th to 27th (Friday - Sunday) Barrington River White Water paddling. Must have been to a ^ÓCome And Try Paddling^Ô session or be in the Canoe Polo squad. Contact Robin for details at robin_weckert@yahoo.com.uk

May 3rd and 4th (Saturday and Sunday) , ACT. mtb-oz.com 12 hours of darknes This is a 12 hour mountain bike race conducted entirely at night (6pm to 6am). The entry is capped at 1000 so get in early if you are interested. Teams can be 2,3, 4 or 6 people. Mac Uni Adventure Sports will enter as many teams as possible. Don't worry if you are not fit, riding one lap and then 5 laps off is pretty easy. If you want to really race, we should have some keen teams as well. Contact for more details Matt Roberts (mattr@ics.mq.edu.au)

May 17th and 18th (Saturday and Sunday) Jenolan Beginner/Intermediate Caving Weekend. Contact Robin for details at robin_weckert@yahoo.com.uk or on 0418 204953.

July Iceclimbing in the Snowy Mtns. 2 or 3 day iceclimbing instruction for members with previous ropehandling skills ie have rockclimbed and abseiled. Participants would be camping in the snow, and would need to have or hire suitable sleeping bags, ski/ snowshoe equipment, and some technical equipment. If you are interested, please express your interest to Evan by email at evanthughes@yahoo.com.au within the next 4 days.

July 3 - 7. Trip to Warrumbungle National Park. It's going to be cold, but I am sure we will have fun regardless. If you are interested, call Jo on 0438 311 226 or email Justyna (justynak@hotmail.com)

July 24th and 25th (Thursday and Friday) Rockclimbing Australian Universities Championship hosted by Sydney Uni. Further details to be advised closer to the date.

December 8th - 13th (Thursday and Friday) Mountainbiking Australian Universities Championship hosted by Adelaide Uni. Further details to be advised closer to the date.