About
This program introduces young paddlers to the fundamentals and foundations of sprint canoe & kayak racing in a fun, safe, and team oriented environment. Our NCCP trained coaches will be teaching the basics of water safety, stroke technique, coordination, and balance in a variety of boats, while engaging the paddlers in a lot of fun games and team focused activities. The focus here is on developing fundamental paddling and movement skills and engaging in developmentally appropriate sport and physical activity.
Age
For kids aged 12 and under who have completed an Intro to Paddling Course or Youth Camp.
*U12 age category means you were under 12 on Jan 1st of this year.
**New paddlers who are older than 12 years old would start off here just to pick up essential initial skills like balance and boat control, and then move into a more age-appropriate group.
Pre-requisites
- Completed an Intro to Paddling Course or Youth Camp.
- Have a positive attitude, and willingness to focus, listen and learn!
- Have an interest in paddling!
- Be willing to participate in group warmups, workouts, and activities on the water and off.
Group Goals
- Enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Have great listening skills, build self-confidence.
- Develop FUNdamental boat skills, teamboat skills, balance and boat control.
- Develop racing experience in fun, low-stress environments.
Program Schedule
Fall & Winter – Full Time (Oct-Mar) 6-month program
Program Fee
$720
includes coached sessions 2x/wk
- Thursday 4:00-5:30pm
- Saturday 1:00-2:30pm
10% sibling discount available when registering multiple kids into our racing programs
Fall & Winter – Part Time (Oct-Mar) 6-month program
Program Fee
$375
includes coached sessions 1x/wk
- Thursday 4:00-5:30pm OR Saturday 1:00-2:30pm
**10% sibling discount available when registering multiple kids into our racing programs
Spring & Summer (Apr-Sept) 6-month program
Program Fee
$1720 – including regatta fees
$1281 – excluding regatta fees
includes coached sessions 2x/wk
- Thursday 4:00-5:30pm
- Saturday 1:00-2:30pm
includes full-day summer programming
- M-F 9am-3pm throughout July & Aug
10% sibling discount available when registering multiple kids into our racing programs
Register today!
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/FalseCreekRacingCanoeClub
(Select ‘Canoe/Kayak Racing Programs’ from the filters to see our racing programs)
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