About

This program will continue to focus on developing the fundamentals of paddling (e.g., stroke, balance, mileage) along with an introduction into the competitive aspect of Sprint Canoe and Kayak.  Coaches will continue to develop paddlers’ boat skills and balance through workouts, games, balance challenges, and introduce paddlers to land training as it pertains to paddling (e.g., running, stretching, body exercises). During the racing season, paddlers will have the opportunity to attend regattas and compete against other kids in their age category.

Pre-requisites

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to listen and learn!
• Willingness to participate in off-water cross-training activities (e.g., running, body exercises, stretching).
• Fundamental boat skills (3Ps, able to balance in a sprint canoe/kayak, comfortable paddling outside of Alder Bay).
• Willingness to participate in local regattas to further develop sport and paddling skills.

Group Goals

• Enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork.
• Have great listening skills.
• FUNdamental boat skills – refinement of 3Ps, five phases of stroke, balance and boat control, developing experience in both singles and teamboats.
• Aerobic capacity, agility, flexibility.
• Attending local regattas to gain racing experience.