About

This program introduces young paddlers to the fundamentals and foundations of sprint canoe & kayak paddling 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, or new paddlers.

*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

• No prior paddling experience required!
• 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.

Cost

Spring & Summer (Apr-Sept) 6-month program – $1395 + gst

*includes full-day M-F 9am-3pm summer programming throughout July & Aug

**includes regatta fees

***10% sibling discount available when registering multiple kids into our racing programs

Register today!

Use this registration link to register for our fundamentals and foundations program

(Select ‘Flatwater Racing Programs’ from the filters to see our racing programs)