For youth aged U15/U16 (14-15 years old on Jan 1st)
New Paddlers
Please register for our Intro to Paddling – Fundamentals and Foundations program to acquire initial skills and balance.
This program will continue to teach paddlers about the various elements of training and competition with a focus on developing intermediate canoe and kayak skills and endurance and effective goal setting (both on and off the water). Paddlers are expected to attend both on-water and off-water practices (i.e., dryland training such as running, body exercises, stretching), and are expected to attend a variety of regattas throughout the racing season.
Pre-requisites
- have a positive attitude and willingness to listen and learn!
- willingness to participate in weekly dryland training (e.g., running, body exercises, stretches)
- fundamental boat skills (able to balance in a sprint canoe/kayak, comfortable paddling outside of Alder Bay)
- willingness to participate in regattas
Group Goals
- enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork
- have great listening skills
- intermediate boat skills – canoe/kayak skills, balance and boat control
- aerobic capacity, agility, flexibility, endurance
- effective goal setting
- a variety of regattas
Program Schedule
Fall/Winter Program (Sept – March)
- Mon – On your own strength workout (to be provided by coaches)
- Tue | 5:30-7:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Wed | 6:15-7:45am – Canoe/Kayak Paddle | 4:30-6pm – Strength training at GymBox
- Thu | 5:30-7:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Fri | 4:30-6pm – Strength training at GymBox
- Sat | 10am-12:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Running
- Sun | 8-10am – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
Spring/Summer Program (April – Sept)
- TBA
- Plus opportunities to participate in weekend races (see calendar for race schedule)