For kids aged U15/U16 (youth who were 14-15 years old on Jan 1st, 2023)
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 19, 2022 – March 31, 2023)
- Mon
- On your own strength workout (to be provided by coaches)
- Tues
- 5:30-7:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Wed
- 6:15-7:45am – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- 4:30-6pm – Strength training @ GymBox
- Thurs
- 5:30-7:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
- Fri
- 4:30-6pm – Strength training @ GymBox
- Sat
- 10am-12:30pm – Canoe/Kayak Paddle + Running
- Sun
- 8-10am – Canoe/Kayak Paddle
Spring/Summer Program (April 1 – Sept 10, 2023)
- TBA
- Plus opportunities to participate in weekend races (see calendar for race schedule)
Additional Details:
- See schedule below for all practice times & races
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