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COACHING STAFF |
Head Coach
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Cheyanne Farquharson
The Rideau Canoe Club (RCC) Head Coach position is one that provides leadership to the Sprint programs, Recreation Programs and Satellite Programs. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Head Coach also works closely with the RCC Club Manager and Administrator, and the U18/High Performance Lead to ensure the efficient delivery of all programs and services at the Rideau Canoe Club. About Cheyanne: Cheyanne's journey with coaching began after 12 years as a competitive paddler and swimmer. She started coaching at Rideau in 2010, and has since worked at several canoe clubs including Carleton Place Canoe Club, and Poverty Bay Kayak Club in Gisborne, New Zealand. She coached at the Canada Summer Games in 2017, and has been leading the RCC U16 Sprint program since 2015. When not in a boat or the shores of the Rideau, Chey enjoys hiking, yoga, lifting weights and spending time outside. Her favorite time of year is the National Championships when all paddlers from across the country come together to race and celebrate sprint paddling in Canada. Education & Certifications
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High Performance / U18 Lead / Equipment and Facilities Operations
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Reid Farquharson
The U18/High Performance Lead oversees the Rideau Canoe Club’s U18/High Performance Sprint Program. There are three objectives for this role: to ensure athletes have a safe and respectful training environment; to produce high-level athletes who compete in national and international events; and to consistently work with the RCC community to be the top canoe club in Canada. The High Performance Lead also works with the Dragon Boat coordinators and DB community to ensure their continued participation in their sport at the Rideau Canoe Club. In addition to the coaching and coordination role, this position also holds responsibility for the operational needs of the canoe club’s equipment, race course and facilities. About Reid: Having grown up in Ottawa with a dad who was Head Coach at Rideau in the 1980’s and an uncle who assumed the same role various times at Rideau in the past 40 years, paddling at Rideau is in Reid’s blood. Reid began coaching in the sprint program in 2015 working with various age groups. His passion for war canoe began at a young age and has led him to being highly involved in the U14 war canoes as well as Rideau's Nationals Championships war canoes. Further to his coaching duties, Reid maintains the clubs extensive equipment inventory and works on repairs of the clubs motors and boats as well as manages the race course. In 2019, Reid had the honour to coach Canadian athletes in Slovakia at the Olympic Hopes regatta, and is looking to continue to train and support the Rideau Canoe Club’s high performance athletes. Education & Certifications
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Masters Coordinator
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Conrad Hutter
Conrad has been coaching and mentoring coaches with the Masters program at the Rideau Canoe Club since 2004. Over this time frame, he has worked with all levels of athletes from some paddlers having never sit in a kayak or canoe before to training athletes to compete at the World Masters Games. Under his leadership, RCC has finished consistently in the top 3 at the Canadian Masters Championships and winning it in 2015. Conrad's goals have always been to have all athletes enjoy being on the water and achieve their personal goals. Education & Certifications
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Sprint Coaches
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Aiden Stead
Aiden began coaching in the summer of 2015, after five years as an athlete in Rideau’s Sprint program. Since then he has worked predominantly with U15 athletes, helping Cheyanne develop the next generation of Rideau paddlers. Aiden’s passion for coaching lies in working with athletes to realize their own potential, and in helping them build their strength and character through sport. Education & Certifications
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