Intro To Sprint Paddling Camp

INTRO TO SPRINT PADDLING CAMP

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INTRO TO SPRINT PADDLING CAMP

Intro to Sprint Paddling is a two-week introduction to competitive Sprint Canoe-Kayak for athletes aged 14 and under (born 2011 - 2016). Throughout the camp the paddlers will progress through all the basic skills of sprint paddling.

Paddlers will learn about water safety rules for sprint boats, how to balance, paddle, and train in sprint kayaks and canoes. The summer sessions of Intro to Sprint Paddling include the opportunity to race at a fun, local regatta. Participants will learn competition skills and rules for sprint canoe kayak, and will participate in on and off water training sessions.

Contact: [email protected]

What to bring to Intro to Sprint Paddling
The Rideau Canoe Club will provide all the necessary paddling equipment except for the life jacket.

Life Jacket (Transport Canada approved)
Suitable clothing: Comfortable, loose fitting and preferably made of quick drying fabric
Towel
Water bottle
Sun screen
Healthy lunch and snacks to fuel a full day of activities

Inclement Weather
Intro to Sprint Paddling Camps can still have fun in the rain! However, if there is heavy rain, gusty winds, thunderstorms we can not be on the water, and will have to cancel sessions. We monitor weather daily and if inclement weather that will prevent us from being on the water is forecasted on the Weather Network we will cancel the session and contact you (up to 30 minutes prior). Should unsafe weather conditions arise unexpectedly, the canoe club can shelter the children temporarily and we will contact you for pick up.

Before registering, please review the swimming competence pre-requisit for RCC Summer Camps

All athletes and their parent/guardian must review
Rowan Law - Ontario’s Concussion Awareness Resources

Please review the Safe Sport Policy, Refund Policy and Parking Information

The Rideau Canoe Club is committed to reducing the financial barriers to accessing our programs by collaborating with the following funders
Kidsport: https://kidsportcanada.ca/ontario/provincial-fund/
Jumpstart: https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/

2025 Schedule:
Intro to Sprint: Spring – June 2 - June 25

U10 (2015-2016)-Tues, Thurs 6 pm- 7:30 pm; Sat 10 am- 12 pm - $200
U12 (2013-2014)-Mon, Wed, Fri 6 pm- 8 pm; Sat 10 am- 12:30 pm - $250
U14 (2011-2012)-Mon, Wed, Fri 6 pm- 8 pm; Sat 10 am- 12:30 pm - $250

Intro to Sprint: Summer #1 – June30 - July 11

U10 (2015-2016) - NEW - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $711
U12 (2013-2014) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $711
U14 (2011-2012) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $711

* No camp on July 1
** Fun Regatta on Friday, July 11

Intro to Sprint: Summer #2 - July 14- July 25

U10 (2015-2016) - NEW - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $790
U12 (2013-2014) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm- $790
U14 (2011-2012) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $790

* Fun Regatta on Friday, July 25

Intro to Sprint: Summer #3 - July 28- August 8

U10 (2015-2016) - NEW - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $711
U12 (2013-2014) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $711
U14 (2011-2012) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm -$711

* No camp on August 4, Long Weekend *
**Fun Regatta on Friday, August 8

Intro to Sprint: Summer #4 - Aug 11 - Aug 22

U10 (2015-2016) - NEW - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $790
U12 (2013-2014) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm- $790
U14 (2011-2012) - Monday- Friday 9 am- 4 pm - $790

* Fun Regatta on Friday, Aug 22

Intro to Sprint: Fall – September 2025

U10 (2015-2016) - Tues, Thurs 5:30 pm- 7 pm; Sat 10 am- 12 pm - $200
U12 (2013-2014) - Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Sat 10 am-12:30 pm - $250
U14 (2011-2012) - Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm; Sat 10 am- 12:30 pm - $250