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For girls and boys from 9 to 14 years old. Signing up will be the best decision you make for you and your children.
The club's U14 sprint programs are offered over three time periods that align with the seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. All sessions are run in groups of children of the same age as follows:
The Rideau Canoe Club supplies all paddling equipment. Although the club does have PFD’s for paddlers to use, it is highly recommend that paddlers wear a personally owned PFD to ensure comfort and fit for paddling.
Club membership is required to participate in Sprint Paddling Programs. Membership covers the full calendar year. There are individual and family memberships available. LEARN MORE about membership.
New paddlers are welcome! If you want to try sprint paddling before you commit to a year long membership check out our Intro to Sprint Paddling.
All paddlers must be competent swimmers (swim test required or waiver?)
The club's U14 sprint programs are offered over three time periods that align with the seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall. All sessions are run in groups of children of the same age as follows:
- U10 - 10 and 9 years old, born in 2011 and 2012
- U12 - 12 and 11 years old born in 2009 and 2010
- U13 - 13 years old, born in 2008
- U14 - 14 years old, born in 2007
The Rideau Canoe Club supplies all paddling equipment. Although the club does have PFD’s for paddlers to use, it is highly recommend that paddlers wear a personally owned PFD to ensure comfort and fit for paddling.
Club membership is required to participate in Sprint Paddling Programs. Membership covers the full calendar year. There are individual and family memberships available. LEARN MORE about membership.
New paddlers are welcome! If you want to try sprint paddling before you commit to a year long membership check out our Intro to Sprint Paddling.
All paddlers must be competent swimmers (swim test required or waiver?)
2021 Spring Training - April xx to June xx
After school and weekend work outs are a great way to improve paddling technique, strength, and fitness. This is a great time of year to start paddling again if your child has been in the program before. Many new paddlers start in the Spring before participating in the Summer program. Fee - $DD REGISTER (link to WA registration) |
2021 Summer Training - July xx to August xx
This is a full-day summer long paddling program that provides instruction and training for beginners and experienced paddlers. The focus is on learning paddling skills, enjoying the beautiful Rideau River, making friends, and age-appropriate training that follows Long Term Athlete Development principles. Groups are organized by age and ability and rotate through 4 blocks every day consisting of kayak paddling, canoe paddling, war canoe, and dry land training / games. There are opportunities to race in local and provincial level regattas. A racing jersey is required for all EOD and Ontario sanctioned events. These are available for sale at the office. Fee - $DD REGISTER (link to WA registration) |
2021 Fall Training - August xx to October xx.
Many children join the fall program after taking part in the summer programs. After school and weekend workouts continue to improve on the paddling technique, strength, and fitness that has been gained over the summer. Fee - $DD REGISTER (link to WA registration) |