About
Our Youth Fundamentals – Introduction to Racing Program is geared toward paddlers who have come through our Youth Camps, Youth Intro to Paddling course, or Sprint into September course. This multidisciplinary paddling program continues to develop fundamental paddling skills while also focusing on building foundation fitness skills through developmentally appropriate cross-training and physical activities. Our NCCP trained coaches will be teaching the basics of water safety, stroke technique, coordination, and balance in a variety of boats, while engaging the paddlers in fun games and team focused activities. This program includes paddling in canoes, kayaks, surfskis, outrigger canoes, and dragon boats, allowing paddlers to experience the different competitive avenues open to them at False Creek Sprint & False Creek Racing Canoe Club.
This program includes full Summer Programming as well as an opportunity to compete in local regattas.
Age
For youth aged 14 and under who have went through our Summer Camps, or joined us for an intro program
Pre-requisites
- Completed an Intro to Paddling Course or Youth Camp.
- Have a positive attitude, and willingness to focus, listen and learn!
- Have an interest in paddling!
- Be willing to participate in group warmups, workouts, and activities on the water and off.
Group Goals
- Enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Have great listening skills, build self-confidence.
- Develop FUNdamental boat skills, teamboat skills, balance and boat control.
- Develop racing experience in fun, low-stress environments.
Program Schedule
Fall & Winter – Full Time (Oct-Mar) 6-month program
Program Fee
- Fall/Winter (Oct-Mar) – $600
- Fall OR Winter only – $300
includes coached sessions 1x/wk
- Saturday 12:30-2:30pm
Family discount available when registering multiple family members into our racing programs
Spring (Apr-Jun) 3-month program
Program Fee
- Spring (Apr-June) – $500
- Regatta fees not included
Includes coached sessions 2x/wk
- Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
- Saturday 12:30-2:30pm
Summer (Jul-Sept) 3-month program
**Summer Camp Program – 9am-3pm Mon-Fri**
Program Fee
- Summer (July-Sept) – $1375
- Regatta fees not included
Includes coached sessions
- M-F 9am-3pm throughout July & Aug
- Thursday 4:00 – 5:30pm & Saturdays 12:30 – 2:30pm to September 19th
Family discount available when registering multiple family members into our racing programs
Register today!
(Select ‘Canoe/Kayak Racing Programs’ from the filters to see our racing programs)
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