About
Our Youth Intermediate – Learn to Train Program is the next step after our Intro to Racing Program. This multidisciplinary paddling program continues to develop fundamental paddling skills while engaging paddlers in learning to train for competition. Coaches will continue to develop boat skills and balance through workouts, games, balance challenges, and introduce paddlers to land training as it pertains to paddling (e.g., running, stretching, body exercises). 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, and during the racing season, paddlers will have the opportunity to attend regattas and compete against other kids in their age category.
Age
For youth aged 15 and under who have gone through our FUNdamentals program
Pre-requisites
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to listen and learn!
- Willingness to participate in off-water cross-training activities (e.g., running, body exercises, stretching).
- Fundamental boat skills (3Ps, able to balance in a sprint canoe/kayak, comfortable paddling outside of Alder Bay).
- Willingness to participate in local regattas to further develop sport and paddling skills.
Group Goals
- Enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Have great listening skills.
- FUNdamental boat skills – refinement of 3Ps, five phases of stroke, balance and boat control, developing experience in both singles and team boats.
- Aerobic capacity, agility, flexibility.
- Attending local regattas to gain racing experience.
Program Schedule
Fall & Winter – Full Time (Oct-Mar) 6-month program
Program Fee
- Fall/Winter (Oct-Mar) – $975
- Fall and Winter only sessions available upon request
includes coached sessions 2x/wk
- Wed & Fri 6:30 – 7:45am
Family discount available when registering multiple family members into our racing programs
Spring (Apr-Jun) 3-month program
Program Fee
- Spring (Apr-June) – $700
- Regatta fees not included
Includes coached sessions 3x/wk
- Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm
- Wednesday 6:30 – 7:45am
- Friday 6:30 – 7:45am
Summer (Jul-Sept) 3-month program
**Summer Camp Program – 9am-3pm Mon-Fri**
Program Fee
- Summer (July-Sept) – $1400
- Regatta fees not included
Includes coached sessions
- M-F 9am-3pm throughout July & Aug
- Tuesday 4:00 – 6:00pm
- Wednesday & Friday – 6:30am – 7:45am until September 12th
Family discount available when registering multiple family members into our racing programs