Next Gen Racing Team – Learn to Compete

About

Our new Next Gen program provides a platform to jump up to one of our discipline specific Performance Programs. With up to 7 sessions per week, this program is designed to develop advanced paddling skills across the paddling disciplines, while also focusing on building foundational strength and fitness skills in preparation for the racing season. This program will continue to teach paddlers about the various elements of training and competition with a focus on developing paddling skills, endurance, and effective goal setting (both on and off the water).  Paddlers are expected to attend both on-water and off-water practices (i.e., dryland training such as running, body exercises, stretching), and are expected to attend a variety of regattas throughout the racing season.

Athletes in this program are focussed on competing in local races and attempting to qualify for higher level regattas across the paddlesport disciplines. They are also developing the skills needed to succeed in a Performance Program in Sprint Canoe/Kayak, Surfski, Outrigger Canoe, or Dragon Boat.

Age

For youth aged 14-18 who have come through the Intermediate – Learn to Train Program

Pre-requisites

• Have a positive attitude and willingness to listen and learn!
• Willingness to participate in weekly dryland training (e.g., running, body exercises, stretches).
• Advanced boat skills (able to balance in a sprint canoe/kayak, comfortable paddling outside of Alder Bay for a 90min practice).
• Willingness to participate in regattas to gain essential racing experience.

Group Goals

• Enjoy sport and demonstrate sportsmanship and teamwork.
• Have great listening skills.
• Intermediate boat skills – canoe/kayak skills, balance and boat control.
• Aerobic capacity, agility, flexibility, endurance.
• Effective goal setting for the season.
• Attending local and out-of-town regattas.

Program Schedule