Regatta Ready

June 20 - Aug 13, 2022              from 9:00am - 3:30pm 
​​Learn to compete in sprint canoe kayak and spend the summer outdoors
Regatta Ready is for 10 – 16 year olds who want to learn more paddling skills and learn to compete in sprint canoe and kayak.  If you have participated in CanoeKids or have previous paddling experience, Regatta Ready is for you. 
Learn more about the sport of sprint canoe and kayak.
 
Sessions run Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
​    at the Schwatka Lake Day Use Area

Session 1:  June 20 - July 8 (3 weeks, $600)  
  • Ending with optional regatta, Canada Cup West in Regina on July 9-10 (costs extra)
Session 2:  July 4 - July 22 (3 weeks, $600)  
  • Ending with optional regatta, Prairie Divisionals in Calgary on July 23-24 (costs extra)
Session 3: July 25 - August 13 (3 weeks, $600)
  • Ending with Whitehorse regatta, Yukon Championships

Alternatively try our full summer option:
July 20 - August 13 (8 weeks, $1000)

For all sessions attendance is flexible.  Have a camping trip planned?  No problem. Take few days off and you can pick up where you left off.

Throughout the training camp the athletes will progress through and beyond the basic skills of sprint paddling and learn competitive paddling skills and the rules for sprint canoe kayak. Paddlers will learn about water safety rules for sprint boats, how to balance, paddle, and train in sprint kayaks and canoes. Participants will be led through training both on and off the water. During each session they will do a warm up, practice/work out and cool down.  

This program will set paddlers up with all the necessary skills to paddle sprint canoes and kayaks competitively in both singles and crew boats. The goal is to teach excellent training habits and a love for being outdoors and on the water. 
To reinforce safe paddling skills, all participants are required to wear life-jackets or PFDs any time they are on the water or the dock.

Participants in the Regatta Ready Program are usually invited to travel to and participate in a sprint canoe kayak regatta outside the territory. In 2022, we are planning to attend:
  • Canada West Cup in Regina on July 9-10
  • Prairie Divisionals in Calgary on July 23-24
  • Pacific Cup in Maple Ridge, BC on Sept 10-11. 
These regattas are optional but recommended if you're interested in continuing on to the Sprint team.  Costs for the regatta and travel will be additional. 
Participants must sign up for membership before signing up for programs.