2022 Sprint Program - Masters Competitive

Intermediate Masters is a program for more goal-oriented adult paddlers. If you want to get a personal best time at a regatta, become a proficient marathon paddler, or just enjoy going fast on the water this program is for you. Topics and skills covered will include racing strategy, training philosophy, performance paddling technique, racing starts, interval training, and team boats. Intermediate paddlers are strongly encouraged to compete in more than one of the summer Masters Regattas. Athletes are expected to be able to maintain 4-7 minutes to travel 1000m.

• Able to paddle in a minimum of a Nelo Classic or Hody k-4 with the goal of being able to paddle in a Nelo vintage or Vanquish by the end of the summer.
• Previous paddling experience required
• Membership is required before being able to register for a sprint program. 
• at least 25 years of age 
• Minimum Participants per session: 6, Maximum Participants per session: 9
• Participation in the 3rd practice on Saturday requires you to be in this program as well if selected.
• More info and updates regarding Covid-19 can be found on our website HERE. 
  
  

Advanced Masters is a program for adult paddlers who want to push themselves to their limit on the water. Kayaks and canoes are welcome – as long as they are fast! Workouts will focus on developing peak speed, anaerobic capacity, and refining minute technique details to shave precious seconds off personal bests. High Performance paddlers are strongly encouraged to have their own boats/paddles and to train on their own on other days of the week. Advanced paddlers are strongly encouraged to compete in more than one of the summer Masters Regattas. Athletes are expected to be able to maintain 4-6 minutes to travel 1000m.

• Able to paddle in a minimum of a Nelo Classic or Hody k-4 with the goal of being able to paddle in a Nelo vintage or Vanquish by the end of the summer.
• Previous paddling experience required
• Membership is required before being able to register for a sprint program. 
• at least 25 years of age 
• Minimum Participants per session: 6, Maximum Participants per session: 9
• Participation in the 3rd practice on Saturday requires you to be in this program as well if selected.
• More info and updates regarding Covid-19 can be found on our website HERE. 
  

Affiliation Fees:

• Affiliation fees are mandatory for all athletes in the competitive program and only need to be paid once during the season. Affiliation Fees include CanoeKayak Canada, CanoeKayak Ontario, CKO Sprint and Eastern Ontario Division.

Volunteering

The RCC is proud to host and attend several regattas throughout the on water season. The only way for a regatta to happen is with the help of our committed volunteers. Part of becoming a member of the RCC and signing up for the Sprint Program is committing to volunteering as per the RCC Volunteer Policy. Volunteering is great way to get to know the sport and wonderful people who make it such a special environment. We look forward to seeing you at one of the events! Any questions about volunteering can be directed to the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@rideaucanoeclub.ca. 

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REFUND POLICY

• Registrations are only considered final when full payment is made.
• NO REFUND will be issued once a season has already started.
• NO REFUND will be issued if cancellation is done within the week before the season.
• NO REFUND will be issued if a participant has to leave the program due to disciplinary issues.
• If cancellation is done at least 4 weeks before the start of the camp, a refund will be issued less a $50 administration fee.
• If cancellation is done at least 2 weeks before the start of the season, a refund of 50% will be issued.

• All cancellation/refund requests must be done in writing to the RCC Administrator. All refund requests will take up to 2 weeks to process. 

COVID-19 Flexible Reschedule/Credit/Refund Policy

As a non-profit organization, the RCC relies on revenue from our paddling programs to provide top
quality recreation and competitive training opportunities. If your program is affected by COVID-19 we ask that you to consider the first two options first:

1. RESCHEDULE - If a program is cancelled or you are not able to participate at the predetermined time due to a COVID-19 related reason, our preferred option would be to work with you to determine if your program can be rescheduled to a time that would enable your participation this season.
2. ACCOUNT CREDIT - If rescheduling is not possible, we are asking registrants to accept a registration credit that could be used towards future programming held at a later date in 2022 or 2023. 
3. If the two options above are unacceptable to you, we will refund the full amount of your registration fee.

This Policy applies to programs scheduled to start May 1, 2022 or later. It may be adjusted or
rescinded by the Club as the situation evolves and regulations are updated by Ottawa Public Health, the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada . All cancellation/refund requests not associated with the current COVID-19 situation will follow the Club’s standard Refund Policy.