Membership is required before being able to register for a sprint program.
Info and updates regarding Covid-19 can be found on our website HERE.
Paddlers must demonstrate a minimum swimming ability before getting in a boat. For more info on the Swim Assessment, click HERE.
SCHEDULE & DATES - 2022
U16 Spring: May 1 - July 3 (9 Weeks)
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Includes 7-9 sessions per week
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2-3 gym sessions per week
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Comes to around 20 hours of activity per week
U16 Summer: July 4 - September 4 (9 Weeks)
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Includes 8-10 on-water sessions per week
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2-3 gym sessions per week (restrictions dependent)
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Comes to around 26 hours of activity per week
U16 Fall: September 6 - October 30 (8 Weeks)
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Includes 7-9 on-water sessions per week
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2-3 gym sessions per week
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Comes to around 20 hours of activity per week
2022 Season Info
HERE you can find a full season overview of when athletes will be training. Please reference this document when planning vacations.
HERE you can find an overview of the current Regatta Schedule. As mentioned in the document, these events are planned to go ahead, however restrictions may change as we approach competition season.
The 2022 Crew boat Selection Criteria can be found HERE, and the 2022 War Canoe Selection Criteria, which can be found HERE. The 2022 NTT Crew boat Selection Criteria will be published at a later date.
Please reference https://www.ckosprint.ca/ontario-team.html for criteria related to Team Ontario selection, and https://canoekayak.ca/selection-criteria/ for criteria related to Team Canada selection.
Personal Equipment
U16 is the age when many paddlers purchase their own boat and paddle for training. If looking for the boat or paddle to best match the individual please consult your coach first.
A racing jersey is required for all EOD and Ontario sanctioned events. We will have clothing available for sale in early May.
Paddlers should bring a full water bottle, sunscreen, hat, running shoes, spare clothing and healthy snacks each day. Clothes that are light and made of quick drying fabric are best.
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
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.