Intro to Sprint Paddling Camp Location: 804 Hogs Back Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0B1
Intro to Sprint Paddling is a 2 week introductory camp for the Olympic sport of competitive Sprint Canoe Kayak for U14 aged athletes (born 2010 - 2015) and provides all the necessary skills to start paddling canoes and kayaks competitively. The goal is to teach good training habits and a love for being outdoors and on the water. Paddlers will learn about water safety rules and how to balance, paddle, and train in sprint kayaks and canoes. Each practice they will do a warm up, practice/work out, and cool down.
Paddlers must demonstrate a minimum swimming ability before getting in a boat. For more info on the Swim Test, click HERE.
What to bring to camp:
The Rideau Canoe Club will provide all the necessary paddling equipment except for the life jacket.
SCHEDULE & DATES - 2023
Intro to Sprint: Spring – June 1- June 26
Intro to Sprint: Summer #1 – July 2 - July 12
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REFUND POLICY:
All cancellation/refund requests must be done in writing to the RCC Administrator and Program Coordinator. All refund requests will take up to 2 weeks to process.