2024 Sprint Program - U16

U16 Sprint Program

U16 Athletes born in 2009 and 2008
Contact: coach.jacob@rideaucanoeclub.ca

The U16 Sprint Program offers a high-level training environment for those seeking to compete at Provincial, National and International levels. Athletes will train in speed groups with number of sessions per week depending on the season.

Membership is required before being able to register for a sprint program. 

Paddlers must demonstrate a minimum swimming ability before getting in a boat. For more info on the Swim Assessment, click HERE. 

U16 Spring: April 29 - June 29

2024 Season Info

HERE you can find an overview of the current Regatta Schedule. Please reference this document when planning vacations.

The Crew boat Selection Criteria, the 2024 War Canoe Selection Criteria, and the 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

• Registrations are only considered final when full payment is made.
• NO REFUND will be issued once a season has already started (ie. Spring - April 29, Summer - July 2, Fall - September 4).
• 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.