U18/HP Sprint Program
U18 Athletes born in 2006 and 2007, High Performance Athletes born 2005 and earlier Contact: coach.niklas@rideaucanoeclub.ca
The U18/HP 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.
SCHEDULE & DATES - 2024 The U18 and High Performance Programs are for experienced canoers and kayakers who are committed to attaining their training and racing goals. The program is tailored to meet individual athlete needs, and therefore does not always follow a standard schedule. The U18 Schedule changes weekly depending on the load of the training cycle, the competition schedule, and the coaching assessment of athlete needs. Each week the schedule is communicated via email from the High Peformance Coordinator to the athletes. The information below is intended for planning purposes only to get a general idea of what the U18 schedule will entail.
U18/HP Spring: April 29 - June 29
U18/HP Summer: July 2 - August 30
U18/HP Fall: September 4 - October 26
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 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
Many competitive paddlers have their own equipment. Although the club has a large selection of boats and paddles, these are needed to run effective U16 programs. Most competitive paddlers purchase their own boat and paddle for their U18/HP 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 training watch, 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
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
All cancellation/refund requests must be done in writing to the RCC Administrator. All refund requests will take up to 2 weeks to process.
