2025 Sprint Masters Program
Contact: rccmasters@rideaucanoeclub.ca

Membership is required before being able to register for the following sprint programs. 

2025 Novice Masters

Got a great Introduction to Sprint Paddling and you are ready for the next level, but may not be ready to race.  Continue to work on  developing fitness and technical proficiency. Topics and skills covered will include continued improvement on proper paddling technique, starts, turning, and racing strategies. Novice paddlers are encouraged to participate in one of the many available Masters Regattas over the summer (regatta registration fees are extra). Athletes are expected to be able to maintain 8 or more minutes to travel 1000m.

• balance required; entry level boats (nelo vipers) are used
• Completed an Introduction class
• at least 19 years of age
• Membership is required before being able to register for a sprint program.
• minimum Participants per session: 6, maximum Participants per session: 10
• 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.

2025 Intermediate Masters

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.

Program Details

• 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. 

2025 Advanced Masters

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 athletes looking to attend at least one race during the season 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 account credits are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. A refund on an account credit will be issued less a $50 administration fee.

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