2025 Paracanoe Program

Welcome to the new Rideau Canoe Club Intro to Paracanoe! We're so excited to welcome new athletes into our club and to share our passion for paddling on the Rideau River. The Introduction to Paracanoe program is for para-athletes or people with physical disabilities that are interested in trying the sport of paracanoe. This program includes on water fitness and development of canoeing/kayaking skills that serve as a baseline for paddling recreation and could be an entry point into the competitive sport of paracanoe. Initial sessions will focus on getting everyone comfortable out on the water and adapting equipment where necessary. Later sessions will focus on longer paddles and fitness sessions. Boats and paddles will be provided. We have personal flotation devices but you are encouraged to bring your own. 

Program details:

Try it sessions

• Dates - TDB
• FREE

• Thursdays
• 6:00 – 7:30pm
• June 5 – June 26
• $20+HST/session
• Goal: To offer a safe, inclusive, and low-barrier opportunity for Para athletes to engage in paddling, with room to build confidence and community in a welcoming environment.

• Thursdays
• 6:00 – 7:30pm
• July 10 - August 21
• $140+HST
• To offer a safe, inclusive, and low-barrier opportunity for Para athletes to engage in paddling, with room to build confidence and skills while building towards competitions, in a welcoming environment.

Inclement Weather
​Paddling Programs can still have fun in the rain! However, if there is heavy rain, gusty winds, thunderstorms we can not be on the water. If inclement weather is forecasted on the Weather Network we will cancel the session and will contact you (up to 30 minutes prior).

REFUND POLICY:

• Registrations are only considered final when full payment is made.
• NO REFUND will be issued in the event of a failed swim assessment.
  
• NO REFUND will be issued once the camp has already started.
• NO REFUND will be issued if cancellation is done within the week before the camp.
• NO REFUND will be issued if a participant has to leave a camp 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 camp, 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 and Program Coordinator. All refund requests may take up to 2 weeks to process.