2022 Sprint Program - U18/HP

  • 2022-05-01
  • 2022-10-30
  • Rideau Canoe Club

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • 7-9 Sessions / Week
    2-3 Gym Sessions / Week
  • 7-9 Sessions / Week
    2-3 Gym Sessions / Week
  • 8-10 Sessions / Week
    2-3 Gym Sessions / Week
  • 8-10 Sessions / Week
    2-3 Gym Sessions / Week
  • 7-9 Sessions / Week
    2-3 Gym Sessions / Week
  • 7-9 Sessions / Week
    2-3 Gym Sessions / Week

Registration is closed

U18/HP Sprint Program

U18 Athletes born in 2004 and 2005, High Performance Athletes born 2003 and earlier

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. 

Info and updates regarding Covid-19 can be found on our website HERE

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

SCHEDULE & DATES - 2022

    U18/HP Spring: May 1 - July 3 (9 Weeks)

    • Training program is sent weekly to athletes
    • Includes 7-9 sessions per week
    • 2-3 gym sessions per week 
    • Comes to around 20 hours of activity per week

    U18/HP Summer: July 4 - September 4 (9 Weeks)

    • Training program is sent weekly to athletes
    • Includes 8-10 on-water sessions per week
    • 2-3 gym sessions per week (restrictions dependent)
    • Comes to around 26 hours of activity per week

    U18/HP Fall: September 6 - October 30 (8 Weeks)

    • Training program is sent weekly to athletes
    • Includes 7-9 on-water sessions per week
    • 2-3 gym sessions per week 
    • Comes to around 20 hours of activity per week

    2022 Season Info

    HERE you can find a full season overview of when athletes will be training. Please reference this document when planning vacations.

    HERE you can find an overview of the current Regatta Schedule. As mentioned in the document, these events are planned to go ahead, however restrictions may change as we approach competition season. 

    The 2022 Crew boat Selection Criteria can be found HERE, and the 2022 War Canoe Selection Criteria, which can be found HERE. The 2022 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 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 - May 1, Summer - July 4, Fall - September 6).
    • 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. 

    COVID-19 Flexible Reschedule/Credit/Refund Policy

    As a non-profit organization, the RCC relies on revenue from our paddling programs to provide top
    quality recreation and competitive training opportunities. If your program is affected by COVID-19 we ask that you to consider the first two options first:

    1. RESCHEDULE - If a program is cancelled or you are not able to participate at the predetermined time due to a COVID-19 related reason, our preferred option would be to work with you to determine if your program can be rescheduled to a time that would enable your participation this season.
    2. ACCOUNT CREDIT - If rescheduling is not possible, we are asking registrants to accept a registration credit that could be used towards future programming held at a later date in 2021 or 2022. 
    3. If the two options above are unacceptable to you, we will refund the full amount of your registration fee.

    This Policy applies to programs scheduled to start May 1, 2022 or later. It may be adjusted or
    rescinded by the Club as the situation evolves and regulations are updated by Ottawa Public Health, the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada . All cancellation/refund requests not associated with the current COVID-19 situation will follow the Club’s standard Refund Policy.