Basic Membership

Basic Membership is a new initiative at the Carleton Place Canoe Club that began in 2019. The intent is to get more of our community out on the water and experiencing the waterway we are so lucky to have running through the heart of our town. Whether you are an ex-paddler looking to get back out on the water, or a recreational user wanting to go at your own pace, this basic membership provides flexibility in the use of our club equipment and facilities.

Basic members will be able to access the club and skill-appropriate club equipment during designated member hours (outlined below). It is important to note that there will be no programming, coaching, or instruction during these hours. Members will simply be able to sign out equipment approved by our dock supervisor, and use the equipment within the designated areas. 

A ‘basic member’ of the Carleton Place Canoe Club can be defined as any individual registered in a U12 or older full summer season program with the club. This includes:

• Sprint programs; U12, U14, U16+, and Adult Canoe Kayak
• Basic Membership
• Lifetime Members

Outside of scheduled program structured practices, basic members can access the Carleton Place Canoe Club equipment and docks during our ‘open membership hours’, which are as follows for the 2020 season:

• Wednesday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
• Friday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
• Saturday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm, and
• Sunday from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Age Restrictions

• The minimum age for Basic Member registration is U14 (born 2007 or earlier)
• Members U14 and U12 (born 2006-2009) are only permitted to paddle with direct adult supervision, however U14 (born 2006-2007) participants can complete a skills assessment to gain permission to paddle without a parent/guardian on the water
• Skills assessment will include carrying and loading boat into the water, paddling to 500m docks and back without tipping, demonstrating tip-turn-tow, and unloading their boat from the water, all without assistance
• If a U14 participant has passed the skills assessment, a parent/guardian still needs to be on the shoreline to supervise their paddler

Supervisor Rules

For participants U12 and U14, the supervising adult must also be in a program or be registered as a Basic Member (unless skills assessment has been passed). The supervising adult must meet all the following requirements:

• Be the parent/guardian of the participant being supervised, or be a designated supervisor by the parent/guardian of the participant being supervised (this must be submitted to the CPCC office in writing via info@cpcanoeclub.com)
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be on the water with the participant being supervised at all times (unless skills assessment has been passed)
• May not be responsible to supervise more than 2 participants at a time

Sign-In Rules

Due to limitations in gathering sizes, all attendance to basic member hours must be booked online using our Sign-Up Genius account (accessed through www.cpcanoeclub.com). Arrival time bookings will be limited to 8 for the first half of basic member hours, and 8 for the second half. Booking is to monitor arrival times only, not departure times. Completion of daily screening forms and sign-in are REQUIRED to be permitted to access the site each day.

Basic Membership Rules

1. Life jackets with attached whistle must be worn by all participants under the age of 17
2. Life jackets with attached whistle must be in the boat with all participants over the age of 17
3. Paddlers must always stay within 25m of shore 
4. Paddlers U15 and over - do not go beyond the beach toward the town bridge, or beyond the highway 7 bridge
5. Paddlers U14 and under – do not go beyond the beach toward the town bridge, or beyond the 500m point
6. Do not use any non-club owned equipment (unless it is yours)
7. Do not damage, or misuse equipment
8. Sign yourself and club equipment out and in with the Membership Supervisor
9. Use skill level appropriate equipment that you are stable in
10. Put away all equipment when finished
11. No swearing or abusive behavior will be tolerated

Failure to abide by these rules may result in your membership being revoked without refund

Dates: July 8th - August 28th

Cost: $225

Open Hours: Wednesday's and Friday's from 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Saturday's from 2:00pm - 5:00pm and Sunday's from 9:00am - 3:00pm

Requirements: Registration is not complete until your account is paid in full and you have submitted a signed waiver, code of conduct, and concussion code of conduct. 

Designed around the Active for Life stage of CKC's Long Term Athlete Development plan with a focus on fitness, fun and well-being, this program focuses on skills development based on specific individual goals. The Masters program offers competitive and recreational opportunities in canoe/kayak and war canoes. Participants can take part in local and national competitions, but costs do not include regatta fees, which can be purchased separately.

The CPCC adult program comes with a very friendly and social environment. It is a great way to meet new people, make new friends, and challenge yourself at learning new and exciting skills. All this while also experiencing the beautiful Mississippi River in the heart of town. Whether you're taking part in the intensity of practice, or going at your own pace, join us on the river and take advantage of our water and facilities!

Dates and Cost: 

Summer Only July 7th - August 27th, $315

Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Ages: Participants must be 25+

Requirements: Registration is not complete until your account is paid in full and you have submitted a signed waiver and code of conduct. Payment can be made online, or by credit, debit, or cheque in the canoe club office and is due by June 15th, 2020.