ADULT & RECREATION PROGRAMS

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. Open to beginners and experienced paddlers alike, the Masters program offers competitive and recreational opportunities in canoe/kayak singles and crew boats. Participants can take part in local, divisional, and national competitions, which can be registered for separately (participation in regattas is not a requirement, but is a great way to work with a team and challenge yourself!)

The CPCC adult canoe/kayak 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 of this while also providing the opportunity to experience the beautiful Mississippi River in the heart of our 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!

PROGRAM DATES: May 14th - August 22nd, 2024

PROGRAM COST: $540

• Above cost includes general membership (access to open hours - see below), program fee, insurance, and affiliation fees. Does NOT include race or regatta travel fees. 
• PLEASE NOTE - that you can opt out of the General Membership to reduce your Adult Canoe Kayak program fee to $440.

PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE: Tuesday's & Thursday's from 6:30PM-8:00PM

AGES: Participants must be 25+

SPRINT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to swim 25m (any stroke) and tread water for at least 1 minute (as per the National Lifesaving Society swim to survive standard. 

PLEASE NOTE -  Your registration is only complete once you submit payment in full (prior to your program start date) - payments can be made online upon registration (payments by credit card are subject to a 3% transaction fee), by cheque, or via email transfer to finance@cpcanoeclub.com and submit a signed waiver & code of conduct, and concussion code of conduct (for each registered participant). These forms can be found HERE.

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS: Please be sure to review our 2024 Registration, Payment and Cancellation Policy, It contains important information in regards to our process for cancellation and refunds.

The CPCC's Recreation and Fitness Paddling program has been developed to allow members of the Carleton Place and surrounding communities access to our facilities and equipment in order to learn the fundamentals of recreational canoeing/kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle boarding, all while exploring the beautiful Mississippi River. The program offers coached sessions twice a week for 12 weeks. Participants in this program will receive guided instruction from our National Coach Certification Program trained coaches in touring/fitness kayaking, SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Board) and other recreation-based equipment. Each session will include up to 45 minutes of instruction from one of our experienced coaches, followed by free paddling time at your own pace. Available equipment includes touring kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and pleasure canoes. Registration in this program also includes a General Membership, which provides access to our facilities and equipment during open hours (see information below).

PROGRAM DATES: June 4th-August 22nd, 2024
PROGRAM COST: $415
PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE: TUESDAY'S & THURSDAY'S from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
AGES: 25+

RECREATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to swim 25m (any stroke) and tread water for at least 1 minute (as per the National Lifesaving Society swim to survive standard.  

PLEASE NOTE -  Your registration is only complete once you submit payment in full (prior to your program start date) - payments can be made online upon registration (payments by credit card are subject to a 3% transaction fee), by cheque, or via email transfer to finance@cpcanoeclub.com and submit a signed waiver & code of conduct, and concussion code of conduct (for each registered participant). These forms can be found HERE.

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS: Please be sure to review our 2024 Registration, Payment and Cancellation Policy, It contains important information in regards to our process for cancellation and refunds. 

General Membership is an initiative that began in 2019 at the Carleton Place Canoe Club. The intent is to get more of our community out on the water to experience 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 beginner recreational user wanting to go at your own pace, this basic membership provides flexibility in the use of our club equipment and facilities.

General members will be able to access the club facilities 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 ‘General 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+, Adult Canoe Kayak, and Adult Recreation & Fitness Paddling
• General Membership Registrants
• Lifetime Members

Outside of scheduled program practices, basic members can access the Carleton Place Canoe Club equipment and docks during our General Membership hours, which are as follows for the 2024 season:

• WEDNESDAY: from 5:00PM – 8:00PM
• FRIDAY: from 5:00PM – 8:00PM
• SATURDAY: from 11:00AM-2:00PM; and
• SUNDAY: from 9:00AM – 12:00PM

AGE RESTRICTIONS

• The minimum age for General Member registration is U14 (AGES 12 AND 13 as of Jan. 1st, 2024)
• Members U14 and U12 (AGES 10-13 as of Jan. 1st, 2024) are only permitted to paddle with direct adult supervision, however U14 (AGES 12 AND 13 as of Jan. 1st, 2024) participants can complete a skills assessment to gain permission to paddle without a parent/guardian on the water (contact info@cpcanoeclub.com to set up a skills assessment)
  • Skills assessment will include carrying and loading boat into the water, demonstrating tip-turn-tow with proper boat emptying procedures, paddling to 500m docks and back without tipping, 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 General 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

GENERAL 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 U16 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

PROGRAM DATES: June 5th - August 25th, 2024

PROGRAM COST: $270

RECREATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to swim 25m (any stroke) and tread water for at least 1 minute (as per the National Lifesaving Society swim to survive standard.  

PLEASE NOTE -  Your registration is only complete once you submit payment in full (prior to your program start date) - payments can be made online upon registration (payments by credit card are subject to a 3% transaction fee), by cheque, or via email transfer to finance@cpcanoeclub.com and submit a signed waiver & code of conduct, and concussion code of conduct (for each registered participant). These forms can be found HERE.

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS: Please be sure to review our 2024 Registration, Payment and Cancellation Policy, It contains important information in regards to our process for cancellation and refunds.