Winter Training Programs

Guided by the Training to Train and Learning to Compete stages of CKC’s LTAD model this program will provide athletes the option to attend up to 6 sessions per week between Monday and Saturday. Athletes are strongly encouraged to attend all training sessions, however we also support young athletes participating in other sports and activities throughout the winter season. The goals of this program are centered on functional strength, fitness, and training habit development for the 2025 season and beyond. Training sessions will target the development of specific endurance, speed, and strength through high intensity circuit training, swimming, running, cross country skiing, and functional and dynamic strength training.

PROGRAM FEE: $550 (for up to 6 sessions/week)

TARGET ATHLETES: Recommended for athletes with performance goals aligned with reaching provincial championships finals and/or qualifying for the Canoe Kayak Canada National Championships in the 2025 and/or 2026 season. This program is also excellent for multi-sport athletes who require a flexible training schedule.

COMMITMENT: Up to 6 training sessions per week (Monday-Saturday)

Guided by the Training to Compete stages of CKC’s LTAD model this program will provide athletes 7-9 sessions per week between Monday and Friday with the goal of preparing them for success at Provincial, National and International competition. Training sessions will target further development of sport specific endurance, speed, and strength through activities such as weightlifting, circuit training, canoe/kayak ergometer, running, swimming, cross-country skiing, and stretching/yoga. Sport nutrition, goal setting, and mental performance information sessions will also be provided. Participants in this program will be following a detailed yearly training plan (YTP).

PROGRAM FEE: $850

TARGET ATHLETES: Recommended for athletes with performance goals of reaching Canoe Kayak Canada Nationals finals and international competition in 2025 and/or 2026 season (contact Head Coach with questions - coachpat@cpcanoeclub.com)

COMMITMENT: Up to 9 training sessions per week (Monday-Saturday)
 

Guided by the Active for Life stage of CKC’s LTAD model, our adult winter training program offers well-rounded group training sessions built on individual goals. This program will provide specific strength training in our CPCC weight room balanced with strength training circuits and technical canoe/kayak ergometer training. An important component to this program is also the development of a fun and healthy social environment to build a happy and healthy lifestyle in. Program participants will have the option to join 1-3 training sessions per week.

PROGRAM FEE: $225 (for 1 session per week), $350 (for 2-3 sessions per week)

TARGET ATHLETES: Recommended for athletes looking for specific strength and fitness development in a social and knowledgeable environment

COMMITMENT: 1 session per week, or 2-3 sessions per week

• Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, every 2nd Saturday morning (time TBD) 

Swimming - The CPCC will be renting the Carleton Place Pool for training sessions 1-2 times per week between November and March. Swimming is a great activity to compliment the stress our sport demands on our cardiovascular system and test your mental performance. It is a good skill to learn and can be an effective tool in leading a healthy lifestyle. There are no expectations or prerequisites, so the environment is low stress and low pressure. We all just want to get better out there with the ultimate goal to paddle faster come competition season! CKO Sprint also hosts a canoe club swim meet in December every year.

Cross-Country Skiing – Cross country skiing is a great tool for athletes to develop their base aerobic systems, which is a key component to success on the water. It is an activity that most clubs, as well as Canoe Kayak Ontario Sprint, and Canoe Kayak Canada use for cross training. It is also a fun way to get heart rates up without being too hard on the joints of the body. Equipment and trail passes are at the expense of the athletes and parents where applicable. The CPCC coaches can help get athletes set up with the appropriate equipment before the snow hits. CKO Sprint also hosts a canoe club XC ski race in February each year.

Saturday Training - Saturday training sessions will be primarily dedicated to long base aerobic training and are open to all winter program athletes. These sessions will not always be coached and are not considered in the number of weekly training sessions per week for each program. Running, XC skiing, cycling, etc. are all especially important training tools to develop a strong aerobic base in athletes. These sessions will be at various locations dependent upon weather conditions and athlete ability. If a session is not coached, instructions will be provided to the athletes with regards to training session expectations.