Youth sprint racing programs

Our Introduction to Sprint Competition for ages 9-13 (as of January 1st, 2023) is a 2-week program designed  to introduce new participants into our sprint programs. Athletes in this program  will work with our friendly, experienced, and certified coaches to introduce athletes to the world of sprint canoe/kayak competition and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this exciting sport. We offer two registration options for this program, full-day from 9AM-3:30PM or morning-only programming from 9AM-12PM. 

In addition to the two-week program, participants will have the opportunity to extend their registration into full summer programming by paying the difference. This is a great opportunity for continued development in sprint canoe/kayak. Our Intro to Sprint Competition program includes the chance for participants to try out competition at our CPCC Home Regatta on July 15th, where they can put newly acquired skills to the test against other aspiring sprint athletes. Whether athletes are looking to excel in a new sport or simply looking to continue development in sprint canoe/kayak, this program is the perfect way to challenge them and continue to push their limits. 

All of our staff are certified through the National Coach Certification Program and are passionate about teaching our young paddlers about the importance of water safety in a fun and knowledgeable environment. We also focus on building a strong base for athlete development with emphasis on technical skills development and an appreciation for the sport. Athletes will be split into smaller groups and will spend their summer days in sprint canoe/kayak singles and crew boats working on technique, general aerobic, and speed development.

AGES: 9-13 as of January 1st, 2023 

PROGRAM COST: $500 for full-day programming OR $300 for morning-only programming 

• PROGRAM DURATION: July 4th - July 15th
• PLEASE NOTE: Fees include membership, insurance, and affiliation fees, but do not include race or regatta travel fees where applicable

PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE: FULL DAY - Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 3:30PM  and MORNING ONLY - Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM 

Our U10 Youth Sprint program for ages 8-9 (as of January 1st, 2023) is a full summer program designed around Canoe Kayak Canada’s FUNdamentals and Foundations stage of the Long Term Athlete Development plan. Athletes will work with our friendly, experienced, and certified coaches to learn about water safety, introductory sprint canoe and kayak technique, and physical literacy through games and practice sessions on the water. 

All of our staff are certified through the National Coach Certification Program and are passionate about teaching our young paddlers about the importance of water safety in a fun and knowledgeable environment. We also focus on building a strong base for athlete development with emphasis on technical skills development and an appreciation for the sport. Athletes will be split into smaller groups and will spend their summer days in sprint canoe/kayak singles and crew boats working on technique, general aerobic, and speed development. This allows for a more personal coaching style and is a fantastic opportunity for these young athletes to develop in a fun and focused environment. 

AGES: 8-9 as of January 1st, 2023 (7 year old participants may request to sign-up if they have completed at least one season of Canoe Kids Full Summer - contact coach@cpcanoeclub.com for more info)

PROGRAM COST: $1,190 (July 4th - August 25th) 

• PLEASE NOTE: Fees include membership, insurance, and affiliation fees, but do not include race or regatta travel fees where applicable

PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 3:30PM (pre-and-post care is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM for an additional $40/week OR $225 for the full summer)

Our U12 Youth Sprint program for ages 10-11 (as of January 1st, 2023) is a summer program designed around Canoe Kayak Canada’s FUNdamentals and Foundations and Learning to Train stages of the Long Term Athlete Development plan. Athletes will work with our friendly, experienced, and certified coaches to learn beginner to intermediate sprint canoe and kayak technique, team building skills, race preparation skills, and physical fitness and literacy through training and games both on and off the water.

All of our staff are certified through the National Coach Certification Program and are passionate about teaching our young athletes about the importance of water safety in a fun and knowledgeable environment. We also focus on building a strong base for athlete development with emphasis on technical skills development, building an appreciation for the sport, and training for physical exercise. Athletes will be split into small groups and will spend their days in sprint canoe and kayak singles and crew boats working on technique, general aerobic, and speed development. This allows for a more personal coaching style and is a fantastic opportunity for these young athletes to develop in a fun and focused environment.

AGES: 10-11 as of January 1st, 2023

PROGRAM COST: $1,190 (July 4th - August 25th) 

• PLEASE NOTE: Fees include membership, insurance, and affiliation fees, but do not include race or regatta travel fees

PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday from 9:00AM- 3:30PM (pre-and-post care is available from 8:00AM to 5:00PM for an additional $40/week OR $225 for the full summer)

• CLICK HERE for the 2023 Regatta Schedule

Our U14 Youth Sprint program for ages 12-13 (as of January 1st, 2023) is a summer program designed around Canoe Kayak Canada’s Training to Train stage of the Long Term Athlete Development plan. Athletes will work with our friendly, experienced, and certified coaches to learn about intermediate to advanced sprint canoe and kayak technique, physical fitness, and race preparation and strategy development. Athletes in this program will begin learning about goal-setting, nutrition habits, and self-care strategies. 

This program offers three different registration options: 

1. For those looking for a full season athlete development program centered around sprint canoe/kayak performance, you can register for the full season option that begins on May 1st and continues through to October 28th, 2023. Please note that there will be a 2-week program break from August 26th to September 11th. 

• PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE: Spring & Fall sessions will include 4-5 training sessions per week, and July/August will be full day programming

1. We also offer a summer only program beginning July 3rd continuing through to August 25th. This is a great option for participants looking to join a shorter program, or for participants who are athletes in other sports that may conflict in the spring and fall seasons.
2. Our part-time program is an abbreviated summer program. This program is designed to accommodate participants (similar to our summer only program), but who might have conflicts throughout the day with other sports, work, etc.  

All of our staff are certified by the National Coach Certification Program and are passionate about teaching our athletes to be active in a fun and knowledgeable environment. We also focus on building a strong base for athlete development with emphasis on technical understanding and an appreciation for the sport and physical exercise.  

AGES: 12-13 as of January 1st, 2023

PART-TIME PROGRAM COST & DATES: $815 (July 4th-August 25th)

SUMMER ONLY PROGRAM COST & DATES : $1,150 (July 4th-August 25th)

FULL-SEASON PROGRAM COST & DATES: $1,545 (May 1st-October 28th)

PROGRAM HOURS/SCHEDULE:   

• Full Season/Summer Only: Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 3:30PM
• Part-Time: Monday-Friday from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

CLICK HERE for the 2023 Regatta Schedule