Competitive Sprint Canoe-Kayak Program

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Youth Racing will run on Civic Holiday, August 3rd.

The CDBCC offers an amazing Sprint Canoe Kayak program to members aged 8 and up. These programs provide instruction and training for beginners and experienced paddlers alike in the Olympic sport of canoe and kayak. 

The focus is on learning paddling skills, enjoying the beautiful Lake Ontario, making friends, and age-appropriate athletic training that follows Long Term Athlete Development principles. The goal is to develop water sport skills and confidence while having a great time in a safe and supportive environment. Athlete’s will train in Single Kayaks or Canoes, and crew boats (2 and 4 athletes). Focus will be on technical development, endurance, and racing skills. 

Youth racers will participate in a variety of fun regattas and provincial qualifiers throughout the summer. 

Youth participants may join afternoon summer day camp sessions for an additional $15 per afternoon. This allows competitive sprinters to stay at our site from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Athletes wishing to stay all day throughout the summer, register on the Racing & Summer Camp Tab

Program Details:

Ages: 8 – 16+
Cost: $700 for five-day training program (July – August) and in mid May & June there will be training from 4:00-6:00 pm two/three nights a week (days will set based on competitors schedules) dependent on weather  
5 Day Program Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm (July and August); 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (May and June - start date TBC) 
Location: West End Marina Parking Lot (100 Hibernia St, Cobourg, ON K9A 3J8)
Days: Monday - Friday

 

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