Our Programs
Starting in Spring 2022, our on-water programs will operate at our new location on Zwicker Lake in Upper Vaughan, with our winter training being held at our High Performance Training Centre in downtown Windsor.
FULL SUMMER PROGRAM
ALL SUMMER, ALL DAY SUPERVISED PROGRAMS
The summer paddling program features all of the elements of sprint canoe and sprint kayak at a novice and competitive level. Conditioning, technique, skill development and safety all form elements of this program. The program is structured for U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and Junior age categories. The summer program members participate in the divisional sprint regattas and the sprint championships held in late August. This full-day program includes a combination of daily on-water sessions as well as tons of supervised physical activities like beach volleyball, soccer, frisbee, basketball, a hockey shooting area and dry-land conditioning.
WEEKLY SUMMER LTP PROGRAMS
Weekly Learn-to-Paddle (LTP) Sessions, Monday to Friday
Our JumpStart Weekly Summer Programs (Ages 5-13) are an introductory program to the sport of sprint canoe and sprint kayak. Participants learn the basics of safe canoeing and kayaking skills and are introduced to team boats in kayaks and flat-water canoes. This program is blocked into multiple weekly programs, running throughout the summer (July and August). This full-day weekly program includes a combination of daily on-water sessions as well as supervised dryland activities, like beach volleyball, soccer, frisbee, basketball, a hockey shooting area and other outdoor fun games for all the kids.
FALL, SPRING, & WINTER DRYLAND FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAMS
After school training and weekend paddling for ages U10 & up!
Our fall training season runs from September to November.
Winter dryland training runs from December to March.
Spring training runs from April through June.
Practices take place after-school from 4:30 - 6:00 weekdays and from 9:00 - 11:00 on Saturday mornings. Our progras are supported with AVRCE school bus routing, available from AVHS and WHMS, with drop off at both of our Zwicker Lake and Downtown Windsor locations.
All paddlers registering for the full year of off-season training and programming, receive discounted program rates.
ADULT PROGRAMS
No Experience Required!
Adult programs start in June and run through to the end of summer. Practices run on weekday evenings (days TBA).
We offer both recreation and competitive adult memberships, including opportunities to participate in Ladies, Men's and/or Mixed War Canoe. Competitive members looking to race have the opportunity to compete in 3 regattas throughout the summer.
