Youth Intro to Competitive Whitewater Kayaking - Athlete Development

The Intro to Competitive Whitewater Kayaking will prepare kids for events like the BC Summer Games, local flatwater race events, and maybe even the National Championships 2018. This program is for all young paddler that have tried paddling and want to try the competitive events.

The Intro to Comp Kayaking program is geared to youth ages 11-15. Participants will delve into the various disciplines of competitive whitewater kayaking on the beautiful Chilliwack River. Areas practiced will be slalom racing, river running, and freestyle kayaking.

This is the perfect program for youth who are looking to enjoy the outdoors and try the next step in paddling!

Dates and Times: Program runs Saturday/Sunday/Monday for the month of June as follows:
- Saturdays - 2:00-3:30pm (June 3,10,24)
- Sundays - 1:00-2:30pm (June 4,11,18,25)
- Mondays - 6:30-8:00pm (June 5,12,19,26)

Ages: 11-15yrs

Cost: $200.00

Club provides kayak, paddle, PFD, and Spraydeck, but please prepare to get wet and dress for the weather.

DRESS: Wear a wetsuit if possible. The water at Cultus Lake is cool all year round. If you do not have a wetsuit the club has some to lend for the event but cannot guarantee availability or fit.

If a wetsuit is not possible, please wear snug clothing and do not wear cotton. Spandex, Fleece, Polypropylene are best as a base layer, and a wind breaker or rain jacket on top. Also wear water shoes or runners that you can swim with. (No flip-flops, crocs or bulky sandals.) Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses are also recommended.

Also remember to bring a dry change of clothes for after the lesson.

Here is a good site to help you if you have questions about what to wear: http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/pages/expertcenter/how-to-dress/How-to-Dress-1.shtml

You'll also want to bring a towel and a change of clothes.

The prerequisite to this course is the CCEPC Intro to whitewater course, CCEPC Zero to Hero Camp, CCEPC Girls in Whitewater Camp, CCEPC School Kayak Lesson, or an equivalent whitewater program.

• CCECP Membership Form (Form)