Canoe/Kayak Programs For All Ages

The Balmy Beach Canoe Club gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMP - run out of the Balmy Beach Club at the foot of Beech Ave.

For information on our Summer Sports Camp, which is a full day-camp in one week segments, please see the Summer Camp page on the main menu of this website. This Camp offers a multi-sport program with an introduction to paddling.

CANOE/KAYAK PROGRAMS at Ashbridges Bay, Lions Club building.

Two sessions are available each year: Spring and Summer, the on-water season, which runs from May 1st - October 12th. and Fall and Winter, from November 1st - April 30th. The following programs are offered during one or both of these sessions. Scroll down for program descriptions.

Under 11 (U11) Canoe/Kayak Program (Ages 8-10) - July 2- August 23.
Under 13 (U13) Canoe/Kayak Program (Ages 11-12) July 2-August 23.
Under 15 (U15) Canoe/Kayak Program (Ages 13-14) – July 2-August 23.
U11, U13 and U15 two week sessions during July and August
Coach in Training (Ages 13-15) July 2nd to August 23rd
Development/ High Performance Program (Ages 15 +)
War Canoe/C4 Program (Ages 15 +)
Masters Program (Ages 25 +)
Learn to Paddle Program
PaddleALL (Special Needs and Para-athlete Program) - see PaddleALL page.

Contact Information for coaches can be found on the contact us page.

NB. The Club will issue a Federal Children's Fitness Tax Credit for all children 16 or under, according to the terms of the program.

Balmy Beach CANOE/KAYAK SUMMER PADDLING PROGRAM: U11, U13, U15
(AGES 8-14, BORN 1999-2005)

Join the Balmy Beach Canoe Club for the summer! There are new competition age categories starting this year.

The canoe club is now offering an 8 week summer program for participants
U15 (under 15 yrs of age as of Jan. 1/13),
U13 (under 13 yrs of age as of Jan. 1/13), and
U11 (under 11 yrs of age as of Jan. 1/13).

This is an eight week program for beginning and returning paddlers, with an emphasis on FUN and skill development. The program is supervised by trained coaches who will teach the basics of water safety, how to paddle racing canoes, kayaks, and war canoe. All paddlers will progress through the “Canoe Kids Blades Levels” –Bronze, Silver and Gold. Once competence in these levels is achieved, more advanced practice and training will be provided following the CKC’s Long Term Athlete Development Model. As well, other sports, games and activities will be offered to provide a fun, active summer experience for each child.

DATES: TUESDAY, JULY 2- FRIDAY, AUGUST 23,2013
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Swimming Ultra Level 6 needed.
FEES:
$750 for summer extended 8 week program  + $125 racing fees

SPRING/FALL PROGRAM: additional fee TBA
Spring/Fall Program: May 4- June 27,
                                                 May: Saturdays 10 am -12
                                                 June: Mondays and Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm

Two week sessions are also available with limited enrollment based upon Full- Time participant numbers.

Session 1- Tuesday July 2- Friday July 12 (Monday July 1 is a holiday)
Session 2- Monday July 15- Friday July 26
Session 3- Monday July 29- Friday August 9 (Monday August 5 is a holiday)
Session 4- Monday August 12- Friday August 23

Fee: $300 for session 1,2, 3 or 4 (2 weeks each session)
$270 for session with a holiday

Summer Canoe/Kayak Program Directors: Mari Ellery and Sara Jones

Registration Form for this Program

COACH IN TRAINING (Ages 15-17) (C.I.T.)

July 2 to August 23, 2013
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Swimming Ultra Level 6 needed.

Contact mari_ellery@rogers.com for more information.

The Balmy Beach Canoe Club Coach in Training (C.I.T.) Program is for motivated fifteen to seventeen year old paddlers who would like to develop their leadership skills under the guidance of the summer canoe/kayak directors and coaches. C.I.T.s will assist with program planning and delivery and will act as positive role models for younger paddlers. This program takes place at The Ashbridge's Bay Lion's Club Boathouse at the Foot of Coxwell Avenue.(see map below)

Application for this program: Open to current members who display the necessary qualities such as maturity and enthusiasm. Contact mari_ellery@rogers.com for more information.

CIT's receive a certificate of completion at the end of each session.

U17/U19 Canoe/Kayak/War Canoe Summer Paddling Programs (4 practices/week)
Mon., Wed., Thurs. 4:00- 6 pm plus Thurs. War Canoe 6-7pm
Saturdays 9 - 10:30 am in May and June
May 4 - October 12

Summer fees (May to October) $450

Coach: Mariane Fraser This Program is an introduction to competitive canoe and kayak and is also ideal for those athletes that can train less frequently. Summer practices are as shown above.

Registration Form for this Program

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (Ages 14 +)

Year round program.

Summer fees (April - October) $1,025 (which includes racing fees)
Winter fees $TBA

Coach: Peter Martinek (Head Coach).

Mens K1 The High Performance Program is designed for experienced paddlers ranging from Midget to Senior Levels. (15 years of age and up). This program is aimed toward those training with aspirations of making the National Team and World Class Levels. Summer practices take place Monday through Saturday, twice daily with one morning off per week (ten to twelve sessions per week). Off water summer training includes running, soccer, medicine ball workouts and weight training.
Registration Form for this Program

WAR CANOE / C4 PROGRAM (Ages 15 +)

May to August
Practices held twice per week, TBA

Fees: (which include racing fees)
$200 for season if Y.O.B 1994 or later
$375 for season if Y.O.B. 1989-1993 (includes BBC membership)

Coach: TBA While all participants in Club programs are encouraged to participate in the War Canoe Program, it is also offered as a stand-alone program. This program is designed to meet the competitive needs for youth 14 years and over. War canoe paddling skills are taught, with personal fitness and team building being an integral part of the program. Practices are held two times a week in June and three to four times a week during July and August. Crews can expect to participate in most regattas during July and August, and attend trials for the Ontario Championships and National Championships. Selection of crews at regattas will be the decision of the coaches. Skill and participation at practices will be determining factors.
Registration Form for this Program

MASTERS PROGRAM (Ages 25 +)

The Balmy Beach Canoe Club was established in 1905 as a section of the Balmy Beach Club (BBC). All adult paddlers must be members of the BBC.

Masters' fees for new members are as follows: Note that this fee includes the $300 initiation fee for first-time members at the Balmy Beach Club

$740.00 (includes spring to fall paddling and one year Social Membership at the BBC)
$920.00 (includes above plus winter training and one year Fitness Membership at the BBC).

Coach: TBA

Summer paddling schedule - 2013 PROGRAM STARTS MONDAY MAY 13TH.
Monday & Thursday - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 12 noon

Returning Masters Pay $440.00 (this fee also applies to those who are already Balmy Beach Club members)

Masters Practice The Masters' paddling program is for adults (25 years and up) of all skill levels. Most join as beginners and the median age of our current masters' group is about 44; it's never too late to start! Participants paddle a variety of canoes and kayaks ranging from 1-person boats, 2-person, 4-person and the 15-person war canoe. Paddling is a low impact activity that provides an above-average aerobic workout and leads to greater strength and flexibility in a wide variety of muscles including those in the arms, back and abdomen.
(Lions club boathouse) at Ashbridges Bay which is at Coxwell and the Lakeshore. (see map below) In addition to these paddling times, members are also eligible to compete at several weekend races (regattas) in southern Ontario (see Regatta Schedule for the complete list). The summer culminates with the CANMAS Masters Championships in late August (held on the Sunday immediately following the National Championships) and the race card includes novice events for new Masters. The Masters Program offers an excellent way to improve aerobic and fitness skills and meet people. During the off-water season, training involves swimming, running and weight training.
Registration Form for this Program

LEARN TO PADDLE PROGRAM

$200 for the month of June.

Womens novice The Learn to Paddle Program is an introductory program geared to both adolescents and adults who would like to try the sport of canoe and kayak. Sessions are held at the same time as the Masters Program above (Sunday at 10:00am and Monday and Thursday at 6:30pm) in June and teach the fundamentals of the sport of canoe and kayak while getting to know the other members of the Masters group. Coaches are assigned to work with the Learn to Paddle participants to demonstrate correct equipment use and safety measures. If you decide to upgrade to a full Masters membership following this session, the Learn to Paddle fee is applied against the full, first year Masters fee.
Registration Form for this Program

All of the programs detailed on this page operate from Ashbridges Bay at the foot of Coxwell Ave.

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Balmy Beach has a long tradition of accommodating the special needs of individual athletes where the burden of paying membership fees may prevent them from participating in a program. These situations are handled on a case by case basis and should be discussed with the Head Coach, the Commodore or the Registrar directly

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