Paddling
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PROGRAM INFO- PADDLING and SWIMMING
Banook Caone Club is a family orientated club with a paddling program
that attempts to fulfill the requirements of all its members. Paddling is the
focus of club activities and all children are encouraged to participate in
paddling at a level in which they are comfortable.
Participation and skill
development is the focus of the paddling program from Kiddie Canoe to Masters.
Paddling is divided into small boats( canoes and kayaks) and war canoe(
14 paddlers and a cox), with paddlers grouped according to their age and skill
level.
Club boats and paddles are available to members during practice time.
Paddles are not permitted to use boats outside their scheduled program hours.
There are a few “high performance” boats which are only available to more
experienced paddlers. Boat access is under the discretion of the Head Coach and
the Paddling Committee.
The Canadian
Canoe Association (CCA) requires all paddlers to pass a standard swim test.
Typically the test consists of (but may not limited to) swimming from the
Banook docks to the finish line and back, treading water for five minutes and
performing a tip, turn and tow exercise in a canoe or kayak. It is important
for parents to realize that this test is a crucial part of the safety net set
up for young paddlers. The CCA and the Canadian Coast Guard set out minimum
on-water safety requirements. All Atom age participants will be required to
wear PFDs at all times while on the water. Peewee and Bantam participants are required
to wear life belts at all times while on the water. For further information,
see the Canadian Canoe Association Code of Safety.
2010 Paddling Programs
SPRING
TRAINING-
May3 – June 26,2010
Training takes
place under the supervision of the head coach in the spring. There are fees for
these groups and you need permission from the head coach to take part. All
paddlers must follow the safety rules of the club in regard to cold weather
training.
Part time(
3x/wk)- $60.00/month
Full Time( 4 or
more /wk)- $100.00/month
Masters- $50.00
Kids will have fun all summer in our day program. Groups are divided by
ages and supervised by coaches learning water safety, basic skills in kayak and
canoe and being a part of a war canoe team. Time will also be spent team
building by playing games and doing fitness activities on land.
Limited to 75
participants per age group.
Requirements: Proper fitting and
CSA approved PFD for 12 and younger, and the ability to pass the swim test.
Cost: $125.00,
includes CCA registration fee
High
Performance( Ages 13 and up)
This is for youth who have achieved a high level of skill in small
boats and have a high commitment to the sport of paddling. Participants will be
performing at a competitive level at the local and national regattas. As well
as two sessions per day in small boats, there will be practices in war canoe
and emphasis on fitness and technique. Instruction will be by experienced
coaches based on ability.
Cost:
$200 ( 13-14 year olds)
$225 ( 15 and up)
CCA registration fees included in both
A fun way to introduce your child to the sport of paddling. Sessions
are held three times per week. Our coaches will introduce
participants to basic water safety and in very stable piccolo kayaks.
Limited to 30 participants . Requirements: proper
fitting CSA approved PFD
Free to members
This program is for students who will be paddling war canoe/k-4/C-4 during the summer only. They must be between
the ages of 17 and 25.
Cost: $200, which includes
membership and CCA fees.
During the summer, the adult program at Banook runs Monday to Thursday
from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Saturday morning under the supervision of
experienced coaches. Participants are encouraged to be in the war canoe and try
various small boats. There are masters regattas during the summer and
participants take part in the Canadian Masters Championships which is held at
the end of August.
Cost: $135.00, includes CCA
registration fee
All paddling programs are offered for Banook Canoe Club members only.
PADDLlNG PROGRAM
The day program is supervised by
the Head Paddling Coach Troy Comeau and his assistant coaches. Participants are
required to pass a swim test to show their swimming ability and water safety
knowledge. The swim tests take place during the Club’s orientation day at the
beginning of the program. Each week’s lessons follow the guidelines of the
Canoekids program. All registered paddlers must wear a CSA approved PDF (8-12
year olds are required to wear a life jacket, 13-14 year olds can wear a
lifebelt). Paddlers (peewee age and up) who wish to compete must wear a racing
singlet. Buns needed for war canoe can also be purchased in the office, as can
racing singlets and other Banook
apparel. The paddling coaches’ office is for staff only and is located next to
the Manager’s office.
* The CanoeKids program falls into the SportCanada category called the
“Community Sport Stream”. The curriculum is a learn-to-paddle program aimed at
children aged 8 to 13. Its primary focus is the development of life-long
paddling skills in a noncompetitive environment for these children. The entire
program is aimed at imparting real skill development in a physically demanding
sport, within the context of social, relaxed and ‘fun’ activities. Secondarily,
the program is used as recruitment for the racing programs at CanoeKayak Clubs.
Practices are only cancelled in
extreme weather conditions, such as high winds or thunderstorms, in which case
dryland training will be held.
Each summer, children between the
ages of 4 and 7 are offered the chance to become familiar with paddling and
water safety. Participants will use war canoes, the dragon boat, and mini
kayaks. Life jackets/PFDs must be worn at all times. T-shirts are available for
purchase. Days and times will be posted in the breezeway.
The Dragon Boat will be available
for family groups under the supervision of a member of the paddling staff. This is a
great family activity and we encourage all members to try it out. The schedule
for this weekly event will be posted soon.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Life Belt: safety belt worn by paddlers older than atom
Regatta: A day-long paddling competition for children of all
ages in kayaks, canoes and war canoes
War Canoe: A large canoe which carries 14 paddlers and a cox.
Each paddler has a single blade paddle. The cox stands in the back of the boat
and steers by using his/her blade as a rudder.