ADULT PROGRAMS 2009

How to register: Please download the program registration form and waiver. Please do not fax forms in without payment. Call if you would like to pay over the phone or mail the forms in with a cheque. You are confirmed upon payment (cheque or via the phone with Visa or Mastercard). If you need forms to be mailed out please give us a call.
Fax: 249 5277    Tel: 246 5757

Download registration form and waiver.(Acrobat PDF).

Club Membership is not required for participation in any of the lesson programs below.

INTRODUCTION TO LAKE CANOEING 2009

Our intro to Lake Canoeing courses are both designed to introduce the basic lake skills to newcomers. Lessons will include an orientation to the equipment, basic paddling skills: strokes, getting in and out of your boat safely, steering and basic on water safety. 

Session 1: May 25, 27, June 1   6:30-8:00pm. 3 - 90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Fee: $75

Session 2: June 10, 15, 17   6:30-8:00pm. 3 - 90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Fee: $75

INTRODUCTION TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING 2009

Join us for a 2 sessions on the Glenmore Reservoir, 1 pool session and 1 out trip to the Bowness Eddies. Reservoir sessions will include an orientation to the equipment, basic paddling skills: strokes, getting in and out of your boat safely, basic on water safety. At the pool session we will cover wet exits and introduce the roll.  All paddling equipment provided.

All transportation and equipment information for the pool session and out trip will be covered in the first session. The Canoe Club does not provide Wetsuits. A wetsuit is optional for the river session but a good idea.

Session 1: June 11, 18 Glenmore Reservoir 6:30-8:30pm,
June 16 Pool session: 6:45pm-8:30pm, Glenmore Pool
Out trip June 20 at the Bowness Eddies 10:00am –3:30pm (details to be provided).
Fee: $165

Session 2: July 2, 9 Glenmore Reservoir 6:30-8:30pm,
July 7 Pool session: 6:45pm-8:30pm, Glenmore Pool
Out trip July 11 at the Bowness Eddies 10:00am –3:30pm (details to be provided).
Fee: $165

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC KAYAKING 2009

Join us for a 2 lesson introduction to the whitewater kayaks. Lessons will include an orientation to the equipment, basic paddling skills: strokes, getting in and out of your boat safely, and basic on water safety. All classes are scheduled for the Glenmore reservoir. We do not have any pool sessions or river trips scheduled with this intro course. 

Session 1:  June 22, 24    6:30-8:30pm
Session 2:  July 20, 22     6:30-8:30pm    FULL

 August 4,6       6:30-8:30pm  FULL

Fee: $50, sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.

INTRODUCTION TO OUTRIGGER 2009

Mandatory for all new paddlers wanting to join the outrigger program at the Club, this course offers an introduction to outrigger paddling basics. Outrigger paddling is a competitive based program. Novices are welcome to join and try it out as a new sport. Paddle for fun, fitness or competition.
Course consists of two 2 hour sessions.   6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Fee: $40 (if you sign up for the outrigger program $40 will be put towards the fee). 
Session 1: Tues, Thur May 12,14
Session 2: Tues, Thur June 2, 4
Additional sessions will be scheduled throughout the season. Please call the Club if you are interested.

See the Outrigger section for more information on the program.

**Club Membership is not required for participation.

*Registration required.  Sign up early by calling the Calgary Canoe Club at 246-5757 or emailing Lynda at cccweb@telus.net.
Club membership not required unless you join the program full time following the course.