Blake Dalton paddling at the Spring Training Camp in Newport Beach, California.

Our sprint racing program is one of many organizations in Canada that is governed by the Canadian Canoe Association (CCA). There are over 6500 members across Canada, ranging from beginners to Olympic team athletes. Our paddlers compete in races locally, provincially, and nationally. Our club has had success at all levels. Calgary Canoe Club member Kamini Jain is currently on the National Women's Kayak Team.

2003 Club and National Team member, Jason Rusu , has recently taken up some assistant coaching duties here at the Club alongside Head coach, Michelle Brown. Jason will oversee two new Masters programs.

The Calgary Canoe Club has had a competitive Sprint Racing Program since 1968 and has always promoted a safe, fun, and educational environment for young sprint racers to develop their paddling skills.  A minimum time commitment for a new sprint paddler is typically three times per week and five times per week for a second year paddler.  All other paddlers with more than two years experience are encouraged to join the senior training group which regularly sets its sights on races such as the Western Canadian and National Championships.  Some of our Senior members strive for higher goals such as the Junior or Senior World Championships.

Our Mandate 

To provide an environment for the recruitment and development of athletes in the Sprint Racing disciplines from Learn to Kayak to High Performance. 

Our Vision 

To be one of the top five clubs in Canada at the national level.

The Calgary Canoe Club and its Sprint Program has a history steeped in the development of Canoe and Kayak athletes who have ultimately competed successfully at the national and international level. 

Upcoming Events:

Spring Camps 2004
Melbourne, Florida
Nanaimo, B.C