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Adult Programs 2012, 

 

How to register: Please download the program registration form and waiver.  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. You may mail forms or scan and email calgarycanoeclubinfo@gmail.com to confirm payment over the phone.
Tel: 246 5757

Download registration form and waiver.(PDF).

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

 

INTRODUCTION TO LAKE CANOEING 2012

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. **Please note this sport is weather permitting**.  

Session 1: May 15 & 17,  6:00-7:30pm. 2- 90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir
Cost: $ 60
Session 2: June 19 & 21 6:00-7:30pm & June 23 1:00-2:30. 3- 90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Cost: $ 90

Summer sessions please stay tuned…

 

INTRODUCTION TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING 2012

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.

- Sorry we will not be running this program this season. Please go to rockymountainpaddling.com or U of C Outdoor programs.

 

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC KAYAKING 2012

Join us for an 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.  **Please note this sport is weather permitting**.

Session 1: May 22 & 24, 6:00-7:30pm.2- 90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Cost: $ 60
Session 2: May 28 & 30, 6:00-7:30pm.2- 90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Cost: $ 60
Session 3: June 18 & 20, 6:00-7:30pm, & June 23 11:00-12:30. 3-90 minute sessions held on the Glenmore reservoir.  
Cost: $90

 Summer sessions please stay tuned…

 

INTRODUCTION TO OUTRIGGER 2012

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.

Drop-in sessions are every Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:30 pm ish.

If you are interested in coming to a drop-in session, please call the Calgary Canoe Club to confirm that you are coming for a session. **Please note this sport is weather permitting**.

**Club Membership is not required for participation.

  *Registration required.  Sign up early by calling the Calgary Canoe Club at 246-5757 or emailing calgarycanoeclubinfo@gmail.com.
Club membership not required unless you join the program full time following the drop-in.

 

INTRODUCTION TO MASTERS SPRINT 2012

This course offers an introduction or refresher in Flatwater Sprint Kayak or Canoe paddling basics. This course will offer 4 sessions into Sprint Kayak/Canoeing.
This sport is not like anything you have ever tried. Please watch this video to make sure you know what you are in for.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-hagHMosHs  
Caution: This is a sport where you will get WET. Sprint Kayak/Canoe paddling is a competitive based program. **Please note this sport is weather permitting**.

Session 1: May 28, 30, June 4, & 6 at 6:15-7:45pm. 4-90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Cost: $100
Session 2:  July 9, 11, 16, & 18 at 6:15-7:45pm 4-90 minute sessions held on Glenmore reservoir.
Cost: $100

 


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