The Performance programs offer year-round training, and bring together all of our age 15+ paddlers as a unified Burloak team. The program is based on creating a positive and supportive team environment to bring out the best in each athlete, guided by our expert coaching staff. All experience levels are encouraged, but new paddlers should contact us or check out our Intro options first.
Performance Sprint membership gives you access to all of our Performance sprint training sessions, but leaves room for you to set your own commitment level or expand beyond sprint boats. All of the Burloak sprint competitions are available for racing singles, crews, or both, right up to the National Championships. Other paddling disciplines and types of competition are available to explore as well, which might include: surfski, marathon, dragon boat, traditional canoe, or others. A Performance Plus coach will help you set your priorities and decide what you’d like to pursue each day.
Performance Plus is a pathway for paddlers in the Performance program who want to set their own balance and commitment levels, as well as those who want to explore non-sprint racing. You will have access to all of our Performance sprint training sessions, but are free to choose your schedule within that framework. All of the Burloak sprint competitions are available for racing singles, crews, or both, right up to the National Championships. Other paddling disciplines and types of competition are available to explore as well, which might include: surfski, marathon, dragon boat, traditional canoe, or others. A Performance coach will help you set your priorities and put together a plan for the season that fits them.
High Performance is the pathway for our top sprint athletes. It is an identified group within Performance Sprint who have demonstrated a commitment to full-time, year-round training. High Performance athletes can have multiple workouts per day year-round, with specific training programs set by our international-calibre High Performance coaching staff. Competition will focus on the National Championships, Provincial Trials, and National Trials. If you’d like to know more about the High Performance pathway and if it’s right for you, contact the head coach.
National Team athletes have a special membership available. Burloak has a proud tradition of developing athletes for the Canadian Team, including World and Olympic champions. The National Team membership recognizes their outstanding accomplishments, and accommodates their Team Canada training commitments. Contact us for details.
For more details about Performance Sprint and how the Performance pathways are different, see the Performance FAQ.
Age: 15+ (born 2009 and earlier)
Date: May 1 - October 31
(May include April and November, at coach discretion.)
Price: $1210.25 plus HST ($157.33) and fees from CKC/CKO/WOD ($140)
Total due at registration: $1507.58.
Race Fees are NOT included. Please read the Regatta Fees page for clarification.
Boat Storage: $60 + HST for members; contact the registrar to confirm availability and payment options
Post-Secondary Students: If you won't be at the club in the fall because you're returning to school, you're eligible for a 15% discount on Performance Sprint membership. Contact the registrar for details.
U16 paddlers are required by CKC Code of Safety to wear PFDs at all times on the water; U17+ paddlers will be required to wear PFDs under certain circumstances. Performance paddlers are required to have their own PFD, feel free to ask us for recommendations or details.
