Think you might be interested in sprint canoe & kayak racing, but you're not sure what it's all about? This is your program!

Sprint Starter is an accelerated introduction for those who want to see what being in sprint paddling as a sport would be like. Sprint Starter participants will work with their own dedicated coaches alongside the Elementary program, with opportunities to shadow Elementary paddlers through some of their practice elements. No experience is necessary, just an interest in getting involved. For both our Spring and Summer sessions, at the end of the second week, participants will take part in a simulated competition.

If you decide to continue after your Sprint Starter program, transfer into our Elementary membership is streamlined and the cost of the Sprint Starter program can be applied to your membership fees. Prorated fees may be available for late summer transfer.

• Looking for 10 years old or under? Check out Canoe Kids.
• Looking to join a racing team? Even if you're new, you can check out Youth Sprint.
• Questions? Check out our Elementary FAQ.

Age: 11 - 14 (born 2011 - 2014)

Spring - 2-week sessions in Spring (May & June)

  • May 19 - May 31
  • June 2 - June 14
  • June 16 - June 28

Spring sessions run : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 4:30 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Saturday 9:30 A.M - 11:00 A.M.

Price
Program Cost: $225 per 2 week session.

Summer - 2-week sessions in Summer (July & August)

  • June 30 - July 11 (program will not run July 1)
  • July 14 - July 25
  • July 25 - August 6 (program will not run August 4)
  • August 11 - August 22

Monday to Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Supervised drop off time 9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Supervised pick up time 3:15 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Price
Program Cost: $775 (Holiday weeks $698)
Full Summer: $2171 (Two full weeks free!)

Everyone under 16 is required by CKC Code of Safety to wear PFDs at all times on the water. Sprint Starter paddlers are required to have their own PFD, feel free to ask us for recommendations or details.

  • For cancellations requested over 14 days prior to the start, a full refund will be given less a $100 administration fee.

    For cancellations requested 2-14 days prior to the start, a refund of 50% will be given.

    For all other cancellations no refund will be given. Requests to transfer to an alternative week will be honoured if there is space in the replacement week. A $50 administration fee will be charged.

    No Refund will be issued if a participant is asked to leave due to disciplinary issues, and/or violating safety policies and/or the Code of Conduct.

    No Refund will be given for no-shows.

    All requests are to be made to the Club Registrar via email.