2006 Burnaby Canoe & Kayak Club Programs

Burnaby Canoe & Kayak Club has programs for everyone: for the young, for the not quite as young, for the beginner paddler, for the experience paddler, for the person that only has time to paddle once a week, and for the person that wants to spend most evenings in a canoe or kayak, enjoying the summer weather. Read this page to find out more about the programs.

Youth Programs for Beginners

BCKC offers many programs for those of age 8 and older who are interested in paddle sports. For youth who are new to the sport of flatwater canoe and kayak we offer 4 programs:

• School dragon boat program
• Summer camps
• Drop in sessions for canoe, kayak and dragon boat
• Beginner sprint program

Each of these programs provides an introduction to paddling canoes and kayaks. The descriptions found under “programs for everyone” will help determine which program is best suited for your level of interest. Although most of our club members are involved in developing their canoe and kayak racing abilities and enjoy participating in races, our beginner level programs are focused on the participants having fun with the sport, while learning valuable skills that will allow them to enjoy paddle sports in any form they choose.

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Youth Competitive Programs

For youth that choose to further develop their skills and focus on training for racing, there are the Junior Sprint and Development Sprint programs. While still maintaining a strong focus on safety and fun, these programs offer increased levels of racing skills development. To allow athletes to reach their goals, these programs require more time commitment for both training and racing.

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Programs for Adults (18+)

For adults we offer 4 programs:

• Drop in sessions for canoe, kayak and dragon boat
• Canoe/Kayak Lessons
• Adult Sprint program
• Masters war canoe program

Do not be scared away by the word “Masters”. It is an indication of the age of the participant – not the level. “Masters” is used in the paddling world to describe anyone over the age of 25. And at BCKC, you will see adults of all ages paddling – last year, a few of our members in their 60’s competed at the World Masters Games!

• Drop in sessions are a great way for people to check out the Club and to try the range of boats available to paddlers without the commitment of membership.
• Our lessons program provides once per week instruction on canoe/kayak to adults and families.
• The adult sprint program provides coaching and instruction for new paddlers as well as for athletes training for competitions.
• The masters war canoe program is for adults of age 25 or older who would like to train in this uniquely Canadian sport with the goal of participating in the CANMAS regatta to be held in Regina on August 27, 2006.

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Programs for Families

For families we offer 2 programs:

• Drop in sessions for canoe, kayak and dragon boat
• Canoe/Kayak Lessons

Drop in sessions are a great way for people to check out the Club and to try the range of boats available to paddlers without the commitment of membership. Drop in sessions become quite popular in the summer months so families might choose to enroll in the lessons program to guarantee quality time in your preferred boats. As well, children as young as 6 are eligible to participate with their family in the lessons program provided they are comfortable around and in water. The lesson programs are limited to 10 persons ensuring quality instruction from our staff.

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