Adult Canoe & Kayak - Competitive

All WRCC programs follow the Canoe Kayak Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model.  Adult recreational programming falls into the "Active for Life” designation of lifelong paddling. The goal is to keep paddlers involved in the sport for life. Some individuals enter this stage from the competitive scene, while others may never have been competitive paddlers and just enjoy the recreational and fitness aspects of the sport. Social interaction is a strong component of master’s paddling.

Masters Competitive Paddle Program

The full season membership is a WRCC voting membership. It is required to serve on the WRCC Board. The monthly membership is a non voting membership - with this membership fees to race in Canoe Kayak Canada events have not been paid. 

Getting into racing/sprint style canoes and kayaks on the lake is what the Masters Competitive program focuses on, as well as improving balance, technique and specific racing skills. During practice sessions coaches will work with individual athletes to help them to achieve personal goals. Whether your goal is to race at local, national, or international competitions, or to not race at all, the Masters Competitive group is a great way to challenge yourself and have fun!

On-water paddling starts as early as the beginning of May and carries through until mid or late October depending on seasonal conditions. If you are in this program, you can attend coached group practice sessions and you have boat and water access and can paddle independently (subject to Club safety regulations) as long as the docks are in the water (approximately early May until late October.

Coached group practice sessions run June 5th through September 22nd. Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 6:30-8:00 except holidays (Fall hours depend on daylight) The coach will be in a safety boat on the water during practices with few exceptions. If it is not possible to go on the water there will be a dryland session. If the coach is away there will be a substitute coach or rescheduled session.