Who is this for
Age range
This program is for people from 8 to 14 years old.Experience levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Description
Sprint kids spend every day on the water paddling various single and team sprint canoes and kayaks with opportunities to race at regional regattas! Kids in this program develop excellent fitness and paddling skills. Over time, they also build lifelong friendships and grow in leadership, teamwork, responsibility, self-confidence, and independence. Each Friday morning, parents are invited to come and cheer while paddlers participate in a club-wide mini-triathlon (run, swim, paddle). At the end of each four weeks, children receive progress reports that highlight all the skills they have acquired.
About program fees
Our fees may look higher at first glance, but they include all regional regatta costs for the season, and we do not charge a separate club fee. Many clubs add an annual club membership fee, sport affiliation fees ($75.50 to $132.50), as well as regatta and trailer fees throughout the summer ( $25 to $70 per event). We include these costs upfront so families aren’t surprised by extra charges.
If an athlete qualifies for provincial or national races, those entry fees are charged separately. Only some athletes advance beyond regional events, and keeping these fees separate helps keep base program fees fair for everyone.
Language used during coaching
Location
795 Tweddle Rd. Orléans, ON
Schedule
Programs run Monday to Friday for the full duration of the session.
Daily check-in takes place between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m.
Daily pick-up is between 3:45 and 5:00 p.m.
Training leads to race day! Sprint athletes get to participate in regattas: fun, high-energy events where all the practice comes together and athletes race with their teammates against other clubs. Over time, athletes get to know paddlers throughout the region, including local Olympians!
See also: 2026 Regatta schedule
Equipment provided
Petrie Island Canoe Club will provide all paddling equipment.
What to bring
Please arrive wearing sunscreen, and dressed to get wet! Good paddling clothes are close-fitting and dry quickly. Shirts should cover the shoulders. On cool days, a thermal long-sleeved shirt and shell are recommended. Bring a healthy lunch and snacks, a water bottle, sandals, sneakers, a hat, sunscreen, a towel, and two warm changes of clothes.
Sessions
10 places available.
Family discounts
- 10% for second person
- 20% for third person
- 30% for fourth person
- 100% for fifth and each additional person
Discount codes are for members of the same family attending the same session. If you have family members participating in different programs, please contact us.
14 places available.
Family discounts
- 10% for second person
- 20% for third person
- 30% for fourth person
- 100% for fifth and each additional person
Discount codes are for members of the same family attending the same session. If you have family members participating in different programs, please contact us.
14 places available.
Family discounts
- 10% for second person
- 20% for third person
- 30% for fourth person
- 100% for fifth and each additional person
Discount codes are for members of the same family attending the same session. If you have family members participating in different programs, please contact us.
13 places available.
Family discounts
- 10% for second person
- 20% for third person
- 30% for fourth person
Discount codes are for members of the same family attending the same session. If you have family members participating in different programs, please contact us.