U12/U14 Program
Year-round Sprint Programs for paddlers aged 9–14 in racing canoes and kayaks. One of our most popular programs, following the Long Term Athletic Development Model.
Requirements: Under 12 or Under 14 as of Jan 1, 2026 (ages 9–13) · prior paddling experience, e.g. our Learn 2 Paddle program · Club membership for sprint programs of 4+ weeks.
U12 & U14 Winter Training Now
U12 Winter Training
Nov - Apr, 2027
Keep in touch with your friends from the summer/fall with 1 day a week.
- Sun night swims Nov - Mar
- Sat dry land Mar - Apr
$280
U14 Winter Training
Nov - Apr 24, 2027
- Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Sat 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Sun night swims Nov - Mar
$950
Week-by-week calendar: Winter program 2026–27
Under 12 & Under 14 Spring Training 2027 info coming soon
About spring training
Sprint training programs for U14 paddlers begin in May and run through June. After school and weekend work-outs are a great way to improve paddling technique, strength, and fitness. This is a great time of year to start paddling again if your child has been in the program before.
Many new paddlers start in the spring before participating in the U14 Sprint Summer Program (info further down page).
U12 Spring Training
May 2 - Jun 27
- May Dry land: Sat only May 2 - 30
- Jun on water: Tue & Thu 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$450 + membership
U14 Spring Training
May 2 - Jun 27
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Sat 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Dryland training as scheduled by your coach
- Regattas as scheduled by your coach
$500 + membership
Under 12 & Under 14 Summer Training 2027 info coming soon
Jun 28 - Aug 20 (Mon - Fri 9am-4pm)
About summer training
Athletes are organized by age and gender, and participate in activities scheduled throughout the week: sprint canoeing, sprint kayaking, war canoe, and dryland games. They will also paddle in recreational canoes & kayaks, dragon boats, voyageur canoes, and outrigger canoes. In addition to water safety rules and the basics of body weight strength training, we will cover off the fundamentals of balance, technique, and paddling efficiency. There may be opportunities to race, and racing skills will be incorporated as part of the practices.
- Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday Fun Regattas every 2 weeks
- Home events include; Jul 18 CCC Regatta, Dragon boat festival Aug 8, & Aug 15 CCC Regatta Go here for more info.
- No sessions Jul 1 & Aug 3 (holidays)
- Previous, and current season, Learn 2 paddlers can join anytime, see price options for number of weeks.
- Opportunities to race at away regattas through the season
- Membership fee will be applied to those registering for the extra weeks over the 2 week L2P.
- Can join anytime throughout the season
We will have options from 2, 3, 4, 8 weeks. Fees: $600 - $1200 (2027 prices)
U12 & U14 Fall Training
About fall training
Fall programs for U14 paddlers run from the beginning of September to the end of October. After school and weekend work-outs are a great way to improve paddling technique, strength, and fitness. New paddlers are welcome, in addition to paddlers that have participated in any of our summer programs. Welcome Letter for Fall is HERE, was emailed to all who registered by August 20.
U12 Fall Training
Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2026
- Tue, Thu 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sat only $175
- Sun night swims start Oct 18
$450 + membership
U14 Fall Training
Sep 2 - Oct 31, 2026
- Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Sat 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Sun night swims start Oct 18
- Dryland training as scheduled by your coach
- Regattas as scheduled by your coach
- Sat only $175
$500 + membership
Coaching & Safety: All coaches are NCCP, Standard First Aid & CPR certified, Safe Sport trained, hold Pleasure Craft Operator cards, and pass current Criminal Records checks.
Contact: calgarycanoeclubinfo@gmail.com
