U14 Summer Program

U12 & U14

Our Under 12 & 14 Sprint Programs run year round for youth aged 9 - 14.
One of our most popular programs with the focus on developing paddling skills in the racing canoes & kayaks
on the beautiful Glenmore Reservoir while making new friends and lasting memories.
We offer age-appropriate training programs following the Long Term Athletic Development Model.

Please head further down the page to see the Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter schedules, fees and additional information.

A Club membership is required when joining our sprint programs of 4 weeks +.

Prerequisite:

Participants should have some previous paddling experience, such as our Learn 2 Paddle,
as it is a great introduction to the sport of paddling.
Ages: 9-13 years of age, Under 12 or 14 as of Jan. 1, 2026.

All programs are led by CCC coaches that are NCCP, Standard First Aid and CPR certified.
All coaches have Safe Sport training, Pleasure Craft Operation cards and current Criminal Records checks.

Contact: calgarycanoeclubinfo@gmail.com

General Information Financial Assistance No Program Dates Start Dates & Fees for 2026

Under 14 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 - June 27

May Dry land: Saturdays ONLY May 2 -30
June on water: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

$ 450

U14 Spring Training May 2 - June 27

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Dryland training as scheduled by your coach
Regattas as scheduled by your coach

$ 500

Register March 1 for Spring training

Under 12 & Under 14 Summer Training

June 29 - August 21 (Monday-Fridays 9am-4pm)
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.

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday Fun Regattas every 2 weeks
Home events include; July 18 CCC Regatta, Dragon boat festival Aug 8, & August 15 CCC Regatta Go here for more info.
No sessions July 1 & August 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: $560- $900

Register March 1 for summer! Join anytime!

U14 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.

U12 Fall Training September 6 - October 31, 2026