U14 Program
Our Under 14 Sprint Programs run year round for kids aged 9 - 14. One of our most popular programs with the focus on learning paddling skills, enjoying the beautiful Glenmore Reservoir, making friends and lasting memories, as well as age-appropriate athletic training following the Long Term Athletic Development Model.
Please head further down the page to see when Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter schedules, fees and additional information.
Membership is required before being able to register for a sprint program
Prerequisite:
- Must have completed 1 week of Dragon boat Camp, or 2 weeks of either Learn 2 Paddle or Intro 2 Sprint Program as it is a great introduction to the sport.
- Age: Must be 9-13 by Jan. 1, 2025.
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.
U14 Winter Training
U12 Winter Training Nov -April, 2026
Keep in touch with your friends from the summer/fall with 1 day a week.
- Sunday night swims Nov -March
- Saturday dry land March-April
$ 275
U14 Winter Training Nov -April 25, 2026
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- Sunday night swims Nov -March
$ 900
Under 14 Spring Training (2026 info coming soon)
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 3 - June 28
- May Dry land: Saturdays ONLY May 3-24
- June on water: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$ 430
U14 Spring Training May 2 - June 28
- 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
$ 480
Under 14 Summer Training (2026 info coming soon)
June 30 - August 22 (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 engage in recreational boats such recreational canoes, and kayaks, dragon boats, voyageur canoes, and outrigger canoes. Paddlers will learn about water safety rules and how to balance, paddle, and train in sprint kayaks and canoes. Each session they will do a warm up, practice/work out, and cool down. There may be opportunities to race, and racing skills will be taught as part of the
practices.
- Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday Fun Regattas every 2 weeks
- July 13 Home Regatta (Sunday) & August 16 Go here for more info.
- No paddling July 1 & August 4
- Intro 2 sprint & Learn 2 paddles can join anytime, price below will reflect that.
- opportunities to race at away regattas and dragon boat festival during season
$520-$900 + membership
U14 Fall Training (2026 info coming soon)
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, while many paddlers join the fall program after taking part in
the summer programs.
U12 Fall Training September 6 - October 30, 2025
- Tuesday, Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$ 430
U14 Fall Training September 6 - October 31, 2025
- Monday, Wednesday, 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
$ 480
