Youth Racing

MCC’s core values of achieving individual and team excellence within a safe and fun environment will be fostered in this program. The Youth Racing Program is intended for young participants aged 8 – 14 years old (as of January 1, 2024) who are excited at the potential of excelling at a new sport or simply keen on continued development in Canoe/Kayak.

The Mississauga Canoe Club will provide paddle equipment and boats. Paddlers must arrive with their own appropriately personal floatation device (PFD), lunch (for full day), snack and water bottle.

This is an exceptional program that will build lifelong skills while enhancing the development of every athlete.

Intro to Sprint Program

‘Try out’ Youth Racing in a 3-week summer program. Paddlers age 7-14 will train alongside youth racing athletes without the full-season commitment. Top-up to the remainder of the Youth Racing season is available.

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Spring/Summer Youth Racing Program

MCC’s Youth Racing (U12/U14) spring/summer program provides a fun and competitive environment in Olympic sprint canoe/kayak. Athletes will be developed through off-water workouts, on-water training and various local and provincial-level competitions. Paddlers race and train both individually and as part of a supportive team with qualified coaches.

Spring season: May 1 – Jun 27, 2026
Tue, Thu | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Sat | 9:30 am to 11:30 am
PROGRAM COST: $450

Summer season: Jun 29 – Aug 21, 2026
Mon to Fri | 9:00 am to 11:45 am

Regattas (see Event Calendar).

PROGRAM COST: $900

Volunteer requirements: 2
MCC racing singlet: $56.50

*10 early-bird discount before March 31st. Use code: gomissy10
*10% discount for siblings (ask to apply after registering)

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Important 2026 Dates

July 18 - MCC Home Regatta (MCC)
August 8, 9 - WOD Trials (Welland, ON)
August 12 - WOD U10/U12 Championship (MCC)
August 12 - MCC Pep Rally (MCC)
August 16 - Ontario Championship U14 (Ottawa, ON)

Winter Training Program

The winter training program is designed to accommodate the technical and physical training processes of our developing Canoe/Kayak athletes. Athletes will be introduced to a variety of training activities that include paddle pool, strength/flexibility training, running and gymnasium activities.

Ages: 8-14
November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026
Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

PROGRAM COST: $500
Volunteer requirement: 2

CLOSED

Fall Training Program

MCC’s Youth Racing (U12/U14) fall/winter training program is designed to accommodate the technical and physical training processes of our developing Canoe/Kayak athletes. Athletes will be introduced to a variety of training activities that include paddle pool, strength/flexibility training, running and gymnasium activities.

Ages: 8-14
Fall season: Sep 9 – Oct 30, 2025
Tue, Thu from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Sat, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am

PROGRAM COST: $300