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.
Swimming Requirement: Canadian Red Cross Swim Kids Level 6 or equivalent.
SPRING/SUMMER YOUTH RACING PROGRAM
MCC’s Youth Racing (U12/U14) spring/summer program provides developing paddlers 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 session: May 6 – Jun 29, 2024
Mon, Thu | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Sat | 9:30 am to 11:30 am
PROGRAM COST: $415
Summer session: Jul 2 – Aug 16, 2024
Mon to Fri | 9:00 am to 11:45 am
PROGRAM COST: $815
Summer full-day session: Jul 2 – Aug 16, 2024
Mon to Fri | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
PROGRAM COST: $1600
Volunteer requirements: 2
MCC racing singlet: $56.50
Family discount for multiple padders
$30 discount for full-season registration
INTRO TO SPRINT CAMP
‘Try out’ the Youth Racing program in 2024 in a 3-week summer camp. Paddlers age 7-14 will train alongside youth racing athletes without the full-season commitment.
See Into to Sprint Paddling Camp for more details and to sign up.
WINTER 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
Sep 11 – Oct 28: Tue, Wed, Thu from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Nov 7 – Dec 1: TBD by coach
Jan 9 – Mar 8: TBD by coach
PROGRAM COST: $550
Volunteer requirements: 1
IMPORTANT PROGRAM DATES (2024)
| Event | Date | Location | Group(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Day Regatta | July 1 | Toronto Island/Ottawa | U14+ |
| WOD Regatta | July 13 | Welland, ON | U16+ |
| MCC Home Regatta | July 20 | Port Credit, ON | All |
| WOD Trials (U16+) | July 27, 28 | Welland, ON | U16+ |
| WOD Trials (U14) | August 3 | London, ON | U12 and U14 |
| Ontario Championships. [Info] | August 10, 11 | Ottawa, ON | U16+ (Sat), U14 (Sun) |