Whether you have dreams of winning an Olympic medal or simply want to enjoy the pleasures of nature, the West Rouge Canoe Club has something for you. New this year, WRCC has simplified our programs to reflect the Recreational, Developmental and Competitive paddler. Please browse through our Programs to determine which program best fits your paddling objectives.
Note: All membership programs include our War Canoe/Crew Boats sessions.
New to the Club this year all members have the opportunity to take part in our weekly Member Appreciation Night. Starting in June through August, every Thursday night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm has been set aside to allow members the use of any boat in our fleet. Social activities will also be planned. So come down, play in our boats and enjoy the benefits of being part of the Rouge family.
The Club also offers a Recreational Canoe Camp and Dragon Boat Camp for Ages 6-16 during July and August. Information on the camp follows the description of the paddling programs.
The West Rouge Canoe Camp and Dragon Boat Camp are designed for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 that are looking for a fun and active summer full or sports, games and on-water activities.
We are excited to announce that we will be offering Dragon Boat camp for the entire 2008 season at Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering! This camp will offer the same activities as the Rouge site, but with the added bonus of Dragon Boat…North America’s fastest growing water sport!
Don’t miss out…This camp has limited spots available! Sign up now!
But I have never done any boating before?!?
All canoeing and kayaking sessions are designed as an introduction and they feature water and boat safety skills, various stroke techniques, and boat handling.
What kind of boats will I use?
We have pleasure canoes, war canoes, sprint canoes and kayaks, mini kayaks, penguins and dragon boats.
Will I be on the water ALL day?!?
We also play games including beach volleyball, scavenger hunts, capture the flag, basketball, dodge ball, soccer, relay races, sand castle building, crafts, and West Rouge’s famous favourites: Pickle and Bump!
The emphasis at Camp is placed on team building and skill development. We provide a fun, safe, and non-intimidating environment where your child will be encouraged to participate and succeed. Friday afternoons are reserved for a fun regatta where the campers will have a chance to display their new skills in friendly competition. For those campers who especially enjoy themselves, there is also the opportunity to participate in regional inter-club regattas held on most Saturdays until mid-August.
For more information or to register, please call (905) 767-3330 or e-mail us at camp@westrougecc.org.
Weekly Recreational Program - $73.5/week ($70 + GST)
Our Weekly Program is offered to persons ages 8-18 to provide an introduction to paddling. It is designed for those who are new to the Club and can only commit to one or a few weeks during the summer season. The program involves learning all aspects of water safety, how to paddle a canoe and kayak, team building skills needed to paddle both a 14 person War Canoe and a 20 person Dragon Boat, and game playing to enhance skill development. All equipment will be provided. The program runs from the end of June (end of school year) to August 22nd. Practices are held on Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. For those who wish to continue paddling for the remainder of the season, a portion of this fee can be applied to any of our other Club programs.
Paddle Fitness Recreational Program - $105/month ($100 + GST)
Our Paddle Fitness Program is offered to paddlers ages 19 and over. It is an introductory program designed to teach basic paddling skills. Coaches will be on site to provide guidance to participants on canoeing and kayaking skills, including basic strokes and water safety. Adventure Racers will also find this program a useful tool to enhance their paddling skills before a competition. All equipment will be provided. The program runs from May through October. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. For those who wish to continue paddling for the remainder of the season, a portion of this fee can be applied to any of our other Club programs.
Canoe/Kayak Recreational Program - $367.5/season ($350 + GST)
Our Canoe/Kayak Recreational Program is offered to members ages 15 and over. It provides multi-sport fitness touring paddling, as well as competitive opportunities. Participants have access to kayaks, canoes and outriggers. All equipment will be provided. The program offers flexibility as you can select 3 convenient session per week that fit your schedule within the available times provided. The program runs from May through October at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. Our Canoe/Kayak participants over the age of 24 the summer culminates at the CANMAS National Championships (held on the Sunday immediately following the National Championships) and it is reasonable to expect that members could participate in this event during their first year of paddling. The Canoe/Kayak Recreational Program offers an excellent way to improve aerobic fitness, coordination and meet new people.
Youth Canoe/Kayak Development Program – $577.5/season ($550 + GST)
Our Youth Canoe/Kayak Development Program is offered to members ages 8-14. It provides an introduction to competitive Canoe/Kayak and Dragon Boat racing with an emphasis placed on water safety, equipment care, skill development, team spirit and fun. Participants train in singles boats, doubles, fours, a 14 person War Canoe and a 20 person Dragon Boat. All equipment will be provided. The program is divided into three segments (May and June), (July and August), (September and October). Members may participate in one or all of the segments, however there is no reduction in price for limited involvement. In May/June and September/October, practices are held three times a week – on weekdays after school and on Saturday mornings. In July and August, the program runs Monday through to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. Starting in mid-June, participants may be involved in regional inter-club regattas held on most Saturdays until mid-August. They may also attend Divisional Championships, and Ontario Championships.
Adult Canoe/Kayak Development Program – $577.5/season ($550 + GST)
Our Adult Canoe/Kayak Development Program is offered to members ages 15 and over. It provides an introduction to competitive Canoe/Kayak and Dragon Boat racing with an emphasis placed on water safety and skill development. Participants train in singles boats, doubles, fours, a 14 person War Canoe and a 20 person Dragon Boat. All equipment will be provided. The program offers flexibility as you can select 6 convenient Canoe/Kayak session per week that fit your schedule within the available times provided, as well as unlimited access to our Dragon Boat and Big Boat Programs. The program runs from May through October at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. Starting in mid-June, participants may be involved in regional inter-club regattas held on most Saturdays until mid-August. They may also attend Divisional Championships, Ontario Championships, and National Championships.
Jr. Big Boat (War Canoe & Crew Boats) Competitive Program – $420/season ($400 + GST)
Our Jr. Big Boat Program is offered to members ages 15-18. The program emphasis’ team building at a competitive level in both Canoe/Kayak, Crew Boats and Dragon Boat. Participants train in singles boats, doubles, fours, a 14 person War Canoe and a 20 person Dragon Boat. All equipment will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in multiple Dragon Boat festivals throughout the summer season. Membership includes 3 FREE entries into selected Dragon Boat Festivals. The Dragon Boat program runs from May through October. Practices are held on Monday and Wednesdays from 6:30 am to 8:00 am and Sundays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The War Canoe program runs from May through August. Practices are held on Monday through Thursday (ask for details). Participants will also have the opportunity to train in our Kayaks and Canoe’s to enhance their paddling skills. Canoe/kayak sessions will be held from July through August Monday through Thursdays from 8:00am to 10:00am. All sessions take place at our Frenchman’s Bay Site.
War Canoe (War Canoe & Crew Boats) Competitive Program – $157.5/season ($150 + GST)
Our War Canoe Program is offered to members ages 12 and over. The program emphasis’ team building at a competitive level in both War Canoe and Crew Boats . Paddling skills are taught with personal fitness and team building being an integral part of the program. All equipment will be provided. Participants ages 12 to 14 practice at our Rouge River site on Tuesday's (boys & girls), Wednesday's (girls) and Thursday's (boys) at 4pm until the end of June. Once school ends, our Tuesday's (boys & girl) practice will move to our Frenchman's Bay site. Participants ages 15-18 practice Monday through Thursday at our Frenchman's Bay site (ask for details). Participants ages 19 and over practice Monday and Wednesday's at 6:30pm at our Frenchman's Bay site.
Canoe/Kayak Competitive Program - Ages 15-18 $577.5/season ($550 + GST)
Ages 19+ $630/season ($600 + GST)
Our Canoe/Kayak Competitive Program is designed to meet the needs of the Club's most serious athletes over the ages of 14, with the highest degree of paddling experience and whose objective is selection to either the Provincial or National Team. Paddlers will attend Provincial and National Team Trials. Goal setting is stressed and reviewed regularly, with emphasis placed on skill development, technique, personal fitness and nutrition. The program runs from mid-April through to October. Participants have unlimited access to all Club programs and should expect to attend 10+ Canoe/Kayak sessions per week at our Frenchman's Bay site. Members will participate in regional regattas held on Saturdays until the end of August. They may also attend Divisional Championships, Ontario Championships and National Championships.
Dragon Boat Recreational Program - $157.5/season ($150 + GST)
Our Dragon Boat Recreational Program is offered to paddlers ages 19 and over. It is an introductory program designed to teach basic paddling skills. All equipment will be provided. Membership includes 2 FREE entries into select Dragon Boat Festivals. Members will have the opportunity to train and race in one of the fastest growing water sports in Canada, including the always exciting Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge during the Frenchman’s Bay Waterfront Festival on June 7th, 2008. The program runs from May through September. Practices are held on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. The Dragon Boat Recreational Program offers an excellent way to improve aerobic fitness, coordination and meet new people.
Adult Dragon Boat Development Program – $315/season ($300 + GST)
Our Adult Dragon Boat Development Program is offered to members ages 19 and over. It provides fitness touring paddling for adult members, as well as competitive opportunities. Personal fitness and team building are an integral part of dragon boat paddling. All equipment will be provided. Members will have the opportunity to train and race in one of the fastest growing water sports in Canada, including the always exciting Pickering Dragon Boat Challenge during the Frenchman’s Bay Waterfront Festival on June 7th, 2008. Membership includes 2 FREE entries into selected Dragon Boat Festivals. The program runs from May through September. Practices are held on Monday and Thursdays from *7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at our Frenchman’s Bay Site. The Adult Dragon Boat Development Program offers an excellent way to improve aerobic fitness, coordination and meet new people.
Note: Within this program, we will be offering a Young Adult crew. This program will be geared towards paddlers who have competed in a Junior program and have now moved out of the Junior age category and/or to people who have a background in dragon boat and would like to be competitive. This program will continue to build on each paddler's technique, strength, power and endurance. The program offers the opportunity for paddlers to train and race with Scotia Rouge, a top premier crew. Also, enrolment in this program offer members the opportunity to cross-train in our competitive War Canoe/Crew Boats program with the goal of competing at the Canoe/Kayak National Championships.
Dragon Boat Competitive Program - $367.5/season ($350 + GST)
Our Dragon Boat Competitive Program is offered to members ages 19 and over. The program is designed to meet the competitive needs of the advanced athlete. Dragon Boat paddling skills are taught with personal fitness and team building being an integral part of the program. Participants train in Dragon Boat and Outrigger. All equipment will be provided. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in multiple Dragon Boat festivals throughout the summer season. Membership includes 3 FREE entries into selected Dragon Boat Festivals. The program runs from May through September. Practices are held on Monday and Wednesdays from *7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Thursday’s from *6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at our Frenchman’s Bay Site.
Note: Within this program, we will be offering our try-out based women's Grandmaster's (50+) program. This program is designed for women who are ready both mentally and physically to take the next step in their training. The goal is to qualify for the World Dragon Boat Championships in Poland in 2009. This program will run alongside the Competitive program, and crews will intermingle occasionally.
*Spring Dragon Boat Practices will start 15 minutes earlier
The West Rouge Canoe Club is once again pleased to offer an exciting and competitive Dragon Boat program! Located on the South-East corner of Frenchman’s Bay, our facility offers ample parking and private changing rooms, equipped with lockers. All equipment, including paddles and life jackets, will be supplied. Due to the nature of our club, you will also have the opportunity to cross-train in sprint canoes and kayaks, giving you an edge up on your competition by improving your dragon boat technique and teaching you to find a better connection with the water. Please review our packages below and call (905) 767-3330 or e-mail headcoach@westrougecc.org with any further questions or to book your practice times. We are also happy to customize packages specifically for your team!
Rental Package - $65/hr + GST
These sessions include boat and equipment rental, and FREE Thursday evening Canoe/Kayak sessions.
Seasonal Package - $1850 + GST
This package includes boat and equipment rental, one complimentary video session, unlimited practice times from May-September (schedule permitting), and FREE Thursday evening Canoe/Kayak sessions.
High School Dragon Boat Special! - $950 + GST
This package includes 12 practices and coaching staff, entry into the 7th annual Ontario High School Dragon Boat Championships on June 8th as well as WRCC's Paddle Sport Regatta on June 15th, one complimentary video session, and FREE Thursday evening Canoe/Kayak sessions.
Community Dragon Boat Special! - $750 + GST
This package includes 4 practices and coaching staff, entry into the Pickering Dragon Boat Community Festival on June 8th as well as WRCC's Paddle Sport Regatta on June 15th, one complimentary video session, and FREE Thursday evening Canoe/Kayak sessions.
Coaching Services
High Performance Coaching - $75/hr + GST
Standard Coaching - $50/hr + GST
Steering - $30/hr + GST
If you have a team but are lacking a coach, we can provide you with a professional, knowledgeable, motivating, and experienced leader to run your practices!
Starting in June, the Club will have use of Fairport Aquatic Club's (PFAC) OC6 (6 person outrigger) during our weekly Thursday Member Appreciation Night from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Due to the popularity of outrigger paddling we will be running 30 minute sessions with a sign up sheet in the Club. For more information contact Ryan Blair at info@westrougecc.org.Do you rent boats? WRCC does rent out our dragon boats on a seasonal or per session basis and is a great way for local businesses and community groups to develop team building while enjoying the great outdoors. For more information visit our Dragon Boat Rental Packages. To try out our fleet of canoes and kayaks visit our Calendar of Events and look for our Open House dates. Who can join? Whether your interesting is in summer camps for your children, recreational paddling, flatwater racing, dragon boating or adventure racing the West Rouge Canoe Club has a program that is right for you. Would you recommend this sport to children? Yes, if you'd like them to spend the summer doing something healthy with positive and helpful role models and friends in an outdoor setting. The whole family can, and often does get involved. My kids are already involved in summer activities, what's so special about paddling? Youth at WRCC work with experienced coaches whose goal is to help the paddlers develop confidence and skills at his or her own rate. The emphasis is on safety, personal development and fun. The focus on individual goals makes paddling well suited to young athletes with developing ability, co-ordination and strength. Members can paddle in crew boats and singles, so it's both a team and individual sport. Those who wish to try racing have many chances during the summer, no matter what their ability level. What's the best age to start paddling? Some children begin as early as age 6 within our weekly Summer Camp Programs. Others have joined in their mid-50's. WRCC provides introduction programs to suit all ages. Do I have to buy my own equipment? No, the Club provides all paddling equipment including boats, paddles and PFD's. It is suggested that you bring a change of clothes or towel, water and protection from the sun. Do I have to race? No, some members are not interested in racing and would rather just experience the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle in a fun and knowledgeable environment. |