SRCC offers supervised canoe and kayak racing programs for athletes of all ability levels from beginners to high performance athletes training for international competitions - including the Olympic Games. Racing programs are led by experienced, NCCP certified coaches. Participants register for programs on a six-month basis:
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April 1 to September 30 - the Summer on-water season focused on instruction and training in racing canoes & kayaks.
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October 1 - March 31 - the Winter dryland season focused on development of endurance and age-appropriate strength capacities.
Development Program
Training: 3x/week
Registration Fee:
Summer $475 (including $25 annual insurance coverage)
Winter - $450
Competitive Program
Training: Daily - 6 days/week
Registration Fee:
Summer $775 (including $25 annual insurance coverage)
Winter - $750
High Performance Program (by invitation only)
Training: Daily - 14 to 16 weekly sessions
Registration Fee:
Summer - $925 (including $25 annual insurance coverage)
Winter - $900
Masters / Alumni
Training: Masters & Alumni members train unsupervised on their own schedule
Registration Fee:
Summer - Members with personal equipment: $225 (includes boat storage and $25 annual insurance coverage); Members using club equipment: $325.00
Winter - $200
racing programs
Train with a certified racing coach
Rob Sleeth
Head Coach
SRCC's Head Coach, Rob Sleeth, was hired in April 2017. He is NCCP Level 5 certified with the ChPC (Chartered Professional Coach) designation.
Rob led Canada's National Team program from 1985 to 1999 and coached five Canadian Olympic Teams between 1980 and 1996. Prior to joining SRCC Rob worked as a Senior Podium Coach in Great Brittan where he worked with Women's Kayak Team in preparation for the 2016 Rio Olympics.