2020 Solo Paddling Together (SPT)

• SPT U1 - Tuesday 6:45 Start
• SPT U2 - Tuesday 7:00 Start
• SPT U3 - Tuesday 7:15 Start
• SPT W1 - Wednesday 6:45 Start
• SPT W2 - Wednesday 7:00 Start
• SPT W3 - Wednesday 7:15 Start
• SPT T1 - Thursday 6:45 Start
• SPT T2 - Thursday 7:00 Start
• SPT T3 - Thursday 7:15 Start

If the program or session you are interested in is full, you can add your name to a waiting list here: https://prcc.sportical.com/events/5076  We will contact you if a spot becomes available for you.

PRCC will be operating all our programs in July & August in full compliance with Ministry of Health requirements. See our COVID-19 Response page for more information. We have made many changes to our programs and procedures to keep participants and staff safe.

The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club is pleased to offer a safe, physically-distant paddling program for adults who would like to navigate various self-propelled watercraft with other individuals (who will always remain six feet away). If you spent the last few years in a dragon boat, this is the perfect time to learn how to paddle under your own power!

What is the program?
The program will introduce participants to three different solo paddling experiences:
1) SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)
2) Pleasure Canoeing
3) Beginner level kayaks
Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of each watercraft. Once a level of proficiency has been established, individuals will be allowed to traverse up river to get a unique perspective of the Rouge National Urban Park.

When is the Program?
Solo Paddling Together will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:45 until 8:00 p.m.
The program will begin on Wednesday, June 17 and will run through until August 19. The Tuesday program starts on July 7th.
The program runs for a total of 10 weeks (8 weeks for Tuesdays).

Where will the program take place?
Solo Paddling Together will take place at our river site at the bottom of Lawrence Avenue.

How many people can join the program? How will we ensure physical distancing is maintained?
The program will begin with a cap of 15 or so participants. 5 participants will arrive at 6:45. 5 participants will arrive at 7:00, and, if numbers demand it, 5 participants will arrive at 7:15.
The groups will be met by a coach who will get them quickly on the water, allowing the next group to get out their equipment. Each coach will travel with their own group of 4 so that we keep the proper participant ratio as set out by the provincial government. Each session will last for approximately one hour.

What do participants need to bring?
Participants must bring the following: life jacket, sunhat, water bottle, lysol wipes.
Paddles, boats and other equipment will be provided.

What is the cost of the program?
The cost of the program is $80.00 for Tuesdays and $100.00 for the other nights.
Volunteer obligation: The club is in the process of having to move its operations from Beachpoint Promenade. At some point we will need help moving boats, equipment etc. We ask that you donate two or three hours of your time to help us out.

All participants must read and sign off that they have read the PRCC concussion code of conduct. See our page on Rowan's Law for full information.

Participants become members of Pickering Rouge Canoe Club (PRCC) for the year of registration.

REGISTRATION

Only parents, legal guardians or persons 18 years of age or older can register participants for this program. If you are not at least 18 years old, a parent or guardian will need to complete the registration.

After selecting "Register" you will be required to CREATE AN ACCOUNT with Sportical if you do not already have one.

Payment is by credit card or eTransfer (select payment type Other and send eTransfer to [email protected]).

On the first day of your program, please bring your email confirmation and waiver that will be emailed to you.

REFUND POLICY

All registrations are non-transferable. All refunds may be subject to a $35.00 administration fee. Any refund will take approximately 2-4 weeks to complete.
75% refund if notified at least 1 month before start date.
50% refund with 2 weeks’ notice of start date.
25% refund with 1 week of start date.

A full refund of your membership will be granted if an e-mailed request to [email protected] is received within 24 hours of registering or more than one month remains before the start of the program. Memberships are active from the start of the program. They become non-active at the end of the season or upon our receipt of your application for refund. Refunds after the start of the program will only be considered for medical reasons with proper medical documentation. Non-use is not a reason for refund of membership. Refunds are not given for inclement weather.

• Medical Form (Form)
• Concussion Protocol (Information)
• Welcome Letter (Information)