Solo Paddling Together (SPT) 1 Day Sessions - Summer

• SPT R7 - August 28

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/5297.  We will contact you if a spot becomes available for you.   

PRCC will be operating all our programs 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN LIFEJACKETS AS PART OF OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE PROCEDURES. If we are required to cancel the session in which you are registered, full refunds (prorated if mid-session) will be issued.

Solo Paddling Together: Saturday Sessions

Session #1: Saturday, July 10, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session #2: Saturday, July 17, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Session #3: Saturday, July 24, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Session #4: Saturday, August 7, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Session #5: Saturday, August 14, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Session #6: Saturday, August 21, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session #7: Saturday, August 28, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Note well: If you register for this program, you must read the welcome letter ahead of attending the session.

The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club is pleased to offer a safe, physically-distant paddling opportunity for adults who would like to navigate various self-propelled watercraft with other individuals (who will always remain six feet away). This Saturday morning session is intended for novices or those who are looking to brush up on their paddling skills and/or perhaps try out a new watercraft. No experience is necessary!  Please note that a minimum of 6 people must be registered in order to run the session.

Children 9 and up are allowed to join this program if accompanied by an adult who is also registered in the program.

What is the program? The program will introduce participants to three different solo paddling experiences by rotating them through stations of various watercraft.

Station #1: SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) 45-50 minutes
Station #2: Pleasure Canoeing 45-50 minutes
Station #3: Beginner level kayaks 45-50 minutes

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. There will be a 10-15 minute break in between each station so that we can sanitize equipment, allow for a water break and rotate groups.

Where will the program take place? Solo Paddling Together will take place on the Rouge River in Rouge National Urban Park. The entrance to Rouge Beach Park is at the intersection of Rouge Hills Drive and Lawrence Ave. E. in Scarborough (see: Locations).

How many people can join the program? How will we ensure physical distancing is maintained? Each Saturday session will be capped at 18 participants. Upon your arrival, you will be divided into three groups of six. Each group of six will travel together through the three different paddling stations. Equipment will be cleaned after every station. This will allow us to create a safe and enjoyable paddling environment.

What do participants need to bring? Participants MUST provide their own lifejackets. We cannot lend lifejackets this year as it is too difficult to sanitize the fabric of the lifejacket. Participants are encouraged to bring the following: water shoes, sun-hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a reusable water bottle and clothing suitable for activity.

What is the cost of the program? The cost for the Saturday session of SPT is $50.00 plus HST per session for each participant. 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.

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

REFUND POLICY

A full refund of your membership will be granted if an e-mailed request to registrar@pickeringrouge.ca 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.