2021 Family Solo Paddling Together (SPT) Weekly - Summer

• SPT F2 - Thursday 6:10 Start
• SPT F3 - Thursday 6:20 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/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.

The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club is pleased to offer a safe, physically-distant paddling program for families (youths 9 years old and up must be registered with an accompanying adult) who would like to navigate various self-propelled watercraft with other individuals (who will always remain six feet away). (Note that a minimum of 4 paddlers must be registered in a time slot for that time slot to be run.)

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.  Participants will do 2 weeks of each paddling discipline.

When is the Program?

Family Solo Paddling Together will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:10 until 7:20 p.m. (two staggered groups per night - please see below). The program will begin on July 29th and will run through until September 2nd. The program runs for a total of 6 weeks.

Where will the program take place?

Family 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 12 or so participants each night. 6 participants will start at 6:10, and 6 participants will start at 6:20.  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 6 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 $120.00 plus HST ($135.60) per session (one 1 hour session per week for 6 weeks).  The fee will be reduced depending upon how many weeks are remaining.

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.

On the first day of your program, please bring your email confirmation 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.

• Concussion Guide for Athletes (Information)