South Niagara Canoe Club

Canoe Kayak Programs

Youth Programs

SNCC’s Youth Racing Sprint Canoe/Kayak programs U10 (under 10), U12 (under 12), U14 (under 14) and U16 (under 16) focuses on teaching basic skills in sprint canoe and sprint kayak for youth ages 8-16* in an encouraging and fun-focused environment.  At the conclusion of the term, the paddler will be encouraged to continue an active lifestyle and have an appreciation of the beautiful Welland Recreational Waterway. The program content is the “Learn to Train” of Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development pathway. This program provides an opportunity to be in single boats, as well as learn introductory principles of sport training and healthy approaches to sport.

Participants will have a chance to compete locally if interested (not required).

Requirements: 

  • Paddlers must be between 13- 16 years of age to participate in U16 
  • Paddlers must be between 10 -14 years of age to participate in U14
  • Paddlers must be between 10-12 years of age to participate in U12
  • Paddlers must be between 8-10 years of age to participate in U10

Dates and Times: 

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 4:30 pm-6:00 pm

Program Schedule:

  • Full On-Water Session: May to end of October
  • Spring Session only: May and June
  • Summer Session only: July and August
  • Fall Session only: September and October
  • Winter Session: November to end of April
  • At Coach's discretion, on-water paddling may begin before May 1 or end after October 31.

Recommended (not mandatory):

One week of Canoe Kids Summer Camp is recommended as prior experience.

*Exceptions will be considered for younger children.  Please email admin@sncc.ca 

For information on financial assistance go here.

 

Master`s Programs

SNCC’s Masters program is coached by experienced instructors in a safe and fun environment.  Beginners will be taught the fundamentals of paddling in singles and crew boats.  We promote fitness on and off the water.  There is also an option to participate in several local, provincial, and national regattas during the summer, however this is not required.

Requirements: 

  • Must be 20 years old to be in the program
  • Must be 25 years or older to compete at CANMAS (Canadian Masters Sprint Championships)

Dates and Times: 

  • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6:30pm-8:00pm (warm up at 6:15 pm)

Program Schedule:

  • Full On-Water Session: May to end of October

  • Spring Session only: May and June

  • Summer Session only: July and August

  • Fall Session only: September and October

  • Winter Session: November to end of April
At Coach's discretion, on-water paddling may begin before May 1 or end after October 31. 

  • Masters Full On Water Program

    $593.25

    Including hst

    Full on water season May 1st through October 31st

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm up at 6:15 pm)

    $593.25 3x per week approximately 79 sessions

    $412.45 2x per week approximately 49 sessions.  Use promo code full2x at checkout

    $265.55 1x per week approximately 25 sessions.  Use promo code full1x at checkout

    REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) 

  • Masters Spring Program

    $219.22

    Including hst

    Masters Canoe/Kayak Spring Program

    May 1 through June 30th

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15 pm)

    $219.22 approximately 26 sessions

    $164.98 approximately 15 sessions use promo code seasonal2x at checkout

      $99.44 approximately 8 sessions use promo code seasonal1x at checkout

    REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) 

  • Masters Summer Program

    $219.22

    Including hst

    Masters Canoe/Kayak Summer Program

    July 1 through August 31st

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15 pm)

    $219.22 approximately 26 sessions

    $164.98 approximately 15 sessions use promo code seasonal2x at checkout

      $99.44 approximately 8 sessions use promo code seasonal1x at checkout

    REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) 

  • Masters Autumn Program

    $219.22

    Including hst

    Masters Canoe/Kayak Autumn Program

    September 1 through October 31st 

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15 pm)

    Start and end times will vary as autumn progresses to utilize the daylight. As the sunsets earlier, practices will be earlier.

    Some practices may move to Saturdays to utilize the daylight. 

    $219.22 approximately 26 sessions

    $164.98 approximately 15 sessions use promo code seasonal2x at checkout

      $99.44 approximately 8 sessions use promo code seasonal1x at checkout

    REGISTER NOW (Sprint Competitive Master) REGISTER NOW (Adult - Learn to Paddle/Recreational Programs) 

Para-Canoe Programs

Para canoe/kayak is an adaptive paddling program that offers on and off water activities to both youth and adults with a physical disability (mobility impairment, amputation, Cerebral Palsy, CMT disease, etc). The goal of the program is to introduce the participant to the sports of sprint kayak and sprint canoe at a recreational level, teaching them in a fun and safe environment. If interested there is opportunity to compete at regional, provincial and national levels, please ask your instructor for more information.  

Dates and Times:

  • Mondays at 09:30 am-11:30 am

  • Wednesdays at 09:30 am-11:30 am

  • Fridays at 09:30 am-11:30 am

Program Schedule:

  • Full On-Water Session: May to end of October

  • Spring Session only: May and June

  • Summer Session only: July and August

  • Fall Session Only: September to October

  • Winter Session: November to end of April

At Coach's discretion, on-water paddling sessions can begin before May 1 and end after October 31. 

To learn more about Paracanoe, see the International Canoe Federation and watch a video at Paracanoe explained. 

    2025 WellAND Paddle Programs

    This canoe/kayak program is for individuals aged 15 and up with intellectual impairments. The goal of WellAND Paddle is to introduce the participant to the sport of sprint canoe/kayak at a recreational level, teaching them in a fun and safe envirnoment.  WellAND Paddle is part of a larger movement across Canada to grow the Special Olympics/PaddleAll programming so that our sport of sprint canoe/kayak is accessible to all athletes.  If interested and comfortable, there is opportunity to compete at local, provincial and national levels.  Please ask you instructor for more information. 

    • Wear comfortable clothing as you might get wet.
    • Bring a towel, a dry change of clothes, and bottled water to drink.  
    • Support persons are welcome to cheer from the shore.
    • SNCC will provide the boat, the paddle, and the personal flotation device/life jacket.  Our instructors and volunteers will also provide fun and safe training!

    Spring Session: May and June

    Days and Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm

    For information on financial assistance for participants under 19 years of age, go here.

      More Details

      Paddling location:

      Welland International Flatwater Centre

      16 Townline Tunnel Road

      Welland, ON 

       

        2025 High Performance Programs

        South Niagara Canoe Club has temporarily paused the High Performance Sprint Canoe/Kayak program for the 2026 on water year.

        U21 High Performance is for experienced paddlers who are interested in competition and reaching their full potential. Participants will be competing at the local and provincial levels, as well as National and perhaps International events. Athletes will be instructed according to Train to Perform standards of the Sport Canada’s Sport For Life pathway.  This program has 8-10 sessions a week of training, focused on on-water and off-water workouts. Competitive preparation will focus on singles and crew boats and will encompass goal setting and specific race strategy.

        Requirements:

        • Be at least age 14 as of January 1, 2025 or with permission from the coach

        • Have experience in sprint canoe/kayak and taken at least one program at SNCC or another CKC affiliate

        Program schedule: 

        • Full on-water session: May to end of October
        • Spring Session:  May and June
        • Summer Session:  July and August
        • Fall Session: September and October
        • Winter Session: November to end of April
        • Racing fees extra.
        • At Coach's discretion, on-water paddling can begin before May 1 and end after October 31.  
        • Days and times for High Performance: To be determined.

        For information on financial assistance go here.

        Questions? Contact admin@sncc.ca

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