South Niagara Canoe Club

Special Needs

WellAND Paddle Canoe/Kayak

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.

  • Volunteer for WellAND Paddle

    $0.00

    Spring Session: May and June
    Days and Times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
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Special Needs Dragon Boat

This inclusive dragon boat program is designed specifically for Special Needs individuals. Family and friends are more than welcome to come and paddle or watch. This program focuses on safety, fun, friendship and fitness. Participants practice once per week. Participants will be encouraged to race in the Hope Floats Challenge Dragon Boat Festival August 9th 2025. 

July - August  

Registration includes crew t-shirt. We will email you for your t-shirt size after you register.

Friday evenings

6:15 pm - 7:30 PM

Including racing fees for the Hope Floats Challenge Dragon Boat Festival in August.

  • Dragon Boat Special Needs

    $50.00
    47 of 50 Available
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  • Dragon Boat Special Needs (Supporter)

    $50.00
    50 of 50 Available
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  • Dragon Boat Special Needs (Volunteer)

    $0.00
    44 of 50 Available

    It is a free program for those who will volunteer for the Special Needs Dragon Boat.
    Volunteers will not receive free t-shirts.

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