New to the sport? Here are the easy ways to get involved:
Come to Pool Sessions (Winter): Pool sessions are free to come and try for 2024. Alternating Thursday evenings at Elevation Place. It’s a great way to meet us! Click here for info on the pool sessions or send us a message before you come and join.
Register for an Intro Course (Spring + Summer): This is the best way to be introduced to the sport and learn the skills you will need to be safe on the water. You will also meet a bunch of like-minded friends to start paddling with. Click here for more information.
Purchase a Membership: $50 for a year, a membership helps support the sport in Alberta and your community. You also get access to all of the club's programming, river runs and training sessions. Click here for more info
Already got some experience? Here’s how to join us:
Register for Evening Sessions: Continue to register for coached training to help build up your confidence and skills in the water. The costs depend on the destination, but we do everything we can to keep costs to a minimum.
Go Paddling: By now you will have met a bunch of paddlers who will be keen to help you progress. Go Paddling! make sure you are paddling in your skill level, but continue to refine your skills with your new paddling buddies.
Take more training: Every paddler should take a few courses every year to help them progress as a paddler. If you are getting comfortable on the water, then consider taking a swift water rescue course.
Go to a Festival: There are a number of whitewater festivals every year for you to attend, meet new paddle buddies and experience new rivers.
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