The Collingwood Dragon Boat and Canoe Club is offering a Performance Paddling Program for children between the ages of 10 and 17 years to introduce them to sprint paddling in a variety of boats, including sprint kayaks and canoes, and outrigger canoes. The program will run throughout the summer starting in mid-May and ending in mid-September. During the summer, there will be three sessions per week of approximately four hours.

The focus of the Performance Program is to teach the fundamentals of sprint paddling with a focus on fun, water safety and participation. The paddlers will learn the basic canoe and kayak strokes and technique and have an opportunity to try a variety of boats from recreational to entry level racing boats.

All sessions will be at the Watts Boathouse, the Club's historic boathouse on Heritage Drive in Collingwood's scenic harbour. The Performance Paddling Program is designed by National Coaching Certification Program-certified coaches and each session will be supervised by qualified coaches and experienced paddlers.

There will be an opportunity for participation in out-of-town regattas. 

$325 (Includes access to the Club's equipment during Open Paddle and Club events.)

All equipment will be provided by the Club, although we recommend each paddler bring their own properly fitted and approved personal flotation device (PFD) equipped with a whistle).

Practice Schedule:

	Day	Time
Mid May to end of school year	Sunday	9:30 – 11:30 am
After school year to mid-September	Monday Wednesday Friday	9 a.m – 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Interested paddlers should contact us at info@collingwooddragonboats.ca or call 705-444-0549.

The Collingwood Dragon Boat & Canoe Club is supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation