|
Participant Group |
Age |
Ability |
M/F/Co-ed |
Stream and Context |
General Comments |
Pgm Duration |
Environments |
%Pop |
Comp |
Objectives |
|
Canoe Kids A |
8-11 |
Novice |
Males
and females |
Community
Sport Initiation |
·
Kids
are at the introductory level of canoeing.
Some are apprehensive around the water and others are fully
comfortable in this environment ·
Rec
boats |
12
weeks 1
x/wk |
Developmental
clubs Canoe
camping trips |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Have
a good time/fun 2.
Increase
sense of self-esteem 3.
Experiment
with new activity 4.
Acquire
basic skills 5.
Develop
sound life habits 6.
Participate
in friendly competition |
|
Canoe Kids B |
12-14 |
Intermediate |
Males
and females |
Community
Sport Initiation |
·
Kids
not yet involved in pro boats.
Partake in short sprint races at Guides Association Meets (i.e. Gunnel
paddle, Jack ’n Jill, Canoe rescue, single/double canoe, bow canoe, 4 mane
canoe, single tub/double tub races, 3 mile canoe race). Kids will drill for these events, cash
prizes ·
Rec
boats |
18
weeks 2
x/wk |
Development
Clubs Scouts
/ Guides Association Meets |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Learn
how to interact with others 2.
Have
a good time/fun 3.
Participate
in friendly competitions 4.
Specialize
for an event 5.
Improve
coordination / body awareness 6.
Improve
sport specific fitness levels |
|
Youth 1 |
10
–11 |
Beginner |
Males
and females Mixed |
Community
Sport Initiation |
·
Recommend
no competition other than fun short races during weekly practice in group
setting ·
These
kids are trying the program to see if they like it. They lack endurance ·
Pro
boats |
12
weeks 1
x/wk 1/5
hrs / session |
Clubs
with seasonal programs |
Med |
No |
1.
Acquire
a sense of belonging 2.
Experiment
with new activities 3.
Have
a good time fun 4.
Acquire
basic skills 5.
Be
active 6.
Improve
general proficiency |
|
Schools |
6-12
years |
Beginners |
Males Females Co-ed |
Community
Sport Initiation |
·
Introduction
to sport of canoeing ·
Rec
boats |
Seasonal 2
x/wk |
Elementary
school programs |
Med |
No |
1.
Have
a good time 2.
Experiment
with a new activity 3.
Experiment
with a new skill 4.
Execute
movement safely 5.
Be
active 6.
Improve
general proficiency level |
|
Recreation
/ Stock Boat Paddlers |
15
plus |
Beginner |
Males Females Co-ed |
Community
Sport Initiation |
·
Usual
grass roots entry to sport ·
Stock
group is “class spec” racing – more serious competition to provincial and
national levels ·
“Weekend
Warrior” ·
Sit
& switch ·
Rec
canoe C-2 ·
Stock
Rec C-2 |
1-3
hrs, 1-3 x/wk |
Unsanctioned
league/groups Community
programs, Development
clubs Schools Regional
circuit |
low |
Yes |
1.
Be
active 2.
Have
a good time fun 3.
Execute
movement safely 4.
Improve
general proficiency level 5.
Acquire
basic skills 6.
Love
of the outdoors |
|
Aboriginal Programs |
Youth |
Beginner |
Male, Female, Mixed |
Community Sport Initiation |
·
Learn to Paddle programs ·
Introduction to sport activity focus ·
Specific skills required of coach to meet needs of Aboriginal
community |
Seasonal |
Aboriginal communities |
Low |
No |
1. Have a good
time/ fun 2. Increase self
–esteem 3. Be active 4. Prevent
health disorders 5. Acquire basic
skills 6. Improve
general proficiency |
|
Parent and Child Programs |
Tots to Adult |
Beginner to Advanced |
Mixed |
Community Sport Initiation / Ongoing |
·
A fun racing category focussed on participation ·
Way for adult racers to continue in their sport and introduce
their children ·
Recreation boats) |
Seasonal |
Development Clubs and programs |
Med |
Yes |
1. Have a good
time/fun 2. Execute
movements safely 3. Be active 4. Improve
general proficiency 5. Improve
general fitness level 6. Participate
in friendly competitions |
|
Big
Boats |
Adolescents Adults Seniors |
Novice
– Intermediate |
Males Females Co-ed |
Community
Sport Initiation
|
·
Sternsman
and bowman need advanced skills experience ·
Races
primarily short distance regatta style, but also longer 10-15 km distances ·
Sit
& switch ·
Corporate
groups often participate ·
Voyageur,
North, Montreal, Outrigger V6 boats ·
Competition
at all levels |
0.5-2
hrs, 1-2
x/wk seasonal |
Development
clubs Community
Parks & Rec programs Camps/outfitters Regional
circuit Unsanctioned
league/groups (Friends of the Voyageurs, etc.) |
Med |
Yes
|
1.
Have
a good time/fun 2.
Be
active 3.
Experiment
with new activity 4.
Acquire
basic skills 5.
Meet
other people / new friends 6.
Participate
in friendly competitions |
|
Big
Boats |
Adolescents Adults Seniors |
Advanced
- Elite |
Males Females Co-ed |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Sternsman
and bowman need advanced skills experience ·
Races
primarily short distance regatta style, but also longer 10-15 km distances ·
Sit
& switch ·
Corporate
groups often participate ·
Voyageur,
North, Montreal, Outrigger V6 boats ·
Competition
at all levels |
1.5-3
hrs, 1-3
x/wk seasonal |
Development
clubs Community
Parks & Rec programs Camps/outfitters Regional
circuit Unsanctioned
league/groups (Friends of the Voyageurs, etc.) |
Med |
Yes
|
1.
Improve
team performance 2.
Specialize
for an event/position 3.
Have
a good time/fun 4.
Participate
in development competitions 5.
Improve
coordination / body awareness 6.
Improve
general fitness levels |
|
Downriver Racer B |
20
and up |
Intermediate |
Males
and females Mixed |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Participant
believes in trying / experimenting with different aspects of canoeing ·
Local
competitions ·
Stock,
downriver, rec boats |
8
weeks 1-2
x/wk |
Season
limited to early spring when water levels are high: Class 2 to Class 4 rivers |
Med |
yes |
1.
Experiment
with new activity 2.
Have
a good time/fun 3.
Meet
other people/ new friends 4.
Improve
general fitness levels 5.
Experiment
with new skills 6.
Improve
general proficiency level |
|
Aboriginal Programs |
Adult |
Beginner |
Male, Female, Mixed |
Community Sport Ongoing |
·
Learn to Paddle programs ·
Fitness, participation programs ·
Specific skills required of coach to meet needs of Aboriginal
community |
Seasonal |
Aboriginal communities |
Low |
No |
1. Have a good
time/fun 2. Be active 3. Develop sound
life habits 4. Increase
self-esteem 5. Execute
movements safely 6. Improve
general proficiency |
|
College
Programs |
Young
adults |
Novice |
Males Females Co-ed |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Focus
on participation, developing a life skill/past-time / Introductory ·
Rec
boats |
Seasonal 2
x/wk |
Community
programs |
Low |
No |
1.
Experiement
with new activities 2.
Be
active 3.
Meet
other people/new friends 4.
Acquire
basic skills 5.
Develop
sound life habits 6.
Improve
general proficiency level |
|
Recreation
/ Stock Boat Paddlers |
16
and up |
Intermediate
|
Males Females Co-ed |
Community
Sport Ongoing
|
·
Competitive
group racing a stable boat ·
Having
fun with racing ·
Rec
boats ·
Stock
boats |
20
weeks 3-4
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes
|
1.
Refine
basic skills 2.
Improve
general proficiency 3.
Have
a good time/fun 4.
Improve
general fitness level 5.
Be
active |
|
Social |
Adults Seniors |
No
prior experience Beginner,
novice |
Co-ed Males Females |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Draws
on other clubs members or enjoy doing other things together ·
Subgroups
within recreation canoe clubs ·
Low
level, fun competition opportunities ·
Rec
C-2 ·
Big
boats |
1-2
hrs, 1-2 x/wk seasonal
only |
Armed
forces/police Development
club Community
programs Unsanctioned
leagues/group |
Low
to Med |
Yes |
1.
Have
a good time/fun 2.
Be
active 3.
Experiment
with new activity 4.
Acquire
basic skills 5.
Meet
other people/new friends 6.
Improve
general proficiency level |
|
Fast
Trippers |
16
and up |
Intermediate
and up |
Males Females |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Local
events where focus on participation and competition against self ·
High
end rec boats |
20
weeks 2-3
x/wk |
Local
clubs Individual
training |
Low |
Yes |
1.
Be
active 2.
Have
a good time/fun 3.
Improve
general fitness levels 4.
Improve
general proficiency level 5.
Refine
basic skills 6.
Love
of the outdoors |
|
Ocean Kayakers |
25
and up |
Intermediate |
Males
and Females |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Recommend
competing in local events, 1 to 2 higher profiles provincial events; ·
Enjoys
competition and maintains good fitness for this reason. ·
Ocean
Kayaks |
20
weeks 2-3
x/wk |
Local
lakes and rivers Ocean
tours Group
paddling setting |
Low |
Yes |
1.
Develop
sound life habits 2.
Acquire
a sense of belonging 3.
Meet
other people / new friends 4.
Improve
general proficiency level 5.
Participate
in friendly competitions |
|
Canoe Junkies / Weekend Warriors |
30
and up |
Intermediate |
Males
and Females |
Community
Sport Ongoing |
·
Recommend
local events, 2-3 provincial races, various distances ·
Mostly
recreation, boats of various construction |
16
weeks 1-2
x/wk |
Local
lakes and rivers Group
paddle sessions |
Low |
Yes |
1.
Have
a good time/fun 2.
Refine
basic skills 3.
Be
active 4.
Improve
general proficiency level 5.
Improve
general fitness level |
|
Youth 2 |
12-14 |
Novice |
Males
and females Mixed |
Competition Introduction |
·
Recommend
short races in weekly practice group setting, 1-2 local competition. ·
These
kids have surpassed the beginner and have decided they like pro boat
paddling. ·
Normally
parents have an interest in this style and are willing to invest time to see
child participate ·
Pro
boats |
16
weeks 2
x/wk 1.5hrs
/ session |
Developmental
clubs Developmental
league (i.e. provincial association) |
Med |
Yes |
1. Improve coordination / body awareness 2.
Have
a good time/fun 3.
Refine
basic skills 4.
Participate
in friendly competitions 5.
Be
active 6.
Improve
general proficiency levels |
|
North American Indigenous Games |
12
and up |
Beginner
and intermediate |
Male,
female Mixed |
Competition Introduction |
·
Specific
skills required of coach to meet needs of aboriginal culture ·
Rec
boats |
10
weeks 2-3
x/wk |
Seasonal |
Low |
Yes |
1.
Acquire
a sense of belonging 2.
Meet
other people / new friends 3.
Acquire
basic skills 4.
Be
active 5.
Participate
in friendly competitions 6.
Acquire
basic tactics and strategies |
|
Outriggers
|
16
and up |
Intermediate
and up |
Males
and Females |
Competition Introduction |
·
Local
events, variety of distances ·
Outrigger
OC6 boats |
20
weeks 2-3
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
yes |
1.
Improve
general proficiency 2.
Have
a good time / fun 3.
Learn
how to interact with others 4.
Acquire
basic tactics strategies 5.
Be
active 6.
Refine
basic skills |
|
Recreation
/ Stock Boat Paddlers |
16
and up |
Advanced
|
Males Females Co-ed |
Competition Development |
·
Competitive
group racing a stable boat ·
Starting
to consider training as means of improving racing results ·
Rec
boats ·
Stock
boats |
20
weeks 3-4
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes
|
1.
Acquire
advanced tactics/strategies 2.
Participate
in development competitions 3.
Acquire
advanced/complex skills 4.
Have
a good time/fun 5.
Improve
sport specific fitness 6.
Be
active |
|
Youth 3 |
14-16 |
Intermediate |
Males
and Females Mixed |
Competition Development |
·
Recommend
4-5 races in provincial circuit. May
take in one out of province event, nationals; ·
Developing
a keen desire to paddle and compete ·
Pro
boat |
16
weeks 3-4
x/wk |
Developmental
clubs Developmental
league (i.e. provincial association) |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
local podium results 2.
Specialize
for an event 3.
Fully
develop individual potential 4.
Develop
sound life habits 5.
Acquire
advanced skills 6.
Increase
self-esteem |
|
Pro
B |
16
and up |
Intermediate |
Males Females Mixed |
Competition Development |
·
Minimum
of 3-4 high level competitions throughout the season including nationals ·
Pro
Boats ·
C-1
and C-2 |
20
weeks 5-7
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Meet
pre-set performance standards 2.
Acquire
special tactics / strategies 3.
Fully
develop individual potential 4.
Refine
advanced complex skills 5.
Achieve
personal performance excellence 6.
Improve
sport-specific fitness levels |
|
Pro
B |
16
and up |
Advanced |
Males Females Mixed |
Competition Development |
·
Minimum
of 3-4 high level competitions throughout the season including nationals ·
Pro
Boats ·
C-1
and C-2 |
20
weeks 5-7
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
national podium results 2.
Refine
special tactics/strategies 3.
Fully
develop individual potential 4.
Refine
advanced complex skills 5.
Achieve
personal performance excellence 6.
Improve
sport specific fitness levels |
|
Pro
B |
16
and up |
Elite |
Males Females Mixed |
Competition Development |
·
Minimum
of 3-4 high level competitions throughout the season including nationals ·
Pro
Boats ·
C-1
and C-2 |
20
weeks 5-7
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
international podium results 2.
Consolidate
special tactics / strategies 3.
Fully
develop individual potential 4.
Refine
advanced complex skills 5. Achieve personal performance excellence 6.
Improve
sport-specific fitness levels |
|
Masters
Pro B |
40-80 |
Intermediate |
Females Males Co-ed |
Competition Development |
·
Includes
best skills and abilities ·
Minimum
of 5 high quality competitions, high level national and international
competitions, nationals ·
C-1
and C-2 ·
Pro
Boats |
10
- 20 weeks 1-4
hrs, 2-4 x/wk |
Local/regional/pro
circuits Development
clubs with seasonal programs |
high |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
personal performance excellence 2.
Refine
advanced tactics/strategies 3.
Have
a good time / fun 4.
Acquire
advanced complex skills 5.
Be
active 6.
Train
to recover from injury |
|
Masters
Pro A |
40-80 |
Advanced Elite |
Females Males Co-ed |
Competition Advanced |
·
Includes
best skills and abilities ·
Minimum
of 5 high quality competitions, high level national and international
competitions, nationals ·
C-1
and C-2 ·
Pro
Boats ·
Sit
and switch |
20
weeks 1-4
hrs, 3-7 x/wk |
Local/regional/pro
circuits Development
clubs with seasonal programs |
Med
to Very high |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
national podium results 2.
Refine
special tactics/strategies 3.
Fully
develop individual potential 4.
Consolidate
advanced complex skills 5.
Achieve
personal performance excellence 6.
Improve
sport-specific fitness levels |
|
Pro
A |
16
and up |
Advanced |
Males Females mixed |
Competition Advanced |
·
Minimum
of 5 high quality competitions, high level national and international
competitions, nationals ·
Pro
Boats ·
C-1
and C-2 |
48
weeks 10
x/wk |
Clubs
with year round training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
international podium results 2.
Consolidate
special tactics/strategies 3.
Fully
develop individual potential 4.
Refine
advanced complex skills 5.
Achieve
personal performance excellence 6.
Improve
sport-specific fitness levels |
|
ICF |
16
and up |
Intermediate
and up |
Males Females |
Competition Advanced |
·
Local
events, variety of distances ·
3-4
local/regional competitions / season ·
Annual
ICF world championships ·
ICF
canoes and kayaks |
20
weeks 3-4
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Achieve
international podium results 2.
Fully
develop individual potential 3.
Refine
special tactics/strategies 4.
Refine
advanced complex skills 5.
Achieve
personal performance excellence 6.
Improve
sport-specific fitness levels |
|
Youth 4 |
16-18 |
Advanced |
Males
and females Mixed |
Competition Advanced |
·
Recommend
all provincial races in circuit, probably will take in 2-3 out of province
events, nationals ·
Participant
is seeking out info pertaining to the sport and uses training aids (i.e.
heart rate monitor) ·
Pro
boat |
20
weeks 4-6
x/wk 1.5-2
hrs/wk (one
session 3+ hrs) |
Developmental
clubs Developmental
league (i.e. provincial association) Self
training sessions |
Med |
yes |
1.
Achieve
provincial podium results 2.
Meet
pre-set performance standards 3.
Acquire
advanced tactics / strategies 4.
Acquire
advanced / complex skills 5.
Refine
sport specific fitness levels 6.
Fully
develop individual potential |
|
Downriver Racer A |
20
and up |
Advanced |
Males
and females Mixed |
Competition Advanced
|
·
When
used as a prelude to flatwater marathon, recommend 1-2 high quality
competitions ·
Paddler
may recognize this activity as a compliment or prelude to marathon Pro A
program ·
Stock
/ downriver boats |
8
weeks 5
x/wk |
Season
limited to early spring when water levels are high: Class 2 to Class 4 rivers |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Maintain
performance level 2.
Refine
special tactics/strategies 3.
Specialize
for an event position 4.
Refine
advanced / complex skills 5.
Refine
sport specific fitness levels 6.
Fully
develop individual potential |
|
YMCA
Kids |
6-17
years |
No
previous experience Beginner,
novice |
Males Females Co-ed |
Instruction Beginner |
·
May
have racial and cultural diversity ·
Potential
growth area, but history has shown that these participants do not continue on
with sport after their camp experience. ·
Sit
& switch ·
Rec
canoes ·
Big
boats |
1
hr, 1-6 x/wk 1
wk duration |
Community
programs Development
club outreach Youth
Camps |
Very
high |
yes |
1.
Have
a good time/fun 2.
Execute
movements safely 3.
Acquire
basic skills 4.
Experiment
with new activities 5.
Be
active 6.
Improve
general proficiency levels |
|
Cross
Trainers / Adventure
Racers |
Adult |
Novice |
Males Females Co-ed |
Instruction Intermediate
and Advanced |
·
Local
events, variety of distances and boats (C-2 Mixed, one gender, voyager
boats), compete 3-4 times per season ·
Using
paddling to train for other sports ·
Brings
athletes into sport of marathon racing ·
All
boats |
20
weeks 2
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Experiment
with new activity 2.
Improve
general fitness 3.
Improve
general proficiency level 4.
Be
active 5.
Acquire
basic skills 6.
Meet
other people / new friends |
|
Cross
Trainers / Adventure
Racers |
Adult |
Intermediate
|
Males Females Co-ed |
Instruction Intermediate
and Advanced |
·
Local
events, variety of distances and boats (C-2 Mixed, one gender, voyager
boats), compete 3-4 times per season ·
Using
paddling to train for other sports ·
Brings
athletes into sport of marathon racing ·
All
boats |
20
weeks 2
x/wk |
Clubs
with seasonal training programs |
Med |
Yes |
1.
Refine
basic skills 2.
Participate
in friendly competitions 3.
Be
active 4.
Have
a good time / fun 5.
Improve
sport specific fitness 6.
Improve
general proficiency levels |
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