What's New?

Annual General Meeting on October 26th at 7:30pm upstairs at Cheema. 

We are presently looking for volunteers board members or those who would be able to assist on committees for taking care of our facilities, fundraising and communications.  Please contact Darlene Sampson, if you are interested in volunteering as a Board Member or would like to submit your name for other volunteer activities. 

October 17th at the Cheema Aquatic Club - Start time 9am sharp!!

• Seniors - 24km
• U23, U19, U17 - 18km
• U15 and under 12 km

All races are in singles with divisions for men's and women's kayak and canoe.

Refreshments will be available right after the races and prizes will be awarded at 11:40am.

Parking will be in the MacDonald Sports Park.

Dress warmly!!!!

The annual Cheema Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 27th at 2:30pm at the Waverley Fire Hall. 

I hope you are all able to come out and help celebrate everyone's accomplishments in 2015.  Please bring some sweets or drinks for sharing after the ceremony.

Come join us at the 'Cheema Celebration', presented by McDonald's Restaurants on Saturday, September 19th.  Alumni, Friends and Members welcome.

The days events will include:

Cheema Golf Open

• 18-team 9 hole Shotgun 9:30am
• Montaque Links - $40 per person
• $500 (Hole Sponsor, Team of 5 & 5 ticks to Rib Fest)
• To sign up contact Rick Fair at rick@fairwindstraing.com or 902-471-9501

Ribfest, Feast, Fun & Music

• 3:00pm - 8pm at Cheema
• All ages ($20 per adult, $12 under 19), limit to 200
• Live music by "Dave & Confused"
• Feast on ribs, lobster chowder, grilled chicken & salads.
• Cash bar
• 'boat balance rodeo skills' / kayak water polo / washer toss
• Prized and lots of fun!!!

Rib competitors contact:  Dave at dave.murray@post.mcdonalds.ca or 902-229-4335

Advanced ticket sales contact:  Connie at cheema.treasurer@gmail.com

Please see links for the Fall Registration forms and the Cheema Boat Storage Policy.

Boat Storage Policy

Advanced Program Registration

Fall Registration
 

Cheema will be holding their 11th annual Paddle-a-thon fundraiser on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.  Cheema is a not for profit sports organization.  In the past, the paddle-a-thon has helped raise money to purchase summer program boats, paddles, dragon boat and swim docks, which are used and enjoyed by our summer program kids.  This summer all money raised from the paddle-a-thon will be used to purchase new boats and paddles for our summer program kids.

Thank you for your support of Cheema, all contributions are greatly appreciated.

All Pledge sheets (and pledges) can be returned to your coach, Emma Miller or Keira Hewitt.

This year there are exciting new changes in the U11 regattas and the first U13 and U15 regattas.

In an effort to encourage participation, focus on skill development and team participation, the first regatta of the year has been re-structured.  Please see attached presentation.  This new format should allow all our paddlers, whether new or experienced, to begin the season with a positive regatta experience.

I will be at Cheema on Monday afternoon at 4PM to answer any questions that you have concerning the new format.

Go Cheema Go!!

Darlene Sampson, Commodore

Cheema is introducing a new ‘Adult Intro to Paddling’ Program which is designed to introduce adults to sprint kayaking and canoeing.

Workouts will occur once a week on Thurs evening from 630 to 730.  Program will run for 8 weeks, 2 July to 27 August.

Cost of $100.00.  Registration is now available on line.
 

We are still looking for a volunteer to assist with the Paddle-a-thon.  Training will be provided by Laurel Lea, and assistance provided by 2 athletes and Summer Co-ordinator.  You will not be on your own!  This would be a great opportunity if you want to get involved with the club.  If you are interested or want more information please contact Joanne Miller.