PaddleReady
The focus of this program is to prepare athletes for the summer, giving them a chance to catch up to participants in FUNdamentals and Learn to Train. PaddleReady (formerly known as JumpStart)allows individuals, 8-15 years of age, who may have been or will be pursuing other sports during the off-season to take full advantage of off-season, on-water training (fall or spring) or catch up on the water before the racing season begins. For younger participants, it’s simply an opportunity to learn more paddling skills before the summer racing program begins. In keeping with our wish to accommodate athletes in other sports, we can look at shorter participation intervals.
Participants are expected to continue practicing during the full summer program as well as represent the club at local Regattas and/or participate in Cheema ‘intra-club’ racing events. PaddleReady merges with the year-round FUNdamentals and Learn to Train programs; coaches create appropriate training groups from these three programs based on experience, skill development needs, fitness level, maturity, and age.
Five to six sessions per week will be provided with the expectation that participants will attend a minimum of three. Coaches will set a specific schedule that groups the participants according to skill and fitness. With unpredictable weather in the fall and spring, some days may be in the gym doing dry-land training like age-appropriate strength, endurance, and technique work. There is a regular Monday to Friday offering at 4:30 pm and Saturday morning (exact time to be determined once training commences).