Year Round: Learn to Train / FUNdamentals
Year-round Development Program - Learn to Train / FUNdamentals
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Cheema’s program for developing participants is designed to teach the basics of canoe-kayak and prepare individuals for age-appropriate competition. We have two year-round streams to choose from - FUNdamentals and Learn to Train (LTT) which are based on Canoe Kayak Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model. Our coaches will place participants in the most appropriate group to receive the coaching they require depending on physical and emotional readiness for different degrees of training.
Sessions will be offered Mon-Fri - 4:30-6:00; Seasonal Saturdays, 9-10:30
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Full Day (8:30-4:30) Summer program (July/August). Extended hours additional cost.
Participants will work ethic and focus on learning to paddle with proper technique; build proficiency in singles and crew boats; and develop endurance, speed, and strength.
During the winter months participants will build their physical literacy skills through many different forms of age-appropriate strength exercises, games and other sports like soccer and wrestling. They will develop endurance capabilities and learn how to swim for training purposes. Participants will evolve these skills over 12 months, preparing them to be introduced to racing in a fun, team-oriented group. November to March there are swimming options at the Sackville Sport Stadium pool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 6-9:00 am, before school that replace some of the afternoon practices. We encourage LTT participants to attend two of the swim workouts per week.
This program is designed for 10-14 year olds who wish to take their paddling skills to the next level but may also take part in other sports throughout the year.
The program runs from September 3rd (first day of school) through to August 20th. An afterschool option is available for children that will arrive at Cheema via school bus. For an additional $7 per day your child will be supervised upon arrival until the start of the program and will be provided a light snack.
Fee $2820 per year plus $50 capital fund fee. Program starts September 14.