Welcome to RHCC!

We are excited to welcome you to our Special O program

If you have questions about the program, please contact our Head Coach, Andrew Ivanov: head_coach@rhcc.on.ca, or Mariane Downes: specialopaddling@rhcc.on.ca 

Register for CANOE KIDS 2025

Welcome to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club Canoe Kids paddling program. Canoe Kids is designed to offer an introduction to both canoe and kayak paddling for kids 8 to 11. It is a combination of paddling instruction and group fun, on and off the water. We are excited to bring back our full day Canoe Kids program this year, running from 9am - 4pm.

All RHCC programs require swimming ability: LSS Swimmer 5 or Red Cross Level 6.  

This year we are offering 7 one week canoe kid sessions, beginning the week after Canada Day and running on a weekly basis until August 22nd. Each session runs Monday to Friday, except for session  session 5 (4 days beginning August 5th).

If your child is 10+ and wants to paddle more, check out our Introduction to Racing programs under Youth Competitive programs.

*No volunteer hours are required for this program, though we always welcome help!

WELCOME TO RHCC - THE SUMMER 2024 RACING INTRO PROGRAM!

RACING INTRODUCTION (RI) is for the newest youth members of our club, aged 11 to 14 years old. Many of our RI paddlers come directly from our Canoe Kids program or are new to our club. RI is designed to help new competitive paddlers develop their technique and skills. We have three different sections of Racing Intro in 2024. All groups are SUMMER ONLY (no spring or fall hours). If you are interested in joining in the Spring, please register for our RD (Racing Development) program which can be found in the Competitive Youth section.

This is our FUNdamentals stage where we emphasize the overall development of a child’s physical capacities, fundamental movement skills including agility, balance, coordination and speed.

All RHCC programs are led by qualified coaches. All indicated ages are directional. If you are unsure about which program to register for, please reach out to Andrew Ivanov, our head coach (head_coach@rhcc.on.ca) or Mary Chambers, our registrar (programs@rhcc.on.ca), and we’ll help you find the right program.

*please note that $10 of every program fee is put toward our ‘Athlete Support Fund’ designed to help athletes with financial constraints stay in the sport.

All RHCC programs require swimming ability: LSS Swimmer 5 or Red Cross Level 6.  

Volunteer Hour Deposit Guarantee: 

Your Spring/Summer registration includes a commitment that you will fulfill for your volunteer hours. If you do not meet your commitment, you agree to a payment of $400 in lieu of this; for families with multiple members, the amount is $600. If you have not completed your volunteer hours for the 2024 paddling season or made payment, you must do so prior to registration for the 2025 season.

Hours Required - Each member / family is to contribute:  

High Performance:  25 hours per paddler  

Advanced(U16): 18 hours per paddler  

Competitive (U14): 12 hours per paddler

Racing Development (U12):  5 hours per paddler

Racing Intro: not mandatory, but encouraged

Total volunteer hours for multiple member families:  

1st member - 100% of highest number of volunteer hours  

2nd member - 70% of second highest number of volunteer hours  

3rd and subsequent members - 50% of their hours 

Volunteer hours count towards community service hours required for Secondary School Students.

Welcome to RHCC Registration - paddling season 2025

Competitive Youth

Register for the 2025 Paddling Season. Youth Competitive (Race Ready, Competitive, Advanced and High Performance)

Welcome to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club Competitive Youth paddling program. We have something for all ages and skill levels so please review the programs and find the one best suited to you. All RHCC programs are led by qualified coaches. All indicated ages are directional. If you are unsure about which program to register for, please reach out to Andrew Ivanov, our head coach (head_coach@rhcc.on.ca) or Mary Chambers, our registrar (programs@rhcc.on.ca), and we’ll help you find the right program.

Youth Athletes work with their coach to perform at their best and move up levels when they are ready.  Racing Development paddlers take part in intra and some inter-club level competitions. Competitive U14 athletes compete at the inter-club level. Advanced athletes compete at Provincial to National levels. High Performance (HP) athletes compete at the National and sometimes International level.

All full season athletes will have a two week vacation from August 17 to September 3, except for those competing at the Canadian National Championships.

*For youth 11-14 who are just starting out as racing paddlers, please check out our RI (Racing Introductory program). For children under 12, who are new to paddling and prefer a full-day one week program, please check out our Canoe Kids program.

 **please note that $10 of every program fee is put toward our ‘Athlete Support Fund’ designed to help athletes with financial constraints stay in the sport.

All RHCC programs require swimming ability: LSS Swimmer 5 or Red Cross Level 6.  

Volunteer Hour Deposit Guarantee: 

Your Spring/Summer registration includes a commitment that you will fulfill for your volunteer hours. If you do not meet your commitment, you agree to a payment of $400 in lieu of this; for families with multiple members, the amount is $600. If you have not completed your volunteer hours for the 2024 paddling season or made payment, you must do so prior to registration for the 2025 season.

Hours Required - Each member / family is to contribute:  

High Performance:  25 hours per paddler  

Advanced(U16): 18 hours per paddler  

Competitive (U14): 12 hours per paddler

Racing Development (U12):  5 hours per paddler

Racing Intro: not mandatory, but encouraged

Total volunteer hours for multiple member families:  

1st member - 100% of highest number of volunteer hours  

2nd member - 70% of second highest number of volunteer hours  

3rd and subsequent members - 50% of their hours 

Volunteer hours count towards community service hours required for Secondary School Students.

Volunteering at regattas for those who participate is a requirement of any member. These hours are not considered volunteer hours but membership requirement. Recruitment for regatta hours will occur throughout the season.

When prompted to select volunteer options please be sure to check both your division reduction option (i.e. advanced - 7 hour reduction) and the volunteer task to reach a total of 25 points.

Welcome to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club Masters paddling program. We have something for all interest and skill levels so please review the programs and find the one best suited to you. All RHCC programs are led by qualified coaches. All indicated skill levels are directional. If you are unsure about which program to register for, please reach out to Andrew Ivanov, our head coach (head_coach@rhcc.on.com), or Mary Chambers, our registrar (programs@rhcc.on.ca), and we’ll help you find the right program.

Our Coached Masters’ program is designed to help our adult paddlers interested in training to improve their sprint paddling skills and training to race. We offer two levels of Coached Masters at RHCC: Novice (for those still new to racing sprint boats) and Advanced (for those experienced in racing sprint boats). Our Experienced Masters’ program is designed for independent, competent paddlers who train regularly on their own schedule. These paddlers have their own boats and paddles and compete at various regattas throughout the season.

All coached programs will have a two-week vacation from August 15 to September 3, except for those competing at the CanMas.

If you are an adult new to the sport of sprint kayaking, please register for our Adult Intro program.

All adult RHCC programs require swimming ability: swim 75m without a life jacket or aid, and tread water for 1.5 minutes

Volunteer Hour Deposit Guarantee: 

Your Spring/Summer registration includes a commitment that you will fulfill for your volunteer hours. If you do not meet your commitment, you agree to a payment of $400 in lieu of this; for families with multiple members, the amount is $600. If you have not completed your volunteer hours for the 2024 paddling season or made payment, you must do so prior to registration for the 2025 season.

Hours Required - Each member / family is to contribute:  

Advanced Coached masters / Experienced Masters / Junior Masters:  18 hours per paddler  

Novice Coached masters: 8 hours per paddler

Total volunteer hours for multiple member families:  

1st member - 100% of highest number of volunteer hours  

2nd member - 70% of second highest number of volunteer hours  

3rd and subsequent members - 50% of their hours 

Volunteer hours count towards community service hours required for Secondary School Students.

When prompted to select volunteer options please but sure to check both your division reduction option (i.e. Novice - 10 hour reduction) and the volunteer  task, to reach a total of 18 points.

Welcome to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club Adult Introductory program.

This introductory canoe and kayak program is designed for adults and youth 14+. Participants will be introduced to recreational paddling, learning basic strokes, safety skills and boat care.  Classes run throughout the spring and summer. Each registration is for 4 classes of 2 hours for $200, except for one session at the end of season which includes 3 classes of 2 hours for $150. All sessions are listed below.

All necessary equipment, including boats, paddle and mandatory Canada-approved PFDs are provided. 

At the completion of the program, participants may choose to enrol in a subsequent introductory program or join the Novice Coached Masters training group. 

All adult RHCC programs require swimming ability: swim 75m without a life jacket or aid, and tread water for 1.5 minutes

Welcome to the Richmond Hill Canoe Club Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) program.

This introductory SUP program is designed for adults and youth 14+. 

Participants will be introduced to the SUP sport, learning basic strokes and safety. 

Classes run throughout the summer. 

All necessary equipment, including boards, paddle and mandatory Canada-approved PFDs are provided. 

All adult RHCC programs require swimming ability: swim 75m without a life jacket or aid, and tread water for 1.5 minutes.

Each registration is for 4 classes of 90 minutes. 

RHCC IN-HOUSE DRAGON BOAT TEAM

Sign up for 6 consecutive 1-hour, weekly sessions in the Spring at a cost of $160 or 7 consecutive 1-hour, weekly sessions in the Summer at a cost of $170 (OR BOTH!)and become part of an RHCC Wilcox Warriors team!

Our Spring session commences in late May, and the Summer session starts the middle of July.

You and your teammates will be taught basic strokes, as well as safety and teamwork skills and by course end will be equipped with the necessary skills to paddle confidently, as part of a crew, in a recreational team setting.  An end-of-course 2-day regatta is included in the cost. Your certified instructor’s focus is on safety, skill development and fun!

Lessons take place on beautiful Lake Wilcox, and all necessary equipment including paddles and mandatory Canada-approved PFDs will be provided.

For more information, please contact us at dragonboattraining@rhcc.on.ca