BLAZING PADDLES
Welcome to the new CKBC electronic newsletter - the revived BLAZING PADDLES. We will circulate to those on our web signup twice a month during our competitive months and monthly in off season months. We welcome your input......Enjoy!
NEW WEBSITE
Those of you that visit the website will notice a new appearance. We are moving towards a much more interactive site that allows each of you the opportunity to post messages, photos and athlete bios. Our EVENTS page allows us to post files with each of the events. ALL registrations for courses/camps and many competitions will be done online allowing us much better record keeping for our funding partners and easier programming for our staff. Check back often for the most current information about upcoming events that you may be interested in attending.
PaddleALL - Every Boat; EVERYBODY! - April 18th
Through the generous assistance of CanoeKayak Canada, CKBC members have the opportunity to benefit from hands on training for delivery of the CKC PaddleAll Program taught by Peter McKay (MD.) and Andrea Waters (Recreation Therapist); both from Nova Scotia with a background in sprint canoeing. The course will be held THIS SATURDAY APRIL 18TH. Register online under 'EVENTS' today to ensure that we have enough resources (including lunch!) for all in attendance.
CanoeKayak BC would like to take the opportunity to thank TELUS for their generous donation of $10,000 to be used to purchase equipment for our Provincial PaddleALL programs.
IT'S REGISTRATION TIME
Club registration information has recently been circulated. We have moved to an online application process for club renewals that allows club information to be saved online. This will allow for a smooth transition for volunteer succession within the clubs. Your most current information is available at any time. As an added bonus you are able to track your equipment inventory and volunteer/goods in kind donations for your direct access grants in a format that meets with their requirements.
Paddler registration/renewals are also now due. NO paddlers should be participating in ANY events if their fees have not been paid. If clubs would like to change or add to their list of registrars (those who do the PADTRAC data entry) please contact the office.
TrueSport Club Excel Workshop - April 26th
An opportunity not to be missed for all club administrators, board members and volunteers. Participants will explore best practices, sharing of knowledge from their own experiences in community sport, explore their own organization by assessments and be provided some tools to assist with planning and volunteer management. Facilitator Tracy Bradley will be joining us from Swimming Canada to deliver the program. Register online under 'EVENTS'.
Enderby Marathon Canoe Clinic and AGM - April 25th & 26th.
Check online for details of the upcoming Enderby Marathon Canoe Clinic and AGM.
Gaming Update
Those of you applying for Direct Access Grants are reminded of the May 31st deadline and are advised to submit your applications early!
PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATORS CARD SELF STUDY EXAM - April 30th
Plan ahead now for your summer staff and volunteer officials
CKBC will be hosting the Pleasure Craft Operators Card Self Study examination at the CKBC Office on April 30th at 7:30pm. ALL individuals driving a ‘coach/safety boat’ are required by law to carry this card.
$40 includes manuals – Manuals returned at the examination will be refunded $15.
All registration must be done online - deadline – April 27th, 2009 to ensure an adequate number of examinations are brought by the examiner. The earlier you register….the sooner you can have your manuals to study!
CANADA DAY REGATTA
Information is posted on the website about the upcoming Canada Day Regatta in Regina. Those of you attending the National Team Trials are advised to purchase your ticket to bounce through Regina on the way back from Halifax. Although athletes will be entered in the event by club; CKBC has again chartered a bus to accommodate the transportation of all and will also facilitate the transportation of boats (thanks to Dave Nosella and Hugh Alley from Burnaby!). Athletes MUST sign up on the website and make a deposit prior to May 15th. At that time if there are not sufficient numbers for the bus to be an economical mode of travel we will make alternative arrangements ONLY FOR THOSE THAT HAVE PREREGISTERED.
A male and female manager is needed for this event. Application deadline is May 15th.
BC SCHOOL DRAGONBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS - May 31st
Clubs are reminded of the upcoming BC School Dragonboat Championships being hosted by Burnaby on May 31st. Entry commitments have already been made by Burnaby, Fort Langley, Victoria and Pitt Meadows. Let's see how many clubs/schools we can have represented this year in both the elementary and high school categories.
SUMMER PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS BOOT CAMP
Mark your calendars for June 26th - 28th as CKBC will provide training for your summer program instructors that will include CANOEKIDS Certification. Details to follow.
BC GAMES PREP CAMP
CanoeKayak BC is excited about being back in the 2010 BC Summer Games and will be hosting a training camp opportunity for all age eligible athletes (first year midgets this year and under) from Aug 3rd to 6th in Fort Langley. The group campground at 'The Fort' campsite has been booked and our Provincial Advisor Grant Rawstron will be contacting clubs to encourage participation. More details will follow but parent and club participation is welcomed.
SASKATOON SEASON OPENER
14 athletes will be selected to attend this event based on their perfomances at the May 2nd & 3rd Fedechko Memorial Season Opener at Ridge. Selection details are available under "EVENTS". A manager is needed for this event. The application form is available under 'SPRINT' and then at the bottom of the page 'FORMS'. Application deadline is April 30th.
THE FINISH LINE
This is your newsletter. If you would like to have information included please let us know. Next publication deadline is April 27th.
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