BLAZING PADDLES - JUNE 30TH, 2009
Upcoming Events:
Canada Day Regatta - Regina - July 2nd - 4th - Regina
Final Canada Summer Games Selection Event - July 2nd - Regina
Ridge Invitational Regatta - July 11th & 12th
Western Canadian Championships - July 18th & 19th - Calgary
BC Disability Games - July 22nd - 26th - Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows
Pemberton Defends at Alcan
Alcan was great maybe our most successful yet. Eagles did their fastest time ever 1:55. beating San Francisco and Portland crews by 5 secs. Falcons won the B div championship in a nailbiting comeback by 3 /100s. The women were second in womens Competitive A and were the only team to give the World Championship bound FCRCC women a run for their money. They held off FCRCC in the womens Guts and Glory with Kayla Spencer steering. The Baldies were 2nd in the Comp B final and 1st in the Comp B Guts and glory.
Tons of parents, good weather, 50+ kids from Pemby on the Podium.
Congratulations Victoria Youth!
The Victoria Youth Paddling Club (VYPC) fielded the first ever Vancouver Island-based junior dragon boat team to compete at the Alcan Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver, June 19-20. A group of 20 island athletes, between the ages of 13-18, who trained together for seven practices (5 practices in outrigger canoes and 2 in an actual dragon boat) placed 7th in the top competitive division out of a field of over 25 junior teams from across Canada and the United States. Their final 500 meter race time of 2:05.88 actually placed them ahead of many of the well-established teams in the adult competitive divisions. Congratulations to every team member for working hard together to compete in this challenging and fast-paced team sport.
Victoria Regional Regatta
A highly eventful regatta with participants from Victoria and Nanaimo. It was really fun for all of the athletes involved as it was a low key event that gave them lots of race practice. This event also prepared parents on how regattas run and function which will be very useful as more serious regattas are held.
The cardboard boat building competition was a highlight.
20+ SPI Graduates
Our first Summer Program Instructors Camp was extremely successful. Burnaby, Chilliwack, False Creek, Fort Langley, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Nelson, Pitt Meadows, Ridge and Victoria were all represented. That's 10 clubs!!!!! Thanks to our clubs for your support of this project. Look for some great summer programs happening in our sport this summer led by those in the funky tie-dyed shirts indicating they are 'Graduates'. We are planning a 'reunion' in November in conjunction with the National Canoe Coaches Conference so that clubs can share their best practices and be well prepared for programming next year. Preliminary feedback supports this becoming a growing annual event.
Canada Summer Games Team Announcement
Watch for the announcement of the 2009 Canada Summer Games Team early in July. With one final race to take place in Regina on July 2nd, the Selection Committee will meet when they return from the Canada Day Regatta to finalize the team selection. Stay tuned and best of luck to all those vying for a position.
ALL who have qualified for the final selection are reminded to read the last newsletter for information on registration for the Games. To date only one consent/release has been recieved in our office.
Western Canadian Championships in Calgary
All Canada Games Team athletes will be attending this regatta as a tune up event for the PEI finale. Space is available for others to join in. Details are available at - http://canoekayakbc.sportical.net/events/60 . Registration deadline is July 7th.
BC Games Training Camp
Members 15 years and under are invited to attend our 'sleep over' training camp in Fort Langley from August 3rd - 7th. Details and registration are available at: http://canoekayakbc.sportical.net/events/71 . We are looking for participation from every zone of the province! This is a great leadership opportunity for some younger coaches who may next year be able to fill the role of zone coach or manager at the Games. Parent volunteers (with camp cooking experience) are also needed.
Travel assistance has been budgeted for however the exact amount available will have to be determined once we see the numbers registered and where they are from. Each athlete from outside the lower mainland will recieve some assistance for travel.
CKBC AGM
The Annual General Meeting of CanoeKayak BC will be held in Kamloops at Shumway Lake on August 1st at 5pm. The meeting will be followed by a BBQ and the presentation of the 2009 Canada Summer Games Team.
We are currently looking for volunteers to sit on the Board and various committees. If you have an interest and a talent to share please contact President/Flag Officer Grant Rawstron. Further details will be posted on the website shortly.
What's working for you.....
Ridge reports that their Parent/Child 'Learn to Canoe' registration has been very successful. Contact Virginia Kuran for more information.
As we enter Summer Program Season don't forget to Slip, Slap, Slop......
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