Winter Pool Sessions
Overview
The Ottawa River Runners offers winter pool sessions each year so that members can keep their skills sharp, and practice skills year-round. Sessions are typically held at the Carleton University Pool, and require advance reservation of spaces. Unless otherwise indicated, sessions are 'open' or uncoached, and members work on their skills with friends or sometimes play some friendly kayak polo. Some programs are offered in the pool, including kids sessions and rolling clinics. Please inquire if you are interested in a particular type of program, as we schedule them based on demand. We have left the 2010 Pool Sessions information posted below to give you an idea of what is typically available.
Pool Sessions 2010
- Saturday evenings, January 9th to April 10th
- Carleton University Pool
- shallow end
- slalom gates hung over a portion of the pool
- boat storage available
- deep end bookings are possible depending on interest and availability (TBD)
- LIMITED club equipment may be available. Enquire ahead of time
Session Descriptions
Kids Kayak Night
March 6, 8:00-9:30 pm
Open to all youth ages 9+ who would like to come paddle in the pool. This is an instructed session where they will get to work on skills, play games, and do some rolling intro. All equipment is provided.
Registration: Reserve a spot by e-mailing Alison Smedley with the participant's name, age, and height.
Cost: $25 - payable by cash or cheque on the night of the session
Rolling Clinics
Low-ratio instuction on rolling technique.
Cost: $35/session
Dates: Feb 20th, 8:00-9:30 pm, Feb 27th, 8:00-9:30 pm, March 20th, 8:00-9:30 pm.
Cadet Slalom Program (up to age ~15)
An 8-session Cadet Pool Slalom Program for experienced (approx 2 years) cadet paddlers. The program is intended primarily for those children who have previously been in the ORR Cadet program, but new students with prior paddling experience might be accepted, based on discussion with the club coach and availability. Contact the club for further information.
Cost: $170 ($154 multliple children of same family). Must be a club member to participate.
Open/Uncoached Slalom or Playboat Kayaking
Free time in shallow or deep end with some access to gates if desired. Small OC1 also ok. Some nights the pool will be shared with rolling sessions.
Cost: $20/single session, or 4-pack for $65, 5-pack for $75. Must be a club member to participate.
Dates: Feb 6th 8:00-9:30 pm, Feb 20th 8:00-9:30 pm, Feb 27th 8:00-9:30 pm, Mar 13th 8:00-9:30 pm, Mar 20th 8:00-9:30 pm
Schedule
Please check the club calendar for the most up-to-date information