CANOEKIDS COACHING RESOURCE PAGE

Welcome to the CanoeKids coach resource page. On this page you can find information on the CanoeKids program, as well as fun games and activities you can incorporate into your practices. In addition, you will find other resources that will help in working with canoe-kayak athletes in the FUNdamentals Stage of Long Term Athlete Development.

The Canoekids program is directed at paddlers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children 6 to 11 years of age).

The objective is for children to learn fundamental canoe and kayak skills the CanoeKids way, and to encourage a lifelong interest in paddling, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health.

In addition, the CanoeKids program is designed to:

Have fun!
Help children develop water safety awareness and skills.
Help children develop confidence on the water.
Provide children an opportunity to paddle and socialize with their friends in a team environment.
Build overall motor skills.

CanoeKids Games

For a list of games that help develop technique, follow this link:

CANOEKIDS GAMES & ACTIVITIES

CanoeKids Resources

Electronic Certificates of Achievement Now Available!

Electronic Certificates of Achievement are now available for clubs running CanoeKids programs. Clubs and instructors can edit the certificates by placing their own club or provincial logo on the certificate, and by typing the names of participants, level of achievement, date and names of instructors. For an electronic copy of the CanoeKids Certificates of Achivement, please contact Peter NIedre at pniedre@canoekayak.ca, or your Provincial Coaching Contact.

Or, Download it here: ENGLISH VERSION (pdf)

ENGLISH VERSION (fillable - ppt)

VERSION FRANCAISE

CANOEKIDS CERTIFICATE WITH KILOMETERS PADDLED

Coming soon... CanoeKids Activity Fun Booklets

CKC will soon be launching CanoeKids activity booklets that clubs running CanoeKids programs can give out to participants. The book will be a 12 page booklet with information, report cards, and fun activities age appropriate for CanoeKids participants!