Guided by the Active for Life stage of CKC’s LTAD model, our adult winter training program offers well-rounded group training sessions in a fun and social environment. This program will provide specific strength training in our CPCC weight room balanced with strength training circuits and technical canoe/kayak ergometer training. An important component to this program is also the development of a fun and healthy social environment to build a happy and healthy lifestyle in. Program participants will 2 scheduled training sessions per week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- Program Fee: $350 for 2 sessions per week (participants are welcome to join XC ski sessions and Tuesday morning pool sessions as well)
- Target Athletes: Recommended for athletes looking for specific strength and fitness development in a social and knowledgeable environment
- Commitment: 2-3 sessions per week; Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30PM – 7:00PM (contact Head Coach - coachpat@cpcanoeclub.com if interested in XC skiing or Tuesday morning swim)
Please note the following:
Swimming - The CPCC will be renting the Carleton Place Pool for training sessions 1-2 times per week between November and March. Swimming is a great activity to complement the stress our sport demands on our cardiovascular system and test your mental performance. It is a good skill to learn and can be an effective tool in leading a healthy lifestyle. There are no expectations or prerequisites, so the environment is low stress and low pressure. We all just want to get better out there with the ultimate goal to paddle faster come competition season! CKO Sprint also hosts a canoe club swim meet in December every year.
XC Skiing – Cross country skiing is a great tool for athletes to develop their base aerobic systems, which is a key component to success on the water. It is an activity that most clubs, as well as Canoe Kayak Ontario Sprint, and Canoe Kayak Canada use for cross training. It is also a fun way to get heart rates up without being too hard on the joints of the body. Equipment and trail passes are at the expense of the athletes and parents where applicable. The CPCC coaches can help get athletes set up with the appropriate equipment before the snow hits. CKO Sprint also hosts a canoe club XC ski race in February each year.
Saturday Training - Saturday training sessions will be primarily dedicated to long base aerobic training and are open to all winter program athletes. These sessions will not always be coached and are not considered in the number of weekly training sessions per week for each program. Running, XC skiing, cycling, etc. are all especially important training tools to develop a strong aerobic base in athletes. These sessions will be at various locations dependent upon weather conditions and athlete ability. If a session is not coached, instructions will be provided to the athletes with regards to training session expectations.