Calgary Canoe Club (CCC)
The Calgary Canoe Club is located on the Glenmore RESERVOIR in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The “club” or “CCC” offers a wide range of water-related activities for residents in Calgary and the surrounding area including white-water kayaking, outrigger canoeing, voyageur, flat-water sprint canoe and kayak and recreational paddling. The club is part of CanoeKayak Canada and is nationally ranked in the flat-water sprint canoe/kayak disciplines. The Calgary Canoe Club Sprint program works with the guidance of the ASRCA (Alberta Sprint Canoe Racing Association). The Calgary Canoe Club also shares the reservoir with the Calgary Rowing Club and the Glenmore Sailing Club, located on the opposite side of the reservoir.
History
Established in 1959, the Calgary Canoe Club has strived to provide safe and pleasurable paddling experiences for all ages through recreational programs and competitive programs. The CCC promotes excellence in all paddling disciplines including flat-water canoe/kayak, outrigger and marathon and provides training to all members of these competitive programs with the coaching expertise of experienced and qualified coaches.
Goal
The goal of the CCC is to provide safe and quality recreational and competitive programs to the residents of Calgary and to encourage an appreciation for the outdoors. The CCC has a long-time history of providing top-quality recreational experiences for all as well as producing high-caliber racing athletes in all disciplines. The Glenmore Reservoir serves as a prime hidden oasis from the busy life of the city where many can enjoy the sounds of nature as well as the vast array of wildlife that frequent the area.
Membership
To use the facilities and the fleet of recreational canoes and white-water kayaks, users must pay a membership for that season. Memberships range from Junior to Family prices. For one-time rentals, users may opt for the day rental where the use of recreational canoes is only permitted. Membership in any racing programs allows members to access the fleet of racing boats at the discretion of the Head coach.
Programs
Outrigger Canoe
In 2012, the Calgary Canoe Club will host the World Outrigger Championships, which will run on the reservoir in the month of August. Athletes across North-America will participate in this event, including members of the CCC. The Outrigger program is run by knowledgeable coaching staffs that have numerous years of experience in the sport.
Sprint Canoe & Kayak
The Calgary Canoe Club is home to a fully dedicated team of flat-water sprint canoe and kayak paddlers and provides training and competitive opportunities for all age groups throughout North America. The club has a proud history of turning out national-level athletes, including Olympian Kamini Jain. The club has also turned out a number of junior-national level athletes. The team is fully supported by a qualified, knowledgeable coaching staff.
Recreational Canoe
Since its establishment, the CCC has run enjoyable programs for persons of all ages through day-camp programs, courses and rental opportunities via membership to the club. The club’s boathouse is equipped with a fleet of numerous types of boat-craft and equipment. Safety is a top priority of the club, and therefore life-jackets and other safety equipment is available to renters.
Adult Courses
Programs for adults instructed by certified instructors include lake canoeing, white-water kayaking and outrigger. Participants are mainly on the water, though for some programs, day trips are part of the course. Club membership is not required for these courses.
Youth Courses
The CCC offers several youth courses over the year. For youth interested in the sport of flat-water sprint canoe and kayak, there is a Fall Learn-To-Paddle, Spring Learn-To-Paddle (run based on attendance numbers)& Summer Learn-To-Paddle Day Camps. Participants from these programs often progress to the full-time paddle program where they become full-time/part-time sprint athletes. For youth interested in white-water kayaking, the CCC offers the Junior River Kayak Program. Participants spend majority of their time in the Bowness Eddies and pool sessions.
More Information
Swimming
It is against the law to swim in the Glenmore Reservoir. The reservoir serves as a main water-source for the people of the city and therefore must remain pure and clear from any human waste. Though tipping in water-craft is common, the user must evacuate the waters briskly and are not permitted to swim from their boat for leisure purposes.
Staff
All full-time staff of the CCC are NCCP certified along with First-Aid and CPR certification.
- Head Coach - Edgar Garza
- Outrigger & Marathon Canoe Coach/Manager - Lynda Roberts
- Development Coach - Eric Tobiasz
- Masters Coach - Kristin Hui
In the summer months, the club hires certified day-program instructors to run recreational canoe/kayak programs and certified sprint canoe/kayak coaches to run youth sprint programs. All staff have years of experience in their discipline and receive up-to-date coach/instructor training.