developmental kayaking progression for teenagers
Monday through Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm
2024 Dates
Week 1: Spring: Intermediate: 6/17-6/21
Week 2: Spring: Intermediate: 6/24-6/28
Week 3: Fall: Beginner: 8/26 - 8/30
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Spring Development: Weeks 1 and 2 for intermediate paddlers:
The developmental group is for those ready to take their paddling to the next level. Depending the group of athletes, the focus of the program will shift to match athlete demand. In general, being confident in class III, being comfortable with swimming in whitewater, familiarity with river features and a strong desire to progress are the prerequisites for this group. These students will be on the river every day with a strong a strict attention to developing skills. The progression may include learning to roll, eddy turns, and different fundamental paddling techniques.
A major focus of the Developmental team is expanding and honing in skills. This program will be offered to ages 10-14. The paddlers will come in with a baseline ability and confidence in class three whitewater. This group will be paddling spring time on cold swift moving whitewater so it is of paramount importance for the the participant to be comfortable swimming in whitewater, and have a desire to learn and hone in existing skills.
If you have any further questions about prerequisites for this program or participant is outside the age range please feel free to contact Ethan with any questions - director@jhkayakclub.org or (208) 914-0556
Fall Development: Week 3 for Beginner Paddlers:
This fall Development group is for those looking to quickly endeavor into world of whitewater kayaking. This week long course will be for those with limited exposure to whitewater kayaking and who have a strong desire to learn the fundamentals. This course will be offered to to a younger group of participants ages 8-12 ready for a week long crash course into whitewater kayaking.
A major focus of this group will be the basics of whitewater. Including learning to wet exit, paddling techniques, eddy turns, etc. This group will be one of kids ready to quickly take their skills to the next level.
PROGRAM FEE
Single Week: $555