2012 Courses
General Info
Last revised as of
Sunday, 22 January 2012
The Barrie Canoe
Club places a high priority on safe canoeing and the development of skilled
instructors. Club instructors are qualified under the
Ontario Recreational
Canoeing & Kayaking Association (ORCKA)
and
White Water Ontario (WO). For more information on
these organizations, go to
Links .
Periodically, clinics are offered by the BCKC, including map and compass,
river rescue, wilderness first aid, and canoe/kayak practice and learn-to-roll (including
winter pool sessions).
To register for courses,
please submit a signed application and
payment to the Course Coordinator, either
by mail
, or in person at Paddle Nights and
monthly general meetings. Please note:
Instructors do not register students.
All courses
fulfill Ontario Recreational Canoeing & Kayaking Association (ORCKA)
and
White Water Ontario (WO)
requirements and are taught by certified instructors at the Barrie South Shore Community
Centre (SSCC). Youth
Courses are ages 12-16.
Please note:
Signed Waivers and Medical information
must be provided before participating in any course or clinic. Also
applicants under the age of 18 must have their parents/guardians permission to
apply.
See Course Application Form: PDF
Additional info ORCKA Course Structure
Course
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