The Barrie Canoe & Kayak Club (BCKC)
membership year runs from January to January. If you join during October,
November or December, you are given a membership for the following year. There
is a draw for a free membership at both the January and February general
meetings. General meetings are held the second Monday of every month. When
holidays fall on that Monday, the meeting is generally held the following
Monday. The Annual General Meeting is in November.
BCKC
members are all ages. There are activities for everyone in the family. No one is
too young or too old to belong to the BCKC. Activities include paddling in the
summer; hiking in the spring and fall; x-c skiing, tobogganing, and winter
camping. Also, there are presentations, workshops, and meetings all year round.
What Do I Get For My Membership
Dollar?
There are many thing
you get:
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Free Use of Club Equipment
(i.e. boats, paddles, helmets, throw bags,
skirts, PFD's, etc.) for club sanctioned activities (i.e.
course, trip, clinic, paddle night). Club equipment is not lent out for
personal use.
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Organized Trips
- Participation on club day trips, weekend
trips and week long trips. These trips, are led by
certified Trip Leaders to locations across North America. (Details below)
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Courses
- An opportunity to learn Flatwater, Moving Water Canoe/Kayaking, Sea
Kayaking, Marathon or Voyageur Racing. (Details below). You also get
special member prices on Courses.
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Monday
and Wednesday
paddle nights
June to late Sept (have no equipment? - just sign out what you need and let
our volunteers help you to a fun evening of paddling on the bay),
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Exciting presentations
at our Winter Club meetings with awesome slide shows and guest
speakers.
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Winter ski & snowshoe trips,
plus Winter Camping,
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Use of a
Physical Training Facility. (Details below)
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Bi-monthly publication
(CanoesLetter) which gives
information on trips, courses, articles, upcoming events, etc.
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Informative and up to date
Website
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An opportunity to learn more about Canada’s History through the
Voyageur Division.
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Volunteer activities,
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Participation in community paddle
and fund raising activities,
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Learn new skills,
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An opportunity to network and
make great new friends who share a common
interest.
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Special Events
- like:
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Great memories of fun times!
How Do I Find Out About Trips?
Twice a year the BCKC holds trip planning
meetings (one in the spring, one in the fall) to plan for the coming season.
Everyone is invited to give their input. A variety of trips are offered for
members with all levels of ability. There are day trips, weekend trips, and week
or two week trips, which are led by volunteer members who have the appropriate
certification. An activity sheet is distributed in the spring and fall
newsletters, and is available under
Trips
on the web
site. It is each members responsibility to confirm their intention to go on a
trip by contacting the leader well in advance of departure. Everyone is
responsible for arranging for their own equipment, food and transportation;
however, club equipment may be borrowed if you do not have your own, and sharing
transportation is often the norm. Gas and food are your usual expenses. For
further information, please contact the Tripping Director.
How Can I Improve My Paddling?
The BCKC offers paddle nights, clinics and courses for people who wish to
improve their paddling skill. During the summer months, the boathouse is open Monday
and Wednesday evenings so that members can sign out equipment and paddle (within a safe
distance from the boathouse) to practice their paddle strokes, rolls, etc. More
experienced members are always willing to help with instruction if you ask. A
variety of free clinics are held intermittently throughout the spring, summer
and fall to assist members with their skills.
Courses for certification by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association
(ORCA) are run through the Club. A special meeting,
called by the Course Director, is held early in the year to decide which courses
will be offered and to arrange for certified instructors. Everyone is invited to
give their input. There is an opportunity to register for courses in the early
spring and throughout the summer at general meetings, or by calling the Course
Director. Registrations for courses must be accompanied by a signed application
and payment. Course are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Instructor/student ratios are low in order to ensure individual attention.
Pool sessions are
run each Jan, Feb, and March and are an additional cost of $10.00 per member.
Practice your roll and keep your body is shape.
How Do I Arrange To Borrow Club Equipment For Club Activities?
In order to arrange to borrow a canoe, river kayak, sea kayak or racing shell
and related equipment for use on a Club outing or course (no borrowing for
personal use), you must call the Equipment Director. He/She will arrange a
convenient time for pick up and return. All equipment must be signed out and
signed in every time you use it. Each member is expected to supply their own
method for carrying the equipment on their vehicle safely (i.e. rope, foam
blocks or roof racks, etc.) Note: The Club does not provide tents, sleeping
bags, packs, or any personal gear.
If Club equipment is damaged or lost, please advise the Equipment Director as
soon as possible. Either remuneration, replacement or repair will have to be
arranged.
Can I Use the Training Room?
The training room at the Southshore Centre is for the joint use of Barrie
Rowing Club and Barrie Canoe & Kayak Club members. Any member wishing to use the
equipment may do so after receiving instruction on proper usage. Please
contact an Executive member for further information.
How Do I Get Involved in Racing?
The BCKC offers marathon racing sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe
Racing Association (O.M.C.R.A.). You may contact the Racing Director for further
information. Training sessions are scheduled at least two evenings per week.
What Does The Club Offer Children?
In addition to the above trips and courses (which are open to children of all
ages and abilities), special trips and clinics for kids are often scheduled
during the summer.
Further Questions? Contact us at
membership@bckc.ca.
Mailing address:
Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club
P.O. Box 23
Barrie, ON
L4M 4S9
