CCE EVENTS

2008 Competition & Event Calendar

BC Competitions & Events:

Mar 22 Rich Weiss Cup, Chilliwack (SL)(DR-Sprint )(NW Cup)

Shonnet Allen; (604) 858-0877 slallen@telus.net

Apr 6 Seymour R. Flatwater Slalom & Clinic, N.Van (SL)(BC Flatwater Series #1) CANCELLED

Clive Roberts; (604) 980-1381 crobert@interchange.ubc.ca

April 12, 2008 - Sea to Sky Kayak Center - Sale and Gear Swap

Apr 19-20 Cowichan Race, Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island (SL)(DR-Sprint)

Dan Norman; (250) 743-9860 dan.norman@brentwood.bc.ca

May 3-4 VKC Chilliwack River Festival, Chilliwack (Rec)

Christian Vogl; (604) 375-6931 christian_vogl@hotmail.com

May 10 Hope Slough Flatwater Slalom & Clinic, Chilliwack (SL)(BC Flatwater Series #2)

Shelley Beer; (604) 858-4471 dsbeer@telus.net

May 30-Jun 1 4th Annual Puntledge River Paddle Festival, Courtenay (FS)(Rec)

Sean Plecas; (250) 714-1132 info@surfkayak.org

Jun 15 Seymour R. Flatwater Slalom & Clinic, N.Van (SL)(BC Flatwater Series #3)

Don Jamieson; (604) 983-6663 info@seatoskykayak.com

Jun 21-22 Tamihi Race & Mini-Camp, Chilliwack (SL)(All BC athletes)(BC Champs backup)

Shonnet Allen; (604) 858-0877 slallen@telus.net

Jul 13 BC Slalom Championships, Cheakamus R., Whistler (SL)(tentative)

Andrew Mylly; (604) 874-9983 andrewmylly@shaw.ca

Jul 20 Seymour R. Flatwater Slalom & Clinic, N.Van (SL)(BC Flatwater Series #4)

Don Jamieson; (604) 983-6663 info@seatoskykayak.com

Aug 9 Seymour R. Open Canoe Slalom Clinic, N.Van (OC SL)

Andrew Mylly; (604) 874-9983 andrewmylly@shaw.ca

Aug 31 BC Downriver Championships at Lytton River Festival, Lytton (DR-Sprint & Classic)

Andrew Mylly; (604) 874-9983 andrewmylly@shaw.ca

Sep 13-14 Tamihi Open Canoe Clinic and Slalom, Chilliwack (OC SL)

Andrew Mylly; (604) 874-9983 andrewmylly@shaw.ca

Sep 19-21 7th Annual Canada West Paddle Surf Fest, Cox Bay, Tofino (SK)(Rec)

Sean Plecas; (250) 714-1132 info@surfkayak.org

BC Athlete Training Camps:

Dec 31, 2007-Jan 6, 2008 BC Training Camp, Chilliwack (SL)(BC Dev & HP Juniors)

Kurt Braunlich; (604) 824-9479 kbraunlich@gmail.com

Feb 20-March 11 BC Training Camp, Charlotte NC USA (SL)(BC HP Seniors)

Kurt Braunlich; (604) 824-9479 kbraunlich@gmail.com

Mar 15-25 BCTraining Camp, Dickerson Course, Maryland USA (SL)(BC HP Juniors & Seniors)

Kurt Braunlich; (604) 824-9479 kbraunlich@gmail.com

Mar 17-30 BC Training Camp, Chilliwack (SL)(All BC Beg & Dev athletes)

Shonnet Allen; (604) 858-0877 slallen@telus.net

April 9-27 Senior Team Trials, Charlotte, NC USA (SL)(BC HP Seniors)

Kurt Braunlich; (604) 824-9479 kbraunlich@gmail.com

May 30-Jun 8 Alberta Jr Team Trials, Kananaskis AB (SL) (BC Dev & HP Juniors Trg Camp)

Kurt Braunlich; (604) 824-9479 kbraunlich@gmail.com

Jun 21-22 Tamihi Race & Mini-Camp, Chilliwack (SL)(All BC athletes)

Shonnet Allen; (604) 858-0877 slallen@telus.net

US Regional Events:

Mar 15-16 WKC Cedar River Races, Hobart, WA USA (SL)(DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

Mar 29-30 PGE Bull Run, Sandy, OR USA (SL)(DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

Apr 5-13 Downriver Spring Break Training Camp (Tom Weir), WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)

Apr 12-13 Skykomish River Downriver Race, WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

Apr 26-27 Nooksack River Races, Glacier, WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

May 3-4 Green River Races WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

May 10-11 Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Races WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

May 31-Jun 1 WKC Salmon la Sac, Roslyn, WA USA (SL)(NW Cup)

Jun 7 WKC Salmon la Sac, Roslyn, WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

Aug 16-17 Skagit River Races, WA USA (DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

Aug 23-24 Roaring River-Clackamas R., Estacada OR USA (SL)(DR-Sprint & Classic)(NW Cup)

Oct 4-5 Nooksack River, Glacier, WA USA (SL)(DR-Sprint)(NW Cup)

Canadian National Events:

Apr 19-20 Canadian Senior Downriver National Team Trials, Moira R., ON (DR)

Apr 25-27 Canadian Senior Slalom National Team Trials, Charlotte, NC USA (SL)

May 30-Jun 1 Canadian Junior Slalom National Team Trials Kananaskis, AB (SL)

Aug 14-17 Canadian National Championships, Jonquiere, QC (SL&DR)

International Events:

Apr 26-28 Slalom ICF Olympic Qualifier Charlotte, NC USA (SL)

Jun 21-22 Slalom ICF WC #1 Prague, CZE (SL)

Jun 28-29 Slalom ICF WC #2 Tacen, SLO (SL)

Jul 5-6 Slalom ICF WC #3 Augsburg, GER (SL)

Jul 11-13 Slalom ICF Pre-Worlds La Seu d’Urgell, ESP (SL)

Jul 24-27 Slalom ICF Junior Worlds, Roudnice, Cze (SL)

Aug 11-14 Whitewater Slalom Events, Olympic Games, Beijing,

CHN (SL)

Jun 5-8 Wildwater Senior World Championships Ivrea, ITA (DR)

Jun 14-15 Wildwater WC #1 and #2 Karlovy Vary, CZE (DR)

Jun 21-22 Wildwater ICF WC #3 and #4, Lofer, AUT (DR)

Jul 18-27 Canoe Polo ICF World Championships Edmonton, AB (CP)

Aug 15-17 Freestyle ICF WC #1 Prague, CZE (FS)

Aug 22-24 Freestyle ICF WC #2 Augsburg, GER (FS)

Aug 29-31 Freestyle ICF WC #3 Thun, SUI (FS)

Aug 31-Sep 6 Freestyle ICF World Championships Thun, SUI (FS)

SL = Slalom

DR = Downriver (Wildwater)

FS = Freestyle

CP = Canoe Polo

SK = Surf Kayak

OC = Open Canoe

Rec = Recreational

Coaching/Instruction Course Announcement:



APRIL 26/27, CHILLIWACK, BC

Whitewater Canada Kayak Instructor 2 - River / NCCP Technical Level 2
Target Audience: Club, school, or commercial instructors

Duration: Two days

Prerequisites: CanoeKayak BC member. Minimum age 16 years. Class II intermediate whitewater paddling skills. Active instructors must have Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

Environment: Instructing beginner and novice groups on Class I-II whitewater

Course Outline:

·        NCCP overview

·        Equipment

·        Risk management

·        Teaching methodology

·        Site selection

·        Group management and communication

·        Session planning

·        Technical skills; basic eddy turns (in and out), boat ferrying, s-turns, surfing, back ferrying, the moving water roll and pivots.

·        Common paddling injuries

·        Basic rescue techniques

·        Games and exercises

·        Professional issues and administration

Upon successful completion participants who do not already have it, will also be certified for the Level 1 course:

Whitewater Canada Community Kayak Instructor 1 – Open Water / NCCP Level 1

Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants will be entered into the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) database that is administered by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). A "coaching card" with an identification number on it will be issued to you by CAC, documenting completion of this technical course. You can check your NCCP records any time by accessing the CAC website (www.coach.ca) and entering your coaching card (CC) identification number.

In addition, participants will be entered into the CanoeKayak BC database, and issued a Whitewater Canada certification card.

Course Details:

Date:   Sat. April 26 and Sun. April 27

Schedule: 8:30am to 5:30pm daily

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Venues:

Cultus Lake Community School

71 Sunnyside Blvd

Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B5

Chilliwack River & Cultus Lake

Cost: $200 + $30 certification fee = $230

If not already a member, participants will be required to sign up for a CanoeKayak BC “Coaches” membership, which is $20 per year. The coaches membership will provide access to the coaches resource area on the CanoeKayak BC website. You will have access to electronic versions of all course manuals.

Minimum number of registrants:  five (5)

Registration & payment deadline:

On-line registration must be completed, and payment received by the CanoeKayak BC office by 24 April 2008. Go to www.canoekayakbc.ca to register. (Note: may not be posted yet, but should be up by April 14 at latest)

A $25 late fee will be charged on top of all late payments.

Print a copy of your on-line registration, and send with your cheque for $230. If you are not currently a member, please also submit your completed membership form (see attached, or download form from www.canoekayakbc.ca), and an additional $20. Send forms and cheques to:

CanoeKayak BC – Whitewater

20585 124A Ave

Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0M6

Instructor: Saskia VanMourik; former National Team athlete, slalom and freestyle, NCCP Level 4 coach and Master Course Conductor

Contact: For more information contact:

Andrew Mylly

President, CanoeKayak BC – Whitewater

whitewater@canoekayakbc.ca

(604) 874-9983

CanoeKayak BC

20585 124A Ave
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0M6

Tel (604) 465-KANU (5268)
Fax (604) 460-0587

whitewater@canoekayakbc.ca

www.canoekayakbc.ca

Chilliwack Center of Excellence

Fraser Valley Regional Development Center

2008 school programs

at

Cultus Lake

The Chilliwack Center of Excellence and Fraser Valley Regional Development Center are offering instructed paddling clinics at Cultus Lake this spring. Programs are available for school students from Grade 4 and up. Instructors for this program are nationally certified and very experienced. Many of our instructors are current or past National Team members.   Program fees cover instruction and equipment use.

Beginning student

This program is intended for beginning youth paddlers grade 4 and up with no previous paddling experience. The half-hour course will introduce students to the sport of kayaking. We start by teaching the kids to paddle in circles and then progress to paddling in a straight line.   We end the session with some fun skill building games.   Our goal is to pass on our passion for the sport to the youth of Chilliwack.

We can accommodate 15 students per session.

It is recommended that classes book an hour of time and split their class into two groups with the teacher running a separate activity for the students not on the water.

Who                       Students – Grade 4 and up

When                     Weekdays by appointment

Where                   Cultus Lake Main Beach



Cost                        $3 per student

BOOK YOUR TIME NOW! Demand for classes is high. Call now to book your sessions.

What to bring: A swimsuit and towel. You can stay more comfortable wearing a synthetic top or a wetsuit as well.

Questions, comments, or concerns

Please contact Shonnet Allen, program director at (604) 858 -0877 or at slallen@telus.net

Kayak Lessons and Day Camps

Tamihi Clean Up -

Saturday, April 5, 2008

July 12- from the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

September 28-from the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club

The CCE in Partnership with The City of Chilliwack and the Chilliwack/Vedder River Cleanup Coalition (CVRCC) support the Adopt a River program, aimed at improving the environment of the Vedder River and Canal through organized, regular cleanup events.

Thanks to the our club members who come out and help clean our stretch of Tamihi.

It's some time since we communicated with you and we need to provide you with some important information. Following discussions with the City of Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley Regional District it has been decided to have only three cleanups during 2008 rather than the usual four. As a result, there will be no January activity, at least for this coming year.

The 2008 cleanup dates have been set and they are:

April 5- from the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

July 12- from the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

September 28-from the Chilliwack Fish and Game Club

Your support is valued and appreciated. During the three 2007 cleanups a total of 9.05 tons of garbage was collected by 506 volunteers. These figures are quite impressive. You are making a significant difference in protecting the environment of this valuable area.

Tofino camping trip

CCE policy states:

You must be a member in good standing of the CCE.

- $5 per person is being charged to register and hold your spot for Tofino. (under 5 years of age Free)

- The CCE will pay for Friday and Saturday night.

- It is your responsibility to book additional nights if you are staying longer.

laura.richardson@brentwood.bc.ca
contact Laura Richardson to make your reservations
You must be a 2008/2009 member in good standing.

A list of interested people is being developed for the courses listed below, if you would like to participate please contact Shonnet Allen 604 858-0877 or slallen@telus.net

River Rescue Certification:
Learn the importance of river safety in a course is designed by Whitewater Canada and specific to kayaking. This 2.5 day course takes you through river dynamics, hazards, proactive rescue planning, gorilla rescue techniques, mechanical dvantage systems, knots, anchors, planning and leading rescues and organization of rescues. This course has participants leaving with the confidence and understanding of rivers and rescue techniques.

Whitewater Canada River Rescue - 2.5 days

NCCP Level 1 Flatwater Instruction:
This 1.5 day course covers risk management, flatwater safety scenarios, paddle stroke technique, stroke combinations, moving water preparation and rolling.

NCCP Level 1 - 1.5days

NCCP Level 2 Moving Water Instruction:
This 2 day course covers risk management, group management, safety scenarios, teaching ferrying, eddy turns, s-turns, surfing and moving water roles.

NCCP Level 2 - 2.5 days

Pick up...Lantern's on the Lake

August 19th

Lake Paddles:

Wanted.... People to open the boat house.

Please contact Shonnet Allen 604 858-0877 to paddle if there is no other name on the list.

Volunteers needed:

If you can open the boathouse and lead the paddle one night during the summer, please call 604 858-0877

Basic Rules

 The group should paddle together. Minimum size of group for paddle is 3 people.
 Have to be able to do a wet exit
 Recommend having a class or have had a wet exit with a certified instructor.
 Must phone and let contact name know you are coming by the day before the paddle.
 Must phone and contact name to book a boat if you need it by the day before the paddle.
 Never paddle alone.
 Must wear a life jacket.
 Contact Person is responsible for: ( Opening and locking boathouse, Ensuring all gear is turned back in, Please have boats placed on trailer or stacked neatly, Hang deck and jackets to dry on the wall hooks.)
 If no one calls the contact person by the day before they do not have to go to the lake.

Chilliwack Centre of Excellence - 604 858-0877 - ccekayak.tripod.com

Regional Development Centre - 604 858-0648 - www.kayakrdc.com