Youth Competitive Program
The Competitive Program is designed for experienced athletes ages 13-17, with the goal of attending the CKC National Championships at the end of the summer season. See below for more information on our Youth Competitive Program.
*Interest in this program must be discussed with Joel Hazzan prior to registration and all participants must be an ORCC member having paid the competitive fees which can be purchased when signing up for a membership under our "Membership" section.
Program Details
Practice Schedule
The ORCC Competitve training schedule varies depending on the time of year. While the schedule below is intended to be accurate, please keep up to date with coach emails for any changes or updates as this page will not be updated on a day by day basis; this is only the general seasonal schedule. See the chart below for details.
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Spring 2024: May 6 to June 30 |
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Summer 2024: July 2 - Aug 17 |
***Nationals 2024: Welland, ON - Aug 20 to Aug 24 |
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Fall 2024: Sep 4 - Oct 18 |
***Please note that on-water training may have to be cut short if temperatures drop earlier than expected*** |
Program Cost
Summer Only (2024)
- Program Cost: $1900 + HST for athletes 15 and Over
Additional Costs
Competitive Fees
Competitive Fees are mandatory fees for those who wish to race at regattas. While the fees are collected by the ORCC, they are subsequently transferred to the various sporting organizations the ORCC is a member of. Here is a breakdown of the current competitive fees:
| U10 | U12 | U14 | U16 | U18 | Masters | Special O | Para | |
| CKC | $7.00 | $7.00 | $14.00 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $7.00 | $41.50 |
| CKO | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| CKO-Sprint | $15.00 | $19.00 | $25.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $17.00 | $15.00 | $19.00 |
| CKO Insurance | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| EOD | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Total: | $75.50 | $79.50 | $92.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $118.50 | $75.50 | $114.00 |
Click HERE to access the membership page on our registration system (SmartRec by Amilia) where you can purchase the necessary Comp Fee for you or your athlete.
Key Summer Regatta Schedule
| Date | Age | Event | Location |
| June 14 | U12 / U14 | EOD Spring Event | TBD |
| June 21 & 22 | Comp/ CompDev | Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival | Mooney's Bay |
| July 12 | U10 / U12 | General | Gananoque (GCC) |
| July 13 | U12 / U14 | General | Rideau (RCC) |
| July 19 | U12 / U14 | General | Carleton Place |
| July 26 & 27 | U16 | EOD Qual | Rideau (RCC) |
| Aug 9 | U12 / U14 | EOD Champs | Carleton Place |
| Aug 15 & 16 | U15+ | ON Champs | Welland, ON |
| Aug 17 | U14- | ON Champs | Welland, ON |
| Aug 26 - 30 | Comp Only | NATIONALS! | Regina, SK |
Athlete Merch
Required Athlete Gear
- Hoodie
- Singlet
- Warm-Up Shirt
- Jacket recommended
*Contact Joel or Ethan to purchase clothes*
Parent Volunteer Requirement
New this year, parents of athletes in the Comp and Comp Dev programs are required to complete 20 volunteer hours per athlete per year to support ORCC programs and regattas.
We understand that everyone has busy lives, but ORCC cannot operate without the help of volunteers. Your support is essential to ensuring successful events and a strong paddling community.
Volunteer Hours Breakdown:
✅ Regatta Support:
- At least one shift per athlete at either the Eastern Ontario Divisional Qualifiers or Eastern Ontario Divisional Championships (whichever regatta your athlete competes in).
- At least one shift per athlete at the Ontario Championships or Ontario Team Trials (when held in Ottawa).
- One shift at our home regatta, the Ottawa River Paddle Challenge.
✅ Other Ways to Contribute:
- Assisting at a recruitment event
- Helping with club facility maintenance
- Serving on the board, executive, or a committee
Your time and effort help make ORCC a great place for our athletes to train and compete. Thank you for your support! 🚣♂️
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