Coaching/Instructor Courses

Date: Tuesday, June 18 & Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm (both days) Location: Online - Zoom Course Max: 12 Participants Minimum Age: 14 years old Facilitators: Dave Robertson Registration is through RAMP: http://CKS.rampregistrations.com New RAMP Users (step-by-step instructructions): LINK NOTE: To register, you will also need an NCCP so we can link […]

Making Ethical Decisions (MED) is a required module for all Canoe-Kayak Coaching Contexts.  To be “trained/certified” as CanoeKids, you MUST take the MED course and the online exam. Cost: FREE (CKS Club Coaches) $30/Individuals (non-club coaches) This course is offered through the Coaching Association of Saskatchewan https://saskcoach.ca/upcoming-events/ and is offered in the Spring and the […]

Date: Wednesday, July 3 & Thursday, July 4, 2024 Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm (both days) Location: Online - Zoom Course Max: 12 Participants Minimum Age: 14 years old Facilitators: Dave Robertson Registration is through RAMP: http://CKS.rampregistrations.com New RAMP Users (step-by-step instructructions): LINK NOTE: To register, you will also need an NCCP so we can link […]

This course is for individuals that: Want to take the Big Canoe Style Leader Course Are on the Instructor Trainer pathway. Individuals may sign up for the Big Canoe Style Leader Course (the first two days) only or the full Advanced Instructor Course (3 days). Individuals MUST have Minimum skills of Intermediate or Advanced Big […]

Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Skills introduces students on how to lead a crew in a big canoe in calm sheltered waters. Students will build off their existing paddling knowledge and skill to learn how stern, Captain a crew and to manoeuvre the big canoe. Cost: $250/person plus PC fees PC Fees (paid to Paddle Canada): Paddle […]

June 7, 2025 at Echo Valley Provincial Park. Cost: FREE. Hosted by ARSU/EVP Amphibious Response Support Unit and Transport Canada. Learn how to: Inspect boats for safety compliance; understand required boating equipment, promote boating safety in your club and organization 9am-6pm @ Echo Valley Water Rescue Base Pre-registration required - www.arsu.ca Contact: John Maczko, Dir […]

The course includes the practical and theoretical components of coaching war canoe. Coaches will learn basic coxing skills, and learn the fundamentals of crew development. Learn to teach and analyze war canoe technique. Coaches will explore technical drills, and team building fundamentals to put together a cohesive and competitive boat.  Pre-req: Minimum 16 years of […]

Location: Online - Zoom Cost:   $50/participant   (CKS Club Members) $100/ participant (Non-CKS Club Members) This course fee is eligible for coverage through the Indigenous Coaching and Officials Program. Who Should Take the CanoeKids Coach Course? Minimum Age: 14 years old   Those who want to teach introductory canoeing and kayaking programs. Those who want to […]

Location: Online - Zoom Cost:   $50/participant   (CKS Club Members) $100/ participant (Non-CKS Club Members) This course fee is eligible for coverage through the Indigenous Coaching and Officials Program. Who Should Take the CanoeKids Coach Course? Minimum Age: 14 years old   Those who want to teach introductory canoeing and kayaking programs. Those who want to […]

When: May 2-3 2026 Where: Moose Jaw Canoe Kayak Club, Wakamow Valley, Moose Jaw, SK Cost: $275 Course Description: Coaches will learn the foundational paddling literacy stroke, with an emphasis on the three paddling elements that underpin efficient technique – posture, balance and propulsion. Coaches will also learn how to effectively plan practices focused on […]

When: Monday May 25 - Thursday, May 28th - 6:00pm - 10:00pm (Each day) Where: Online - Zoom Cost: $175 Course Description: This course includes the practical and theoretical components of coaching sprint K1 and C1. Learn how to effectively plan practices according to various energy systems. Gain a greater appreciation of technique and understand […]