Sprint
Sprint canoe/kayak is a fast-paced, competitive water sport where athletes race on calm water, typically over distances of 200m, 500m, and 1000m. Athletes use narrow, lightweight boats, with 1, 2 or 4 paddlers. It is an Olympic sport which requires exceptional strength, speed, and endurance.
Did You Know?
In sprint canoeing, athletes kneel and paddle on one side!
In addition to National and International level competition, sprint paddling is a part of the Saskatchewan Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and North American Indigenous Games.
Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) Sprint National Championships are hosted annually as well as CanMas (Masters racing). The hosting of the event rotates through the CKC Divisions.
Regina is a world-class venue that hosted the 2025 Championship and the event is expected back in the Prairie or Pacific Division in 2030.
Opportunities:
Check out our events page for upcoming clinics, events and competitions.
Find out which CKS clubs in Saskatchewan offer Sprint paddling.
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