1. Yorkton Canoe & Kayak Club (YCKC)

2. Overview of Canoeing/Kayaking…

3. - Paddlers are seated - Single paddle - Paddle on both sides - Boat is wide for stability - Boat is heavier, slower

4. RACING CANOE - Boats are very narrow - Narrow tip “cuts” through water - Built for speed - Six meters long - Very unstable - Paddler kneels on one knee and ONLY paddles on one side C1 C2 C4 War Canoe Pleasure Canoe

5. Sea Kayaking White Water Kayaking - Uses double blade - Many different types: - Sea kayaking - White Water kayaking - Slalom kayaking - No rudder - Relaxing trip on ocean - Adrenaline rushing rapids

6. - Single is around 520 cm long - A bit wider than the athlete's hips - Not built for stability - Have a rudder for steering -- by athlete’s feet - Light weight - Double-bladed paddle Sprint Kayaking INTRODUCTION TO THE SPRINT KAYAK K1 K2 K4

7. Recreational - Meet new friends - Get outside - Fun time on the water Two paddling streams offered at YCKC: Types/Lengths of Races: 200m 500m 1000m Distance: 6K Marathon Racing: - Not Olympic sport but has world championships Why don’t I just show you! Competitive - Great off season training - Entire body work out - Meet people at competitions - Travel - Olympic Sport

8. Age Classes ATOM CLASS 10 and under PEEWEE CLASS 12 and under BANTAM CLASS 14 and under MIDGET CLASS 16 and under JUVENILE CLASS 18 and under Local Regattas Provincial Regattas National Regattas World Regattas Olympics Regatta = Competition ICF Canoe/Kayak World Championships 2006 Szeged, Hungary

9. Adam van Koeverden Caroline Brunet Silver & Bronze Medalist Athens Olympics 2004 K1 500m K1 1000m

10. Summer Membership Cost: $75 – 10 times $150 – For summer Day rate - $10 covers everything Equipment: - You don’t need to buy/rent anything - Club provides everything Practice Times: - After school: 4pm – 6pm - Summer times to be announced - Check website/Open house Contact: Brochure & Posters Brendon Weir – (306) 783-2100 yorktoncanoekayakclub@yahoo.ca http://yorktoncanoekayakclub.tripod.com OPEN HOUSE – JUNE 9 th 2007 2-4 pm - Bring your parents - Get information - Meet the coach - Paddle for free – bring a change of clothes!! - Registration Still not convinced?? Highlights of 2006 World Championship Highlights Come check us out JUNE 9TH!!!