This course is ideal for participants

1. that are planning to take the CKC Level 1 - Kayak Instructors Course or have taken it in the past. 

2. that want to perfect their kayak rolling 

3. that are new to kayak rolling 

This pool based program will introduce you to the progressions for rolling a kayak.  Most of our time will be  engaged in rolling, but each evening we'll learn at least one solo rescue or rescue of another, or just a boat.  You will need to be prepared to be very wet, swim goggles and nose clips are found useful by some students. 

You are welcome to bring your own WW or short (<4 m) Rec kayak, assuming it has a good foot brace, thigh/knee hooks & back band, float bags and a water tight spray cover that fits you. Your boat and gear needs to be spotlessly clean!  Worst case scenario clean it at the pool... but then you have to clean up the deck too!

This program runs:

Saturday April 22 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

Saturday April 29 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

Saturday May 6th (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

Please arrive early to allow enough time to get prepared to be on deck and ready to begin class at the scheduled time

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 14 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 14 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist 

Planned course facilitator : Lund, Mark

Registration opens Feb 20th 2023

If you have additional questions please contact <lundmer@gmail.com>

This program will review and practice all the open canoe rescues: "T", and Parallel, Throw bag, tow, and re-entries.  Come prepared to get very wet. We do have life jackets available, but it is a good idea to bring your life jacket you wear while paddling!

This program runs  April 22 (5:30 PM to 7:00 PM). 

It is a good idea to arrive early to assist with gear prep. 

For Club Volunteers who are leading trips, or volunteering for Tuesday evenings at Rundle Park this session is FREE!  Register, and don't pay we will do our best to eliminate the invoice!

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 14 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 14 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist  

Planned course facilitator Zimmerman, Kathryn

Registration opens Feb 20th 2023 

If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com> and/or <leilarag@yahoo.com>

This program will review and practice all the open canoe rescues: "T", and Parallel, Throw bag, tow, and re-entries.  Come prepared to get very wet. We do have life jackets available, but it is a good idea to bring your life jacket you wear while paddling!

This program runs  April 23 (4:00 PM to 5:30 PM). 

It is a good idea to arrive early to assist with gear prep. 

For Club Volunteers who are leading trips, or volunteering for Tuesday evenings at Rundle Park this session is FREE!  Register, and don't pay we will do our best to eliminate the invoice!

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 14 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 14 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist  

Planned course facilitator Zimmerman, Kathryn

If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com> and/or <leilarag@yahoo.com>

This course is ideal for participants

1. that are planning to take the CKC Level 1 - Kayak Instructors Course or have taken it in the past. 

2. that want to perfect their kayak rolling 

3. that are new to kayak rolling 

This pool based program will introduce you to the progressions for rolling a kayak.  Most of our time will be  engaged in rolling, but each evening we'll learn at least one solo rescue or rescue of another, or just a boat.  You will need to be prepared to be very wet, swim goggles and nose clips are found useful by some students. 

You are welcome to bring your own WW or short (<4 m) Rec kayak, assuming it has a good foot brace, thigh/knee hooks & back band, float bags and a water tight spray cover that fits you. Your boat and gear needs to be spotlessly clean!  Worst case scenario clean it at the pool... but then you have to clean up the deck too!

This program runs:

Sunday April 23 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Sunday April 30 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Sunday May 7th (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Please arrive early to allow enough time to get prepared to be on deck and ready to begin class at the scheduled time

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 14 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 14 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist 

Planned course facilitator : Homola, Ellen

If you have additional questions please contact <lundmer@gmail.com>

This program will introduce youth and parents to the basic safety considerations needed for canoe and kayak paddling.  This will involve learning to enter these boats, the basic gear required, tipping and self rescues, and if time allows an intro' to the basic strokes.

This course is limited to 4 families . A family is considered 1 adult and up to 2 youth older than 4 years of age.

This program runs April 29 (5:30 to 7:00pm)  It is best to be on deck early to help with gear prep.

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 21 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 21 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist  

Planned course facilitator: Zimmerman, Kathryn

Registration opens  Feb 20th 2023

If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com> and/or <leilarag@yahoo.com>

This program will introduce youth and parents to the basic safety considerations needed for canoe and kayak paddling.  This will involve learning to enter these boats, the basic gear required, tipping and self rescues, and if time allows an intro' to the basic strokes.

This course is limited to 4 families . A family is considered 1 adult and up to 2 youth older than 4 years of age.

This program runs April 30 (4:00 pm to 5:30 pm)  It is best to be on deck early to help with gear prep.

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 21 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 21 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist  

Planned course facilitator: Zimmerman, Kathryn

If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com> and/or <leilarag@yahoo.com>

This session is ideal for candidates who want to brush up on their skills in a "safe" environment before getting on the water for the upcoming season 

It is a pool based drop in program , designed to allow you to practice what you would have already learnt in previous lessons. This is a good opportunity if you are a kayaker to practice your rolling and or wet exits, and if you are a canoeist to practice tipping and rescues.

There will be someone on hand to answer your questions but there is no formal teaching agenda.

This program starts: May 6th (5:30 pm)  and ends at (7:00 pm) 

We will use the kayaks/Canoes and other equipment available at MacEwan Pool.  Please bring swim googles , nose clips and other equipment necessary for your intended practice

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 28 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 28 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist  

Planned facilitator: McKean, Donna

Registration opens Feb 20th 2023

If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com> and/or <leilarag@yahoo.com>

This session is ideal for candidates who want to brush up on their skills in a "safe" environment before getting on the water for the upcoming season 

It is a pool based drop in program , designed to allow you to practice what you would have already learnt in previous lessons. This is a good opportunity if you are a kayaker to practice your rolling and or wet exits, and if you are a canoeist to practice tipping and rescues.

There will be someone on hand to answer your questions but there is no formal teaching agenda.

This program starts: May 7th (4:00 pm)  and ends at (5:30 pm) 

We will use the kayaks/Canoes and other equipment available at MacEwan Pool.  Please bring swim googles , nose clips and other equipment necessary for your intended practice

Note: All pool based sessions will be run conditional on the number of participants. A course "go" / "no go" decision will be made 28 days prior to the start date to allow enough time to cancel the pool booking with no penalties.  To assist with our planning we are thus requesting that people register early and thank you for your understanding.  Cancellations, penalties and refunds post the 28 day limit will be handled on a case by case basis and will depend on course waitlist  

Planned facilitator: McKean, Donna

This intro' solo river canoeing program is for those with basic flat-water  solo skills.  This course will teach the flat water and moving water skills for paddling solo canoes on easy moving water.   All equipment will/can be supplied. You are welcome to bring your own PFD and paddle. Participants do need to bring a lunch and a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Carpooling to the various sites for the course will be arranged the morning of the course.  For the river sessions paddlers should have at least good raingear, and a partial wet or drysuit would be ideal, and a helmet (available from CCC).

The days will start around 9 am. Saturday morning will be spent on flatwater reviewing solo canoe strokes and learning to maneuver the solo boats efficiently. Saturday afternoon will be on the river in easy class 1 or 2, Sunday will be a full day trip down the river. 

This program is being run during the 2023 Ceyana Education weekend at the Crimson Lake Provincial Park.  The river paddling may be the North Saskatchewan or the Clearwater River

 Accommodation Options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. See name and link to camping below or navigate to Programs->Trips to find it

2. Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by at Crimson Lake Provincial Park campsite, on Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

Please note we will need help getting the canoes or kayaks to Twin Lakes and back. 

Please let us know if you 

1. Have your own boat that is appropriate for the course?

2. Can you assist in hauling a club boat or two to Crimson Lake PP and back?

3. Could haul a club trailer (2" ball, flat 4 wiring) to Crimson Lake PP and back

Registration open 20 Feb 2023

Planned Course facilitator : Ulmer, Eugene

if you require additional information  or can provide assistance with boats please contact 

Eugene <eugene.ulmer@gmail.com> or  Leila <leilarag@yahoo.com>

This intro' tandem river canoeing program is for those with basic flatwater  skills, including the J stroke.  This course will teach the  moving water skills for paddling tandem canoes on easy moving water.  All equipment will/can be supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring/use their own, especially PFD's.  Participants do need to bring a lunch, towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful.  For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.  

This program is running in conjunction with the 2023 Ceyana Crimson Lake PP Education Weekend. The river paddling may be the North Saskatchewan or the Clearwater River

 Accommodation Options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. See name and link to camping below or navigate via programs->Trips as illustrated below

2. Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by at Crimson Lake Provincial Park campsite, on Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

Please note we will need help getting the canoes or kayaks to Twin Lakes and back. 

Please let us know if you 

1. Have your own boat that is appropriate for the course?

2. Can assist in hauling a club boat or two to Crimson Lake PP and back?

3. Could you haul a club trailer (2" ball, flat 4 wiring) to Crimson Lake PP and back

Registration open 20 Feb 2023

Planned Course facilitator : Donna McKean.

if you required additional information  or can provide assistance with boats please contact 

This program is running in conjunction with the 2023 Ceyana Crimson Lake PP Education Weekend. The river paddling may be the North Saskatchewan or the Clearwater River

 Accommodation Options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. See name and link to camping below or Navigate using Programs->Trips as illustrated below to find it on the website

2. Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by at Crimson Lake Provincial Park campsite, on Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca.

Please note we will need help getting the canoes or kayaks to Twin Lakes and back. 

Please let us know if you 

1. Have your own boat that is appropriate for the course?

2. Can you assist in hauling a club boat or two to Crimson Lake PP and back?

3. Could haul a club trailer (2" ball, flat 4 wiring) to Crimson Lake PP and back

Registration opens 20 Feb 2023

Planned Course facilitator : Mark Lund.

if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact Mark <lundmer@gmail.com> or  Leila <leilarag@yahoo.com>

Learn some rescue skills to make your river paddling less stressful. We will cover basic canoe rescue skills on flatwater, then take what we've  learned to the river to practice there. Some skills covered will be t-rescues, parallel rescues, clip and tow, and self rescue. This is for those who want to brush up and refresh some of their skills or for those who have never learned them, and can be either tandem or solo paddlers. 

Be prepared to swim so bringing a change of clothes and having wet suits, or partial dry suits would be good. Participants are encouraged to use their own canoes and gear (paddles, lifejackets, throw-bags, etc) or the club can also supply all the necessary gear. Pack a lunch and snacks as this will be a full day.

The location may change, but any registrants will be informed of the new location.

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  

This program will run on: June 20th, 22nd, 27th  29th 2023

Registration Opens 01-Mar-2023

Planned Course Facilitator : Homola, Ellen

This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

This program will run on: June 20th, 22nd, 27th  29th 2023

Planned Course Facilitator : Tim Swanson

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is the governing body of competitive canoe sport in Canada and provides the National Coaching Certification Program White Water paddling instructor/coach/leader programs.  CKC Kayak Instructor 1 is the entry level, and once trained candidates can teach kayak in pools, ponds and sheltered lake waters.  Like all NCCP programs at each level candidates are trained, are required to teach, coach or lead and to ultimately must complete an evaluation to become fully certified.   Prerequisites for this program are a to be a modestly skilled flat water kayaker (Duffeck stroke?),  and to have been introduced to the kayak rolling progression.  To become full trained for lake instruction candidates must be able to roll a kayak.  Non-rollers maybe be trained for pool and pond instruction.  This course includes a number of required NCCP theory sessions (Ethics, Teaching & Learning, Course Planning, & Risk Management) plus skills review with teaching progressions, leading equipment discussions and practice peer teaching session(s). 

In 2023 CKC/AWA expect to roll out a river paddling instructional component to this course.  It is expected that it will require an additional day to complete and at least initially may be offered as a stand along clinic for certified Level 1kayak Instructors.

The course outline is is follows:

1. Friday 23rd June - MacEwan U classroom session -> 5:30 to 7:30pm (you are welcome to bring your supper and eat during the classroom session)

2. Friday 23rd June - MacEwan U pool session -> 8:00pm to 10pm

3. Saturday 24th June - RPPC pond session -> 10:00 AM

4. Saturday 24th June - MacEwan U classroom session -> 2:30 to 4:30pm 

5. Saturday 24th June - MacEwan U pool session 5:00pm to 7:00pm (this session will be largely devoted to rolling) 

6. Sunday 25th June - RPPC Pond -  practice peer teaching  10:00 AM Start

Kayaks & paddling gear, is available at both the MacEwan pool, and at RPPC.  Candidates may bring their own boats and gear, but they must be clean, and cleaned again on deck prior to each pool session.  Candidates are responsible for their personal swim and paddling gear, and travel between MacEwan U and RPPC (car pooling is encouraged).  The tentative Course fee includes our pool, classroom, equipment, and instructor expenses, and CKC registry fees ($120)  Presently Mark Lund is the scheduled Learning Facilitator.

Ceyana CC members who volunteer regularly at our Tuesday RPPC sessions, or teach kayaking for the club are eligible to apply for a 50% course subsidy on successful completion of the course.  If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com>

* Times may shift slightly you will be notified of any changes prior to the session start.

The Waterfront Instructor is an entry-level instructor program is designed for those individuals that would like to teach in a small designated area (80 x 100 meters) such as a pond or lake beachfront in calm waters

Expected skills include: draw, pry (or push away), stern draw, stern pry, forward stroke and reverse stoke. They need to be able to keep a canoe in a straight line forward and back (very short backwards), spin and sideslip.  They also need to perform a T-rescue.

This program: June 24th and 25th at  Rundle Park Paddling Centre 

In addition to the course fee ($250), participants will need to take out a Paddle Canada Waterfront Instructor Membership, & Paddle Alberta Instructor Membership ($20 + $10) click here.  Members who actively volunteer for club programs, or who teach in our education program may request a 50% subsidy from the club.

Registration opens : 20-Feb-2023

Planned Course Facilitator : Priscilla Haskin

If you require further information please contact Priscilla <padlonph@gmail.com>

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

This program: July 15 & 16, from 1:00-5:30 pm

Planned course facilitator Bielak, Chantelle  

This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

This program: July 15th and 16th from 1:00-5:30pm

This intro' tandem river canoeing program is for those with basic flatwater  skills, including the J stroke.  This course will teach the flat water and moving water skills for paddling tandem canoes on easy moving water.   The program will start at the Hermitage Park Ponds in east central Edmonton for one morning, the afternoon on the river in Edmonton and then spend the next day on a local easy river.  All equipment will/can be supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring/use their own.  Participants do need to bring a lunch, towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful.  For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.  For the river sessions paddlers should have at least good raingear.

This program: July 22, 9 am till 12:30 pm at Rundle Park Ponds, then 1:30 till 5 pm on the North Saskatchewan River

  July 23, 9 am till 4:00 pm, on the river, possibly the Pembina or the Sturgeon

This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

This program will run on: August 8th, 10th, 15th  17th 2023

Planned course facilitator Bostoen, kristof

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  

This program will run on: August 8th, 10th, 15th  17th 2023

Planned Course facilitator : Bielak, Chantelle