Paddles Up… Take it Away!

Welcome to the Ottawa River Canoe Club, a non-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors.  In its fourth year of operation, ORCC offers a variety of recreational and competitive paddling sport activities and programs for all age groups.

Programs for all ages–  from recreational canoe to the ever popular Dragonboat.

ุ Check out programs for children aged 8, teen and adults – something for everyone!

Single or family membership at affordable rates

Staffed by experienced certified coaches, offers great boats and equipment

ุ Learn a lifelong sport from the experts and have fun in the process.

Serving West Ottawa -  from May through to the end of September

ุ About 8 kms north of Kanata, only minutes from Alcatel on March Road

ุ Located on prime waterfront on the beautiful Ottawa River, adjacent to the Y Camp

ุ Serving West Ottawa, including Nepean, Kanata, and West Carleton, at:

1620 Sixth Line Road

Kanata

Tel:  832-2368 during the season

Or call LA and Bevin Schmidt, ORCC founders, at 832-1820

admin@ottawarivercanoe.com

Membership Has Its Privileges!

Who can join?

Regardless of where your interest lies – recreational, water safety, flatwater racing, Masters program, adventure racing, outrigger or dragonboat, ORCC has programs for everyone – aged 8 through to adult.  The only requirement is that the paddler be a competent swimmer – Aquaquest 6 or higher.

What does your membership provide?

ORCC membership entitles you to the following in the 2007 season:

• Unlimited use of club facilities and equipment during regular club hours and the entire season – from May through October.  This includes the use of the boats, paddles and lifejackets.
• Participation in ORCC programs offered each week – see schedule for more details.
• Participation in ORCC teams at regional festivals and regattas – guaranteed to be lots of fun!  These regattas and festivals are subject to additional registration fees not included in your ORCC membership.
• Reduced rates for Canoe Kids and Regatta-Ready camps.  Note that campers must be ORCC members to qualify.
• Bring a guest to ORCC Open House and Practices.  Potential new members are always welcome to try before you buy, by joining any of the listed practices.

How much does it cost to join?

ORCC membership fees have remained the same for the 3^rd consecutive year, offering you and your family tremendous value with excellent facilities and equipment, and programs designed and managed by expert certified paddlers.  And, it’s a great way to spend the summer – on the water and in the boats!

Membership fees are due by May 1, 2007 or the first time you put a paddle in the water – whatever comes first!

2007 Membership Fees

Single member              $175

Family membership        $400 maximum

News Highlights

2007 Programs and Camps Information now available!   Get a headstart on planning your summer by checking out our programs and day camps information today.

Some Programs offered at ORCC

ุ High School War Canoe and Small Boats programs – ideal for teenagers

ุ First time paddlers evening session

ุ Extended weekend club hours on Saturday and Sunday mornings

ุ Corporate team-building dragonboat practices

ุ Paddle All Program for people with disabilities

ุ Outrigger program

Some highlights for ORCC Camps in 2007 !

ุ Two hot lunches provided per camp session, courtesy of ORCC. 

ุ Camper Referral Progam - Recommend a new ORCC camper, and get a free ORCC T-Shirt!

ุ More Regatta-Ready Camp sessions added due to overwhelming success

ุ And, non-ORCC member campers receive discount on membership upon completion of their first ORCC 2007 camp 

      ุ Competitive bundle including 3 regatta ready camps!