What Is Masters?

The Masters program promotes fitness and paddling for adults of all ages. Participants spend extensive time in sprint singles and crew boats, as well as surf skis and OC1s, to develop balance, technique, and overall paddling skills under the guidance of our highly experienced coaches.

Masters paddlers also train in rough-water conditions using surf skis and outriggers. When the water is especially challenging, the group takes out the OC6 to surf waves and build teamwork.

Throughout the season, Masters athletes have the option to compete in both sprint and outrigger events at regattas in Ottawa and across the region. The program builds toward the annual Ottawa River Paddle Challenge (ORPC), where participants can put their skills to the test in a fun, challenging environment.

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Program Fees

2025 Paddling Season (May 12 - Oct 17)

  • Full-Time: $750 + HST (4 coached practices)
  • Part-Time: $600 + HST (2 coached practices)

Competitive Fees

***There is typically a fee associated to each race and so following a race, the ORCC will invoice you for the races. The ORCC does not collect any of these fees as they go directly to the sporting associations hosting the event.

Training Schedule

Registrants have the option of choosing whether they want to train full-time or part-time. See below for more information on the training options and schedule.

Program Dates:

  • May 12 - Oct 17

Practice Days & Times:

  • Monday & Thursday: 6:15 PM - 8:00PM
  • Wednesday & Friday: 6:15 AM - 8:00 AM
  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with teammates (uncoached)

Commitment Levels

  • Full-Time: All 4 coached pratices per week + self-guided Saturday pratice
  • Part-TIme: Choose 2 of the coached practices per week + self-guided Saturday pratice
  • **Saturdays: While it is uncoached, participants are encouraged to go together at the allotted time.

Outrigger Paddlers

For athletes joining Masters with the goal of training for outrigger events, please note that a membership with the Canadian Outrigger Canoe Association (CORA) is required. This membership can be purchased directly through the CORA website.

Participant Requirements

  • All participants must be members of the ORCC
  • If participants wish to compete, they must also pay their respective competitive fees which can be found HERE or when purchasing your membership.

Credit Card & Cancellation Policy

Credit Card Policy

  • ORCC offers a variety of payment methods such as e-transfer, credit card, and PayPal. However, credit card transactions cost the club thousands of dollars every year.  In an effort to keep program pricing reasonable, we ask those participants who wish to pay by credit card to ensure you also pay the credit card convenience fee to help offset the costs to the club. No convenience fee is charged for electronic transfers to treasurer@orcc.ca

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware of the ORCC Cancellation Policy:

  • Program registration cancellations which are received two weeks prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund less the $15 non-refundable administration fee.
  • No refunds are available within two weeks of the start of the program or once the program has started; only a prorated credit will be issued.
  • In the case of injury or illness, a medical certificate may be required, and refunds will only be offered as camp fee prorated credit to be used for a future ORCC camp or program registration.