Our team of highly experienced club coaches will help guide your personal paddling journey and learning through the various squads and training sessions to meet athletes of all levels of ability. Whether you're 8 or 80, the North Shore Canoe Club has something to offer for everyone.
“He waka eke noa”
A Māori saying that means “We’re all in this together” or even better
“We’re all in the same canoe”!
SUMMER Squads & Training Schedule
This schedule is for registered club members only. The current Summer Schedule covers Term 4 2023 and Term 1 2024.
Your coach will let you know which squad you should be paddling in when you join. If you are new to paddling or aren’t yet a member, please read our Membership and Try Learn Explore sections first.
Please check this schedule from time to time as it can change due to coach availability. Once you are a member of a particular squad, we use the Team Reach app for direct communication between coaches, admin and members.
| MORNING | AFTERNOON | |
| MONDAY | 6.00am on water 6.30am on water General Training Squads *please arrive 15 mins before start time |
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| TUESDAY | 6.00am on water 6.30am on water General Training Squads *please arrive 15 mins before start time |
4.30 - 5.30pm K1 Skills Squad This is a paid session that you need to book for. |
| WEDNESDAY | 6.00am on water 6.30am on water General Training Squads *please arrive 15 mins before start time |
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| THURSDAY | 6.00am on water 6.30am on water General Training Squads *please arrive 15 mins before start time |
4.30 - 5.30pm Development Squad ~ All Ages All Abilities |
| FRIDAY | 6.00am on water 6.30am on water General Training Squads *please arrive 15 mins before start time |
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| SATURDAY |
6.30am on water 9.00am - 10.00am |
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO COACHING SESSION ON PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
SQUAD LEVELS
There are squads for all levels of ability. Your coach will let you know which squad you should be paddling in when you join.
Development Squad & K1 Development Squad
These development level squads are for paddlers who have already completed one of our Try Learn Explore Introduction to Paddling courses or have some previous paddling experience and are able to self-rescue if required, able to manage their own equipment before training sessions etc. Squad members either own their own boats and paddles or are able to access club equipment. Many of the development level sessions will focus on the technical aspects of paddling and paddlers will spend a longer time on the water. These are coach directed sessions, but athletes are expected to train semi-independently within the squad environment. The Development Squad is for all ages and all abilities while the K1 Development Squad is for those who coaches have approved to move into this squad which is for those who are wishing to progress their K1 skills and confidence for competing at regattas.
These squads are overseen by our Participation and Coaching Lead.
General Training Squads
These training squads consists of athletes of all ages who are committed to improving their paddle technique and fitness. These sessions are coach-guided but athletes in this squad are expected to be able to train independently with or without other squad members. These sessions follow structured training programme set by the club head coach and are aimed at assisting athletes wishing to compete in the annual CRNZ calendar of events. The coach will let you know which squad you are in based on ability.
These squads are overseen by our Head Coach.
Other Important Stuff to Know
Lights – All paddlers will need lights to be able to paddle in the morning sessions once it is dark so get prepared. You can buy from the sports or bike shops. Ideally a small white light at front (not too bright), and red at the back.
Access Key Tags – We recommend that all club members have their own access key tag. You can acquire one through our Shop. There is a $30 bond per key tag and they can be collected from club coach Gavin before or after training sessions by arrangement.
Boat Repairs – If you notice any damage to club gear please alert your coach ASAP. Please never put a boat away broken (even if it wasn’t you!). Let you coach know or email info@northshorecanoeclub.org.nz so it can be repaired.