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Athlete's
Involvement/Responsibilities
The schedule of
training times is set at the beginning of the paddling season. The
frequency and duration of training sessions vary according to racing
class and the number of athletes in each class.
All paddlers are expected to be dressed and ready to train at their
scheduled times. Paddlers are expected to be on their best behaviour
and to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
Each athlete and/or their parents will be held responsible for their
conduct while at Kinap Athletic Club and at any out of town regattas
or team trials. All paddlers are expected to follow any guidelines
set down by the coaches and chaperones.
Paddlers are responsible for the care of boats, etc. used during their
training times.
Please note that the Kinap Athletic Club does not assume responsibility
for determining a paddler's swimming competency. It is suggested all
paddlers have a swimming proficiency equivalent to the Aqua Quest
4 level. (Red Cross Maroon)
Parent Involvement
The club depends
on parent volunteers to do a great variety of work. Some tasks involve
special expertise, but most do not. Some projects have to be done
at the club, while others are done from home or elsewhere. Some are
year-long commitments and others require short bursts of effort. In
other words, no matter what limitations there may be, there is surely
something you can do to help the club. Make your talents known, we
need you!
Kinap
Athletic Club to do list:
-
Boat trailer (out of town regattas)
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Fundraising
- Spring and Fall clean-up
- Property maintenance - during summer, and large projects
during year
The sprint-racing
program is by far the most costly program run by the club. The fees
are highly subsidized; however, the volunteer services provided by
the parents of competitive athletes' offsets this expense. In addition,
it is asked that all-competitive athletes / parents participate in
our fundraising projects. These efforts are essential to ensure the
financial stability of our club
Fair
Play Code
Athletes
1) I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents
or coaches want me to.
2) I will play by the rules
3) I will control my temper, no foul language
4) I will do my best to be a true team player.
5) I will remember that winning isn't everything - that having fun,
improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
6) I will acknowledge all good plays/performances
7) I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me.
I will accept their decisions and show them respect.
Coaches
1) I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering
that young athletes have other interests and obligations.
2) I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules,
officials and opponents.
3) I will ensure that all athletes get equal instruction, support
and playing time.
4) I will not ridicule or yell at my athletes for making mistakes
or for performing poorly. I will remember that children play to have
fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
5) I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match
the athletes' ages and abilities.
6) I will remember that children need a coach they can respect. I
will be generous with praise and set a good example.
7) I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching
skills.
Clothing
Regulation wears for regattas consist only of a club-racing singlet
provided during races by the club. A short-sleeved t-shirt (purchased
at the beginning of the season) is to be worn under the singlet for
warmth or to protect the paddler from excessive exposure to the sun.
Paddlers should bring running shoes, shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit, towel
and a sweat suit for practices. A change of clothes should be available
to change into after practice. A hat and sunglasses are sometimes
advantageous. A good quality sunscreen is highly recommended. All
bantam, peewee and atom paddlers must wear an approved PFD in the
manner in which it was intended, while engaged in on the water activities.
Bantams should clearly label their own PFD.
Equipment: Boats and Paddles
The club provides paddles and boats for use by the membership and
program participants.
PFD Policy
The Canadian Coast Guard regulations now dictate any racing canoe
or kayak, paddling without supervision of a coach boat must carry
a PFD, a heliograph (an object that reflects light such as a small
mirror), a signaling device i.e. whistle.
The Kinap Athletic Club assumes no responsibility for providing
the above-mentioned equipment or for ensuring it's members not training
under an on water coach, abide by these carriage requirements.
All floatation devices and/or PFDs are the responsibility of the
athlete and/or their parents.
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