Western Prairie Divisional Championships
COMPETITION AGE CATEGORIES
Canoe-Kayak Canada age categories for a paddler are based on their actual age as of January 1st of the year of competition. The “U” means under (or less than) that age. U14, U16, U18, U23 (Junior), Senior: 18+ depending on points, Masters: age 35+
GROUP HOTEL BOOKING
Please call this hotel to confirm your booking: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Regina-South, an IHG Hotel 306-789-5888 ~ ~ Address: 4255 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 3R6, Canada
The group code Group ID: Canoe Kayak 2023 / 427455 and the cut-off date is July 14th, 2023
All rooms have 2 queen-size beds and all are non-smoking. The group rate is $119.00 + taxes. And Breakfast is included.
For those who want to make their own booking, please note the Club address: Wascana Racing Canoe Club, 3000 Wascana Dr - Regina, SK S4S 1N5
Boat & Equipment Transportation
Zak will park the trailer at the club for athletes and coaches to load the boats on the trailer. All athletes are expected to assist in boat loading. Once the trailer is back at the club, all athletes are expected to help unload the trailer
Trailer loading: Boats will be loaded prior to the competition on Wednesday and Thursday @ Cardiff Pond.
Each participant is responsible to pack his/her boat, canoe paddle, kayak paddle, keen pad, and other equipment designated by Zak and your respective coach.
Private boats: to all athletes loading their private boats on GERCKC Trailer please be aware that the club assumes no liability for any hazard or occurrence, including but not limited to property damage, theft, incidental and consequential damages, etc. Please make sure you buy your own insurance to cover your boat if you decide to pack your boat in the trailer.
New & Returning Parents/Athletes
For new parents who are going for the first time to the competition, please make sure you bring your own folding chairs and cooler to store your food, drinks for your kids. Around our hotel, there are lots of stores to buy food at. We are staying at the venue for the whole day during the races so please make sure you bring enough drinks, fluids and maintaining good hydration in competition is extremely important.
Don’t forget your water bottles. Sports drinks may be useful as they not only provide fluid but also have the additional benefit of carbohydrates for improved fuel or mental drive.
A good way to check hydration levels is to monitor urine color and aim for a pale “straw” color most of the day.
Team Dinner
We will go for a Team Dinner on Saturday night; the invitation is extended for the Parents as well. The address of the restaurant will be communicated on Saturday afternoon when the group reservation is made.
Photo Souvenirs
If any of the parents coming have a good camera we would love it if you could take action photos or videos of our team!
What to Bring to the Regatta?
Club Jersey (if you don't have, you need to purchase one from Zak )
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Towel
Rain jacket (just in case)
Water shoes or sandals
Water Bottle
Binoculars
Bring 1 or 2 changes of clothing in case of tipping or inclement weather
CKC PFD REGULATION
Athletes 16 and under must wear a PFD at all competitions, bring your PFD if you have one, if not the club will provide one for you. Athletes who do not wear a PFD in a race will be disqualified.
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Our Club tent has limited space. It is strictly for the ATHLETES and COACHES to be in the tent, NO PARENTS will be allowed to join, please respect the space of the athletes. There will be a cheering place for parents on the south side of the lake. Please bring folding chairs for your kid and yourself.
The racing schedule & results will be posted online; we will send you the link when it is provided by the organizing committee.