The ADCKC Team has Grown!

Please join us in welcoming Emma-Anne Kehoe as the Operations Coordinator at the Atlantic Division! This new position is designed to fit the evolving operations of ADCKC, member Clubs, and our many sport and community partners.  We are incredibly excited about what Emma will bring to the Team and the Division as we move forward. 

A Punamu'kwati'jk (Dartmouth) local, Emma (she/her) began paddling recreationally at Senobe Aquatic Club at 11 years old. She quickly fell in love with being on the water and continued kayaking as a high performance athlete out of Cheema Aquatic Club until 2011. Emma has coached U10 athletes, managed summer recreation programs, and volunteered with major canoe kayak events, including the 2009 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships and NAIG in 2023.

Outside of canoe kayak, Emma’s work has primarily been in the non-profit sector, supporting a wide range of programming for diverse audiences both locally and internationally. With a master's degree in education and a strong background in program design, facilitation, and evaluation, Emma’s work has revolved around improving community programming and partnering on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Emma is thrilled to bring her experience to ADCKC and to support creating inclusive, safe spaces for youth and adults in our sport. 

Emma brings with her a passion for sport and outdoor recreation and enjoys spending her time on the water in a kayak, on a SUP board, or surfing. If not at the lake (or ocean), you can find her out running, practicing yoga, taking care of her many house plants, exploring nature by hiking, or curled up reading a book in a sunny spot with her kitten Nova! 

Emma still paddles recreationally on Lake Banook and is excited to be closer to the sport than ever! 

Come say hello! 

Thanks!

Emma

ADCKC is hiring an Operations Coordinator!

ADCKC is excited to announce we are searching for a motivated individual to join our Team as an Operations Coordinator. This newly created role is ideal for someone who is skilled at facilitating others to be more effective in their roles. As part of a small, but effective team, the Operations Coordinator will have flexibility to fine unique approaches to challenges that suit their skillset.

A full description of the job can be found on the ADCKC Jobs Page.

Prospective applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Peter Courtney, ADCKC Vice Flag Officer, at viceflag@adckc.ca by 11:59pm on Monday, November 20, 2023.

2023 Jumpstart Grant Awarded to the ADCKC

We’re pleased to announce that the ADCKC is one of many sport and recreation organizations across Canada to receive funding from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Jumpstart is a Canadian charity that “helps kids overcome financial accessibility barriers to sport and recreation, in an effort to provide inclusive pay for kids of all abilities”. Since 2005 Jumpstart has disbursed more than $225 million to help over 3 million kids and counting. We are grateful for this news and know the positive impact it will have on our sport and the athletes who paddle in Atlantic Canada.

With the help from the Jumpstart fund, we will be able to continue to provide our athletes exciting projects, enhanced support, and enjoyable environments for all canoe/kayak participants.

Welcome to the ADCKC Provincial Coach

We are thrilled to announce that Mike Kerrivan has been hired as the Provincial Coach with ADCKC!

Mike has coached, developed, and managed over 40 Canadian National Team Level athletes, including Olympic-level athletes. In 2022, he supported eight athletes on the Canadian Worlds Team, resulting in 12 world finals with eight medals. This includes the first-ever Paddle All World Championship test event.

He has mentored hundreds of community coaches and was named Ricoh Awards Coach of the Year in 2009. Mike also served as the Head Coach of Nova Scotia's Canada Games Team in 2009 and developed one of the most successful Canoe/Kayak Sprint Racing clubs in Canada. In his 22 years as Head Coach, he led the Cheema Aquatic Club to three National titles and served as the coaches' representative on the ADCKC Board.

This position is made possible with guidance and partnership from the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic, Support4Sport, and Sport Nova Scotia through the Technical Leadership Employment Program.

As the Provincial Coach, Mike will work closely with the coaches and athletes to assess their strengths and weaknesses, develop personalized development plans, and support each to reach their full potential. Mike’s unique skill set will enable ADCKC to further support clubs along their pathway.

We are excited about what contributions and impact Mike will bring to the Division. Please join us in welcoming him to the ADCKC Team!