Covid-19 Policies - August 7 & 8, 2021.

Below we have attached a PDF copy of the August 7 & 8, COVID-19 Paddling Regatta Policies. The policies are implemented in an effort to keep athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials safe during competition time. To see these policies click here.

We have also attached a regatta site map to ensure participants from different clubs have ample space during all time spent off of the water.

If you have any questions or concerns about the policies for your regatta, please email Executive Director, Robin Thomson, at Robin@adckc.ca for more information.

Covid-19 Policies - August 6, 2021.

Below we have attached a PDF copy of the August 6, COVID-19 Regatta Policies. The policies are implemented in an effort to keep athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials safe during competition time. To see these policies click here.

We have also attached a regatta site map to ensure participants from different clubs have ample space during all time spent off of the water.

If you have any questions or concerns about the policies for your regatta, please email Executive Director, Robin Thomson, at Robin@adckc.ca for more information.

Covid-19 Policies - July 22, 2021.

This Thursday July 22 we have our first U10 regatta this year on Lake Banook! 🔥

As always, it is everyones responsibility to ensure a safe, happy, and healthy environment for all athletes, coaches, and volunteers. To ensure everyones safety, we have attached a regatta policies document here.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Thomson at Robin@adckc.ca.

We can’t wait to see everyone this weekend! 🎊

Covid-19 Policies - July 17, 2021.

We hope everyone is excited for one of the first U16 Open regattas of the year! 🛶

Making sure everyone is safe and healthy during this Saturday, July 17, is everyones responsibility. To ensure you are acting in accordance with the July 17 U16 Open Regatta protocols, please click here.

We have also attached a copy of the site plan in case anyone in unsure where they will be stationed during the regatta.

A description of the approximate locations clubs are requested to be stationed on the July 17 U16 Open Regatta.

Any questions or concerns can be directed to our Executive Director Robin Thomson at Robin@adckc.ca.

Lake Banook Regatta Protocols - Saturday, July 10

Is everyone excited for the first regatta of the summer this Saturday?! 🎉

We are as well!

Keep in mind we are still under the provincial COVID-19 regulations. That means for this regatta to be possible it requires everyone to follow the rules to keep our athletes safe and healthy. View the Saturday, July 10 ADCKC Regatta Protocols here. The document also includes club sections for athletes.

See everyone this weekend! 🔥

Meet the ADCKC Summer Team! 🛶 ☀️

Another exciting summer is ahead! 🌞

Amongst our six summer staff we welcome several NEW additions to our team! These new employees have decades of collective paddling experience!

Meet Alexa, Carys, and Lucy! 🤝

These three hardworking individuals participate and continue to participate as athletes, volunteers, and coaches over their many years of experience in the sport of canoe/kayak.

This summer they will be a powerful ADCKC trio managing everything regatta-related in addition to overseeing ADCKC’s exciting NEW grassroots projects! Alexa, Carys, and Lucy are in charge of the Paracanoe Introductory Program, Start With SuP, Boys and Girls Club, and our Indigenous Outreach Programs across Atlantic Canada.

Managing these programs and making sure all regattas are top-notch is a HUGE undertaking. But if any team can handle it, it’s these three! 💪

Next, we have our facilities team! Meet Nick and Garrett 🔨

Nick spends his summers as a committed canoer from Senobe Aquatic Club and joined the ADCKC team in 2016 as a course technician. Fun Fact: Nick is the longest-standing course technician on Lake Banook! Want to know something about the racecourse? Nick knows the answer! 💭

Garrett, on the other hand, started in the summer of 2018. He’s dabbled in regatta management and facilities, however, his true skill is in announcing! If you’ve ever attended a regatta on Lake Banook, you’ve likely heard Garrett engage the crowds over the loudspeaker! He is truly a world-class announcer!

Last but certainly not least, we have our Data Management Lead, Iain! 👨‍💻

Iain started his ADCKC journey in 2019 as a Regatta Coordinator and has since moved to his current role. Iain oversees back-end regatta logistics. He’s the man behind the scenes who makes every regatta possible on Lake Banook!

The ADCKC is lucky to have such a diverse team. We have several individuals with remarkable experience in the sport and we look forward to showcasing all of that experience this summer! ☀️

Covid-19 Policies - June 16th, 2021.

The ADCKC, in conjunction with the rules mandated by the Province of Nova Scotia, has finalized new policies for canoe/kayak clubs in Atlantic Canada. The link below includes the policies and procedures now being mandated by the ADCKC. Please click the link here.

If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the policies listed in the link above, please contact Executive Director, Robin Thomson at Robin@adckc.ca

Jumpstart Grant Awarded to the Atlantic Division

In February, Canadian Tire Corporation announced an additional $12 million commitment to Jumpstarts Sport Relief Fund to help sport and recreation organizations build back sport and play in Canada.

We’re pleased to announce that the ADCKC is one of 500 sport and recreation organizations across Canada to receive funding from the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program. Jumpstart has already dispersed over $9 million in funding to more than 800 organizations across Canada through the Jumpstart Relief Fund. 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.