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Canada Day A Success
Thanks to all the clubs, athletes and volunteers who came together to make the 2010 Canada Day Regatta a success. By Sunday afternoon over 200 races for Atom to Masters athletes had been run, with many personal bests and successes.
Clubs racing at the event this year included, Burloak (thanks for coming Aaron), Burnaby, Calgary, Fort Langley, Greater Edmonton, Maple Ridge, Saskatoon, St. Albert, Wascana and Yorkton.
The overall burgee winner was Wascana, who also were the women’s, men’s and masters champs. Congrats to Toba for winning the Bantam championship.
For the complete results please click on the following link:
2010 Canada Day Regatta Complete Results
2010 Canada Day Regatta Results – Media Format
Season Opener Results
Better late than never. If you are looking for the results for the 2010 Season Opener held at Pike Lake on June 5th & 6th, click on the following link:
National Canoe Day Celebrations at Wascana!
Wascana honoured the heritage and canoeing traditions of Canada by holding an National Canoe Day celebration on Saturday, June 26th. The club had a number of events throughout the afternoon including racing demonstrations, a celebrity race, dragon boat tours, tours with Wascana Centre staff and a barbeque.
We’d like to thank our celebrities who joined us for the afternoon. *The Honourable Bill Hutchinson, Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations, MLA for Regina South *Councillor Mike O’Donnell, Regina City Council, Ward 8 *Sandy Baumgartner, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Science Centre *Tracy Fahlman, Chief Executive Officer, Regina Hotel Association *Larry Hiles, President & Chief Executive Officer, Regina Regional Opportunities Commission *Bernadette McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director. Wascana Centre Authority *Chris Laplante, Commodore, Wascana Racing Canoe Club
Thanks for Coming!
Open House - Every Friday in June
If you’ve walked around Wascana Park you’ve seen us on the lake. We are the ones who are in kayaks and canoes. We’re there early in the morning, during the day and at night.
We love to paddle and we are sure you will too. Come to one (or more) of our open houses in June. We’ll be there every Friday from 4:00 to 5:45 just so you can give our kayaks a try. You can talk to our staff of instructors and coaches and find more out about our summer programs. We’ll even be grilling up some hot dogs for you.
If you are looking for fitness activity that is fun and social we’re got programs for you. If you are looking for a day time activity for your children during the summer, we’re the perfect place.
For more information contact 780-9256 or check out our programs by clicking on the “program” tab here on our site.
The Wacana Racing Canoe Club Boathouse is located on Wascana Drive, right beside the Willows Restaurant. Look for all the people having fun!
National Tour Teams
Congratulations to Kia Byers and Simon Fense who were named to CanoeKayak Canada’s teams that will be representing Canada in competition this summer.
Based on Kia’s strong results at the national team trials held last weekend, she was named to the World Cup Tour team and will compete in Poland at the end of May and Hungary in early June.
Simon was named to the team that will represent Canada at the Lake Placid International Regatta on the July long weekend.
Cory Rublee, former WRCC athlete, was also named to the World Cup team.
Congratulations also to Kaitlyn Fry, Megan Gibson, Christopher Laplante and Tiera McLeod who all did very well at this first set of National Team Trials.
Read the article in the Leader Post: Byers, Fense Headed to Major Meets
Wascana Spring & Summer Programs
Wascana Racing Canoe Club offers a wide-selection of spring and summer programs for youth and adults. If you are looking for a way to spend your spring and summer, come spend it with us.
Our club has something to offer to those who are looking for the weekend enthusiast and for those who are looking for an activity that will take them through the whole summer.
To register please see the following program information pamphlets and registration form. All registrations must include the registration form, the Par-Q form and the fee.
If you have any questions or need any help please contact our club.
Wascana Racing Canoe Club Program Guide
Wascana Racing Canoe Club Youth Programs
Wascana Racing Canoe Club Adult & Master Programs
Wascana Racing Canoe Club Summer Registration Form
Dave Robertson Named National Team Apprentice Coach
CanoeKayak Canada has announced the appointment of Dave Robertson as National Team Apprentice Coach effective February 1, 2010.
CanoeKayak Canada was chosen by the Coaching Association of Canada and Own the Podium to pilot this project will see Dave take part in a number of educational, training and competition experiences over a three year period as part of his coaching development.
Dave will remain in Regina and active as Head Coach with Wascana Racing Canoe club, but will split his time with Canoe Kayak Canada. Wascana sees this as a great opportunity for all partners in the project including Dave and the club athletes.
For more information and to see the official announcement visit:
CanoeKayak Canada
Byers & Hanson Part of Olympic Celebration!
Kia Byers and Zara Hanson both had an opportunity to feel a strong connection to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics as the torch relay made its journey across Saskatchewan.
Zara carried the flame as part of the community celebration on Day 72 in Moosomin. Kia had her turn with the torch on Day 73 in Moose Jaw. Both athletes were part of the procession at the community celebration in Regina when the community cauldron was lit.
Kia and Zara were thrilled to be part of this unique event that brings Canadians together to celebrate. Thanks Kia and Zara for helping ignite the spirit of the Olympics!
Team Sask Selected as Team of the Year!
Congratulations to the 2009 Canada Summer Games Canoe/Kayak Team for being selected as the Team of the Year by the sporting community. The award was presented at the Saskatchewan Sport Awards held in March.
Wascana athletes on the team were Jacques de Jager, Simon Fense, Lliam Folk, Megan Gibson, Zara Hanson, Ashley Holowatuk, Christopher Laplante, Iain McLeod, Chelsey Mitchell, Riley Schnell and Gina Soparlo. The team was coached by Stephanie Robertson, Andre Gronowicz and Julie Davidsen. Most of the team was away at Spring Camp but on hand to accept the award were Lliam Folk, Zara Hanson, Iain McLeod, Riley Schnell and coach Stephanie Robertson.
Other canoe/kayak athletes selected as finalists were Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club athletes Trista Neilly and Shylo Wollf, as well as Wascana parent and marathon paddler Fiona Vincent.
Other Wascana athletes who were nominated by Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan were Megan Gibson and Lliam Folk. Zoe Hanson was nominated by Racquetball Saskatchewan based on her participation in canoe/kayak and racquetball.
More Accomplishments from our Athletes!
Congratulations to Wascana athlete Zoe Hanson who represented Canada at the Junior World Racquetball Championships in Santa Domingo in December. Zoe and her doubles partner Michele Morissette from Quebec came away from the championships with a bronze medal in the 14 & under girls doubles event. Zoe also placed 9th in singles events.