Alumni

Alumni are the heartbeat of the paddling community— they are the keepers of tradition, the carriers of legacy, and the quiet strength behind every boat that glides forward. Their stories live on in every call, every stroke, and every early morning launch. They remind us that paddling is not just about racing—it’s about shared purpose, unspoken bonds, and the generations of camaraderie that tie us together across waters and time. Through their continued presence and support, alumni ensure that what was built with sweat, laughter, and heart is never lost, only passed on stronger.

Who is an alumni?

As a group, we wanted the alumni program to be as inclusive as possible by representing all those who have helped to grow our sport. Driven by this, the CKC alumni community is defined as anyone affiliated with a club who has ever touched a paddle – athletes, parents, officials, volunteers, coaches, competitive and non-competitive – you are all part of our CKC family.

For alumni, by alumni

Canoe Kayak Canada’s alumni programming is powered by the CKC Alumni Council whose purpose is to provide leadership and programming to support athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials, and parents involved in all sport disciplines within CKC.

Reach out to us!

CKC would love to hear from you and reconnect.

For more information on upcoming Alumni events, please check out the CKC Events page here.

Interested in hosting your own alumni event or just getting in touch – Contact us!

Canoe Kayak Canada Alumni Council

The CKC Alumni Council (CKCAC) is an external volunteer group in support of the larger community of paddling alumni’s role within Canoe Kayak Canada.  The CKCAC provides counsel to the CEO and offers advice on engaging and strengthening alumni relationships and program development pertaining to the CKC Alumni program. The CKCAC is a source of intelligence to the CEO on external economic, social, and cultural conditions impacting CKC’s long-range planning. The CKCAC seeks to increase awareness of the many services and opportunities available to alumni through CKC, to encourage a larger and more diverse participation in the programs offered through CKC, and to initiate new ways to communicate and engage with CKC’s growing alumni population.

Meet Your Alumni Council

Alumni:

LA Schmidt (Chair)
Ted Roworth
LA Dempster
MJ Abbott
Gary Barton
Graham Barton

Staff:

Kenna Robins
Emmalee Nother
Tyler Lawlor
Casey Wade