Competition Development Coaching Online Workshop

Posted on: Oct 02, 2026

CKC will host the Sprint and Slalom & Freestyle Competition Development Workshops in an online format, with webinars scheduled throughout the fall and early winter. Coaches interested in participating in this workshop series are invited to apply by completing the application form below.

Participation in all sessions is mandatory to receive credit for completing the training. A maximum of 16 candidates will be selected for each stream, and applications must be submitted by end of day November 1. Priority will be given to coaches who meet the prerequisites and/or are identified by their Provincial/Territorial Organization as potential Canada Games coaches. Selected coaches will be required to prepare and bring a 2-minute video clip showcasing a club athlete’s kayak and canoe paddling technique for analysis and discussion.

 

Online Workshop:
  •     You must have access to high-speed internet.
  •     You have a dedicated quiet space for the duration of the workshop.
  •   If you reside at the same physical location as another coach that will be on this course, please ensure that you are in separate rooms, on separate computers, and please eliminate all background noise.
  •     You must attend the full duration of all the workshops to receive credit for the module.
  •     The online webinars will be facilitated in English and participants may ask questions and complete assignments in either French or English.
Sprint Schedule: Webinar 1: Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 2: Monday, November 23, 2026 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 3: Monday, November 30, 2026 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 4: Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 5: Monday, January 11, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 6: Monday, January 18, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 7: Monday, January 25, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 8: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 9: Monday, February 1, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time
Slalom & Freestyle Schedule: Webinar 1: Monday, November 16, 2026 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 2: Monday, January 18, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 3: Monday, January 25, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 4: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time

Webinar 5: Monday, February 1, 2027 @ 19:00-21:00 Eastern Time
Workshop fee: $300
Applications: Deadline is end of day November 1st, 2026
Prerequisites: Introduction to Competition Trained or past/current National Team Athlete

APPLICATION FORM