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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) - Intro + Explore

Get your feet wet with the world's fastest growing water sport - Stand Up Paddling (SUP)!

This class is ideal for those interested in finding out more about this super fun sport. Through the 6-week session we cover how to balance and paddle efficiently, learn different types of strokes and freestyle moves, all on calm sheltered waters.

The nation's capital has some beautiful scenery which you will be able to explore while on the water (not to mention some selfie opportunities)!

 

Session I: Registration deadline is Thursday, May 23rd at midnight!

Session II: Registration deadline is Thursday, July 4th at midnight!


LATE FEES will apply to all registrations received after the deadline.

 


Sprummer 2019 Details: 

Start/end dates

Tuesday

Session I: Starts Tuesday, May 28 and ends Tuesday, July 2.

Session II: Starts Tuesday, July 9 and ends Tuesday, August 13.

Thursday

Session I: Starts Thursday, May 30 and ends Thursday, July 4.

Session II: Starts Thursday, July 11 and ends Thursday, August 15.

# of weeks

6 weeks per session.

Class times

All classes run for 75 minutes.

 

Tuesday

Session I: 6:00-7:15pm and 7:15-8:30pm.

Session II: 6:00-7:15pm and 7:15-8:30pm.

Thursday

Session I: 6:00-7:15pm and 7:15-8:30pm.

Session II:  6:00-7:15pm and 7:15-8:30pm.
Price $189 + HST.

Bye dates

 

None.

The instructor will provide information on arrangements to be made in the event of inclement weather. 

Class packages

Sprummer 2019 class packages will be dropped off on your first night of classes!
   

Member packages include: A detailed newsletter on upcoming leagues & social events as well as your OSSC key tag, which provides you with excellent deals through our OSSC Partners.

 

For more information on Package Pick-Up, details can be found HERE!

 

If you want to pick up your package prior to the first class, extended office hours are:


Wednesday, May 8 - 9:30am-8:00pm
Thursday, May 9 - 9:30am-8:00pm
Friday, May 10 - 9:30am-6:00pm 

 

See "Sport Info" tab for equipment requirements.
Schedule

Session I: Class schedule will be posted online by end of day Friday, May 24.

 

Session II: Class schedule will be posted online by end of day Friday, July 5.

Ready to Play? Decide on your night of the week & skill level from the grid below!

 

Skill Level Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Session 1 :
Session 2 :

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- Prices listed are before taxes
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- After the posted registration deadline, late fees will apply.

Is the class/league/night/skill division you are interested in sold out?
Please send an email with your name, phone number and desired sport to info@ossc.ca and we will add you to the wait list! We will contact you if/when a spot opens up.

How to request to play with a friend or two

Sport Info

What you need to know about Stand Up Paddle - Intro + Explore:

# of participants

There will be a maximum of 16 participants to 1 instructor.  

Equipment

All equipment is provided (including life jackets). Participants are required to provide comfortable athletic wear that can get wet and be comfortable in water.

 

*Wetsuits or drysuits recommended for Session I.

 

Paddlefit has a few dry suits that you can rent at $20/evening (first come first serve). They also have a few wet suits which can be borrowed each night. Please contact your instructor Jodi at Paddlefit@gmail.com to make reservations.
A bit about your instructor!

Your amazing SUP instructor is Jodi!

 

Jod is a lifestyle and and outdoor sport performance coach. As an athlete, he has competed in alpine and nordic skiing events during the winters. In the summer months he has been a member of the Canadian wildwater kayaking team, competing in several world championships. After discovering Stand up Paddling (SUP) on a trip in Maui, he has been spreading the stroke of SUP in the Ottawa - Gatineau Region!

 

Additional  league information

All participants receive:

  • An OSSC key tag which gives you access to discounts and deals from our amazing sponsors and partners around town! See all the deals!
  • An invitation to the OSSC end of season party. 

 

Rules

All instruction and direction will come from the instructor on-site. 

For more information on our SUP partner: www.paddlefit.com.

Location

Class will take place at one of these locations (but not limited to):

Ottawa River, Lac Leamy, Rideau River, Meech Lake, Dow's Lake, Mousseau Lake, Pink Lake, Kingsmere Lake.

*The specific meeting point for each class will be communicated beforehand.