2023 Regatta Information

Regatta is the term used for boat racing events. These are usually one or two-day events that typically run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends in July and August. Regattas are well organized and exciting  events, with most paddlers participating in several races over the course of the day. NBCC races in the Eastern Ontario Division (EOD) of the sport, typically hosting one regatta each year and attending several other regattas in the Ottawa area.  

Many volunteers and hours of preparation are required to organize and run a successful regatta so parents from every club are required to volunteer at all of these events. Most regatta roles are straight forward so no previous experience is necessary but formal training is provided for a few positions that require knowledge of racing rules.  See our Volunteer Opportunities page for more details.

Click here to see the 2023 regatta schedule. Note that there are several pages in the schedule, each illustrating the regattas for a particular age group.

In 2023, Sprint paddlers will have he opportunity to participate in the following regattas, depending their age:

 

U10 Paddlers

U10 paddlers do not generally participate in regattas unless invited to help complete a U12 team boat but they will be given the option to race at the U12 level  in North Bay on Saturday, August 12 when we host the Eastern Ontario Division U12/U14 Championships. See the U12 section below for more details.

For U12 paddlers

  • Carleton Place Regatta - Saturday, July 15. Races will be for U12/U14 athletes with some U10 athletes included in team boats. This will be a fun regatta and the first of the summer for many athletes. Plan to arrive in Carleton Place on Friday, July 14 and be at the Carleton Place Canoe Club at 7:00 AM on the 15th. Directions can be found here
  • Gananoque Regatta – Saturday, July 22 (Optional) U10 and U12 athletes will have the opportunity to race on Gananoque’s 200 metre course. It’s a fun regatta on a short course to accommodate the youngest paddlers but we expect only a small contingent to attend due to the lengthy travel time (approx.. 5 hours).  Those wishing to attend should  plan to travel on Friday and be a the Gananoque Canoe Club at 7:00 AM. Accommodations are usually arranged in Kingston, a 30 minute drive from Gananoque. Directions can be found here
  • EOD U12/U14 Championships – Saturday, August 12 in North Bay!. This is a critical regatta for all age groups because the top 8 finishers in the 12 and U14 age categories qualify for the Ontario Championships. The regatta will be held in North Bay at the Canoe Club so many U10 and new U12/U14 athletes will also have a chance to participate at home. Make sure friends and extended family member come out to see the excitement. Again, plan to be at the club by 7:00 AM on Saturday.
  • Ontario Championships – Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 at the Welland International Flatwater Centre - North Course near Welland, Ontario. The top 8 U12 and U14 finishers in the Eastern and Western Ontario Division Championships will compete in A, B or C finals, with the top three in A and B finals receiving Ontario Championship medals. Some U10 athletes may also be asked to participate if they are members of a U12 or U14 crew boat that qualifies. Directions can be found here

For U14 Paddlers:

  • EOD Spring Regatta – Sunday, June 11, Petrie Island Canoe Club. This is the first regatta for more experienced athletes who have participated in Spring Training, with races for U14 and older age groups, along with Masters, Para and Special Olympics races. The regatta distances will range from 200 to 2000 metres. Plan to travel on Saturday, June 10, directions can be found here.
  • Carleton Place Regatta - Saturday, July 15. Races will be for U12/U14 athletes with some U10 athletes included in team boats. This will be a fun regatta and the first of the summer for many athletes. Plan to arrive in Carleton Place on Friday, July 14 and be at the Carleton Place Canoe Club at 7:00 AM on the 15th. Directions can be found here
  • U16+ Regatta, July 16 at Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa. Races will be for U16’s, some High Performance U14’s, Masters, Para athletes and Special Olympics athletes. Experienced U14 Athletes who have attended off-season training generally compete at this regatta to gain experience at a more strictly officiated regatta and understand how they compare to U16’s who are training to qualify for Nationals.  Directions can be found here.
  • EOD Qualifiers, July 29th – 30th at Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa. This is a critical regatta U16+ regatta that High Performance U14’s typically attend to gain experience and potentially qualify for the CKC National Championships. The top three finishers in each race qualify for Nationals and although U14’s may not qualify in singles , often qualify in team boats. The top 8 finishers in each race also qualify for the Ontario Championships in U16 which gives qualifying U14’s a chance to race in both U16 and U14 races at Ontarios.  Directions can be found here.
  • EOD U12/U14 Championships – Saturday, August 12 in North Bay!. This is a critical regatta for all age groups because the top 8 finishers in the 12 and U14 age categories qualify for the Ontario Championships. The regatta will be held in North Bay at the Canoe Club so many U10 and new U12/U14 athletes will also have a chance to participate at home. Make sure friends and extended family member come out to see the excitement. Again, plan to be at the club by 7:00 AM on Saturday.
  • Ontario Championships – Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 at the Welland International Flatwater Centre - North Course near Welland, Ontario. The top 8 U14 finishers in both the Eastern and Western Ontario Division Championships will compete in A, B or C finals, with the top three in A and B finals receiving Ontario Championship medals. U14 Athletes who competed and qualified at both the U16+ EOD Qualifiers and he U12/U14 EOD Championships will race on both days of this event. Plan to be at the course by 7:00 AM. Directions can be found here
  • CKC National Championships, August 29- September 2 in Dartmouth, NS. The top three U16, U18, Junior, Senior and Para categories qualifiers from each Sprint division in Canada will compete on the course where the World Championships were held last year. Some exceptional U14 athletes may also participate, typically as part of a U16 crew boat. The course location can be found here.
  • Fallapalloza, September 24th in Carleton Place. Fallapalloza is an all-day training camp in which U14 and some U12 athletes are grouped with athletes and coaches from other clubs for a variety of training and fitness testing activities. It’s a great way to make new friends and experience new ways of training in a non-competitive setting. Directions can be found here

For U16 and Older Paddlers:

  •  EOD Spring Regatta – Saturday, June 10, location TBD. This is the first regatta for more experienced athletes who have participated in Spring Training, with races for U14 and older age groups, along with Masters, Para and Special Olympics races. The regatta distances will range from 200 to 2000 metres. Although the exact location has not been determined yet, it will be in eastern Ontario so plan to travel on Friday, June 9.
  • U16+ Regatta, July 16 at Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa. Races will be for U16’s, some High Performance U14’s, Masters, Para athletes and Special Olympics athletes. This is a good regatta to prepare athletes for the EOD Qualifiers at the end of July, re-familiarizing them with the course and understanding where they stand in comparison to other clubs. Directions can be found here.
  • EOD Qualifiers, July 29th – 30th at Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa. This is a critical regatta U16+ regatta in which athletes can qualify to race at the Ontario and National Championships. The top 8 finishers in each race qualify for the Ontario Championships and the top 3 finishers qualify for the National Championships. Directions can be found here.
  • Ontario Championships – Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 at the Welland International Flatwater Centre - North Course near Welland, Ontario. The top 8 finishers in both the Eastern and Western Ontario Division Qualifiers will compete in A, B or C finals, with the top three in A and B finals receiving Ontario Championship medals. This regatta is typically the first opportunity EOD athletes have to compete outside their division. Plan to be at the course by 7:00 AM. Directions can be found here
  • CKC National Championships, August 29- September 2 in Dartmouth, NS. The top three U16, U18, Junior, Senior and Para categories qualifiers from each Sprint division in Canada will compete on the course where the World Championships were held last year. Some exceptional U14 athletes may also participate, typically as part of a U16 crew boat. The course location can be found here.