Category: Training

First Aid Training Opportunity

Another reminder, this opportunity IS still available to our club members.

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OSSCC has been given a grant for First Aid Training

If you are interested in registering for a First Aid course, see options below: 

Basic first aide 7 CPR:

1.First Aid 4U- 2 day course- $135            

2. Red Cross Heart2Heart- online and 1 day of class- $127

 Upon completion of the course, submit your fees to our treasurer (treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com) for reimbursement.

Please inform Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com) if you are planning to get qualified.

Thanks in advance for helping to keep our canoe club safe!

April 1st kicks off Training month

Dry land Training is Friday, April 5th,  1:30- 3:30
Albert McCormick Community Centre
500 Parkside Drive, Waterloo ON

New Members, along with seasoned members, will meet on Friday to learn:
1. About the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club: canoe trip protocols, how the blog works 
2.River Signals, paddle strokes and their purpose/canoe safety
3. Canoe and equipment review

For ALL other Canoe Training you have signed up for,
Anne Woolner, Training Coordinator,
will email you the details you require for each of the sessions. 
Below is the list of training dates you may have signed up for. 

Training Registration Form -1

For ANY training questions, please reach out directly to Anne via email.

 

Training Meeting ~ Tuesday, March 26th

Have you ever wondered, what it takes to become a ‘Tower or a Trip Leader?” Or what is a tower or trip leader anyway!!
Come out and learn in this workshop. 
 
Date: Tuesday, March 26th 

Meeting Location: The ‘Wing Shed
RCAFA – Wing 404
510 Dutton Drive
Waterloo.
It is on the right side of Dutton Drive, end of the road before the ION Building.
 
Time: 
Towers – 10:30am
Trip Leaders – 11:00am
(Dress warm as you will be outside or inside the unheated shed.)
 
RSVP: 
For more information contact Anne Woolner
Phone:  519-743-2277.
 

Reminder: Membership Meeting IS Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00pm

Hello Members and welcome to the 2024 Canoe Season.

Membership meeting  1:oopm, March 13, 2024,
RIM Park
2001 University Avenue East,Waterloo N2K 4K4

1.  A membership form for ALL returning members to complete.
OSSCC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL for 2024

2. A training form for those who want to stay safe on the water and/or refresh your skills.

Training Registration Form -1

Forms may be mailed to the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club  PO Box
with your 2 cheques enclosed.
(ONE for Membership and ONE for Training )

Address:
Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club
55 Northfield Dr. East Suite 242
Waterloo, ON N2K 3T6
OR
You can decide to wait until the Membership meeting to pay by cash, cheque or e-transfer.

If you require further information, please reach out to me,
Bett, via email  info@oldsaltsclub.com

Hope to see you there 

 

Gentle Reminders AND “Please send TWO cheques”

Thank you to members who have sent in their membership forms.
** If you do NOT plan to renew your membership, please let us know.
It helps with our planning.

PLEASE mail TWO cheques if you are signing up for training along with membership.
THIS includes “refresher training.” 
Pond training is paid at the pond, the DAY of. 

You will receive TWO posts about Membership/Training today.
(Post 1) 

1.  A membership form for ALL members to complete.
OSSCC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL for 2024

2. A training form for those who want to stay safe on the water and/or refresh your skills.

Training Registration Form -1

Forms may be mailed to the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club  PO Box
with your 2 cheques enclosed. (ONE for Membership and ONE for Training )

Address:
Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club
55 Northfield Dr. East Suite 242
Waterloo, ON N2K 3T6
OR
You can decide to wait until the Membership meeting to pay by cash, cheque or e-transfer.

If you require further information, please reach out to me, Bett, via email 
info@oldsaltsclub.com

Hope to see you there 

 

Time to Register – Membership AND Training form

Hello Members and welcome to the 2024 Canoe Season.

Membership meeting is 1:oopm, March 13, 2024,
RIM Park
2001 University Avenue East,Waterloo N2K 4K4

You will receive TWO posts about Membership/Training today.
(Post 1) 

1.  A membership form for ALL members to complete.
OSSCC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL for 2024

 

2. A training form for those who want to stay safe on the water and/or refresh your skills.

Training Registration Form -1

Forms may be mailed to the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club  PO Box
with your 2 cheques enclosed. (ONE for Membership and ONE for Training )

Address:
Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club
55 Northfield Dr. East Suite 242
Waterloo, ON N2K 3T6
OR
You can decide to wait until the Membership meeting to pay by cash, cheque or e-transfer.

If you require further information, please reach out to me, Bett, via email 
info@oldsaltsclub.com

Hope to see you there 

 

Pond Training/Practise Sessions

Please sign up for pond training/practise sessions. 

How:  Contact Lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or call 519-400-0388

When:
Thursday, April 20
Tuesday, April 25
Thursday, April 27

Where: 
 Victoria St. Pond (J. A. Pollock Family Trailway at Stanley Park Optimist Natural Area, Shirley Dr. {at Victoria St.} Kitchener, ON

Time:  1 ~ 4 pm
    We will meet at shed at Wing 404 at 1 p.m. (510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON)
 
Cost:  $2.00 / session
 
What to bring:  Dress for the weather, change of clothes, water, snack, PFD, water shoes, whistle
 
Additional Information:      
 CONSTRUCTION Notice
The corner of Parkside Dr. and Weber St. is closed, access to Wing 404 is denied from Northfield Dr.  Please arrive via King St. (to Weber to Dutton Dr.) or Albert St. (to Weber to Dutton Dr)

Hope to see you on the pond. 

Lynn Warmington
Training Coordinator

Mark Your Calender! {May}

The month of May is a very busy month for our Club! Please mark your calenders.  There are many trips that still require trip leaders and towers. Check the trip schedule and let Anne Woolner which trip you would like to lead or tow for: annewoolner@hotmail.com

Monday, May 2nd
Refresher Training- Group 1
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 3rd
Grand River, Eramosa River
Cancelled!

Wednesday, May 4th
Refresher Training – Group 2
For more information, see here.

Friday, May 6th
Refresher Training
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Monday, May 9th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 1
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 10th
Grand River – Inverhaugh to West Montrose
Trip Leader: Anne Woolner – annewoolner@hotmail.com
Tower: Frank Kuntz
Details will be posted May 6th

Wednesday, May 11th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 1
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Thursday, May 12th
Wayne’s Choice
Trip Leader: Wayne Bean – wbean1224@gmail.com
Details will follow

Friday, May 13th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 1
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Monday, May 16th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 2
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 17th
Grand River – Riverview to Colbeck
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Wednesday, May 18th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 2
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Thursday, May 19th
Beginner/Basic River training – Group 2
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 24th
Grand River – Waldemar to Belwood
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Wednesday, May 25th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 1
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Thursday, May 26th
Easy Breezy
Christie Conservation Area
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Friday, May 27th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 1
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Monday, May 30th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 1
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Tuesday, May 31st
Speed River to Niska Bridge (Hespeler Pond)
Trip Leader(s) required
Details to follow

Training in June:

Wednesday, June 1st
Intermediate Skills training – Group 2
Day 1 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Friday, June 3rd
Intermediate Skills training – Group 2
Day 2 of 2 days
For more information, see here.

Monday, June 6th
Intermediate Skills training – Group 2
Rain date (if required)
For more information, see here.

Paradise Lake Fun Day…….if you missed the details in the last newsletter, check your emails or download it here.

 

 

In case you missed it: How to Sign up for a Canoe Trip 2022

Trip Leader & Tower Workshop Reminder

Date: Wednesday, April 20th

Meet:  1:30 p.m. at shed at Wing 404 RCAFA Rotary Adult Centre, 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON

If you want to see what towing or leading a trip involves, this is a great time to see what it’s all about before committing!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anne Woolner at annewoolner@hotmail.com (this was rescheduled from April 14th which was cancelled)

Trip Organizing Resources can be found here

REFRESHER TRAINING {Photos}

The May 8th Refresher training went very well. We all met our new trainer, Beth Jones and found her to be very knowledgeable, professional and engaging. I’m sure all of us learned something new, were able to correct bad habits or try a new maneuver, and hopefully have a “light bulb” moment. The training was a good start to the season!  The Basic and Intermediate training is sure to be just as good:)

Though the weather was somewhat chilly,  it was a lovely day and nice to be on the water.  I’m happy to say that no one dumped!!

Here are some photos of our trip from Glen Morris to Birley Gates:

One thing that Beth talked about during her initial briefing was dressing for the weather. With this cooler weather, not many of us want to get our feet wet and be stuck with cold feet while in the canoe.  Beth suggested neoprene socks that you can actually wear with your water sandals. Here are some places to check them out:

SAIL Canada – $27.99

SPORTCHECK – $20.97 OR $27.99

MEC – $15.00

AMAZON.CA – $28.98

The price range is wide, so do your research if you decide to get a pair. Hopefully the weather will soon be warm enough where they won’t be needed!