Author Archives: Cynthia Perry
Burloak Athletes Secure ⅓ of Spots on Ontario Team
Burloak athletes put on the power in Welland at the Ontario Team Trials on June 3-4. Our club captured 16 of the 49 spots, plus two alternate spots, on the Ontario Team. The list is a draft until after the National Team trials in Dartmouth, June 23-25, when some members may move up to the National Team […]
Read MoreTipsy Tour 2017: June 9 7-9pm, Bring a Friend: June 2 4:30-6pm, Register Now, Volunteers Needed
Our inaugural Tipsy Tour (adult dragonboat paddle and wine & cheese social) will be held on Friday, June 9 from 7-9 pm: $35/person or $60/2. RSVP to sponsorship@burloakcanoe.com. We are hosting another Bring a Friend day on Friday, June 2 from 4-6 pm. All 12 – 14 yr olds welcome to try paddling; bring your own PFD […]
Read MoreAttn Kids in Grades 6 to 8: Saturday, May 6 On-Water Tour at BCC 9-10am with Parent Reception
Are you in grade 6, 7 or 8? Interested in sprint canoe/kayak? Come on down to our club this Saturday, May 6 from 9:00-10:00 am to find out more, go on a tour of the club and get on the water of 16 Mile Creek, see a real training session of our top paddlers and meet […]
Read MoreWelcome New & Returning Members! May 6 Icebreaker Potluck, Spring War Canoe, Safety Boat Training and So Much More…
Welcome to the club! It’s time to celebrate the new paddling season together at the annual Burloak Icebreaker potluck on Saturday, May 6. Our theme this year is ‘Happy 150th Canada!’ so put on some red and white and bring yourself, your family and your favourite Canadian main dish to share with your fellow members. Our infamous dessert […]
Read MoreOpen House and Registration, Spring War Canoe, Athletes in the News and More!
There’s a lot happening at the Burloak Canoe Club from Spring War Canoe Challenge to an entire slate of spring and summer programs and camps. Find out more on Saturday, April 22 from 10am-1pm at the 2017 Open House with registration. We have something for everyone, just check out this article profiling an entire family of […]
Read More2017 Registration: April 22 Open House and Registration Package Available Now!
Our 2017 registration package is ready! As well, we are getting ready to host an Open House for registration on April 22 from 10am to 1pm. Everything you need to register can be found on our Programs page as well as on the pages for the individual programs. As usual, registrations with payment must be […]
Read MorePaddlers from Burloak Canoe Club Challenge Olympians at RBC FanFit
Burloak Canoe Club (BCC) members took on the RBC FanFit challenge at McMaster in Hamilton on Saturday, January 28, 2017 to demonstrate their competitive spirit and to raise money to support the club and Canadian Olympians. Read more of this article by Nicole Marenick that appeared in the Oakville News on February 2, 2017: http://oakvillenews.org/paddlers-from-burloak-canoe-club-challenge-olympians-at-rbc-fanfit/
Read More2017 Spring and Summer Elementary Program Coaching Applications
Burloak is looking for staff for spring and summer elementary programs. The application deadline is February 18, 2017. The Elementary programs will include U11, U13, and some U15 age groups, while the Canoe Kids program is for ages 8-12. Applications for fall staff will be assessed during the summer programs. See the following document detailing […]
Read MoreHappy New Year! Save These 2017 Dates!
What a fantastic awards night we had! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to those who helped out to make it great. To start off the year, here are some 2017 dates to remember: Saturday, April 8, 2017 – Club Cleanup Saturday, April 22, 2017 – Open House / Registration Saturday, May 13, […]
Read MoreHoliday Training Schedule: High Performance and Competitive Athletes
Saturday Dec 24 – High Performance (indoor) @ 1:00pm, unless otherwise arranged; Competitive off Sunday Dec 25 – All off – Merry Christmas! Monday Dec 26 – All off – Happy Boxing Day! No-School Schedule, starting Tuesday Dec 27 (for High Performance and Competitive Athletes only): Monday – HP1 9:30-11:00, HP2 11:00-12:30, Competitive 12:30-2:00 (excluding Boxing Day) […]
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