Author Archives: Cynthia Perry
The Countdown to Nationals is On! Volunteers Needed + Many Other Club Happenings
Thank you everyone, for volunteering at the Canadian Open. Our ecology crews worked hard to keep the course clean and the event running smoothly. With WODs over, Burloak athletes are preparing for Nationals to be held in Welland from August 22-26 and CanMas on August 27. Visit the CanoeWelland2017 website for lots of information on our National […]
Read MoreCanada Cup Results, Update on Children’s Festival, Canadian Open Volunteering, BCC and the Oldershaws in the News
There’s a lot happening at Burloak these days! Burloak athletes competing for Team Ontario and Team Canada attained a great deal of success at the Canada Cup #2 races recently held in Shawinigan, QC. Complete results for the regatta may be found on the CKC website but the Burloak medal count is as follows: Mark […]
Read MoreStill Looking for a Summer Camp or Sports Activity? Register Today! Space is Still Available!
Register today! We still have space in our summer camps and in all of our canoe/kayak programs for kids 8 years and up as well as in our youth and adult programs. For more information and to register, please visit our Programs page and the 2017 Burloak Registration Package. Visit us in the Sportzone on July […]
Read MoreBurloak 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/
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