JUNIOR COMPETITION TEAM
For athletes between the ages of 8 and 13 yrs
Our Junior Competition program introduces kids to competing in sprint kayak events in a low pressure environment. The program focuses on participation and personal achievement rather than podium results and aims to help children develop:
- a love of training and competing
- a solid technical foundation
- team spirit and sportsmanship
- a growth mindset
- resilience & mental toughness
- self discipline and intrinsic motivation
Depending on their age and sporting goals, kids in this program train 2-4 times per week year round in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Sessions last for 1-1.5 hours.
Crew boat training which emphasizes team work plays an important role in the summer training program on the water. In the winter months training moves to land and encompasses a wide variety of sports, along with strength training and kayak specific technique. Juniors receive instruction in English, helping develop their language skills.
The junior team regularly competes in events in Slovenia and abroad from April-November and has two training camps per year.
SENIOR COMPETITION TEAM
For athletes 14+
The Senior Competition Team caters to athletes of various levels of experience who are not yet ready to join our High Performance Team, or only wish to compete in lower level competitions.
More experienced athletes typically train 4-5 days per week year round, and join some sessions of the High Performance team. Training sessions for seniors last for 2-3 hours.
Less experienced athletes, or those who don’t want to devote as much time to training generally train 2-3 times per week and are placed in a group with athletes of a similar ability.
The senior team regularly competes in events in Slovenia and abroad from April-November.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION
ENTRY
Athletes of all ages must pass a capsize test and be able to swim 100M unaided in order to be admitted to the competition program. They must also demonstrate that they have the skill to keep up with training and compete safely. Most children in the Junior program first attend the Kids Kayak School or Summer Camp before joining the team.
Athletes are required to sign and adhere to the KKZ code of conduct showing respect for team mates, staff, and other competitors at all times.
Athletes under the age of 14 must wear a lifejacket at all times when on the water.
EQUIPMENT
Use of club kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets is included in the monthly training fee for all team members in the Junior Competition Program.
Athletes over the age of 14 must supply their own kayak and paddle.
Athletes over the age of 15 must also have a GPS watch, rollerblades and ski stocks.
FEES
A full list of fees can be found HERE.
Competition and training camp fees are not included in the monthly training fee.
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