ActiveSG Canoe Academy (“ACA”) aims to support the existing Canoeing ecosystem by widening the participation base of the sport and complementing the high performance pathway in partnership with the Singapore Canoe Federation (“SCF”). Participants in the Academy will pick up paddling skills in a fun, positive and safe learning environment, make new friends through sport, and further develop values, character and life skills in the great outdoors.
For enquiries, contact us at go.gov.sg/aca or ActiveSG_Canoe@sport.gov.sg
ACA Seasonal Programme take place at 4 external venues:
Kid-in-a-Kayak (KIAK)
Beginners 9 to 14 years old
Mandatory swimming requirement of minimum 200m unaided or SwimSafer Silver.
Recommended at least 1.35m and 30-55kg.
1x 1.5h a week on weekend afternoons.
Season of 10 weeks = total 10 sessions.
*Standard fee of $185 per season; Subsidised fee of $130 per season.
Most participants complete about 1-2 years (4-8 seasons) in KIAK before moving to Upsized.
ACA Upsized
By invitation only. Current criteria is 2km < 15 mins for U12 athletes. Older athletes will be considered on a case by case basis.
10 to 14 years old.
Up to 2x 1.5h a week (one weekend session plus additional opt-in session)
Season of 10 weeks, up to 20 sessions in total.
*Standard fee of $185 per season; Subsidised fee of $130 per season.
Current Programmes
MacR Wed 5pm & Sat 515pm
MacR Thu 5pm & Sun 730am / 915am / 515pm
WSC Wed 5pm & Sat 515pm
WSC Thu 5pm & Sun 730am / 515pm
Bdk Sat 3pm / 430pm / Sun 3pm / 430pm (weekday at WSC)
JLG Sat 3pm / 430pm / Sun 3pm / 430pm (weekday at MacR)
Expectations
Attend at least 80% of sessions.
Take part in all recommended competitions.
ACA Squad
By invitation only. Must aspire to qualify for the Singapore National Junior Team. Current criteria is 2km < 14 mins for U12 Girls and < 13 mins for U12 Boys. Older athletes will be considered on a case by case basis.
11 to 16 years old
6-8x 2h a week
Season of 3 calendar months = total ~70-80 sessions.
*Standard fee of $557 per season; Subsidised fee of $390 per season.
General Schedule
Tuesday to Friday 430-630pm
Saturday 715-915am (combined at WSC)
Saturday & Sunday 5-7pm
Expectations
Willing and able to train at least 4x/wk, recommended 5-6x/wk. Take part in all recommended competitions and time trials.
Paddle-for-Life
By invitation only.
15 years old and above.
Up to 2x 2h a week
Season of 10 weeks = total 20 sessions.
*Standard fee of $185 per season; Subsidised fee of $130 per season.
Current Programmes
MacR Sat 3pm, Sun 9am & Sun 3pm (choose up to 2 out of 3 sessions)
WSC Sat 3pm, Sun 9am & Sun 3pm (choose up to 2 out of 3 sessions)
Bdk Sat 3pm & Sun 3pm
JLG Sat 3pm & Sun 3pm
Expectations
Take part in mass participation competitions/events when available.
Paracanoe
10 years old and above, with lower limb impairment.
Sports Hub Water Sports Centre @ Marina Reservoir
Mandatory swimming requirement of minimum 50m unaided or SwimSafer Stage 3.
1x 2h a week on Sundays 9-11am
Season of 10 weeks = total 10 sessions.
*Standard fee of $92 per season; Subsidised fee of $32 per season.
To find out more about the programmes ACA offer, please head over to go.gov.sg/aca
| Aim: | Equip kids with advanced Kayaking skills and knowledge. |
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| Course Duration: | 2 days |
| Requirements: | Able to swim. Confident in water environment. No known medical history (or otherwise certified fit by doctor). |
| For Bookings: | Email to JrProgram@scf.org.sg |
| Aim: | Equip kids with basic Kayaking skills and knowledge. |
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| Course Duration: | 2 days |
| Requirements: | Able to swim. Confident in water environment. No known medical history (or otherwise certified fit by doctor). |
| For Bookings: | Email to JrProgram@scf.org.sg |
For Junior Programme inquiry, please email us at: JrProgram@scf.org.sg.
