Description:

Friendly race against teams of eight in North Canoes between Mississauga Canoe Club docks and the CN Railway Bridge.

Check-In:

Registration and warm-ups start at 8:30 a.m. am at Mississauga Canoe Club

Paddle:

Opening ceremony at 11:45 a.m.

Race and heats 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m..

Required Skills:

Novice paddlers and beyond

Type of Watercraft:

We will provide the North Canoes for you!

Water:

Flat water

Required Safety Equipment:

Safety equipment and life jackets will be provided.

Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person (must be worn if participant is 14 years old or younger), whistle, bailer and buoyant heaving line no less than 15 m (49'3") in length on board.

Each paddler will need to sign a waiver and participate in a 5-10 minute safety presentation before getting on the water.

Registration:

Pre-registration is required.  The person who registers the team will be the designated “Team Captain” and is responsible for paying the team entry fee (and can then collect a pro-rated share from each team member if necessary).

Register online here

or

Download an event brochure and registration form here

or

Call 905-670-1615 x247

Fees:

Corporate Teams $1,000

Recreational Teams $500

Each team registration includes:

• Entry in Team Challenge Race (8 members per team)
• Eligibility for Team Challenge Prizes & individual fundraising prizes
• T-shirt & water bottle for each participant

PLUS, our Corporate Challengers also receive:

• Recognition on event signage and in opening remarks
• Recognition on CVCF and Canoe the Credit websites
• Receipt of Donor Appreciation Certificate & Team photo
• Recognition in CVCF annual report and quarterly newsletter
• Recognition on Canoe the Credit & Landscapes for Life website
• Post event media promotion

Pledges:

If you would like to go the extra kilometer and collect pledges in support of the Conservation Youth Corps, please download a pledge form here.

Prizes:

Team Challenge Prizes: Team trophy and Individual medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Every Team Challenge paddler will receive an official Canoe the Credit t-shirt & water bottle (while quantities last)

Plus, raise at least $100 in pledges and be eligible to win great prizes!