The Kelsey Kayak Club, based out of SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon, is the largest and longest running whitewater club in Saskatchewan. With a substantial inventory of boats and equipment, the club offers a full range of programming including equipment rental, introductory pool sessions, beginner instructional courses, member pool nights, river running courses and trips.
With a large membership base there is also a strong social aspect within the club forming paddling partners and lifelong friendships. Our biannual beginner trips to the mountains are legendary and perfect examples of members giving back to the club through their assistance with the "newbies".
The club is also a key stakeholder and active proponent of the proposed Saskatoon Whitewater Park at the Saskatoon weir site.
Club Membership - $20/yr
Membership Benefits:
- Club member rates for courses and events
- Free admittance to Member Paddling nights
- Requirment for participation on the On River trips
- Rental access to Kelsey kayak equipment
Basic River Kayaking Course
Designed for those with little or no kayaking experience, this course will introduce you to the world of kayaking in the warm confines of Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre (HBAC). Over the course of five pool classes you will learn such skills as entries, exits, braces, strokes and the coveted kayak "roll". Participants are strongly encouraged to take the River Kayaking course prior to venturing onto the river on their own.
BK1: August 30- September 27, 2011 (Tuesdays) - 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
BK2: September 14 - September 28, 2011 Mondays - 9:00 - 11:00 p.m./Wednesdays - 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
BK3: April 30 - May 28, 2012 (Mondays) - 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
BK4: May 2 - May 30, 2012 (Wednesdays) - 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
| Group | Member Rate | Non-Member Rate |
| SIAST Student | $20 | $25 |
| SIAST Staff | $35 | $50 |
| SIAST Alumni | $40 | $55 |
| Public | $60 | $75 |
These evening pool paddling sessions at HBAC serve as member paddling nights but in addition, they are also introductory nights for those new to the sport. This is an opportunity for beginners to receive basic introductory instruction only. These nights are a feeder system into our Basic River Kayaking courses and are not a substitution for the river trip requirement.
September 12
November 9, 23, 2011
| Group | Rate |
| Students | $5/night |
| Members | $5/night |
| Non-Members | $10/night |
On-River Weekend Course
Our extremely popular On River Courses are the next logical progression for those who have completed one of the Basic River Kayaking Courses. Emphasis is on teaching the necessary skills for safe river running including hazard identification, eddy turns, ferrying, rescue techniques and more. These courses consist of two days of instruction on the Kananaskis River in Alberta.
Dates:
Fall Course - October 7- 10, 2011
Pre-trip Meeting - Sept 28 - 7:00 p.m. Rm 119 SIAST SA Office
Course Fee - $40
Equipment Fee - $25
Additional Fees - Camping & Food
*Participants responsible for own transportation
*Basic River Kayaking Course or equivalent required
*Kelsey Kayak Club membership is required
Click here to download the Agreement and Release Form pdf (Adobe Acrobat)
Click here to download the Kayak Rental Agreement Form pdf (Adobe Acrobat)