OKCC provides several ways for its members to progress and learn new skills.
Pool Sessions
One way is through the winter pool sessions. Although not a formal class, there are always other members at the pool sessions who will help you learn how to roll, learn a new roll, help you with bracing, or teach you a new flat-water move.
Progressions
Almost every month of the year, the club sponsors paddling trips on local rivers. The trips are led by experienced paddlers, and safety boaters are there to ensure a safe trip and help out in case of a swim. These trips allow paddlers to learn the local rivers, meet new paddling buddies, and improve their skills. The Beginner Progression starts on easier Class II rivers and progress monthly to more difficult rivers. The Intermediate Progression trips start on easier Class III rivers and progress monthly to more difficult rivers. The Progressions are not intended to be formal instruction, but if you ask your trip leader to help you with a skill, you're sure to get some assisstance. Check out the OKCC Calendar to find out when the next Progression will be.
There is no cost to participate in any of the Progression trips, but liability insurance from the American Canoe Association is required. There are three options to choose from: The ACA annual membership may be purchased for $30 for an individual or $40 for a family. A six-month introductory membership may be purchased for $15. Insurance for a single trip may be purchased for $5. Please bring your ACA member number or a filled out ACA membership form and waiver to all Progression trips. See the Membership page for more information and to download the form.
Clinics
The club also has clinics and classes that are free of charge to OKCC club members. ACA annual membership is also required. These include intermediate classes, advanced classes, playboat classes, creeking clinics, and other clinics throughout the year. These fantastic classes are taught by Michael Williams, Paul Kuthe, EJ Etherington, and Luke Spencer. The only "cost" for these classes to members is to give back to the club by volunteering in some way. (Lead a Progression, be a safety boater on a Progression, volunteer at a river clean-up, help at pool sessions, serve on the board, or in some way give back to the club. To find out more about the clinics, contact the clinic coordinator.
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