OKCC

2023 Canoe Polo Canadian Nationals and Open Invitational (BC Canada)
2023-07-15 08:00 - 2023-07-16 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stump Lake, BC, Stump Lake, BC, V0E 2R0, Canada
-- CANCELED -- 2023 Canoe Polo Nationals: July 15-16 at Stump Lake, BC.
That's just south of Kamloops, on highway 5a.
Games will start early Saturday, and wrap up by noon on Sunday. Camping and Saturday dinner is included in your registration fee ($40/person.)
An open training camp precedes the tournament, and starts Monday. The camp is geared to youth and beginner/intermediate players, but is open to all. ($25/day/person. Includes food and camping.)
Suggested accommodation is camping on site, but if you require a hotel, look to Merritt or Kamloops which are both less than an hour away.
Details are pending, but we wanted to get this date on your radar so you can plan accordingly.
Send questions to Keegan at canoepolo@envirosmith.ca or ask on this page
https://www.facebook.com/events/274926588309089/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22plan_user_invited%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&notif_id=1682479204495174&notif_t=plan_user_invited&ref=notif

Portland Kayak Polo Club info: Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette
2023-07-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
Starting in June: 6PM - 8PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

2023 Canoe Polo Training Camp (BC Canada)
2023-07-10 - 2023-07-14 | Stump Lake, BC, Stump Lake, BC, V0E 2R0, Canada
-- CANCELED --
2023 Canoe Polo Training Camp: July 10-14 at Stump Lake, BC.

That's just south of Kamloops, on highway 5a.
Tournament games will start early Saturday, and wrap up by noon on Sunday. Camping and Saturday dinner is included in your registration fee ($40/person.)
An open training camp precedes the tournament, and starts Monday. The camp is geared to youth and beginner/intermediate players, but is open to all. ($25/day/person. Includes food and camping.)
Suggested accommodation is camping on site, but if you require a hotel, look to Merritt or Kamloops which are both less than an hour away.
Details are pending, but we wanted to get this date on your radar so you can plan accordingly.
Send questions to Keegan at canoepolo@envirosmith.ca or ask on this page
https://www.facebook.com/events/274926588309089/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22plan_user_invited%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&notif_id=1682479204495174&notif_t=plan_user_invited&ref=notif

Portland Kayak Polo Club info: Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

2023 OKCC Members Camping Trip- Klickitat River
2023-06-24 08:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 | Leidl Camground S., Glenwood Hwy, Glenwood, WA, 98620
Mark your calendars for the annual OKCC members campout and paddling weekend!

We will be camping at Leidl campground on the Klickitat this year, and there will be 2 club led paddles. Saturday June 24th: a Class III run from Parrot Crossing to Summit Creek Bridge, led by Carl Hansen & Chris Massey. Sunday June 25th: a Class II run from Icehouse to Turkey Hole, led by Karla Bergstrom. Please contact the pertinent trip leaders if you have questions about the respective runs. (As with all OKCC trips, a properly fitted whitewater helmet & pfd, whistle, float bags, appropriate immersion gear and a signed OKCC waiver are required to participate in on-water activities).
Hot Dogs and Burgers will be provided Saturday night (bring your own sides and adult beverages if you so desire), breakfast will be provided Sunday. Snacks and basic sandwich fixin's will also be available.
Please note that a Washington State Discover Pass is required to park at all put ins/take outs/ campgrounds.

Leidl Campground

Amenities are limited. Water is not available at the campground so please bring enough water for your party. The sites are large enough to pull trailers in, but there are no hookups. Pit toilets only. There are enough trees for hammocks.
There is already a fire ban in effect in Klickitat County, this means NO wood, charcoal or solid fuel fires or stoves of any kind. Propane stoves and firepits with a shutoff valve are OK.

Directions:
From Klickitat: travel NE on SR 142 approximately 9.6 miles, turn left on Glenwood Hwy.Go 11 miles to Leidl Bridge. Across the bridge, access sites are on both sides of road, ramp is on south side of road.
From Goldendale: Travel west on SR 142 11 miles, turn right on Glenwood Hwy. Go 11 miles to Leidl Bridge. Across the bridge, access sites are on both sides of road, ramp is on south side of road.
Google Maps Link to Leidl
Tentative Schedule:
Saturday

Morning-Free time for people to trickle in/set up camp
Class III Paddle people-meet at 10:30 am at Leidl to start setting up shuttle
Dinner ~5-6 pm (burgers and hot dogs provided including a vegetarian option. Bring your own sides and adult beverages).

Sunday

Breakfast ~9 am
Pack up camp
Class II people: Meet at Turkey Hole campground at 1 pm (about 40 minutes from Leidl) to set shuttle.

Hope we see you all for a fun weekend paddling in the sun!

2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette - RESCHEDULED from 6/22 to 6/23
2023-06-23 18:00 | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
* Change of date due to no CPR/1st Aid person available *
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
Starting in June: 6PM - 8PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

The June OKCC Class II Trip
2023-06-03 11:00 - 16:00 | N. Santiam River
The run: Pack Saddle on the N. Santiam. Meeting at 11 am at Mill City Park parking lot across from eNRG kayaking in Mill City, OR.
Trip Leader: Karla Bergstrom. Please contact Karla on Facebook Messenger if you would like to join the trip or if you have any questions about the run/required skills. The group size will be capped at 15 paddlers, so please be sure to contact Karla if you plan on joining.
As with all OKCC trips, a properly fitted whitewater helmet, pfd, at least 2 float bags, whistle, appropriate immersion wear and footwear, as well as a signed OKCC waiver are required to participate.

2023 Summer Kayak Polo Practice on the Willamette
2023-05-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Tryon Cove Park (Willamette River), 13990 Stampher Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Summer OUTDOOR kayak polo is ON! We play most weeks on Friday afternoons - in June that will switch to alternating Thursday / Friday afternoons.
5PM @Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego. If you are on the other side of the river, feel free to park at Rivervilla Park in Oak Grove and paddle across to Tryon.
Tryon Cove Park - 13990 Stampher Rd, Lake Oswego
Rivervilla Park - 925 SE Courtney Rd, Milwaukie
Everyone must have a current waiver: Click on the 'Sign a Waiver' button at the bottom of the screen or go to https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/okcc
Regulars should have a current annual membership to the Oregon Kayak & Canoe Club. https://www.okcc.org/membership/
Check out our website for more info on gear, rules, and see how much FUN kayak polo can be!
https://www.portlandkayakpolo.com/
For questions, e-mail play@portlandkayakpolo.com and we’ll get you started!

OKCC Class III trip May 19 - Hood River
2023-05-19 00:00 | Hood River
Trip Coordinator: Russ Pascoe
River/Run: Hood - Tucker to Hood River Marina
Current level 2270 - Medium Level
Time and place to meet: For more info, please contact Russ at 360-901-3411 or via Messenger.
This is an official OKCC trip. You'll need an OKCC wavier if you haven't already signed one this year. Go to okcc.org and click on 'Sign a Waiver' at the bottom of the page.
Be prepared for cold water.

April Class III Trip
2023-04-30 10:00 - 16:00 | River TBD, Oregon
April Clas III trip-Washougal River, MP7 down
Update: Trip had to be moved to the Washougal due to high water on the Clack.
Meet at 10:00 am Hathaway Park
Trip Leader: Dale Davidson. Please contact Dale via Facebook Messenger if you would like to join or have questions about the trip.
As with all OKCC trips, a signed waiver, whitewater helmet & pfd, whistle, float bags, and proper footwear/immersion gear are required.

Wednesday Pool Session-4/26/23
2023-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for OKCC members are $10/session, non-members pay $25. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Thursday Pool Session-4/20/23
2023-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Members Only Session-4/12/23
2023-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park at a special members-only session!
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets are $10/session.
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Thursday Pool Session-4/6/23
2023-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session-3/29/23
2023-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session-3/23/23
2023-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

OKCC/LCCC Ladies Paddle
2023-03-19 10:00 - 18:30 | Clackamas River, Oregon
The OKCC & LCCC are joining forces on Sunday, March 19th and hosting a ladies trip on the Clackamas. (Sorry fellas, this one's for the LADIES ONLY). So come on out and spend an awesome day paddling with your river sisters, followed by food and festivities at Time Travelers Brewery in Estacada!
Please contact a trip coordinator (Deborah Kane, Kim Karper, Sue Scheppele or Emily Hooker) via Facebook Messenger (or by text if you have their number) beforehand if you would like to participate so we can get an accurate head count.
Trip Details: We will be running the Carnage (Hole in the Wall to Toilet Bowl, class III) & Confidence (Toilet Bowl to Memaloose, class II) sections of the Upper Clackamas with the option to do one, the other or both. We will be meeting after the paddle around 5 pm at Time Traveler's Brewery in Estacada for dinner and drinks. (326 Broadway St, Estacada OR).

Carnage paddlers: Meet at the Memaloose weigh station at 10:00 am, put in at Hole in the Wall by 11:00 (we will be meeting the Confidence ladies at 1:00 pm and continuing on down river).
Confidence only paddlers: Meet at the the Memaloose weigh station no later than 12:00 pm to rendezvous with the Carnage ladies at the Toilet Bowl take out/put-in at 1:00 pm.
Take out (hopefully) by 4 pm at Memaloose, dinner at 5 at Time Traveler's.

Important Requirements: YOU MUST HAVE EITHER A CURRENT OKCC OR LCCC WAIVER SIGNED TO PARTICIPATE whether you are a member or a guest. You must also have a properly fitted whitewater helmet & pfd, a whistle, at least 2 float bags (hardshells only), proper immersion gear and footwear. Please contact a trip coordinator if you have any further questions.

Wednesday Pool Session-3/15/23
2023-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session-3/9/23
2023-03-09 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session-3/1/23
2023-03-01 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

The February Class III Trip-River TBD
2023-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Oregon
The OKCC February Class III Trip-River TBD (Wilson River will be the 1st choice if we get any rain...)
Trip Leader: Shannon Crosswhite , please message Shannon via Facebook Messenger if you would like to join the trip or have any questions about the run or required skills.
This is an official club trip: A whitewater helmet & pfd, whistle, float bags, proper immersion wear/footwear and a signed waiver are required to participate.

Thursday Pool Session-2/23/23 CANCELED DUE TO SNOW
2023-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
THE CLACKAMAS AQUATIC CENTER HAS CLOSED FOR THURSDAY 2/23/23 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. THAT MEANS THIS SESSION IS CANCELED. All tickets will be refunded.

Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for OKCC members are $10/session, non-members pay $25. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

Wednesday Pool Session - 2/15/23
2023-02-15 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Thursday Pool Session -2/9/23
2023-02-09 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222

Wednesday Pool Session-2/1/23
2023-02-01 19:30 - 21:00 | N. Clackamas Aquatic Park, 7300 SE Harmony Rd, Milwaukie, OR, 97222
Come get your roll on at the Clackamas Aquatic Park!
Check-in starts at 7:00 pm, boats can go in the water at 7:30 pm. (Please use the side entrance, not the main doors).
Tickets for OKCC members are $10/session, non-members pay $20. Entry is limited to 25, so get your ticket while the gettin's good!
Waivers, helmets and clean boats are required to enter the pool. A hose will be provided, waivers can be signed at check-in, but don't forget that helmet!

OKCC Trip Leader Recruitment Paddle/Class III Trip
2023-01-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Doomsday Brewing, 421 C St #2, Washougal, WA, 98671
Ever thought of becoming a trip leader, clinic leader or safety boater for the OKCC but didn't know how? If you're interested, join us for a class III paddle and info session on Sunday, Jan 29th. You are welcome to join either or both.
The Trip: meet at Hathaway Park in Washougal at 10:00 am. We will be running milepost 7 to Hathaway Park.
Info Session: Meet at Doomsday Brewing in Washougal, WA around 2:30-3:00 PM-ish (it's river time).
Trip Leader/Organizer: Carl Hansen -please contact Carl via Facebook Messenger or text at (406) 471-3274 if you would like to participate in either or both activities.
For the paddling portion: This is an official OKCC event, you will need a helmet, whistle, PFD, at least 2 float bags, a signed waiver and proper emersion gear.
