Youth Paddling Program
About the Team
The Southeast Paddle Sports Sprint Program aims to develop youth skills for ICF sprint-style races and the 5km and 10km races of the Southeast Paddle Sports Race Series (SEP Series). This program offers private lessons two times per month, along with clinics and training schedules. See more information below about sprint paddling under the American Canoe Association.
Southeast Paddle Sports races a team at the ACA Sprint National Championships. In 2025, this event will be held in Seattle, Washington.
Southeast Paddle Sports Workshops are included in the Youth Development Program. These are 1-2 hour group training practices. Possible locations are Gainesville GA, Blue Ridge GA, Stone Mountain GA, Acworth GA, and Chattanooga TN. Southeast Paddle Sports hosts 2 to 3 workshops per month. Training camps for sprint padding are discounted for Youth Development Program Members. Individual practice sessions can be located at Kennesaw, Ga or Gainesville, Ga.
Training Events
See events calendar for workshop and training camp dates.
Sprint Training Schedules
Every week members will receive a training schedule of workouts to complete. These workouts are designed specifically for youth training.
See the sample sprint training schedule below.
2024 ACA Sprint National Championships
Southeast Paddle Sports won 3rd overall for total club points. Southeast Paddle Sports athletes won 18 gold medals, 27 silver medals, and 32 bronze medals.
