Youth Race Team

Why is racing important?
Racing empowers youth through an active lifestyle. Kids have opportunities to observe and assess the growth of their sailing skills to builds their confidence and continually improving their sailing. Although racing is competitive, kids build friendships and community while going through similar experiences.

The Youth Race Team gives kids with some sailing experience the opportunity to step into racing. We encourage a fun and safe learning environment.

Youth sailors participate in social, fitness and educational activities to build the team dynamic and individual skills while learning about sailing.

Training nights are Operating on two evenings per week, and almost every other weekend, throughout the season (May thru Sept) the program provides participants with equipment, coaching, and logistical support while introducing them to the competitive aspects of dinghy sailing.

Weekly Training
Every week from early May until late August youth training runs from 6-9 pm.

• The Junior Team trains Monday evenings.
  
• The Senior Team trains Tuesday evenings.

Wednesday Night Racing
Both Junior and Senior Teams participate in Wednesday Night Racing to utilize learned skills and be part of the larger sailing community. Our coaches are out with the Team for WNR May through September as part of the ongoing training program. 

Regattas and Training Camps
The Team participates in the following training camps and regattas supported by the Club's coaches to support the ongoing sailor development with age and skill appropriate training opportunities. The best way to develop sailing and racing skills is to participate in racing. 

• Training Camp #1 – TBD
  
• Training Camp #2 – Glenmore Sailing Club
  
• Training Camp #3 – TBD
  
• Ice Breaker Regatta – Calgary Yacht Club
  
• Founders Regatta – Wabamun Sailing Club
  
• Prairie Winds – Newell Sailing Club (Brooks Alberta)
  
• Midsummer Regatta – Glenmore Sailing Club
  

Additional training and racing opportunities, both in and out of province, may be added to the schedule based on youth and parent interest.

Our Youth Race Team package contains more specific details about the Team and should be reviewed by all registrants.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
Paula Patterson – Youth Sailing Coordinator – youth@glenmoresailingclub.com