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News Archives 2014

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Tea, Coffee, And Hot Chocolate Fundraiser

December 7, 2014

Maple Ridge, BC

Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club is holding a TEA, COFFEE and HOT CHOCOLATE fundraiser which will run until December 10. They will be here by December 17 just in time for Christmas and the New Year. These products from Pistol & Burnes are ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLY GROWN and ETHICALLY SOURCED. The order form can be filled out and returned to mbrent82@gmail.com.

Payment should be forwarded to:
Ridge Canoe & Kayak Club
Box 213
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7G1

Please support us in this fundraising effort. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Brent at the email above. Thank you for your support.

Coffee Fundraiser Poster

 

New Year's Eve Party On December 31

December 7, 2014

Maple Ridge, BC

Dance the night away to a live band next to romantic Whonnock Lake. Tickets are now available.

New Year's Eve Poster

 

Coach Recognition Award Winners

December 1, 2014

Ottawa, Ontario

Two of our RCKC coaches received national recognition awards - Peter Majewski and Ken Muir. Coaches whose athletes were selected to a National Team this year or achieved a gold medal at National Championships received the Coach Recognition Award. A total of 44 coaches across Canada were awarded with 13 coaches winning the award for the first time.

CKC Article

Annual General Meeting 2014

November 29, 2014

Pitt Meadows, British Columbia

At the AGM, the successes and challenges of the past year were discussed. The Commodore's report and the Treasurer's report were provided to the members. Then a goodbye presentation to Gill Fedechko followed. The board is as follows:

Elected Executive

Commodore Fred Won
Vice Commodore Darren Koehler
Treasurer Natalie Demidoff
Secretary Shana MacPherson
Director At Large - Communications Mike Malfesi
Director At Large - Events Laura Said


Non-Executive Volunteers

Program Coordinator Shana MacPherson
Assistant Program Coordinator Janice Nagai
Web Master Verna McNichol

 

For a copy of the meeting minutes, contact Shana MacPherson.

AGM 2014 Photo Album AGM 2014 Photo Gallery

 

Rotary Duck Race Fundraising

October 20, 2014

Maple Ridge, BC

RCKC was amongst many of the groups who fundraised for the Rotary Duck Race which took place on August 31. A dinner event took place on October 15, with the Haney Rotary Club awarding the funds to each group.

Newspaper Article

 

Pacific Cup Regatta Joined With BC Championships

September 27-28, 2014

Whonnock Lake, Maple Ridge, BC

In partnership with CanoeKayak BC, the Pacific Cup Regatta was combined with the BC Championships. More than 200 athletes attended from 14 clubs from BC, Alberta, and Washington State. Special thanks to the clubs from Calgary, Seattle, Bellingham, and Gig Harbor.

The results are on the CKBC web site.

News Articles

 

Canadian National Championships 2014

August 19-24 , 2014

Wascana Lake, Regina, Saskatchewan

Our seven athletes who represented Ridge at the Canadian National Championships were

RCKC came in 18th place with 62 Championship Burgee Points.

The results are on the National Championships and CanMas event web site. Another page also showing the results is on the Canoe Kayak Canada web site. Partial results for CanMas are on the Canadian Masters page (due to the afternoon being rained out).

Congratulations to the medal winners and good job, everyone!

Newspaper Article

 

Brian Malfesi And Alex Brent On Canadian National Team

June 28, 2014

Congratulations to our two RCKC athletes, Brian Malfesi and Alex Brent for qualifying to compete for our national team. Out of the three National Team Trials, both Malfesi and Brent qualified in the second one held on Lake Banook in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia this past May 31-Jun 1. They will be travelling internationally and representing Canada in their respective age categories.

Only a handful of athletes from British Columbia entered the qualifiers (including one from the Burnaby club and another from the Kamloops club), yet they were able to win spots against hundreds of athletes from Ontario and Quebec. Both Malfesi and Brent were coached by Piotr (Peter) Majewski.

Brian Malfesi, in the U23, will be competing in the World Championships in Szeged, Hungary on Jul 17-20.
To read his profile and help fund his travels, visit
http://raiseathon.ca/u23worlds

Brian Malfesi 2014     Brian Malfesi 2014

 

Alex Brent, in the Juniors, will also be competing in the World Championships in Szeged, Hungary on Jul 17-20. After that, he will be in the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China on Aug 16, and the Pan-Am Championships in Mexico City, Mexico on Sep 4-7.
To read his profile and help fund his travels, visit
http://raiseathon.ca/jrworlds

Alex Brent In Florida 2014

 

For other articles, see the following:

CanoeKayak Canada

Newspapers

 

Ted Houk Memorial Regatta

June 7-8, 2014

Green Lake, Seattle, Washington

RCKC came in 3rd place with 122 points. Our athletes were

The results are available from the Seattle Canoe And Kayak Club's web site.

 

BC School Dragon Boat Championships

May 31, 2014

Burnaby Lake, Burnaby, British Columbia

The CKBC events page shows some information. If you are having trouble opening the document, contact the CKBC web master.

 

Paddler's Classic Regatta

May 10, 2014

Fort Langley, Langley, British Columbia

RCKC athletes who attended were

The FLCC news page opens to the results (.docx). If you are having trouble opening the document, contact the FLCC web master.

 

Slawko Fedechko Seasons Opener Regatta

May 3-4, 2014

Whonnock Lake, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

The CKBC events page opens to the results (.xlsx). If you are having trouble opening the document, contact the CKBC web master.

Or you can open the results (.pdf) here.

 

Upcoming Slawko Fedechko Seasons Opener Regatta - Volunteers Needed

April 26, 2014

Once again we are coming up to the Slawko Fedechko Season Opener regatta on May 3 & 4 and it will signal the start of the 32nd year of competition for Ridge Canoe & Kayak Club. This regatta is named in honour of Slawko Fedechko who, along with his wife Patti, brought their two children (Gill and Farron) to the club and spent hundreds of hours volunteering each year to make our club successful. RCKC has a rich history of volunteering and the club would not exist if parents of the past had not made the effort to help with things like regattas, running the club and maintenance. They also did the fundraising that enabled RCKC to build the clubhouse and docks, buy boats and hire top notch coaches, things that benefit every current member and family. With these thoughts in mind, I am again asking for your help. with the following:

Please indicate which of these jobs you would like to take on. Some are a full day but many can be just a few hours........whatever you are able to do is appreciated. Thanks for your help.

Tom Brent
Regatta Coordinator

 

Support RCKC Through The Sport Chek Team Assist Program

April 26, 2014

By showing your Team Assist card when making your purchases at Sport Chek, you are supporting our club. 5% of the before-tax total of all club member purchases at Sport Chek through the Team Assist program will be credited toward the club's rebate. At the end of the season (Season 4 ends February 28th, 2015), the club will receive Sport Chek gift cards for the amount of 5% of the total purchases made by the club members through Team Assist. The more you shop, the more you earn! To get yours, contact Tom Brent.

 

Spring and Summer Season Begins

April 1, 2014

The programs have begun for RCKC athletes and future athletes. If you have not already, submit your registration to the Treasurer. Family-friendly fun awaits.

 

Coaching Instructor Positions Are Available

March 9, 2014

We are seeking Summer Program Instructors for an opportunity to work in a fun environment. See the descriptions below:

Senior Instructor

The Senior Instructor provides professional administrative support for club programming, promotes fun, supportive and well organized programs in a safe environment, supports teambuilding and fair play, and encourages all participants to achieve to the best of their ability. As a lead instructor team member, the responsibilities includes overseeing the daily operations and participating in speaking presentations. This position takes place May 12, 2014 for approximately 15 weeks. The deadline to apply is on April 21, 2014. For more details, refer to the job description for this position.

Summer Program Instructors (2)

The Summer Program Instructor provides professional administrative support for club programming, promotes fun, supportive and well organized programs in a safe environment, supports teambuilding and fair play, and encourages all participants to achieve to the best of their ability. Two positions are available taking place from June 23, 2014 for a duration of 9 weeks. The deadline to apply is on April 21, 2014. For more details, refer to the job description for this position.

 

Whonnock Lake Gets Long Delayed Renovations

January 8, 2014

Maple Ridge council discussed the renovations for Whonnock Lake Park. The expansion of the boathouse for Ridge Canoe And Kayak Club was among the items discussed.

The News (Maple Ridge News) - Jan 8, 2014

 

New Years Party A Success

January 1, 2014

Great food and live music was enjoyed by 90 guests at the Whonnock Lake Centre on New Years Eve. Many will be coming back next year.

Special thanks go to the Whonnock Community Association for their support. They allowed one night for the use of the Whonnock Lake Centre, contributed draw prizes, and helped with advertising. Our hearty thanks go out to them. As for the volunteers from RCKC, much appreciation for organizing the event, providing the food, advertising, ticket sales, and cleanup.

Here is wishing you a Happy New Year!

 

 

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