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Welcome to the Nelson Paddling Club!

Since the early 90’s the club has had a presence in Lakeside park. As a volunteer-run society, the NPC has delivered community events programs, summer camps, and a youth sprint program. The NPC has promoted and supported paddle sports in our community. We have sent many medal winners to BC Games, and had Nelson represented at the Nationals. Club paddlers have even been on the national podium, and the community celebrated our impressive representation at nationals in 2019, and especially Heather Potkins’s silver and bronze medal wins.

Paddling is a sport that is accessible for all ages and abilities, and has a low financial barrier to participation. It’s also important to note that the Club is already aligned with the City’s vision in the draft Official Community Plan by providing and encouraging a human-propelled and fossil-free water based activity in Lakeside Park and along the waterfront.

The NPC has contributed a great deal to the community over its 30+ years, and hopes to continue. We are asking for the City and RDCK to support us in remaining on the waterfront now and into the future.

If you’re interested in joining the Nelson Paddling Club or learning more, check us out at: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonpaddlingclub/

If you are looking for some financial support for Nelson Paddling Club programs please check out KIDSPORT!

Programs

NPC Sprint Paddling Development Program
May 24 - August 12, 2022 (read more)
NPC SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS 2022
June 13 - June 24, 2022 (read more)
NPC WEEKLY PADDLING CAMPS 2022
Start June 27 and run into August (read more)

Calendar

Featured Coach: Maya Abraham

Assistant Coach, Maya Abraham, is excited to join the Nelson Paddling Club this year as one of the newest members of our coaching team.

Maya is a keen sports enthusiast and is looking forward to being out on the water having fun with our NPC members, playing and paddling on Kootenay Lake. Maya has lots of experience working with kids in sports scenarios whether it is encouraging them, motivating them, or instructing them and works hard to be a role model and a leader.
Maya has competed in many sports. Some of her favourite sports are cross country skiing, Track and Field, mountain biking, & soccer. Also, she loves paddling as a fun activity with friends & family. Maya is going into Grade 11 next year at LVR.

NPC is delighted to have enthusiastic Maya on board as part of our wonderful team of NPC coaches this summer!