United Albertan Paddling Society

The United Albertan Paddling Society is a recreational whitewater kayaking club based out of Edmonton, Alberta. With strong instructional programming for both adults and youth, UAPS has been introducing paddlers to the excitement of whitewater since 1978.

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Upcoming events

    • 9 Jan 2024
    • 12 Aug 2026
    • 25 sessions

    All active UAPS members are welcome to attend.

    If you would like to attend in-person to please email info@paddleuaps.com for the address, or join the virtual meeting by clicking the link below: 

    meet.google.com/bma-ctxc-mjf


    • 3 Jan 2026
    • 31 Jan 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Eastglen Leisure Center
    • 1
    Register

    ** This basics course is offered during women-only facility time at Eastglen Pool, and is taught by women. Men are not allowed in the facility before, during, or after this class to respect the privacy of all participants. We will also be pausing the class for prayer. **

    Our goal is to introduce you to the sport, and give you the confidence and tools to get out on the water safely and comfortably. No prior experience in kayaks is required, nor is the ability to swim (lifejacket required and provided for those that cannot swim).

    In this 6 hour course you will progress from learning the basics for getting onto the water:

    • The names of the parts of a kayak
    • How to enter and exit the boat
    • How to properly grip the paddle
    • How to wet exit (get out of an overturned kayak).

    to learning the basic paddling strokes that will get you where you need to go:

    • Forward stroke
    • Sweep stroke
    • Draws and sculling draws
    • Low and high braces

    And finally, you will start to combine these strokes to paddle, and play lots of games! 

    All kayak related equipment is provided. This course takes place indoors, in a heated pool. You will need to wear your usual indoor swimming gear, and if you tend to get cold, consider wearing a rashguard. A nose plug and goggles are recommended, but not required. 

    Please find the location of Eastglen Pool here.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to info@paddleuaps.com.


    • 13 Jan 2026
    • 17 Feb 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Eastglen Pool
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    • 19 Jan 2026
    • 2 Mar 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Eastglen
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    Are you looking to improve your paddling technique? The UAPS Stroke Improvement Course aims to tune up your paddling, correct bad habits,  and allows you to work smarter rather than harder. This is a great way to tune up your skills over the winter, and give you drills to work on at open sessions, so that you can move onto those bigger rivers that you’ve been waiting for!  

    • 25 Jan 2026
    • 22 Feb 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Eastglen Leisure Center 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1P1
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    This concentrated clinic will get you working toward that bomber combat roll you want to show off on the river. If you’ve just started paddling and want an introduction to rolling, or you’ve been trying to nail down your roll and need a bit of fine tuning this course is definitely for you.

    A low student to instructor ratio ensures that whatever your skill level, you will get personalized attention in this clinic. You will also benefit from receiving different instruction styles that may clear up a confusing aspect of the rolling process.

    • 25 Jan 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen
    Register


    • 28 Jan 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • West Edmonton Mall Hudson's Canada Pub
    Register

    Please join us in person for a brief Winter General Meeting on Wednesday, January 28 at Hudson’s Canada Pub on the ground floor of Bourbon Street, next to entrance 6, West Edmonton Mall.


    Enjoy complimentary appetizers (provided by UAPS), and join us for drinks or dinner at 6:00 pm (at your own cost; please note an 18% automatic gratuity will be added due to our group size). The Winter General Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. We will have the private room booked in the back. Minors are welcome at Hudson's until 9pm.

    We need quorum from our members to approve:

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    There will be UAPS Merchandise for purchase (cash or etransfer to treasurer@paddleuaps.com. Reserve your merch here

    • 1 Feb 2026
    • 1 Mar 2026

    ** Applications open on Feb 1 2026! **

    What to know before applying for BDP

    Whitewater Rescue Pool Session
    February 28, 3-5pm, Eastglen Pool

    Whitewater Safety Session
    April 14 7-9pm, Downtown MEC

    Intro to Moving Water
    Late April/Early May (TBD)

    Weekend 1 - Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis
    May 22-24

    Weekend 2 - Cowley Lions Castle River Campground (Near Pincher Creek)
    June 5-7

    Weekend 3 - Near Sundre
    July 17-19

    Weekend 4 - Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis
    August 14-16

    • 1 Feb 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 7 Feb 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register

    Please ensure that our Waiver of Claims and Liability is signed by each attending adult and child. 

    • 8 Feb 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Eastglen
    Register


    • 15 Feb 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register

    Please ensure that our Waiver of Claims and Liability is signed by each attending adult and child. 

    • 22 Feb 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 28 Feb 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Eastglen

    BDP applicants are encouraged to attend this pool session dedicated to getting comfortable with safety practices, rescues, and self rescues.

    We will practice T-rescues, H-rescues, swimming with gear, and self rescue scenarios. This will help prepare you for  whitewater in BDP, and familiarize you with our protocols before you're getting dunked in glacial river water!

    All paddling gear will be provided. Please come dressed as if you were coming to an open session or course at the pool. If you tend to get cold, you may want to wear a rash guard or neoprene. If needed, please bring a nose plug and goggles.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to Mo at bdp@paddleuaps.com!

    • 1 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen
    Register


    • 7 Mar 2026
    • 21 Mar 2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Eastglen Leisure Center 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1P1
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    • 8 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 15 Mar 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register

    Please ensure that our Waiver of Claims and Liability is signed by each attending adult and child. 

    • 15 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 20 Mar 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • West Edmonton Mall Wave Pool (enter through door C)
    • 10

    All paddlers attending must have a solid 5c wet exit (comfortable, chill, calm, confident, complete, cool, collected, casual ... - pick any 5 you like). A t-rescue and roll is recommended but not required. UAPS Basics training or equivalent is required. A whitewater helmet and PFD are required to be worn at all times.

    Equipment (boat, PFD, helmet, paddle, skirt, float bags) can be provided if needed to UAPS members, but must be organized by registering atleast 2-weeks in advance. We will contact you via email to arrange pick-up / drop-off.

    Arrive at door C for 6:30pm, which is on the south side of the waterpark. For those of you that haven't been, door C is not a main entrance, it is a back entrance to the waterpark located in the parking lot. The door is beige, (at least it was) and has a big "C" on it. Try to get there in advance to give yourself ample time to get changed and ready to go. This door will be locked for the remainder of the night, so it is important to arrive and be ready to enter at 7pm. 

    The wave pool will be turned on at 7:00pm and shut off at 9:00pm, nobody is allowed in the pool beforehand. 

    Surfing etiquette is staging up and at the right side (north) of the waves, with 3 paddlers per set of waves. Please clear the wave zone immediately after your ride.

    All users ARE required to wear a helmet and PFD at all times, so please don't forget. Have fun!

    Map to door C: https://goo.gl/maps/mupy9tMRB9KiM4qf7

    Please note: We do not offer refunds if you cannot attend, but we can transfer your ticket to a friend if you email us

    • 22 Mar 2026
    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Eastglen
    Register

    This course is designed for paddlers with a roll, looking to learn to playboat! Bring your own playboat (and if you don't have one, indicate your size during registration).

    Please note we will also be hosting an instructor's only course later in the year! 




    • 22 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 28 Mar 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register

    Please ensure that our Waiver of Claims and Liability is signed by each attending adult and child. 

    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen
    Register


    • 11 Apr 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register

    Please ensure that our Waiver of Claims and Liability is signed by each attending adult and child. 

    • 12 Apr 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 13 Apr 2026
    • 4 May 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register


    • 14 Apr 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • MEC Edmonton, 11904 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0G6
    Register

    UAPS Whitewater Safety Talk

    Wed April 14, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm (MDT) at MEC Edmonton (Downtown location), 11904 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 0G6

    This event is free and open to all UAPS members. It is mandatory for all BDP participants.

    We will review basic whitewater safety, as well as essential whitewater gear. MEC has also graciously offered us a club discount for anything in store, in-person only. More details to come.



    • 18 Apr 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • NAIT Shaw Theatre
    • 261
    Register

    Please see up to date event info at www.paddleuaps.com/film-festival


    PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY

    POLARIS MORTGAGE PLANNERS & PADDLE UAPS


    The United Albertan Paddling Society, with the support of Polaris Mortgage Planners, is excited to host the Paddling Film Festival World Tour in Edmonton on April 18, 2026! Since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival has been a highlight in over 130 cities around the globe, showcasing the finest paddling films. It motivates audiences to cherish their local waterways, venture into rivers, lakes, and oceans, and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle. The 2025 film line-up included whitewater paddling, canoeing, outrigger-canoeing, fishing, rafting, SUP, adaptive paddling, hiking, adventure, travelling, repelling, split boarding and more. The 2026 lineup will be announced in the new year! There are lots of door prizes to be won & silent auction items to be bid on! 

    We invite you to join us for the World Tour screening at the NAIT Shaw Theatre on Saturday, April 18. Doors will open in the lobby at 5 pm, with the film screening scheduled for 6:30 pm. Before the show, take part in our paddling fair in the lobby, where you can explore local retailers, discover how to safely start your paddling journey, learn essential skills for river outings, connect with local paddling clubs, and find out more about our provincial paddling associations. There will be local craft beer, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. 

    We are thrilled to introduce our Platinum Sponsor for this year’ festival: Polaris Mortgage Planners! At Polaris Mortgage Planners, they believe home-ownership is about more than finding a mortgage—it’s about building your future. From your very first pre-approval through to paying off the last payment, they’re committed to guiding you at every step, offering clear communication and expert support every time. Locally based in Spruce Grove and Edmonton, their team is dedicated to helping their clients achieve financial freedom through smart mortgage planning. They’re proud to support the UAPS Film Festival and be part of this community-driven celebration of creativity and connection on the water.

    We would also like to thank our Gold Sponsors, Benke Real EstateExcalibur Executive Planning, and River City Repair for their generous support in making this event possible. Adam at Benke Real Estate is a dedicated realtor who puts you first and comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members. Excalibur Executive Planning is proudly supporting the UAPS Film Festival as a Gold Sponsor, guiding business owners from workplace wellness to lifelong wealth — through employee group benefits, insurance, and retirement planning. River City Repair specializes in repairing paddling equipment, rafts, SUPs, plastic welding and more). They will help keep your dry suit and boat dry year after year.

    Your support in attending this event will contribute to the vibrant paddling community in our region. Proceeds from this event will support both our children’s and adult paddling programs by funding essential equipment purchases and training to certify our volunteer instructors, ensuring they are fully insured to teach paddling at local pools, ponds, lakes, and rivers.

    Platinum Level Sponsor

    Gold Level Sponsors

    • Benke Real Estate (a real estate agent who puts you first & comes highly recommended by numerous satisfied UAPS members)
    • Excalibur Executive Planning (guiding business owners from workplace wellness to lifelong wealth — through employee group benefits, insurance, & retirement planning)
    • River City Repair (UAPS recommended repair shop specializing in paddling equipment, rafts, SUPs, plastic welding & more)
    Silver Level Sponsors
    • Alberta Whitewater Association (connects, develops and advocates for whitewater & paddle sports across Alberta)
    • Alberta Canoe Polo Association - (promotes the sport of Canoe (Kayak) Polo across Alberta)
    • AQ Outdoors (as one of Canada’s leading paddlesport gear and education resources, AQ Outdoors is here to grow stoke, support community, & get more paddlers on the water)
    • Edmonton Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Neck, shoulder, and back pain relief in central Edmonton through Therapeutic Massage and RAPID Neurofascial Reset)
    • Edmonton Whitewater Paddlers (Edmonton's Premier Paddling & Canoe Polo Club) 
    • KC Insurance (providing insurance to fit your budget)
    • Paddle Alberta (promotes and supports safe, sustainable recreational canoeing & kayaking)
    • PeakEats (backcountry food as good as the view - healthy & delicious!)
    • Racks for Cars (Edmonton's largest car & truck rack dealer, with a full range of kayak, canoe, ski, snowboard, & bike racks) 
    • Smith Paddle & Canoe Co (where wood meets water, distinctively designed wood paddles with years of development & innovation)

    Bronze Level Sponsors

    • Form Health (Edmonton's community-driven acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, and physiotherapy multidisciplinary wellness clinic)
    • KanFest (celebrate everything that makes the Kananaskis River special, July 10-12, 2026)
    • NSR Environmental Ltd (environmental planning, assessment, and ecological regulatory & field services)
    • Track 'N Trail (Serving Edmonton's nordic skiers, hikers, backpackers, backcountry skiers, climbers, and trail runners since 1984)
    Doorprize & Silent Auction sponsors
    • Ceyana Canoe Club (Edmonton's largest canoe & kayak club, offering a mix of family-oriented paddling programs)
    • Evoolution (Canada's freshest olive oils, decadent balsamic vinegars, & gourmet sea salts)
    • Kal Tire Acheson (Canada's winter tire expert, proudly supporting UAPS & the local community)
    • Mark's Guide for Alberta Paddlers, 3rd edt (detailed river guidebook including put-ins, take-outs, rapids, highlights, & more)
    Watch the 2025 Trailer here. The 2026 trailer will be released in the new year.
    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Buena Vista Seacan

    Please meet at the White Rowhouse shown below, in the parking lot located the furthest east at 3pm (8438 129St), and we will walk to the seacan together. Bring straps or rope to secure you boat to take home.  If you arrive late, call Mo (number given in BDP/NPP email). 

    This gear pickup is for BDP & NPP Participants only. Please register so we are aware you are picking up gear on this date.

    If you have been to the UAPS seacan previously, feel free to make your way there. Map below. 


    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 21 Apr 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Buena Vista Seacan

    Please meet at the White Rowhouse shown below, in the parking lot located the furthest east at 6pm (8438 129St), and we will walk to the seacan together. Bring straps or rope to secure you boat to take home.  If you arrive late, call Mo (number given in BDP/NPP email). 

    This gear pickup is for BDP & NPP Participants only. Please register so we are aware you are picking up gear on this date.

    If you have been to the UAPS seacan previously, feel free to make your way there. Map below. 


    • 24 Apr 2026
    • 26 Apr 2026

    https://www.albertawhitewater.ca/awa-leadership-symposium-0

    • 26 Apr 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 1 May 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 3 May 2026
    • 3:30 PM
    • Grand Trunk Pool
    • 5
    Register

    Combination Pool and Lake Kayak Instructor. Course fee includes the $120 CKC/AWA reinvestment fee. If you have already paid this fee for 2026, please email info@paddleuaps.com to reduce your course fee. 

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum Age: 14 years old to take the training course, 16 years old for the evaluation following the course. 
    • Must have intermediate flatwater skills
    • You must be an AWA member (Please note if you are a UAPS member, you have already paid your AWA membership fee for the year). If you are not an AWA member through a local club, you can become a member here. Ceyana members are not AWA members by default. 

    Date/location:

    • Friday, May 1 -  Grand Trunk Pool, 7-9 pm, classroom session
    • Saturday, May 2 - Grand Trunk Pool. There will be a classroom session from 11-3pm, and pool from 4-9pm. Bring lunch for the classroom session. 
    • Sunday, May 3 - Hermitage Pond, start time tbd

    Environment: Teaching beginners in the pool and on outdoor flatwater, such as lakes canals, ponds or non-moving water sites (flow less than 10 metres/minute)

    Course Outline: This course combines the basics of the pool course and the technical review of the Lake course. It includes:

    • NCCP overview
    • Basic pool safety
    • Pool and paddling equipment
    • Boat fit
    • Getting in and out of boats on dryland and wet exits
    • Basic strokes; forward and reverse; sweeps, draws, hip flicks, high and low braces, flatwater roll, and hand of god
    • Practice routines
    • Games
    • Making ethical decision training
    • Professionalism, ethics, and promotion
    • Teaching methodology
    • Risk management
    • Site selection and group management
    • Environment monitoring – weather and water conditions
    • Common paddling injuries
    • Basic rescue techniques
    • Professional issues and administration

    Check out these video clips for a reference of the paddling skills required for certification as a Lake Kayak Instructor:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr2MvSMJ7zA&list=PLmdJ_UnnshFfdYxRay5kpPJEZjMIhufSs 

    • 3 May 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Eastglen Pool
    Register

    Please ensure that our Waiver of Claims and Liability is signed by each attending adult and child. 

    • 3 May 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen
    Register


    • 10 May 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 15 May 2026
    • 18 May 2026
    • Pincher Creek
    • 20 May 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 22 May 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 24 May 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Canoe Meadows

    Please note this weekend is tentative to change based on campground availability and water levels. The date will be finalized by February. 

    • 27 May 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 5 Jun 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 7 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Pincher Creek Area

    Please note this weekend is tentative to change based on campground availability and water levels. The date will be finalized by February. 

    • 10 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 12 Jun 2026
    • 14 Jun 2026

    AQ Outdoors has offered us a private intro to creeking course June 12 -14.  Cost is a club discounted $329.95 + GST.

    GOALS

    The aim of this program is to introduce participants to the 'big picture' of creek boating. It is a super intensive course with very long days on the water full of drills, coaching and running rapids. Paddlers will be put through many drills on boat control, using water features for efficient paddling, boofing, river reading, communications, safety and much more. The Friday and Saturday are in your face skills sessions and Sunday ties it all together with a run on a local creek, where all participants are expected to be part of the group decision making, safety etc.

    OUTCOMES

    After completing this course participants coming to the program with the correct skillset can expect to have a good understanding of the mechanics of boofing, how creek boats paddle, the importance of edging, speed and boat control in a good creek boat progression. They will also have a good understanding of the equipment, mindset and communication required to do this sport safely.

    NOTE: To get the most out of this program participants should have paddled a lot of days on Class III and felt like they had good boat control and a bomb proof roll. Some experience on Class III+/IV- is certainly a benefit.

    Pre-Requisites:

    • UAPS Membership required
    • Intermediate Skills Course (or equivalent)
    • Participants should have lots of days on a variety of Class III/III+ rivers, good boat control and a bomb proof roll

    Duration

    • 2 full days and 1 x 3-hour evening session
    • Friday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    • Saturday: 7:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sunday: 7:00am - 4:30pm

    Location

    • Friday: Meet at Canoe Meadows on the Kananaskis River
    • Saturday: Highwood River (TBC)
    • Sunday: Ethrington or Cataract Creeks (TBC)

    To book, please email info@paddleuaps.com for the secret code!




    • 13 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 14 Jun 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Highwood River (water levels dependant)
    Register

    Target Audience: Club, school, commercial instructors or guides/leaders who wish to lead advanced whitewater trips; safety boaters, other professional paddlers, etc.

    Course Duration: Two days

    Prerequisites:

    • AWA Member
    • Minimum age 18 years
    • Class III-IV (advanced) whitewater paddling skills
    • Swiftwater Rescue and Safety Certification
    • Certified as a NCCP River Leader 2
    • Active instructors must have Standard First Aid and CPR certification

    Environment: Class III whitewater

    Course Outline: This course follows the same format as the Kayak Leader 2 course, but for trip planning and leading on Class III water. It includes:

    • Risk management: liability, waivers, standards of care, emergency action planning
    • Planning and preparation; remote runs, map analysis, GPS
    • Paddler screening
    • Risk assessment and decision making
    • Advanced leadership skills
    • River hazards and hydrology
    • Group management, scouting & communication techniques including river signals
    • Demonstration of rescue and paddling skills
    Course Fee: $295 +$120 in NCCP Reinvestment Fees if not already paid for 2026. 
    • 20 Jun 2026
    • 21 Jun 2026
    • Entwhistle
    • 8

    Join Dr. Lee Green for a weekend of whitewater wilderness first aid. River levels depending, participants should bring warm weather paddling gear, helmet, boat, skirt, paddle, PFD, float bags, and outdoor paddling experience. Participants should also have warm clothes to wear outside during the day. 

    Do not purchase a first aid kit for this course (Dr. Green will show you what you should get during the course). 

    • 24 Jun 2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eastglen Main Pool
    Register

    You must sign up for open sessions ahead of time in order to attend

    *Any questions or concerns please email info@paddleuaps.com

    Open sessions are available to UAPS members only


    • 26 Jun 2026
    • 28 Jun 2026
    • Grande Cache
    Save the date! Details to follow
    • 27 Jun 2026
    • 28 Jun 2026

    AQ Outdoors has offered us a private class II skills progression weekend.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION

    The UAPS Class II Skills Progression is a 2-day course to help paddlers progress with confidence in class II/II+ moving water.

    GOALS

    The aim of this program is to continue in the development of paddling skills for participants. At this stage, we are looking to have paddlers be more self-directed in performing skills in Class II whitewater and introducing basic maneuvers in straightforward Class II+ rapids. There is a strong leadership and safety component with the goal of having participants comfortable picking lines and performing rescues in Class II whitewater

    OUTCOMES

    After completing this course, participants coming to the program with the correct skill set can expect to be able to paddle Class II rivers as a confident and competent team member. Able to scout, choose lines, perform basic safety and rescues. After this course paddlers can also expect to know what Class II+ whitewater is like and to have a good idea of the next steps to continue to improve their personal paddling

    Pre-Requisites:

    • 5 - 10 days paddling Class I/II whitewater.

    • Ability to perform eddy turns, ferries etc in Class I with little guidance.
    • Able to complete a T-rescue and attempt a roll in flatwater

    Duration

    • Two days:
      • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

      • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (approx)

    Location

    • Saturday: Harvie Passage, Calgary
    • Sunday: Harvie Passage or another location, TBD.

    To book, please email info@paddleuaps.com for the secret code!




    • 3 Jul 2026
    • 5 Jul 2026
    • Sundre, AB

    For more information, please visit: https://www.albertawhitewater.ca/d8-calendar

    • 10 Jul 2026
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis

    Details at https://kanfest.ca/

    • 17 Jul 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • 19 Jul 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Sundre

    Please note this weekend is tentative to change based on campground availability and water levels. The date will be finalized by February. 

    • 24 Jul 2026
    • 26 Jul 2026

    Date subject to change, added to calendar based on 2024 date. 

    See https://www.albertawhitewater.ca/d8-calendar for updated dates/registration once entered. 

    • 24 Jul 2026
    • 9:00 PM
    • 26 Jul 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Cartier Creek Campground, Red Deer River (water level dependant)

    River Leader 2 Training

    Target Audience:     Club members who wish to lead river trips
    Course Duration:     Two Days
    Prerequisites:

    • UAPS Member
    • Minimum age 18 years
    • Class III (intermediate) whitewater paddling skills
    • Swiftwater Rescue and Safety Training

    Environment:     Class II whitewater
    Course Outline:    This course is risk management-focused and covers the details of trip-planning and leading a group down the river on Class I and II water. It includes:

    • Risk management: liability, waivers, standards of care, emergency action planning
    • Planning and preparation
    • Paddler screening
    • Risk assessment and decision making
    • Leadership skills
    • River hazards and hydrology
    • Group management, scouting & communication techniques including river signals
    • Demonstration of rescue and paddling skills
    Please email info@paddleuaps.com if you are interested in taking this course. 
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • 3 Aug 2026
    • Fort Smith, NWT
    • 7 Aug 2026
    • 7:00 PM
    • 9 Aug 2026
    • 6:00 PM
    • Red Deer and Panther rivers
    • 8
    Register

    Jim MacDonald is hosting a swift water rescue course on the Red Deer and Panther rivers. We will be camping friday evening, with the course starting early Saturday morning. 

    CKC Swiftwater Rescue and Safety

    Target Audience: This Whitewater Canada course is recommended for all paddlers

    Prerequisites: Must be a UAPS or AWA Member

    Environment: Class I-III whitewater


    Course Outline:

    • Risk, incidents, and liability
    • River dynamics (hydrology)
    • River hazards
    • Trip safety and planning
    • Throwbags
    • Wading and swimming
    • Tow systems and in-boat rescue techniques
    • Knots and anchors
    • Tag and snag lines
    • Mechanical advantage systems
    • Leading rescues and organization of rescues


    • 14 Aug 2026
    • 16 Aug 2026
    • Canoe Meadows

    Please note this weekend is tentative to change based on campground availability and water levels. The date will be finalized by February. 

    • 21 Aug 2026
    • 23 Aug 2026
    • 22 Aug 2026
    • 23 Aug 2026
    • Clearwater River

    Please note this course is for UAPS leaders/sweeps who volunteer to help with the 2026 Beginner Development Program only. 

    • 4 Sep 2026
    • 7 Sep 2026
    • Fraser Meadows, BC


Past events

18 Jan 2026 Open Session
18 Jan 2026 Kids Open Session
11 Jan 2026 Open Session
10 Jan 2026 Youth AWA Winter Whitewater Cup
4 Jan 2026 Drop in Polo
14 Dec 2025 Open Session
14 Dec 2025 AWA Youth Cross Country Ski Camp
7 Dec 2025 Drop in Polo
30 Nov 2025 Open Session
23 Nov 2025 Open Session
16 Nov 2025 Open Session
9 Nov 2025 Drop in Polo
2 Nov 2025 Open Session
2 Nov 2025 Basics Course
1 Nov 2025 Intro to Polo
1 Nov 2025 PaddleAbility UAPS Instructor Training
26 Oct 2025 Open Session
26 Oct 2025 Roll Clinic
22 Oct 2025 Stroke Improvement Course
20 Oct 2025 2025 Drysuit Repair
19 Oct 2025 Open Session
8 Oct 2025 UAPS Gear Return 2
5 Oct 2025 Drop in Polo
5 Oct 2025 UAPS Gear Return 1
4 Oct 2025 Kids Open Session
4 Oct 2025 Paddle, Potluck, and Bonfire
21 Sep 2025 Open Session
21 Sep 2025 AQ Outdoors Club Night
19 Sep 2025 River Leader 2 Training
18 Sep 2025 Annual General Meeting
15 Sep 2025 Playboating Course
12 Sep 2025 AQ 25th Anniversary
10 Sep 2025 UAPS BDP/NPP Instructor Debrief
10 Sep 2025 Open Session - NSR
30 Aug 2025 Open Session - NSR
27 Aug 2025 Open Session - NSR
23 Aug 2025 UAPS AQ Big Water Course
19 Aug 2025 Open Session
16 Aug 2025 BDP weekend 4
15 Aug 2025 Revy Paddle Fest
15 Aug 2025 Canoe Meadows Camping
13 Aug 2025 Open Session - NSR
9 Aug 2025 KanFest
5 Aug 2025 Open Session
1 Aug 2025 Slave River Fest
1 Aug 2025 Clearwater Fest
30 Jul 2025 Open Session - NSR
22 Jul 2025 Open Session
16 Jul 2025 Open Session - NSR
12 Jul 2025 BDP weekend 3
11 Jul 2025 Red Deer BDP Camping (payment deadline extended)
8 Jul 2025 Open Session
5 Jul 2025 CANCELLED - River Leader 2 Training - CANCELLED
2 Jul 2025 Open Session - NSR
27 Jun 2025 Grande Cache Rendezvous hosted by UAPS
25 Jun 2025 Open Session
21 Jun 2025 UAPS Mom's River Weekend
21 Jun 2025 UAPS AQ Next Step Course
20 Jun 2025 Fiesta Del Toro - Bull Fest
18 Jun 2025 Open Session - NSR
14 Jun 2025 Swift Water Rescue Training
11 Jun 2025 Open Session
7 Jun 2025 BDP weekend 2
6 Jun 2025 Pincher BDP Camping
4 Jun 2025 Open Session - NSR
28 May 2025 Open Session
24 May 2025 BDP weekend 1
23 May 2025 Canoe Meadows Camping
21 May 2025 Open Session
17 May 2025 3 River Rendezvous Festival
14 May 2025 Intro to Moving Water
11 May 2025 Open Session
11 May 2025 Kids Open Session
9 May 2025 NCCP Pool & Lake Instructor Course
6 May 2025 Intro to Moving Water
4 May 2025 Open Session
4 May 2025 EPCA Gear Swap
3 May 2025 Kids Open Session
1 May 2025 Intro to Moving Water
27 Apr 2025 Open Session
25 Apr 2025 Whitewater Leadership Symposium
23 Apr 2025 UAPS AQ Outdoors Club Night
19 Apr 2025 Gear Pickup for BDP & NPP only
16 Apr 2025 Whitewater Safety Talk
15 Apr 2025 Gear Pickup for BDP & NPP only
13 Apr 2025 CANCELLED - Open Session - CANCELLED
13 Apr 2025 CANCELLED - Kids Open Session - CANCELLED
12 Apr 2025 Whitewater Wilderness First Aid
6 Apr 2025 Open Session
6 Apr 2025 Kids Open Session
31 Mar 2025 Playboating Course
30 Mar 2025 Open Session w/ YipYak Kayak Demos
29 Mar 2025 UAPS Paddling Film Festival - 2025 World Tour
23 Mar 2025 Open Session
16 Mar 2025 Open Session
16 Mar 2025 Roll Clinic
9 Mar 2025 Open Session
9 Mar 2025 Kids Open Session
5 Mar 2025 Stroke Improvement Course
2 Mar 2025 Open Session
1 Mar 2025 Basics Course
22 Feb 2025 Open Session
15 Feb 2025 Open Session
15 Feb 2025 Kids Open Session
11 Feb 2025 Wave Pool Session
8 Feb 2025 Open Session
1 Feb 2025 Open Session
1 Feb 2025 Kids Open Session
18 Jan 2025 Basics Course
18 Jan 2025 Open Session
18 Jan 2025 Kids Open Session
12 Jan 2025 AQ Outdoors Club Night
11 Jan 2025 Open Session
10 Jan 2025 Winter Whitewater Youth Cup
14 Dec 2024 Kids Open Session
8 Dec 2024 Open Session
8 Dec 2024 Kids Open Session
1 Dec 2024 Open Session
24 Nov 2024 Open Session
18 Nov 2024 Basics Course (Monday)
17 Nov 2024 Open Session
17 Nov 2024 Roll Clinic
16 Nov 2024 Kids Open Session
10 Nov 2024 Open Session
5 Nov 2024 Stroke Improvement Course
3 Nov 2024 Open Session
3 Nov 2024 Kids Open Session
27 Oct 2024 Open Session
20 Oct 2024 Open Session
20 Oct 2024 Kids Open Session
19 Oct 2024 Basics Course (Saturday)
13 Oct 2024 Open Session
6 Oct 2024 Open Session
5 Oct 2024 Kids Open Session
29 Sep 2024 Open Session
22 Sep 2024 Open Session
18 Sep 2024 AGM
15 Sep 2024 Open Session
15 Sep 2024 Basics Course (Sunday)
8 Sep 2024 Open Session
8 Sep 2024 Open Session
27 Aug 2024 Open Session
20 Aug 2024 Open Session
16 Aug 2024 Canoe Meadows Camping
13 Aug 2024 Open Session
10 Aug 2024 KanFest
9 Aug 2024 Clearwater Paddle Festival
6 Aug 2024 Open Session
2 Aug 2024 Slave River Festival
30 Jul 2024 Open Session
26 Jul 2024 Women's Whitewater Festival
23 Jul 2024 Open Session
19 Jul 2024 Revelstoke Paddle Festival
16 Jul 2024 Open Session
12 Jul 2024 Red Deer BDP Camping
9 Jul 2024 Open Session
2 Jul 2024 Open Session
29 Jun 2024 Grande Cache River Rendezvous
25 Jun 2024 Open Session
21 Jun 2024 Pincher BDP Camping
18 Jun 2024 Open Session
15 Jun 2024 Swift Water Rescue Training
11 Jun 2024 Open Session
4 Jun 2024 Open Session
28 May 2024 Open Session
21 May 2024 Open Session
17 May 2024 3 Rivers Rendezvous
15 May 2024 BDP 2024
14 May 2024 Open Session
12 May 2024 Open Session
10 May 2024 Pool & Lake Instructor Course
5 May 2024 Open Session
5 May 2024 EPCA Boat and Gear Swap
2 May 2024 UAPS AQ Outdoors Gear Night
1 May 2024 Whitewater Safety Talk
28 Apr 2024 Open Session
26 Apr 2024 Whitewater Instructor Symposium
21 Apr 2024 Open Session
20 Apr 2024 Wilderness First Aid
16 Apr 2024 Paddling Film Festival
14 Apr 2024 Open Session
7 Apr 2024 Open Session
6 Apr 2024 Roll Clinic
3 Apr 2024 Basics Course (Wed Evening)
24 Mar 2024 Open Session
17 Mar 2024 Open Session
12 Mar 2024 Stroke Improvement Course
10 Mar 2024 Open Session
6 Mar 2024 Wave Pool Session
3 Mar 2024 Open Session
3 Mar 2024 Basics Course (Sun Morning)
25 Feb 2024 Open Session
18 Feb 2024 Open Session
11 Feb 2024 Open Session
6 Feb 2024 Basics Course (Tues Evening)
4 Feb 2024 Open Session
28 Jan 2024 Open Session
21 Jan 2024 Open Session
21 Jan 2024 Roll Clinic
14 Jan 2024 Open Session
7 Jan 2024 Open Session
17 Dec 2023 Open Session
10 Dec 2023 Open Session
3 Dec 2023 Open Session
26 Nov 2023 Open Session
19 Nov 2023 Open Session
12 Nov 2023 Open Session
7 Nov 2023 Stroke Improvement Course
5 Nov 2023 Open Session
29 Oct 2023 Open Session
22 Oct 2023 October Basics Course
15 Oct 2023 Open Session
15 Oct 2023 Kids Kayaking Open Session
8 Oct 2023 Open Session
1 Oct 2023 Open Session
25 Sep 2023 AGM
24 Sep 2023 Open Session
17 Sep 2023 Open Session
10 Sep 2023 Open Session
10 Sep 2023 Basics Course
1 Sep 2023 Fraser Festival
29 Aug 2023 Open Session
22 Aug 2023 Open Session
18 Aug 2023 Canoe Meadows Camping
15 Aug 2023 Open Session
12 Aug 2023 Kan Fest
8 Aug 2023 Open Session
4 Aug 2023 Slave River Paddle Fest
4 Aug 2023 Clearwater Paddle Fest
1 Aug 2023 Open Session
29 Jul 2023 Toby Creek Race
25 Jul 2023 Open Session
18 Jul 2023 Open Session
15 Jul 2023 Private UAPS AQ The Next Step Course
14 Jul 2023 Red Deer Camping
11 Jul 2023 Open Session
4 Jul 2023 Open Session
30 Jun 2023 Grande Cache Club Weekend
27 Jun 2023 Open Session
24 Jun 2023 Brierlies Festival and Competition
23 Jun 2023 Private UAPS AQ Intro to Creeking Course
20 Jun 2023 Open Session
17 Jun 2023 Swift Water Rescue Training
9 Jun 2023 Jasper Camping
6 Jun 2023 Open Session
3 Jun 2023 Maycroft Race
30 May 2023 Open Session
26 May 2023 BDP 2023
26 May 2023 Canoe Meadows Camping
19 May 2023 3 Rivers Rendezvous Festival
14 May 2023 Open Session
7 May 2023 Open Session
7 May 2023 UAPS Kids Kayaking Open Session
30 Apr 2023 Open Session
23 Apr 2023 Open Session
21 Apr 2023 Whitewater Instructor Symposium
16 Apr 2023 Open Session
16 Apr 2023 Roll Clinic (April)
15 Apr 2023 Paddlers Boat & Gear Swap
2 Apr 2023 Open Session
2 Apr 2023 UAPS Kids Kayaking Open Session
26 Mar 2023 Open Session
19 Mar 2023 Open Session
12 Mar 2023 Open Session
8 Mar 2023 Wave Pool Session
5 Mar 2023 Open Session
5 Mar 2023 Basics Course (March)
28 Feb 2023 Winter General Meeting
27 Feb 2023 AWA AGM
26 Feb 2023 Open Session
26 Feb 2023 UAPS Kids Kayaking Open Session
19 Feb 2023 Open Session
12 Feb 2023 Open Session
5 Feb 2023 Open Session
5 Feb 2023 Roll Clinic
31 Jan 2023 Basics Course (Tues Evening)
29 Jan 2023 Open Session
22 Jan 2023 Open Session
15 Jan 2023 Open Session
8 Jan 2023 Open Session
8 Jan 2023 Basics Course (Sunday Morning)
18 Dec 2022 Open Session
11 Dec 2022 Open Session
4 Dec 2022 Open Session
27 Nov 2022 Open Session
20 Nov 2022 Open Session
19 Nov 2022 CKC Pool Kayak Instructor (PKI)
13 Nov 2022 Open Session
6 Nov 2022 Open Session
6 Nov 2022 Basics Course #1
2 Oct 2022 Open Session
25 Sep 2022 Open Session
21 Sep 2022 Annual General Meeting
18 Sep 2022 Open Session
11 Sep 2022 Open Session
1 Sep 2022 Open Session
25 Aug 2022 Open Session
19 Aug 2022 Canoe Meadows Camping
18 Aug 2022 Open Session
11 Aug 2022 Open Session
4 Aug 2022 Open Session
28 Jul 2022 Open Session
21 Jul 2022 Open Session
14 Jul 2022 Open Session
7 Jul 2022 Open Session
30 Jun 2022 Open Session
25 Jun 2022 SWR Course
23 Jun 2022 Open Session
17 Jun 2022 Intro to Creeking with Aquabatics
16 Jun 2022 Open Session
10 Jun 2022 Jasper Camping
9 Jun 2022 Open Session
2 Jun 2022 Open Session
27 May 2022 BDP
27 May 2022 BDP2
27 May 2022 Canoe Meadows Camping
26 May 2022 Open Session
15 May 2022 Open Session
9 May 2022 Whitewater Safety Talk
8 May 2022 Open Session
1 May 2022 Open Session
30 Apr 2022 UAPS SWR with Aquabatics
24 Apr 2022 Open Session
21 Apr 2022 Roll Clinic #3
10 Apr 2022 Open Session
3 Apr 2022 Open Session
27 Mar 2022 Open Session
24 Mar 2022 Roll Clinic #2
22 Mar 2022 Beginner Course #2
21 Mar 2022 Winter General Meeting
20 Mar 2022 Open Session
13 Mar 2022 Open Session
6 Mar 2022 Open Session
27 Feb 2022 Open Session
20 Feb 2022 Open Session
17 Feb 2022 Roll Clinic #1
15 Feb 2022 Beginner Course #1
13 Feb 2022 Open Session
6 Feb 2022 Open Session
30 Jan 2022 Open Session
23 Jan 2022 Open Session
16 Jan 2022 Open Session
11 Jan 2022 Exec Meeting
9 Jan 2022 Open Session
2 Jan 2022 Open Session
19 Dec 2021 Open Session
12 Dec 2021 Open Session
7 Dec 2021 Wave Pool Session
5 Dec 2021 Open Session
28 Nov 2021 Open Session
21 Nov 2021 Open Session
17 Nov 2021 Fall AGM
14 Nov 2021 Open Session
7 Nov 2021 Open Session
4 Nov 2021 Beginner Course
31 Oct 2021 Open Session
24 Oct 2021 Open Session
17 Oct 2021 Open Session
20 Aug 2021 Club Weekend - Kananaskis
13 Aug 2021 BDP2 Kan Camping
24 Jul 2021 Red Deer River Beginners Trip
23 Jul 2021 Club Weekend - Red Deer River
7 Jul 2021 Rundle Open Session
30 Jun 2021 Rundle Open Session
23 Jun 2021 Rundle Open Session
16 Jun 2021 Rundle Open Session
16 Jun 2021 Intro to Kayaking
11 Jun 2021 Club Weekend - Pincher Creek
5 Jun 2021 Wilderness First Aid
29 May 2021 BDP2 Registration
29 May 2021 BDP2
24 Apr 2021 Winter General Meeting
15 Sep 2020 Annual General Meeting
15 Aug 2020 Kananaskis Club Weekend
25 Jul 2020 Red Deer Club Weekend
17 Jul 2020 Women's Whitewater Weekend
16 Jun 2020 Virtual Open Session: Virtual Pub Night
16 Apr 2020 Roll Clinic Session #3
30 Mar 2020 Play Boating Course
24 Mar 2020 Basics Course Session #3
12 Mar 2020 Roll Clinic Session #2
2 Mar 2020 Polo/Stroke Improvement
18 Feb 2020 Basics Course Session #2
6 Feb 2020 Roll Clinic Session #1
21 Jan 2020 Basics Course Session #1
14 Jan 2020 Exec Meeting
12 Jan 2020 Open Session


            

Special thanks to InMotion for their ongoing financial support and encouragement, which has helped increase women’s leadership in our club since 2023.


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