UAPS upcoming events

Slave River Fest (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Details at: https://slaveriverpaddlefest.ca/

Jordan - Perry Fest (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Registration and details: https://www.facebook.com/events/893785003631384

Intro to Paddling and Stroke Refinement (5 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:15:00 GMT

The United Albertan Paddling Society is seeking participants to teach during CKC Lake Kayak Instructor Evaluations. During these sessions, new instructors will be evaluated by a National Learning Facilitator as they teach participants different strokes and essential skills needed for lake kayaking. We invite any paid UAPS member to attend one or more sessions and fine-tune your paddling skills this summer! Please register before attending. If there is a specific stroke or skill you want to work on, let your instructor know!

You can register for 1 or more sessions, it is not a 4 week program, each session is a one-off.

Meet at the Rundle Park Paddling Pond at 6:15pm . Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9o5RuE7vBhafSjKa6

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only (6 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only

Participants | Participantes

First priority is given to women who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomers to Canada, low income, and those who need a women-only learning environment.

La priorité est accordée aux femmes noires, autochtones, racisées, les nouvelles arrivées au Canada, et/ou qui cherche un environnement d'apprentissage exclusivement féminin.

Location | Lieu

Rundle Park Ponds: Thursdays July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 7-8:30 pm
Eastglen Pool: Saturday Aug 8, 3:30-5 pm

L'étang de Parc Rundle: les jeudis, juillet 23 et 30 juillet, et août 6, 13, et 20, de 19:00 à 20:30

Piscine de Eastglen: samedi 8 août, de 15:30 à 17:00

Description | Description du cours

We will learn about kayak safety, equipment, paddling skills, and weather conditions. We will explore the pond and play kayak games. No experience necessary. Everyone will wear a personal flotation device, so students do not need to be able to swim.

Nous aborderons la sécurité en kayak, l'équipement, les techniques de pagaie et les conditions météorologiques. Nous explorerons l'étang et participerons à des jeux nautiques. Cet événement est ouvert à tous les niveaux. Des kayaks, des pagaies et des gilets de sauvetage seront fournis.

Registration | Inscription

For more information, please email info@paddleuaps.com

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez envoyer un courriel à info@paddleuaps.com

This course has been funded by a Government of Canada We Paddle Grant to the United Albertan Paddling Society.

Ce cours a été financé par une subvention Nous Pagayons du gouvernement du Canada accordée à la United Albertan Paddling Society.

Clearwater Kayak Fest (7 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterKayakFestival/

CKC Swift Water Rescue Training (7 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only

Participants | Participantes

First priority is given to women who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomers to Canada, low income, and those who need a women-only learning environment.

La priorité est accordée aux femmes noires, autochtones, racisées, les nouvelles arrivées au Canada, et/ou qui cherche un environnement d'apprentissage exclusivement féminin.

Location | Lieu

Rundle Park Ponds: Thursdays July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 7-8:30 pm
Eastglen Pool: Saturday Aug 8, 3:30-5 pm

L'étang de Parc Rundle: les jeudis, juillet 23 et 30 juillet, et août 6, 13, et 20, de 19:00 à 20:30

Piscine de Eastglen: samedi 8 août, de 15:30 à 17:00

Description | Description du cours

Registration | Inscription

For more information, please email info@paddleuaps.com

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez envoyer un courriel à info@paddleuaps.com

This course has been funded by a Government of Canada We Paddle Grant to the United Albertan Paddling Society.

Ce cours a été financé par une subvention Nous Pagayons du gouvernement du Canada accordée à la United Albertan Paddling Society.

Saving Wilson - boat flipping, pushing, and rescue practice (10 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Saving Wilson (the boat without a paddler)

** This is a common adventure, not formally led programming. Attend at your own risk.**

This evening is designed for our BDP/NPP leaders, sweeps, and mids, and SWR grads to practice flipping kayaks, pushing kayaks, emptying kayaks over their bows, throwing paddles, performing hand-of-God rescues, and more. We will meet at the BV seacan at 6pm, borrow some club boats (filled with maximum flotation), and paddle down the NSR for some practice.

Open to any club member who is a swiftwater rescue graduate.

Required gear: Boat, float bags, paddle, skirt, helmet, PFD with whistle, proper paddling attire

Board Meeting (11 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

All active UAPS members are welcome to attend.

Join the virtual meeting by clicking the link below:

meet.google.com/bma-ctxc-mjf

Rolling in the River with Dr. Green (11 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

** This is a common adventure, not formally led programming. Attend at your own risk.**

We'll practice rolling (or T-rescues!) in moving water.

Meet Dr. Green at the Buena Vista seacan at 7:00 pm. Bring your own paddling gear and boat.

Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sdLn5opEW5B35tZt5

Required gear: Boat, float bags, paddle, skirt, helmet, PFD with whistle, proper paddling attire

Intro to Paddling and Stroke Refinement (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:15:00 GMT

You can register for 1 or more sessions, it is not a 4 week program, each session is a one-off.

Meet at the Rundle Park Paddling Pond at 6:15pm . Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9o5RuE7vBhafSjKa6

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only (13 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only

Participants | Participantes

First priority is given to women who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomers to Canada, low income, and those who need a women-only learning environment.

La priorité est accordée aux femmes noires, autochtones, racisées, les nouvelles arrivées au Canada, et/ou qui cherche un environnement d'apprentissage exclusivement féminin.

Location | Lieu

Rundle Park Ponds: Thursdays July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 7-8:30 pm
Eastglen Pool: Saturday Aug 8, 3:30-5 pm

L'étang de Parc Rundle: les jeudis, juillet 23 et 30 juillet, et août 6, 13, et 20, de 19:00 à 20:30

Piscine de Eastglen: samedi 8 août, de 15:30 à 17:00

Description | Description du cours

Registration | Inscription

For more information, please email info@paddleuaps.com

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez envoyer un courriel à info@paddleuaps.com

This course has been funded by a Government of Canada We Paddle Grant to the United Albertan Paddling Society.

Ce cours a été financé par une subvention Nous Pagayons du gouvernement du Canada accordée à la United Albertan Paddling Society.

Club weekend 4 - Kananaskis (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Please note this weekend is tentative to change based on campground availability and water levels.

This includes Beginner Development Program, Novice Progression Program, and common adventures. All participants in BDP / NPP / UAPS common adventures must be paid members. All volunteers for BDP/NPP must be signed up ahead of time - no last minute tag alongs, please. Contact bdp@paddleuaps.com if you would like to volunteer.

Please do not bring any nuts or shellfish to club weekends, as we have a member who is severely allergic.

Potluck on Saturday night is open to all, not just UAPS members.

Club Weekend 4 - Canoe Meadows Camping (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Please do not bring any nuts or shellfish to club weekends, as we have a member who is severely allergic.

Potluck on Saturday night is open to all, not just UAPS members.

Please note this weekend is tentative to change based on campground availability and water levels.

This weekend includes Beginner Development Program, Novice Progression Program, and common adventures. All volunteers for BDP/NPP must be signed up ahead of time - no last minute tag alongs, please. Contact bdp@paddleuaps.com if you would like to volunteer.

Camping is $29/unit/night. If you are driving, you must have a Kananaskis Conservation Pass.

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only (20 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Kayaking for Women Only

Participants | Participantes

First priority is given to women who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, newcomers to Canada, low income, and those who need a women-only learning environment.

La priorité est accordée aux femmes noires, autochtones, racisées, les nouvelles arrivées au Canada, et/ou qui cherche un environnement d'apprentissage exclusivement féminin.

Location | Lieu

Rundle Park Ponds: Thursdays July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 7-8:30 pm
Eastglen Pool: Saturday Aug 8, 3:30-5 pm

L'étang de Parc Rundle: les jeudis, juillet 23 et 30 juillet, et août 6, 13, et 20, de 19:00 à 20:30

Piscine de Eastglen: samedi 8 août, de 15:30 à 17:00

Description | Description du cours

Registration | Inscription

For more information, please email info@paddleuaps.com

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez envoyer un courriel à info@paddleuaps.com

This course has been funded by a Government of Canada We Paddle Grant to the United Albertan Paddling Society.

Ce cours a été financé par une subvention Nous Pagayons du gouvernement du Canada accordée à la United Albertan Paddling Society.

Elkfest (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Facebook Group

Locations for Camping, put-in, take-out:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=18PMUgwrKlYjvmEXedzFEPcFAAjsdBH4H&usp=sharing

UAPS AQ Big Water Course (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Clearwater River Weekend is an advanced kayak program for those looking to improve their big water paddling abilities.

GOALS

The aim of this program is to introduce paddlers to the nuances and differences of big water paddling vs smaller rivers. In this course, the instructors will put participants through their paces on bigger pushier features with a strong focus on technical skill development and safety in this style of whitewater. We talk a lot about power vs finesse, scouting on the fly, line selection, rescues, and much more in this exciting and dynamic program.

OUTCOMES

After completing this course participants can expect to have had a safe and well-directed introduction to running larger volume whitewater, also to have practiced and understood a wide range of skills used in running big water.

Course Price

$389.95 + GST

Registration link will be send to 2026 BDP/NPP leaders

Planning the Put‑In: Removing Barriers Before They Appear (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

** This is a common adventure, not formally led programming. Attend at your own risk.**

A mini course for paddling instructors. Learn how to create a written accessibility plan ahead of time to reduce anxiety for you and your participants, as well as what to do when planning ahead isn't possible. Focus on anticipating, planning for, and reducing access and safety barriers for people with physical disabilities. Bring your own paddling gear and boat.

Participants must be competent paddlers on moving water and comfortable paddling on the North Saskatchewan River.

Bring your throw bag and webbing/ pin kit if you've got one

Google Pin for meeting location (meet Heather in parking lot at 6pm to run shuttle if you are able) https://maps.app.goo.gl/7wXx66Cq6HTKHUcP6

Required gear: Boat, float bags, paddle, skirt, helmet, PFD with whistle, proper paddling attire

Intro to Paddling and Stroke Refinement (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:15:00 GMT

You can register for 1 or more sessions, it is not a 4 week program, each session is a one-off.

Meet at the Rundle Park Paddling Pond at 6:15pm . Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9o5RuE7vBhafSjKa6

Fraser Fest (4 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Brierlies Club Classic (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Details at: https://www.rockycanoeclub.org/ and on RCC Facebook page

Family paddling and activities at the Historic Site

Recreational Polo Tournament (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Save the date! UAPS is hosting a recreational polo tournament in plastic whitewater playboats on Sunday Nov 15. More details to follow.