| GHCKRT on a Page 2021-2022 |
| Coaching Staff Head Coach: Alyson Morse Founding Coach: Alan Anderson Development Team Coach: Sadie Hanks Assistant Coach: Payton Chiou Assistant Coach: Kyle Field Assistant Coach: Tod Cole Assistant Coach: Andy Michels Coach Intern: Frankie Kelley |
| Training Location Skansie Park Training Season Approx: October 4th – September 25th |
| Monthly Fees Group 1 -Coach Alyson Morse and Coach Payton Chiou: $180/month. Practice on water 4-8x/week. Gym sessions 3-5x/week. Group 2 - Coach Sadie Hanks and Coach Kyle Field : $160/month year round. Practice on water 4x/week. Gym sessions 2x/week by coach invitation. Group 3 - Coach Sadie Hanks and Coach Alan Anderson: $140/month year round. Practice on water 3x/week. Masters Program: Coach Tod Cole: $65/month. Adult program. Meets 2-3x/week. Para athlete Program: Coach : $65/month. Meets 2-3x/week Commitment Requirement: Athletes/families must commit to a minimum of 3 months with GHCKRT. |
| National Governing Organization Registration All members of GHCKRT must obtain and maintain a current American Canoe Association (ACA) competition membership independently and provide a copy of proof of membership. The ACA is the national governing body for US Sprint Canoe and Kayak. |
| Equipment The team provides boats and paddles for new athletes. Athletes are encouraged to purchase a paddle(coach will provide details on model) as soon as they are able and then consider a boat once they have reached the ability to balance a racing boat, with coach input (see equipment tab). Athletes 12 and under are required to wear a PFD at all times on the water. All athletes are required to wear a PFD from Oct 1st - Apr 1st. |
| Regatta Fees The era of COVID-19 makes the regatta season uncertain. The average athlete will attend between 4-6 regattas. Local regattas will cost about $40-90 for boat transport and race entries. Attendance at the National Championships is highly encouraged for Groups 1 and 2, and those fees are set each year at the time of the event but usually range 300-400$. The location of Nationals rotates every year between the East Coast, West Coast and Central US. |
| Family Commitment/Requirements Fundraising -- The team actively fundraises for capital purchases(boats, chase boats etc) and large events. All families are expected to participate. Volunteer hours -- The club is run by volunteers. All families are expected to participate. |
