We chat with Adriana and Julia about their performances at the Junior World Champs, motivation going forward, what they learned, how they push each other, and what's next at Nationals.  Special thanks to partners Lululemon and Made With Local. 

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Episode #22 Chatting Junior World Medals with the Lilley Osende Twins

Pssst... we are releasing power rankings! We also talk JPI, Eskasoni, Pride, and the U16 - Open regatta tomorrow! Quick listening.  Special thanks, Made With Local and Saltwire Network. 

Episode #21 Power Rankings??!! ... and More.

When 4th place in the world makes you reconsider your goals and why you are competing in the sport, you know you are truly one of the best. Laurence shares her path in canoe, her excitement for the future, the Olympics, and dishes some info on how she gets pumped up for races... ***spoiler alert*** it involves dancing.  

Episode #20 with World Champion Laurence Vincent LaPointe

In this quick update episode we chat about all kinds current events in paddling.  We recap the June 16th 2000m and 5000m races,  Trials #2 (upcoming National Team Trials),  top athletes here training on Lake Banook with 3 National Teams presently training on site, Just Paddle It Series National Indigenous Peoples Day, NAIG 2020, and efforts beyond to grow the ADCKC in a positive way.  

Episode #19 | Pre National Team Trials #2 Podcast

In this edition of the Paddle Pod we discuss the Atlantic Team Trials performances, standout performances, and we receive feedback from Sport Excellence Led Jake Jeannot and National Team paddler Craig Spence. 

Episode # 18 Atlantic Team Trials June 8th/9th Recap

We chat briefly about the past National Team Trials and the current National Team Trials #1 for Canadian team races. 

Episode #17 | National Team Trials + Long Distance Races

Peter Giles has been a lifelong contributor to the sport of paddling as a dedicated athlete, volunteer, and organizer. We chat about his experiences training and competing, where he sees the sport going and growing, women's canoe dominance, and much more. 

Episode #16 | Talking Paddling with CKC President Peter Giles

We chat with Sloan MacKenzie from Florida training camp. She shares the training load she's taking on, her approach to positive training, and her hopes and aspirations for the 2019 season. Definitely worth a listen!  Special thanks to episode and ADCKC partner Made With Local for their continued support of paddling in this region and their specific support for women's canoe athletes!

Episode #15 | Big Year Ahead for Canoeist Sloan MacKenzie

When Jon Pike started coaching he was an ambitious athlete turned coach looking to build the sport and invest his energy in supporting developing athletes. Fast forward 10+ years and he's built a system at Maskwa Aquatic Club that's won two national championship and has produced many outstanding athletes like rising star Andrew Billard. In this episode we chat with Jon and Andrew about their experiences as coach and athlete, and their excitement for the upcoming season.  This episode is sponsored by our tremendous partner Made With Local. As a company they produce delicious, local, nutritious healthy snack foods, and we are so happy to have their support. Check them out at www.madewithlocal.com. If you have any feedback or want to reach out find us at www.adckc.ca, and email us at andrew@adckc.ca.

Episode # 14 with Maskwa Head Coach Jon Pike and star canoeist Andrew Billard

On this episode of the Paddle Pod we talk to two canoe sport enthusiasts who have a big vision for how the sport of canoe kayak can grow in Sackville at the Sack-a-wa Canoe Club.  

Exciting Paddling Announcements in Sackville

Talking club fitness championships. How the event unfolded, the excitement, the title winner, and more. Plus ADCKC is hiring in case you are interested. 

ADCKC Club Fitness Championships

We chat with new ADCKC coach Kevin McIntyre for a quick rundown on his new role, approach to coaching, and why the East Coast is as friendly as advertised. 

Episode # 11 with Kevin McIntyre

A quick rundown of some things to get excited about for the 2019 season.  We briefly mention Olympic qualifier, Olympic hopes, Pan Am Games, Just Paddle It, volunteering and more. 

Episode # 10 exciting 2019 ahead!

How do you bounce back from a disappointing Olympics, and continue to pursue your dream of winning Olympic Gold? Mark de Jonge shares what he's got in store for the next couple of years.

Episode # 9 with Olympic Medalist Mark de Jonge

Host Andrew Russell talks you through a list of 2019 resolutions on how to set yourself up for your best year yet.

Episode #8 talking 2019 Resolutions

Welcome to the Paddle Pod, where we cover all things paddlesport. Hosted by Noah Connolly with the ADCKC.

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