2024 Junior Race Program

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Our  junior race program encourages and teaches Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, Hawaiian culture, water safety, team work, physical conditioning, health, and wellness, along with ocean conservation, ability to participate in some of our other non-profit events within our community, and ability/option to race in regattas.

It is open to all children ages 12 to 17.  (Some exceptions, below age 12, reach out with questions).

**Swimming ability is required.

PFD’s are included

The cost to join (see button below) is $85. This includes all practices, education, race dues for regatta events (all day sprint events within the Bay Area). Typically, 3 every year, see below for this year’s dates.

Includes yearly club membership per student as well. (Once season is over, a junior can attend Sunday rec practices with adult supervision, Can be a coach or a known adult that is also attending practice that day, that agrees to be child’s responsible adult).

Long distance races cost extra (not included in the $85 membership).

Race team jerseys are not included nor are required. Can decide to buy or not, once join.

A limited number of scholarships are available, contact us for details.

Practice is every Sunday 11:00AM to 1:00PM and consists of on the water, on the beach, in the ocean, in the Santa Cruz harbor, and in classroom activities.

This years first practice will be May 5, 2024. **Children and parents to attend. Parents, about a 10 minute meeting with information and to answer questions, then first day, time in the canoes, on the water with children.

Race dates for 2024:

-Saturday, May 25, Monterey Race, Long distance, 3-5miles (this costs extra, amount to be announced when closer to event)

-Saturday, June 1, Regatta, Sprints

-Saturday, June 8, Regatta Sprints

-Saturday, July 20, Long distance Race, in -Santa Cruz, Sanctuary Challenge, 3-5 miles (this costs extra, amount to be announced when closer to event)

-Saturday, July 27 Regatta Sprints  (this will be last Race of season for Juniors) End of season celebration/gathering to be Sunday, July 28, 11a-1pm

Regattas are an all day event, kind of like a track and field event, multiple events and opportunities for juniors to race/participate throughout the day with their team and other Bay Area outrigger teams.

All practices meet at:

N dock (275 Lake Ave) at the OSC canoes, Santa Cruz Harbor Crows Nest side.

See the line of outrigger canoes

We will teach, train, and instruct children in the ancient art, craft and history of Hawaiian canoeing.

We will focus on safety, fun, fitness, paddling and teamwork. PFD’s are required and included.

Nobody is required to participate in the races, some kids want to paddle and have fun, some kids want to race. All are welcome.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

Canoes, paddles, and PFD are supplied.

Prepare to get wet. Swim attire, layer with fleece, neoprene, nylon, and other synthetics. No cotton.  Bring a hydration bottle/camelback and a snack/energy bar.

About this years Junior Race Team Directors:

Justin Kiesby:

“Personally, I am a father of 3.  2 sons, both off in college; 1 a Scholarship Field athlete and the other just completed his first season as a college swimmer. My daughter is the youngest of my 3 kids. She is a local high school freshman and swimming comparatively for Aptos Cabrillo and Scotts Valley High School.

I love the ocean and having the chance with the Junior Outrigger Canoe team to pass on that love and understanding of the ocean and the Ohana of Outrigger.  Outrigger offers the opportunity to have six people work together, and the more in-synch, the more the team will improve and recognize their goals.”

Certifications/Experience:

4-year college athlete, Athletic Trainer for Cal State Northridge, the LA Kings, and local Los Angels Orthopedic groups.

Coach for swimming for eight and under up to Senior Master levels, Life Guard and Swimming instructor, USA-certified official with Safe sport and concussion certifications, CPR certified.

Rachel Anticoli:

“Grew up swimming competitively, enjoy athletics, wellness, health, and inspiring others, especially children.  I love the ocean, adventuring, and discovering and learning, all I can do.  Team work is a passion of mine, with sports, in my profession as an RN, and in life in general.

Goal to inspire, teach, and learn with and from the children and their families of Junior Race Program this year.  Learn with and from each other, inspire each other, grow beyond what you thought possible, incorporate wellness, health, connection, safety, and most of all, Have fun.  Outrigger Santa Cruz is a highlight of my life, and it is an honor to share that passion with children and their families interested in learning more about all that Outrigger, especially, Outrigger Santa Cruz is about.”

Certifications:

RN, BSN, CPR/BLS certified, Yoga instructor for Kids Certified, Yoga Therapy Instructor Certified, Reiki Master, WATSU level 1 Certified

For more information contact Rachel Anticoli at 1-937-232-3923 for any questions, thoughts or concerns.