Paddle UAPS

10/19/2026

Huge thanks to InMotion Network Promoting Physical Activity for Girls and Women!

Through their Take the Lead program, they are sponsoring vital women instructor and leadership training for our dedicated volunteer coaches and program organizers. At Paddle UAPS, fostering leadership is at the core of what we do, and it’s a true joy to see our community grow.

Featured here celebrating leadership in whitewater kayaking:
• Kelsey instructing Rolling on the River
• Mo navigating Point Break
• Kate leading Claire and Chantelle down the Oldman River

Thank you for investing in women's sports and leadership!

10/15/2026

Great work everyone!

10/15/2026

Registration for the UAPS Playboating Polo Palooza on November 15 is officially OPEN!

If you have never played polo before, this is your chance to try it out in a fun, inclusive, environment. You will be placed on a team with other beginner players and paired with an experienced coach to guide you through the game. Small whitewater playboats will be used for the game, along with mandatory helmets with cages. If you have your own helmet & playboat, you are welcome to bring it, if not, one will be provided.

We will also have teams for recreational club-level players. If you are looking for a competitive tournament, check out the EWP - Edmonton Whitewater Paddlers Fall Tournament happening the weekend prior instead.

You must have a cool, calm, collected wet exit to attend.

REGISTER HERE: www.paddleuaps.com/event-6879749

10/14/2026

Moms who paddle: Why is it so hard to prioritize our own time on the water?

Mom’s Weekend 2026 was designed by Davis to dive into exactly that—exploring the lack of confidence, logistics, fitness, and other barriers that keep us from paddling. As moms, partners, professionals, and caregivers, finding time for ourselves can feel like an uphill battle.

A huge thank you to Lori for organizing this time of reflection and sharing on the North Saskatchewan River! 🌊 We also want to give a massive shoutout to InMotion Network Promoting Physical Activity for Girls and Women for sponsoring this event through their Take the Lead program.

If you need a reminder of why getting back out there matters, please read Ashley Smith’s moving words in her article, Coming Back to the Water 👇
🔗 Read Ashley's full story here: https://mailchi.mp/fba596a674d1/uapswomen

10/13/2026

Calling all adventurous kids ages 8–12! Are you ready to build serious skills, crush challenges, and have an absolute blast on the water? The Youth Paddling Progression Program (YouthAPS) is officially open for registration! This program is designed for young paddlers who are ready to develop their skills and build a strong foundation for continued progression in whitewater paddling.

Dates: Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, 8:30-10:00 AM
Location: Eastglen Pool
More details/ registration: https://www.paddleuaps.com/page-18123

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

Ready to Try Canoe Polo and/or improve on your basic skills from last year?

Join us for our upcoming Intro to Polo course!
🗓 Dates: Saturday Nov 14 - Dec 5, ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

This course is perfect for anyone new to polo and/or for players who have attended our polo open sessions previously, looking for more time on the water and skill improvement. We will break into groups with our two instructors: those brand new to the game, and those who took the course last time.

You’ll learn essential polo rules and skills—including throwing, catching, blocking, and dribbling—while also working on your stroke technique and boat control to build confidence for whitewater paddling.

Every session wraps up with a fun, friendly game so you can put your new skills to the test in a supportive environment!

Requirements: You should have completed a basics course and be comfortable with wet exits. All sessions will be played in plastic whitewater kayaks, and helmets with face cages are provided.
Please note: These are recreational games. For competitive play in dedicated polo boats, we recommend checking out EWP!

Register here: https://www.paddleuaps.com/page-18122

If polo isn't your thing, we still have space in our stroke improvement and kids courses! Checkout www.paddleuaps.com

09/12/2026

UAPS kids check this out!

Know a kid who loves paddling and would also love one of these incredible prizes? Send them our way!

Submissions for the second annual Paddling Kids Contest are open through the end of the month. We're looking for stories about memorable paddling moment from the summer from kids ages 3 to 17.

Learn more and submit your entry: https://bit.ly/4xsb38E

08/28/2026

For the first time since our run on Netflix, we’re excited to finally have the film back on a streaming platform where you can watch it for free, now on Prime Movies

The film follows legendary kayaker Scott Lindgren on a decades long quest to paddle the four great rivers that flow from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash. Beneath that pursuit lies a deeper journey, as a brain tumor and personal struggles force Scott to confront his own vulnerability and the parts of himself he had spent a lifetime trying to outrun.

This film has meant a lot to all of us over the years, and we’re grateful to have it readily available again. If you want to support the film, the best thing you can do is watch it, share it with a friend, or buy it on your platform of choice.

Thanks to everyone who has been part of its journey. 🙏

Directed by
Produced by

Starring .willie

Producers
Cinematography .art
Music
Motion graphics
Writers Thayer Walker
Editors Aidan + Rush
EP’s .fisk.johnson

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0H57G9NFX?ref_=atv_sr_fle_c_sr52cdbe_1_1_1&pageTypeId=B0H57P62NC&pageTypeIdSource=ASIN&sr=1-1&qid=1786807472474

08/28/2026

Ready to level up your paddling skills or try something new this fall?

Check out all the awesome courses and sessions we’re offering at UAPS - from beginner paddling lessons to advanced clinics, there’s something for everyone! Whether you want to gain confidence on the water, meet new friends, or just have some outdoor fun, we’ve got you covered.

See the full lineup and reserve your spot here: www.paddleuaps.com/courses

Intro to Kayaking, Mon, Nov 16 to Dec 7, 7:30-9:00 PM
Intro to Playboating, Mon Sept 14 to Oct 5, 7:30-9:00PM
Stroke Improvement, Wed, Oct 14 to Nov 25, 8:00-9:00PM
Roll Clinic, Sat, Oct 17 to 31, 3:30-5:00 PM
Water Confidence for Paddlers, Mon Oct 17 6-9 PM & Mon Nov 2, 7:30-9:00 PM
Intro to Polo, Sat, Nov 14 to Dec 5, 3:00-4:30 PM
Youth Paddling Progression Program (YouthAPS), Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, 8:30-10:00 AM, Eastglen Pool

Don’t miss out - spots fill up quick!