The Richardson Racing League is an introduction to the Olympic Discipline of Flatwater Canoe / Kayak racing at the Lanier ’96 Olympic Venue. The program is offered in the spring and in the fall. Teams of up to 25 youth, ages 10 to 15 practice twice a week for 6 weeks under the direction coaches in all types of canoes, kayaks and dragon boats.
Athletes have the opportunity to compete in two weekend events during the program. The first is the Fun Regatta, where teams have a chance to practice boats skills and racing in a variety of boats. No lanes are assigned and no points are scored. It’s just for FUN! At the end of the six-week program, teams will showcase their skills by competing in a variety of canoes and kayaks at the Richardson Youth Racing League Fungatta. Individual athletes and crews will be awarded medals for placing in the top 3, and teams will compete for the overall team burgee.
The YRL is often the first step in an athlete’s journey to achieving their personal best in the sport of sprint canoe-kayak, whether their goal is fun, fitness, or representing the United States on a National Team. Participants will learn the FUNdamentals of the sport, building the foundation for future success as Flatwater canoe-kayak racers at any level.
The Youth Racing League program teaches youth a variety of life long skills both on and off the water. In addition to learning basic canoe-kayak skills and safety, participants will develop single mindedness, leadership skills, a life long habit of fitness, an appreciation for nature and our waterways, team-work, a sense of citizenship, goal setting and a strong work ethic. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club believes in the ASPIRE model of teaching skills to participants.
Richardson Associates - Electronics www.richardsonae.com sponsors the program providing funding for medals, t-shirts, volunteer coach training, coach gifts and other program expenses.Richardson Associates – Electronics has been involved in the communications industry for over 40 years as a low voltage systems integrator for the education and health care markets. Recently labeled as one of the Top 50 Systems Integrators in the country, they are a leader in providing design, installation and service of communications and life safety systems including intercom, telephone systems, video distribution networks, data systems, multimedia management, professional sound, and fire alarm and security for schools and hospitals across the State of Georgia.