Youth Paddling Program
Outrigger canoe paddling builds teamwork, trust, discipline, and sportsmanship while having loads of fun out on the water! The goal of this youth program is to get kids on the water having fun, learning basic paddling skills, competing in local races, and learning to enjoy the water and ocean and to take care of our amazing resource. Come learn about outrigger paddling with other kids!
Junior/Keiki program
Sunday morning practices from 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. will be for our juniors and keikis (ages 8-16). The intent is to be ready to race the mini iron course at Crystal Pier (May 11) and Iron Championships (June 22). Both races are in San Diego (Mission Bay). If your junior has aged out of this program (for racing) but still wants to paddle on Sundays they are welcome!
Practice and Race Schedule: Contact us
Things to bring to practice - good attitude, towel, water shoes, clothes that can get wet
Parents - please sign a 2024 waiver for your junior at Scora.org
Cost - $50/season includes practices and race fees and a jersey
U-19 Program
The Hanohano U19 Program is 10 weeks long, it will start on Saturday April 8th at 8:00am. We will meet at the Hanohano site located at the Mission Bay Sport Center. Last year was our first attempt at a separate program from the keikis, and it was a success! We look forward to building on last year's program.
Practice Schedule: Start time means out of the car ready to get the equipment together
Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 - 5:30
Saturday mornings from 8:00-9:30 possibly extending it to 10:00 in June.
The program will prepare kids for two races. The first is on May 11 and the second is on June 17. Both races are in Mission Bay.
Cost - $75 (Includes: instruction, insurance, equipment, coaching, a race jersey, and 2 races.) If you have raced in the past and plan to join us again this year please update your SCORA ID at https://www.scora.org/login/
From the U-19 coach - Suzanne Serafin:
“I am excited to be continuing this program. I started paddling in my teens and it has had an incredible impact on my life. I have coached kids, novices, men and women over the years. but no one seems to have as much fun as the U19s.
I have competed in Outriggers, and Dragon Boats, all over the world and the one thing I know for sure is that it better be fun to work hard because it takes both to be successful.”
What to wear
Wear clothes that can get wet. For instance, a rash guard top and trunks or gym pants. No cotton please.
Wear rubber flip flops or water shoes for walking on the grass and shells.
Please bring sunscreen, drinking water, towel, and warm clothes to change into after practice.
For additional information or if you are not sure which program your junior is ready for, please contact us.
Mahalo to our sponsors OMBAC and Taco Surf!!
Youth Scholarship - Hanohano offers scholarships to area youth. Two graduating seniors from local high schools are awarded scholarships for achieved success in water sports each year.
