Whitewater Ontario membership
- WO supports recreational paddling clubs through its club events insurance programme
- WO, in partnership with Canoe-Kayak Canada and other provincial paddling organizations, has developed a new river leader and whitewater instruction program
- WO puts its weight as a province-wide organization for whitewater paddlers behind river access issues by:
- providing support for local groups fighting to preserve their rivers for paddling
- publicizing information about access and conservation issues on its website
- WO can provide seed funding and other resources for new paddling events
- WO supports high-calibre slalom athletes by allocating provincial and federal grant money for coaching and other supports
Membership Benefits
- Discounts and incentives with participating WO commercial members (see website for a complete list of commercial members)
- Insurance coverage at sanctioned WO events, including WO club activities
- View up-to-date information about upcoming instruction clinics and paddling events on the WO website
- Regular email updates about important information for Ontario paddlers
- Access to private camping facilities and reduced camping fees at the Minden Whitewater Preserve
- WO encourages commercial members to provide incentives for other members to patronize their business
Annual Membership Rates
Membership runs from January 1 – December 31 each year.
- Individual adult membership: $36
- Individual junior membership (under 18): $20
- Additional family members: $17
- Independent student member: $30
Join Whitewater Ontario today:
- Register as an individual member online or by downloading a membership application
- Register at the Whitewater Ontario online store or by downloading a membership application
- Join a member club
- Questions? Contact [email protected]
Join the Whitewater Ontario Board
Interested in becoming involved with WO and joining the Board of Directors? Annual elections take place at the Annual General Meeting, typically in the first few months of the year.
Descriptions of WO Board positions can be found here. If you wish to get involved but are not sure exactly what role you might play, please reach out to any of the current board members.