
Program structure
The junior kayaking program at Penrith Whitewater Stadium is split into four different stages, ranging from basic kayaking skills on our flatwater lake to specialised whitewater skills on our grade 3 Olympic whitewater channel.
Each stage is built around one school term with weekly 90-minute lessons. Paddlers progress through each of the four stages at their own pace.
Term 4 2025 is a 9-week term commencing the week beginning Monday 20 October 2025 and consists of 8 weeks of instruction followed by a skills-based assessment in week 9.

Age range
The junior kayaking program is for ages 8 – 18 (18-year-olds must turn 18 during the current calendar year).
The minimum age required to progress to the Crocs class is 10.
Please note: Classes are not split into age groups. There may be a mix of ages in each class.

Term 4 2025 lesson times
Turtles: Tuesday or Thursday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ducks: Wednesday or Friday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Crocs: Wednesday or Friday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Please note: Participants must have passed the pre-requisite competency assessment before starting the next class level.

Price
$360.00 per person
Price includes all kayaking equipment and instruction from qualified and experienced staff for one school term.
How to get started
To register for Term 4 please complete our online registration.
For specific enquiries about the program, please contact (02) 4730 0087 or whitewater@sport.nsw.gov.au
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