Junior Kayaking Program
Learn how to paddle at one of the best Whitewater venues in the Southern Hemisphere! Whether you want to become the next Jess Fox or simply learn new skills, our junior program is a great way to start.
Starting Term 4 2024
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.
Lessons
Each stage is built around frequent 90 minute lessons. Paddlers progress through each of the four stages at their own pace.
How to get involved
To find out more about our new Junior Kayaking Program register your interest to receive updates or contact our friendly team.
(02) 4730 0087
Turtles
The Turtles class takes place on the PWS flatwater
lake. Flatwater provides a controlled environment to
start learning the many skills necessary to paddle on
whitewater. The class covers basic strokes, leaning and
turning, rescue techniques and rolling.
Ducks
The Ducks class starts to introduce students to Grade 1
and 2 whitewater by focusing on basic moving water skills such as breaking in and out of the current, ferry-gliding, river reading and river safety.
Crocs
The Crocs class now offers students the opportunity to use all the skills they’ve learned on flatwater and moving water to start tackling our Grade 3 Olympic whitewater rapids!
Dolphins
The Dolphins class allows our talented paddlers the
opportunity to master their basic whitewater skills and
explore new and exciting challenges by focusing on
either slalom, freestyle or creeking.
