Indoor Roll Sessions for 2022!
The roll is one of the most important skills to learn in Kayaking and Canoeing. Whether you want to want to progress into Class III/IV whitewater or open water touring and sea kayaking, a good, reliable roll is going to be crucial to your safety and success. Rolling also happens to be one of the most difficult skills to master and maintain. For a lot of boaters it takes constant practice not only to learn but also to maintain this elusive skill. To that end, one of our priorities at Foothills Paddling Club is to provide our members with opportunities to regularly practice, especially in the colder months when there are a lot of us that are not paddling regularly.
The Cain Halter YMCA in Greenville SC, who has been such a great partner of the FPC over the years, is again allowing us use of their facilities to host roll practices and clinics throughout 2022. Here are the details:
Eligibility
Roll practices at the Cain Halter YMCA are being offered to paid Foothills Paddling Club members only. Participants will be asked to provide your membership ID when entering. Find out how you can become a member on our Join Us page.
Cost
The fee we charge to our members for access to the pool is $6; this to cover the monthly use fee charged to the club by the YMCA. On assisted nights there is an additional $6 fee paid to FPC for hands-on assistance, if needed. Fees can can be paid at the door with cash, PayPal, or Venmo.
Assisted and Open Roll Sessions
For 2022, we will continue to offer Assisted and Open sessions on alternating weeks.
Assisted Sessions
On the nights of Assisted sessions, introductory or evaluative kayak rolling instruction is available from an ACA trained instructor at an additional cost of $6 per session ($12 total). There is an annual pass option that includes this instruction.
Playboating skills are not to be practiced at Assisted sessions as we want to keep the pool water calm and we want to ensure the safety of those who will be standing in the water helping to support/instruct others who are new at learning to roll.
Open Sessions
During the Open Roll Sessions, any member at any skill level is invited to practice their rolling or playboating skills. Instruction is not offered for these sessions.
Be sure to check the events page on our website to find see the calendar for which type of session is being hosted in the coming week.
Season Passes
In an effort to provide flexible and affordable options to our members for attending our roll sessions, we have decided to offer season passes at discounted rate! Members can purchase these passes through their membership portal online.
Annual One-Year Pass - $150
This pass provides access to all roll sessions, excluding formal clinics, at Cain Halter YMCA, in 2022. Please note that all one-year passes will expire on December 31st so the earlier you purchase, the more money you save. Annual passholders will get priority if the pool occupancy is full.
Annual One-Year Pass with Instruction - $225. Great value for Beginners!
This pass provides access to all roll sessions, excluding formal clinics, at Cain Halter YMCA, in 2022 and includes the instruction available at Assisted Roll Sessions. This is pass is a great idea for beginner paddlers! Please note that all one-year passes will expire on December 31st so the earlier you purchase, the more money you save. Annual passholders will get priority if the pool occupancy is full.
Month-to-Month Pass - $18 per month
This pass provides access to all roll sessions, excluding formal clinics, at Cain Halter YMCA on a month by month basis. The pass will auto-renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.
Pre-Registration
Members will be able to reserve their spot a full day in advance through the Membership Portal. Pre-registration is required for those wanting instruction at Assisted Roll Sessions. Participants who are not pass holders will need to pay the fees for admission upon arrival at the pool or with cash, via Venmo, or via PayPal (we encourage you to pay @foothillspaddlingclub on Venmo at the time you make your reservation).
Members can show up the evening of roll practice without a reservation, however, admittance to the pool is subject to available capacity and will be granted on a first come first serve basis to anyone who has not pre-registered, with passholders receiving preference. We encourage all members, including pass holders, to reserve their spot in advance. If the session reaches capacity or if there is a cancellation of a session, we will communicate to our membership first on the Discord Server, and if needed on our website and other social media outlet.
Session Rules and Policies
Participants may enter the building as early at 6:30pm
Participants may enter through the side pool or main entrance. For faster service, have your digital membership card ready at check in.
All Kayaks and Canoes must be rinsed thoroughly inside and out with the provided hose poolside prior to entering the pool.
Maximum number or Participants in the pool at one time is 15 (to include at least 1 club Board representative)
All Participants may enter the pool at 7:15p and must exit the pool by 8:30p and must exit the building by 8:45pm.
All equipment must be out of the building prior to using locker rooms to change clothes as you will not be permitted to re-enter the pool area once leaving - exit through the main entrance of the building.