What's New?
Cheema Fest '22
July 12th, 2022
$100,000 Matching Gift to Support Cheema Expansion Capital Campaign
June 21st, 2022
Order your Cheema Singlet
March 10th, 2022
We will be placing an order for Cheema Singlets at the end of March. Please put your order in here.
Singlets are required for U10 and up to race in regattas. Kiddie Kayak are more than welcome to order as well.
We are offering men's and women's, sizing charts below. From past experience, the women's singlets work for youth sizes.
Cost of the singlet is $44, due when order is placed online.
We are Hiring for the Summer!
February 1st, 2022
Please see the attached files for jobs that we are hiring for.
Summer Registration
January 23rd, 2022
We are excited to say that summer registration will be opening on February 1st at 7am. This year we will only be offering full summer programs. Programs will start on July 4th and end on August 26th. Programs run from 9am to 4pm, with 15 - 30 minutes before and after for early/late drop-off and pickup. These times will be finalized closer to the summer due to Covid.
If you are interested in a spot, please don't wait too long after February 1st to register as some groups were filled up on the first day. Programs available this year are:
Kiddie Kayak - Participants must be 5 as of January 1st - Cost $1510
U10 Boys - Boys who were 8 as of January 1st - Cost $1195
U10 Girls - Girls who were 8 as of January 1st - Cost $1195
U12 Boys - Boys who were born in 2010 & 2011 - Cost $1195
U12 Girls - Girls who were born in 2010 & 2011 - Cost $1195
U14/U15 - Participants who were born in 2007, 2008 & 2009 - Cost $1195
We have moved to a new registration system. In preparation for registering, I would suggest that you go onto the registration site and create a user name. This new site is not as updatable as Sportical was, so please be sure to register in the correct program. When using the site, the athlete is the 'Person' and the parent is the 'Guardian'. The link is: https://ckcmember.ca/org/Cheema
If you have any questions regarding the summer program, please contact our registrar.
Summer Registration
January 7th, 2022
Summer registration will open on February 1st. Please check back next week for more details.
Join our Board of Directors
November 3rd, 2021
We need you! Be part of a dynamic group of volunteers "Building Canadian Youth" through the exciting sport of paddling. Serving on the Board of Directors of Cheema Aquatic Club enables you to be at the forefront of club growth and development through strategic work in an array of vital volunteer positions. There is bound to be one or more volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and meets Cheema's needs.
Complete the nomination form today and return it to the attention of Ed.Wark@cheema.ca. We're looking forward to welcoming you to the Cheema Board of Directors team.
If you have questions about serving on the Board or the position that might work for you, please do not hesitate to contact Nadine Lamontagne at nadine.lamontagne@cheema.ca
Please note: Positions and committees where the current volunteer is re-offering are noted on the nomination form. This does not preclude you from putting your name forward for any position or committee chair. It is simply meant to easily identify where our volunteer gaps and needs lie.
**Notice of Annual General Meeting **
November 3rd, 2021
Take notice that the Anuual Meeting of the Members of Cheema Aquatic Club will be held as follows:
DATE: Thursday, December 2, 2021
TIME: 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Cheema Aquatic Club, Upstairs in the Club House
The purpose of the meeting is to:
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approve the minutes of the 2020 Annual General Meeting;
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consider the annual report of directors for the year 2020-2021
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receive the Financial report for 2020-2021 fiscal year;
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appoint the accounting firm for the 2021-2022 fiscal year;
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elect directors.
*Who is a member?
A Racing Member** who is at least 18 years old; one parent or guardian of a Racing Member who is younger than 18 years old, but if there is more than one parent or guardian of the Racing Member and they cannot agree on which parent of guardian will vote, then no parent or guardian shall vote in respect of that Racing Member;
A Board Member who is not a Racing Member or the parent or guardian of a Racing Member who is younger than 18 years old.
**** To be a Racing Member, a person must:**
a. be registered in a program offered by the Club that has been designated by the Board of Directors as a program for the development or training of competitive paddlers; and
b. pay all fees for the program.
Olympic Trials in Burnaby, BC
March 10th, 2021
“I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” —Mia Hamm, gold-medal soccer player
It's time to light the match Sloan MacKenzie, Craig Spence and Michelle Russell.
Watch our Cheema athletes leave it all on the water starting on Thursday, March 11. Access live streaming and draw information at https://canoekayak.ca/event/2021-olympic-and-paralympic-sprint-team-trials/
Canoe ‘22 – General Manager Job Posting
March 5th, 2021
In August 2022, Dartmouth, NS will host the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships (“Canoe ’22” or the “Championships”). Approximately 1500 athletes from over 80 countries are expected to participate in the Championships. This builds off of Dartmouth successfully hosting the Sprint World Championships in 2009 and 1997, as well as the Junior World Championships in 1989.
The Board of Directors for Canoe ’22 (the “Board”) is responsible for ensuring a successful Championships that delivers an exceptional experience for the athletes, volunteers and community stakeholders. The Board is currently looking to hire a General Manager who would oversee all aspects of the event, including leading a team of employees as well as community volunteers.
A overview of the employment opportunity is attached to this email, including the key roles, responsibilities and ideal qualifications of the General Manager.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Please note that only those applicants being evaluated for, or selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
Apply in confidence by sending a cover letter and resume to steve@canoe22.ca by March 17, 2021.
We are hiring for the Summer!
February 24th, 2021
We are hiring for our summer program. Please send resume's to alana.kerrivan@cheema.ca. Have these submitted by April 1st to be considered for these positions. Looking forward to another great summer at Cheema!
50/50 Raffle Fundraiser
February 8th, 2021
Have you ever given any real thought to the power of single raffle ticket purchase? Seems insignificant right? Did you know that something so simple in your life has the power to fuel dreams and light a competitive spark for so many young people?
Picture the young paddler finally able to stay upright in a kayak after tipping 100 times, the child with autism who crosses the finish line in their first 200m race ever or the athlete who has the Olympic rings in their sight. The simple act of purchasing a 50/50 ticket no longer seems so inconsequential anymore.
Purchase your tickets today and support programming and equipment purchases that allow Cheema Aquatic Club to help Nova Scotian youth set goals and succeed on and off the water. What an investment you're making. #wearecheema #blackandgoldforever
Summer Registration
January 18th, 2021
Thinking about summer yet? It's that time of year already! Our online registration for our summer programs will open on February 1st at 7am.
We are only offering full summer programs again this year, from July 5th to August 27th.
Mark this date in your calendar so your kids don't miss out on another amazing summer at Cheema.
Join Our Dynamic Board Of Directors!
November 27th, 2020
Does making a difference and impact for youth and your community make you tick? Well, have we got the opportunity for you!
The time has never been better to join Cheema's Board of Directors. We are posed for some awesome growth and development in the next couple of years and you know you want to be a part of it.
I am attaching Board of Directors nomination forms. It's a simple process. Fill out the documents, ask two members to move and second your nomination and then send the form off to the Secretary of the Board of Directors - ed.wark@cheema.ca. In addition to the five Executive Committee Members, we are seeking to elect eight additional board members as Directors-at-Large.
Your current Executive are committed to serve another year in their positions. COVID-19 took their plans for Cheema in an unexpected direction and many goals for the 2019-2020 fiscal year were pushed to the wayside. Let's just say we feel like there's unfinished business for us in our roles. However, we must submit nomination forms and put forth our names for election just like new, potential Board members. The membership will ultimately determine who they wish to have serve them for the next twelve months.
I am available anytime to talk about the board, the committees we are looking to put in place and our plans for the future. Trust me, there are great things in our immediate future. Be part of the magic!
Please do not hesitate to contact me at nadine.lamontagne@cheema.ca or by telephone at 902-240-1336 to get more information. I'm excited to chat.
Thanks for considering!
Nadine
Notice of Annual General Meeting by Electronic Means
November 26th, 2020
Cheema's annual meeting is an important annual exercise in accountability and transparency for our organization. Your participation is important. Emails have been sent to registered members with a link to RSVP so that we know if we will have a quorum for the meeting. Many thanks in advance.
Special Meeting of Cheema Aquatic Club
October 20th, 2020
Topic: Special Meeting of Cheema Aquatic Club
Time: Oct 21, 2020 07:00 PM Halifax
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95344023735
Notice of Special Meeting
October 15th, 2020
In accordance with current by-laws, Cheema's Board of Directors invites members to attend a special meeting of the organization on Wednesday, October 21st for the purpose of review and adoption of new by-laws by the membership.
The meeting will be held via Zoom to comply with COVID-19 protocols.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Login information for the call will be posted on www.cheema.ca a minimum of 24 hours before the meeting is scheduled to take place.
Current and proposed new by-laws can be reviewed at cheema.ca
Questions about the meetings can be directed to the Secretary of the Board, Ed Wark at ed.wark@cheema.ca
Paddle-a-thon 2020
August 11th, 2020
It's the time of year for our annual Paddle-a-thon presented by McDonald's Mainland Halifax/Tantallon. This year due to COVID-19 there will be no pledge sheets or cash. Instead we've set up a GoFundMe page. Our goal is to raise $15,000 which we will use to renovate and install new washroom facilities. Please share on your social platforms. There will chances to win as well. #weareCheema #blackandgoldforever #LetsDoThis
Summer Program Waiver
June 30th, 2020
All participants in the 2020 Summer Program must have the attached waiver signed and passed in to their coach on the first day of the program.
Summer Update - June 1st, 2020
June 9th, 2020
Hello Cheema Family,
We thought it timely to provide an update on how we are planning for our summer programming at Cheema. Public Health has not yet given us the full overview of how we can operate this summer. This is the reason why we have closed our summer registration for the time being. We may very well see a reduced number of participants at Cheema this summer due to Public Health 'rules of engagement'. Our focus at the moment is to put a viable plan in place to work with the youth we already have registered for this summer's programs. We will let the Cheema community know when/if the registration is re-opened based on directives we hope will come in the next week.
In the meantime, here are some general plans we currently have in the works:
1). Cheema has struck a COVID-19 Task Force that has been working diligently since the middle of May with the sole purpose of planning for summer. The task force is sourcing industrial/hospital grade cleaning supplies, PPE, signage, hand washing stations and extra washroom facilities.
2). Our coaching staff has been working on programming based on potential group ratios (ie. 14 paddlers to one coach vs 9 paddlers to one coach etc). Those ratios greatly impact how many coaches we need, how participants move about the property and utilize equipment. We will be fully compliant no matter the decision made by the Chief Medical Officer.
3). We are also anticipating there will be no crossover between groups permitted including sharing of coaches. To this end, shelters for each group will be designated on site where paddlers will gather and eat. There will be designated washroom and hand washing facilities.
4). We will be hiring staff for the summer who's sole responsibility will be to sanitize docks, boats, paddles and other equipment after each use. Shelters will be cleaned at the end of each day, washroom facilities multiple times per day.
5). Cleaning protocols and logistics for each block of the day are in development based on anticipated movement of groups.
6). There will be signage EVERYWHERE reminding paddlers of the rules on social distancing and sanitation protocols.
7). Drop off and pick up will be highly coordinated process. More details to come on that front.
8). Safety boats will be fully stocked with PPE in the event kids need to be pulled in to a safety boat. This will protect both our coaches and the paddlers.
This list is not exhaustive but is meant to give you an idea of the thought and planning that is going in to summer 2020 at Cheema. It is summer prep like we've never experienced before.
You should also note:
1). We will not be offering a canteen service this summer. This will ensure we avoid cross over between groups and reduce potential contact between our participants throughout the day. We will ensure there is a place for paddlers to store their lunch in their individual shelter out of the sun. We suggest using frozen gel packs to keep lunches cold.
2). We highly recommend that paddlers have their own life jacket. Paddles and boats will be much easier to sanitize than a life jacket made of fabric that sits closer to a person's body.
3). Any items left behind will be discarded at the end of each day. This is a public health directive that we are currently required to follow for our year round programs. It will be part of our summer protocols as well.
4). This will be a FUN summer at Cheema, we promise! Our coaches will be rearing to go to give participants an awesome paddling experience.
As we get closer to July 6, we will be holding a Zoom call to give parents an update on how protocols will be implemented and answer any questions. Stay tuned for details!
We hope this information is helpful. Our promise is that as soon we have information to share, the Cheema community will know. We are working really hard to minimize impacts to programming and ultimately to the Cheema family. The safety and security of our members is our #1 priority this summer.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Nadine
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