| Important Insurance Information - Please Read Carefully.
The American Canoe Association (ACA) insures
our pool sessions and requires that non-ACA
members pay a $5 waiver fee and sign a waiver
at each pool session
attended. The cost of ACA Membership is $40
annually.
You can become a member of the ACA by calling 703-451-0141 or become a member online at www.americancanoe.org.
Philadelphia Canoe Club 2008-2009 Pool Sessions
Rules, Information and FAQs
Location
St. Joseph University Sports Complex, 54th & Overbrook, Philadelphia,
PA 19151
Directions
From the Clubhouse, take City Avenue to 54th
Street. Turn left onto 54th Street. Turn into
the first driveway on your right. Follow the
drive to the back of the building. Park. Carry
boats through the security fence gate. Boats
will be inspected at the door to the pool.
Boat Inspection for Clean Boats
All Boats must be clean, before comint to the pool. There will be no exceptions.
Clean your boat before coming to the
pool. Boats will be inspected on the patio outside
the pool. If your boat does not pass inspection,
you will not be allowed to bring it inside.
Please be sure all airbags; inside and outside
dirt, sand, leaves and debris are removed from
your boat. Dirty boats will not be allowed in the pool.
Clothing
You will be totally wet and exposed to the air
most of the time. It feels colder than most
people anticipate. We recommend that you wear
at least a polyester fleece sweater and/or a
nylon shell jacket on your upper body. Some
people wear wet suits in the pool. Locker rooms
and showers are available.
Pool Rules
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All Paddlers MUST wear BOTH
Helments AND Life Jackets (PFDs) while in the
pool. .
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No swimming is permited.
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A parent or guardian MUST accompany
minors (17 years of age and younger) at ALL
times.
Lessons
Whitewater lessons are available ONLY during
Sunday morning sessions. Registration for lessons
will be accepted between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM
only. You do not have to pre-register. Students
must be prepared to begin the lesson promptly
at 9:00 AM. No exceptions.
Borrowing Equipment (Sunday
morning only)
Students are permitted to borrow equipment (boat,
spray skirt, helmet, life jacket and paddle)
from the Philadelphia Canoe Club. To do so,
you must be at the PCC Boat Shed by 8:00 AM
on Sunday morning. The Boat Shed will be open
from 8:00 AM to 8:15 AM only. You must sign
out the specific equipment borrowed, transport
it to the pool and return it to the Boat Shed
by 12:30 PM that same day. There is no charge
for borrowing equipment; however, borrowers
are responsible for any lost or damaged equipment.
Fees (Please read)
Pool Fee
PCC MEMBERS: $8.00 Per Session
NON-PCC MEMBERS: $15.00 Per Session
Insurance Fee
$5.00 "Per Session" or show a current
ACA
Membership Card at registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Have to Pre-register for a Rolling Session?
No pre-registration is required. You do have to pay your fees and be signed in for a lesson no later than 8:45 AM on the morning you attend the pool.
Do I have to be a Member of PCC to attend the Sessions and or get a lesson?
Our sessions are open to the public. You do not have to be a member of the Philadelphia Canoe Club to attend the sessions or get a lesson.
How do I sign up for a rolling lesson?
R
egistration for lessons will be accepted, at the pool, between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM only. Students must be prepared to begin the lesson promptly at 9:00 AM. No exceptions.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
You are welcome to bring your own equipment. If you do not have your own equipment, you can borrow equipment from the Philadelphia Canoe Club (see “Borrowing Equipment”).
Borrowing Equipment (Sunday morning only)
Students are permitted to borrow equipment (boat, spray skirt, life jacket, helmet and paddle) from the Philadelphia Canoe Club on Sunday morning only. To do so, you must be at the PCC Boat Shed by 8:00 AM on Sunday morning. The Boat Shed will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:15 AM only. Directions to the PCC Clubhouse are posted on the web site. You must sign out the specific equipment borrowed, transport it to the pool and return it to the Boat Shed by 12:30 PM that same day. There is no charge for borrowing equipment; however, borrowers are responsible for any lost or damaged equipment.
Can I attend the sessins to practive only?
Yes.
Where are the pool sessions held?
St. Joseph University Sports Complex, 54th & City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
How do I get to the pool?
Take City Avenue to 54th Street. Turn onto 54th Street. Then turn into the first driveway on your right. Follow the driveway to the back of the building. Park. Carry boats through the security fence gate. Boats will be inspected on the patio outside the pool.
How much does it cost per session?
Pool Fee: $15 Non-PCC Members $8 PCC Members
Insurance: $5 Per Session or show a current ACA (American Canoe Association) card.
Do I have to sign a waiver?
ALL participants must sign an ACA insurance waiver as follows:
ACA members must sign once during the 2008 sessions and once during the 2009 session. If you are a current ACA member, you must bring your ACA membership card with you. If you don't have your ACA card, you must pay the $5 fee.
Non-ACA members must sign a waiver and pay the $5 fee each time they attend the pool.
How do I get an ACA membership?
Contact the ACA through their web site (www.americancanoe.org) or call them at 540-907-4460.
Can I leave air bags in my boat?
Everything must be removed from the boat. This includes air bags, dirt, leaves, debris, sand and anything else that you may have inside.
Does my boat have to be clean before coming to the pool at St. Joe's?
Yes. Clean your boat before coming to the pool. Boats will be inspected on the patio outside the pool. If your boat does not pass inspection, you will not be allowed to bring it inside. Please be sure all airbags; inside and outside dirt, sand, leaves and debris are removed from your boat. DIRTY BOATS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE POOL.
What gear do I have to wear in the pool?
All participants must wear a Life Jacket and a Helmet in the pool. No exceptions.
What other clothing is recommended for the pool?
The water makes you feel colder than most people anticipate. We recommend that you wear shorts with either a polyester fleece shirt, a wool sweater or a nylon shell jacket for your upper body. Some people wear wet suits in the pool.
Are showers available?
Yes. Showers are available in the locker rooms.
Are Rolling Sessions available at each pool sessions?
Rolling lessons are available ONLY during Sunday morning sessions.
Can I borrow equipment for a Saturday Evening pool sessions?
No.
Can I bring my sea kayak on Sunday morning and get a rolling lesson?
Due to crowded conditions on Sunday morning, we recommend that sea kayakers attend the Saturday evening sessions. To get a lesson, you can either come on Sunday morning with a white water kayak or make arrangements for a Saturday evening lesson with our sea kayak guru, Andy McAloon, 215-752-5534 or andrewmcaloon@gmail.com
Is the pool open every Sunday morning and Saturday evening?
No. St. Joseph University sets the schedule for PCC. Please check the Pool Sessions Schedule before planning to attend any session.
Can my children get a rolling lesson?
Children aged 12 to 17 years of age can get a rolling lesson. A parent or guardian must accompany them at all times in the pool. If you want to borrow equipment, we recommend they weigh at least 110 lbs.
Can I swim in the pool?
No swimming is allowed in the pool.
What time are the pool sessions?
Sunday morning: The pool is open from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Saturday evening: Times vary. Always check the schedule.
How long is the Sunday morning Rolling Lesson?
Lessons are conducted from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday morning only. Students are welcome to remain at the pool and practice until the end of the session.
Questions
Contact Rosemary Rau, 215-743-6938 or by e-mail |
