Indoor Roll Sessions for 2024!
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 and receive instruction with the roll, 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 2024. Here are the details:
Location
Caine Halter YMCA
721 Cleveland St
Greenville, SC 29601
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WtVPMkbcUA9a9TZ8A
Dates
Roll sessions occur every Tuesday Evenings from 7:15 to 8:15 pm alternating between assisted and open sessions each week. New this year: The dates of specific open and assisted sessions will be posted to the membership portal only. These will no longer be available on the main website, however, we will try to send reminders via Discord and Facebook.
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. Only cash will be accepted at check in at the pool. To pay with a credit/debit card, you must select a pre-pay reservation online during pre-registration. Venmo and Paypal are not accepted for roll sessions. If you have any issues with payment or pre-registration, please contact us.
Pre-Registration
Members will be able to reserve their spot at any time through the Membership Portal. Pre-registration is required for those wishing to pay with credit/debit and for those wanting instruction at Assisted Roll Sessions. Participants who are not pass holders and/or selected a cash ticket during pre-registration, will need to pay the fees for admission upon arrival at the pool with cash.
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, then on our website, and on our Facebook page.
Assisted and Open Roll Sessions
For 2024, 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 and teaching assistants at an additional cost of $6 per session ($12 total).
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 membership portal to see 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 Pass - $150 per year
This pass provides access to all roll sessions, excluding formal clinics, at Cain Halter YMCA, for one year, and can be renewed. 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.
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 participants are required to wear a helmet and PFD
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.