The 2025 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships are returning to Regina for the fifth time, bringing up to 1,000 of the country’s top athletes to the Queen City for a full week of thrilling competition.
This national event features club-based racing, meaning you’ll see the next generation of Olympians competing alongside current members of Canada’s national and Olympic teams—representing the clubs where their paddling journeys began.
Watch Nationals Live on the CKC Livestream!
Don’t miss any of the action from the 2025 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships with our subscription-based live stream!
$10/day – ideal for select races
$25/month – access to the full event
Note: Monthly subscriptions are automatically renewable. You will need to cancel your subscription after the event to avoid being billed for the following month.
How to subscribe:
Visit https://app.hometeamlive.com/#/home/events/138
1. Click “Subscribe” on the right side of the page.
2. Select your preferred plan (daily or monthly). You will need to choose “monthly” for the full event. Please note that your subscription will automatically renew each month unless you cancel and unsubscribe after the 2025 Sprint National Championships.
3. Enter your payment information and click “Continue.”
4. Once your subscription is added to your account, you can watch the event!
Media Information
Media Access
Media accreditation is not required to cover the event. Canoe Kayak Canada will provide a livestream of the races, but there are no exclusive broadcast rights. Media outlets are welcome to film for the purposes of news coverage.
Interview Opportunities
Interviews can be arranged in advance of and during the event. While athlete availability during competition days will depend on race schedules, we’ll do our best to accommodate all requests.
Photojournalists
Photographers are welcome in all public spectator areas, including Pine Island. With advance notice, we may be able to arrange water-level access to help you capture close-up action shots. Access to the Athletes’ Village is restricted and requires prior approval.
More detailed media information will be posted as the event approaches. In the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions or requests.
Host Committee Media Contact:
Jan Hanson
Spectator Information
The 2025 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships is a free, public event — everyone is welcome to come experience the excitement – for free!
About the Championships
Held annually for over 100 years, the National Championships bring together up to 1,000 athletes from sprint clubs across Canada. Competitors qualify through their Divisional Championships, usually held about four weeks before nationals.
Races are fast, straight-line sprints on calm water in both racing canoes (C) and kayaks (K), which are lighter and more streamlined than recreational boats. Events include singles (1), doubles (2), and fours (4), with Canada also featuring special C4 and C15 events as national specialties. Standard distances raced are 200 m, 500 m, and 1000 m.
The championships include age and skill categories, starting at 16 and over, as well as events for para-athletes and athletes with intellectual disabilities (PaddleAll). The regatta concludes with CanMas, a masters’ competition for paddlers aged 25 and over.
Saskatchewan Athletes
Several local athletes will be competing, with entries from:
- Wascana Racing Canoe Club
- Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club
- Yorkton Canoe and Kayak Club
🗓️ Event Schedule
- Dates: August 26 to 31
- Race Times: Daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (times may vary by date). Races run according to the official draw, unless suspended due to weather.
- View the race draw here
Come Cheer the Athletes!
Bring your family and friends to watch the speed, skill, and excitement of Canada’s top sprint paddlers. Admission is free, and it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the sport up close and support local and national athletes.
Best Viewing Areas
The prime location to watch the races is from the south shore of Wascana Lake, especially in the Pine Island area. Spectators have full access to Pine Island, offering fantastic vantage points from both the deck and the escarpment. The finish line is located right beside the Finish Line Tower on the island, giving you a front-row seat to the action.
You can also enjoy the races from the Nationals Beer Tent, open daily and located at the base of the racecourse. It’s the perfect spot to catch the excitement as athletes cross the finish line.
For a broader experience, races can be viewed from nearly anywhere in Wascana Park:
- The 1000m start line is at the north end of the lake, between the Bandshell and Willow Island.
- The 500m start line is located nearly opposite the lookout on the east side of the lake.
- The 200m start line is near the marina area, close to the southern part of the lake.
Spectator Parking
We recommend that those wishing to view the racing from Pine Island park on the north shore in the parking lot that is beside the marina and Bar Willow or in the lot by Wascana Centre. There is street parking on Wascana Drive as well (north shore).
Out-of-town guests and clubs can purchase paid parking that is adjacent to the venue. Find more information under the “Team Information” tab.
Public Events
Stay tuned to this page for updates on public events throughout the week! Festivities will include highlights like the Commodore’s Salute, medal and award ceremonies, and other exciting championship events open to all.
