During the winter season, the CPA enjoys access to indoor pool sessions around the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. area to practice and learn new skills. These are open sessions, not lessons, however quite often you can find a friendly CPA member who is willing to spot and give advice. Members are responsible for bringing their own boat and gear.
Important: Visit the Forums for specific pool discussions, available open dates, updates or to coordinate rolling practice with other paddlers.
 Mike teaching Julie to roll at an indoor pool session, Maryland. (Photo courtesy of DJ Manalo) |
 Catriona teaching a UMD student how to roll at a pool session, Maryland. (Photo courtesy of DJ Manalo) |
Various Pool Sessions that occur in the Chesapeake Bay area:
Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex
Location: Fairland Aquatics Center
13820 Old Gunpowder Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
Dates:
Hours:
How to Register: Please register at Eventbrite:
Questions: Contact Paul Diggins at pool_sessions@cpakayaker.com if you have any questions about the use of the facilities.
Recommended: If there is any questionable winter weather, confirm the pool is open (FAC: 301-362-6060).
Please note: Fairlands is now using the center pool for a giant inflatable slide on the weekends, we will be utilizing the shallow pool as usual on one end and the deep water pool on the other end.
Fee: $7 per person. Pay at Facilities cashier by going up the stairs to the left of the pool-level restrooms. Cashier should be at the desk at the top of the stairs.
Required: BOATS MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN. Boats and gear must be clear of leaves, mud, grass, etc. There is a hose by the door at pool-level for those who need to use it and a fellow kayaker might have a sponge if you need one.
Directions: Take your best route to I-95 between Baltimore and Washington. Exit at MD-198 West. Turn left at 2nd light, Old Gunpowder Road. The pool will be about a half mile down on the right. Use the lower entrance to the southern side of the building entrance. Parking is available near to this entrance.
Lee District RecCenter
Location: Lee District ReCenter
6601 Telegraph Rd
Franconia, VA 22301
Days and times:
8:30am Sun
START DATE: 1/15/2017
NUMBER OF CLASSES: 3
CLASS LENGTH: 3 hours
Fee: Fairfax County requires enrollment prior to the start of the sessions. Enrollment is provided online or via phone to Fairfax County ParkTakes. Sessions are paid for in monthly groups. The Jan and Feb usually fill up early.
Questions: Check out the online ParkTakes site at Fairfax County ParkTakes. Select BOATING from Category, and enter ROLLING into Keywords. Note that there are sessions with or without boat rental. Boat rentals are WW boats and include coaching by an instructor.
Reservations: Reservations MUST be made in advance to use these pool session. See above. Although members have been able to fill in for those who have already paid but cannot make a session. Use the forums to discuss amongst yourselves.
Required: BOATS MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN. Boats and gear must be clear of leaves, mud, grass, etc. There is a hose inside the door for use in cleaning your boats.
Recommended: If there is any questionable winter weather, confirm the pool is open by visiting the site link listed above.
See some of the people who practice at the
Fairfax County Lee ReCenter sessions during 2011
Fairfax County Lee ReCenter sessions during 2011
PPS at Audrey Moore
Location: Audrey Moore Rec Center at Wakefield Park
8100 Braddock Road,
Annandale, VA 22003
Questions: Contact Potomac Paddle Sports for more information.
Reservations: Reservations MUST be made in advance to use these pool session.
Required: BOATS MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN. Boats and gear must be clear of leaves, mud, grass, etc.
PRO at Chinqaupin Rec Center
Location: Chinqaupin Rec Center
3210 King Street Alexandria VA 22302
Dates and More information are available here and on the Potomac River Outfitters website
Please note that these pool sessions are suitable for whitewater kayaks and not sea kayaks. Whitewater kayaks are available for use to those taking lessons and whitewater rentals are available for those who wish to practice on their own.
Questions: Contact Potomac River Outfitters – Nathan Nahikian (703 338 9790) nathan@potomacriveroutfitters.com
Reservations: Reservations MUST be made in advance to use these pool session.
Required: BOATS MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN. Boats and gear must be clear of leaves, mud, grass, etc.
Univ. of MD, College Park
No pool sessions at UMCP are available currently. Check back next winter.
This year, CPA has arranged for Saturday afternoon pool sessions at the University of Maryland in College Park. The maximum number of paddlers who can be accommodated at UMCP is 18: eleven in the deep end and six in the shallow end. CPA is subsidizing these pool sessions, costs for members is $15, costs for non-members is $25, with members getting priority.
Everyone who wants to attend should email Mike Hamilton with their desired dates and second choice dates. Be realistic – pick the dates you want and can really make.
The choices for December and January 2013 are:
- Dec 15
- Jan – 5, 19, 26th.
To register EMAIL Mike H. at pool_sessions@cpakayaker.com{mailto address=’pool_sessions@cpakayaker.com’ text=’Mike H.’ encode=’javascript’ subject=’I would like to attend the Univ of MD Pool Sessions’}:with:
Your name
Your phone #
Your first choice dates
Your second choice dates
Your preference for deep or shallow
Your name
Your phone #
Your first choice dates
Your second choice dates
Your preference for deep or shallow
I will email the final roster with wait list on December 17th. Attached to the roster you will find directions and other important information.
There will also be dates in Jan, Feb and Mar – to be announced on November 26.
The registration for pool sessions at the University of Maryland, College Park is now closed for Fall 2011.
Registration for Spring 2012 will open on November 26, 2011. We expect to get 8 sessions in Jan, Feb and March.
1. Cancellation:
If you must cancel, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. There is not enough space at the pool to meet demand, so please do not let your space go unused. No shows are subject to removal from the roster for the rest of the season.
2. Waiver:
The UMCP waiver is filled out on-site the first time that you visit; you only need to do this the first time.
3. Fee:
The fee is $15 for members, $25 for non-members, payable in advance with paypal or check payable to Chesapeake Paddler’s Association or at the pool with cash or check.
4. Recommended: If there is any questionable winter weather, confirm the pool is open with the Eppley Recreation Center Info Desk (301-226-4500).
5. Required: BOATS MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN. Boats and gear must be clear of leaves, mud, grass, etc. There is a hose by the door at pool-level for those who need to use it and a fellow kayaker might have a sponge if you need one.
6. Directions: Take your best route to I-95 south between Baltimore and Washington. Exit at the Capitol Beltway (I-495) towards College Park-Route 1. Follow Route 1 (Baltimore Blvd) south approximately 1 mile. Turn west on University Blvd (Rt- 193) for 1.4 m. Turn left at Stadium Drive. Make first left at the circle. Take next left. Proceed straight sown the hill into lot 2g. Look to right for the Outdoor Recreation Center red roll up door. See attached map for direction to the building. Look for kayaks on cars.
7. Check-in: at the Outdoor Recreation Center to sign a waiver. You will need to sigh a UMCP waiver if you have not already (last year) and you will also need to sign a CPA waiver. If you did not send me a check, DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT TO THE DESK PERSONNEL; it has to be to CPA.
Check here for dates and registration instructions”
We are currently working with UMCP to secure several pool dates this winter. When we know the dates, we will post them here and on the forum. CPA will be subsidizing the cost of these pool sessions and they will be limited to CPA members.
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Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick, MD
Location: Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
130 Auto Drive
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Days and times: To be announced later.
- February 19 at 6 pm
- March 5 at 6 pm
- March 19 at 7 pm
- April 2 at 6 pm
Fee: The fee structure for these sessions is variable depending upon attendance. See the calendar listings or contact the event organizer for more information.
Questions: Contact {mailto address=’beach.shack2802@gmail.com’ text=’Bill Upton’ encode=’javascript’ subject=’A question about the Prince Frederick Pool Session’} if you have any questions about the use of the facilities.
Reservations: Reservations MUST be made in advance to use these pool session. Seats are very limited. Contact {mailto address=’beach.shack2802@gmail.com’ text=’Bill Upton’ encode=’javascript’ subject=’A question about the Prince Frederick Pool Session’} as soon as you believe you want to attend ANY of the sessions.
Required: BOATS MUST BE TOTALLY CLEAN. Boats and gear must be clear of leaves, mud, grass, etc.
Cancellation: If you cancel, it is your responsibility to get another person to take your place from the wait list, if any. Because the cost per person depends on how many show up, if you are accepted for a spot and and you don’t show up or get a replacement, you will still be responsible for your share and you will go to the bottom of the list for future sessions.
Waiver: A CPA waiver will be required to participate in the event. I will bring waivers for everyone to sign. No one will be allowed to use the pool without one.
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