At World Class Academy, students are expected to enter the program with strong foundational skills, a whitewater role and a passion for kayaking. WCA will take you to locations throughout the world in search of the best rivers and the training program is designed to promote safety, skill acquisition, and athleticism while following this passion for whitewater kayaking.

Student-athletes kayak almost every day and participate in cross-training morning workouts on all weekdays before the class day begins. These workouts focus on strength and core training, cardio workouts, and stretching. They last between 30 and 60 minutes and go toward fulfilling P.E. requirements.

As a school that’s focused on athletics, we strive to create well-rounded athletes, both on and off the water. We aspire to create kayakers who are skilled in all disciplines of kayaking from freestyle to river running, creeking and waterfalls. The World Class Academy athletic program helps students meet their athletic aspirations and we understand that students’ individual athletic goals vary from some of our athletes working towards competing at a professional level, while others choose to challenge themselves to progress without adding the pressure of competition.

• While kayaking, the team will often divide into groups and venture to different sections of river in order for individuals to develop their skills in smaller groups and on varied types of whitewater. Coaches provide real-time feedback, working with individual athletes on technique as they progress toward their individual kayaking goals.
• On-water sessions focus on learning new skills with technique-building drills (progression sessions) or enjoying a section of river for the love (expression session).
• Mock races and competitions are held periodically to gain competitive experience.
• On weekends, longer river sections are the usual activity as they require more time on the water and longer shuttles.
• Safety skills focused days are held