2025 KPC Members Handbook

Last updated March 13 2025

  • 2025 Memberships are valid from March 1st 2025 to February 28th 2026.
  • Members have year round access to KPC from sunrise to sunset and outside of those times when there are KPC programs or with permission.

Youth members do not have the same access as adult (19+) members. See ‘Policies for Youth Members’ for details. 

  • Access to the paddle centre facility from March 1st 2025 to February 28th 2026. This includes:
    • Change rooms
    • Showers
    • Indoor fitness equipment
    • Clubhouse & patio
  •  Paddling from sunrise to sunset every day.
    • Paddling outside of staffed hours requires a boat or board accreditation.
    • Off-season (fall & winter) paddling requires a Cold Season Accreditation.
  • Free use of KPC equipment. This includes SUPs, kayaks, outriggers, surfskis, PFDs, paddles, training aids, and other safety equipment.
    • Accreditation is required to use some boats or boards without an instructor.
    • Accreditation is required to paddle outside the designated rentals area.
  • Unlimited Learn-To, Recreational, and Fitness Classes.
  • Social events, races, and community programs.
  •  Reduced fees for Performance classes.
  • Access to boat storage and locker rentals for an additional fee.
  • Mission Fitness Gym discounts up to 60%.
  • Guest discounts.
    • Please refer to the ‘Bring a Guest’ policy for details.
  • Voting rights at the Kelowna Paddle Centre annual general meeting and eligibility for Kelowna Paddle Centre committees & board of directors.
  • First time members registering after August 1st receive a Preseason Membership valid for both the current and the following membership year.

Membership Category

Eligible Ages

Cost

Adult

25 to 64

$427.00 + GST

Senior

65+

$347.00 + GST

Young Adult

19 to 24

$197.00 + GST

Youth

6 to 18

$67.00 + GST

Children 5 and under

5 and under

FREE with adult (19+) membership

For 2025, we are switching our registration and booking platform to SmartRec by Amilia. Once launched, the bookings storefront will be embedded directly into the KPC website.

All boats and boards will be searchable by name and style. Use the filters on the left column of the store to type or select the model of boat/board you’d like to book (1) and click apply (2).

Be sure that you are properly logged in and not being charged a cost when making any equipment bookings.

Equipment bookings are free for members. A 100% discount will be applied prior to check-out.

Amilia is working on a feature that will allow us to designate certain equipment for members only. Until then, those boats and boards are priced at $10K/hour to prevent public bookings.

DO NOT CHECK OUT UNLESS THE MEMBER DISCOUNT HAS BEEN CORRECTLY APPLIED.

Passes are available for non-members to enjoy multiple visits at a reduced rate.

  • Passes allow for four or ten visits. Each visit allows for registration in a Recreational, Senior, or Learn-To class; or one two-hour SUP or Kayak rental.
    • Passholders who demonstrate the requisite skill level may also register in Fitness, Performance, and Accreditation classes.
  • Pass prices are as follows:
    • 4-Visit Pass: $120 + GST
    • 10-Visit Pass: $200 + GST
  • Passholders may obtain a Kayak or SUP accreditation to use rental Kayaks or SUPS outside the designated rentals area.
  • Passholders may obtain a Surfski accreditation to use a surfski for up to two hours when accompanied by a surfski accredited member. This will count as one visit. 
  • Passes are transferable between members of the same household.
  • Passes may be upgraded to a full membership by paying the difference in costs between the pass and membership. This voids all remaining uses of the pass.

Packs provide members discounted access to performance classes.

  • Performance Packs allow members to register in four or ten classes at a reduced rate.  Eligible classes include OC1/V1 Performance, OC6 High Performance, and Surfski Performance.
  • Pass prices are as follows:
    • Performance 4-Pack: $60 + GST
    • Performance 10-Pack: $100 + GST
  • Performance Packs apply to one member and are non-transferable.
  • Individual Performance classes cost $20 for members.
    • Try-It Offer: Members are eligible for a $20 credit towards a Performance Pack upon their first registration for an individual Performance class each season. These credits expire at the end of each season

Guests may visit with a member up to three times for a reduced fee.

  • The guest fee is $25 per visit. A guest may receive this discount up to three times.
  • Guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.
  • Guests are permitted from May to September during staffed hours.
  • Guests must be checked in when they arrive and have signed a waiver.
  • A guest may participate in one of the following activities each visit:
    • A Recreational or Senior class.
    • An OC6 Fitness class, provided the guest is already a proficient paddler.
    • A two-hour SUP or Kayak rental, provided they are with a member who holds a matching boat or board accreditation.
  • Members are responsible for their guests at all times. They must ensure KPC equipment is handled correctly and that guests are aware of all safety procedures.
  • Guests using a members’ private equipment only may pay a reduced fee of $15 per visit. They are still limited to a maximum of three discounted visits.
  • Guests who purchase a membership in the same season as their visit will receive a discount equivalent to the guest fees they have paid that season.
  • After three visits, guests must pay the standard fees for all programs and services. 
  • Accreditation ensures all members are comfortable handling KPC equipment, aware of potential wind & water conditions, and prepared for self rescue if needed. 
  • You must complete a yearly accreditation on each boat or board you would like to use. Without an accreditation you may only use KPC paddleboards and kayaks within the designated rentals area during staffed hours.
  • To complete your accreditation, Instructors must be confident you and your equipment will be safe when paddling alone and that you are able to complete the following tasks on each type of boat or board you will paddle:
    • Determine what is KPC equipment and what is private equipment.
    • Safely carry the boat or board to and from storage without damage or stress on the equipment, including safely launching and storing the boat or board.
    • Select the correct size paddle and PFD for yourself 
    • Mount your boat or board, paddle forwards and backwards, draw yourself sideways, and turn right and left.
    • Fall off your boat or board (huli) and remount unassisted in deep water.
  • Accreditations are valid for the same or better conditions as tested in.
  • New accreditations for SUP and Surfski can be completed at the end of any Learn To SUP or Learn to Surfski class.
  • Members with an expired SUP or Surfski accreditation may schedule a free test with a KPC instructor or complete it at any SUP or Surfski class.
  • Kayak accreditation can be earned through a free test with an Instructor. Tests may be scheduled on demand or completed at any Kayak class.
  • An OC1/V1 accreditation is required to book any solo, double, and triple outrigger or va’a. 
  • New accreditations for OC1/V1 can be completed through any Solo Outrigger & Va’a Accreditation class.
  • Members with an expired OC1/V1 accreditation must schedule and pass a test with a KPC instructor prior to booking any OC1/V1, OC2, or OC3 for personal use.
  • At least two crew members must hold their OC6 accreditation to book an OC6 or V12 for private use. KPC instructors may be booked to provide accreditation lessons and tests, or in place of accredited crew members.
  • At least one crew members must hold their OC6 accreditation to book a V3 for private use.
  • Accreditation for Cold-Season Paddling is required to access KPC for paddling during the off-season (autumn and winter). Specific dates will be set each year but will be approximately September 24 to March 21.
  • Accreditation for Cold-Season Paddling can be obtained by successfully completing a free online test.
  • Members without accreditation for Cold-Season Paddling may still access the KPC facility during the off-season but may not do so to go paddling.

Accreditation 

Can book [    ]…

To go [    ]…

If conditions allow* and [    ]….

NONE

Rental SUPS & Kayaks

In the designated rentals area

KPC staff are on-site.

SUP

All SUPS

Anywhere on the lake

 

 

No additional requirements.

Surfski

All Surfskis

Anywhere on the lake

Kayak

Rental Kayaks

Anywhere on the lake

OC1/V1

OC1/2 & V1

Anywhere on the lake

 

OC6

Large Outriggers (OC6, V3, & V12)

Anywhere on the lake

Two crew members are accredited (OC6 & V12).

Cold-Season Paddling

Any boats also accredited for 

Anywhere on the lake

No additional requirements.

Youth

Ages 14 to 18

Boats/boards specific to the accreditation

In the designated youth paddling area

All other specific requirements for the accreditation are met.

* This includes following all other KPC policies. Accreditations are valid for the same or better conditions as tested in.

  • Restrictions for youth are based on each paddler’s date of birth, and the details of any accreditations they hold (for ages 14 to 18).
  • Youth members up to age 13 and Youth members ages 14 to 18 without a Youth Accreditation must be accompanied by an accredited adult (19+).
  • Youth memberships for ages 6 to 13 and Youth members ages 14 to 18 without a Youth Accreditation require the purchase of an accompanying adult membership.
  • Youth members ages 14 to 18 may register in certain adult classes and programs.
  • One youth up to age 5 may accompany an accredited adult member for free.
  • Youth are only permitted to use KPC boats/boards they or the accompanying adult member are accredited with.
  • Youth aged 14 to 18 may obtain a Youth Accreditation as part of certain programs.
  • Accredited youth are restricted to paddling within the designated youth paddling area when not accompanied by an accredited adult or KPC instructor.
  • In most cases, a maximum of six accredited youth will be permitted to paddle without an accompanying adult or KPC instructor at the same time.
    • KPC staff may adjust this limit as conditions merit or to accommodate youth V3 and OC6 crews. 
  • Youth may only paddle when KPC staff are on site if they are not accompanied by an accredited adult or KPC instructor.
  • Other restrictions or exemptions specific to each individual Youth Accreditation may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Requirements to paddle with a buddy.
    • Requirements to only use certain boats/boards.
    • Permission to paddle in areas beyond the designated youth paddling area.
    • Permission to paddle when KPC staff are not on-site.
  • All paddlers must ‘Check In’ prior to paddling and ‘Check Out’ after their safe return.
  • At ‘Check In’ paddlers should select the KPC classes/programs they are attending,  and the Zones they plan to paddle in for any trips outside of KPC classes/programs.
  • ‘Check In’ & ‘Check Out’ is done via the Amilia app or confirming with KPC staff.
  • Zone 0: Eastern half of Okanagan Lake from north of Bear Point (~250m south of KPC) and south of the bridge (William R. Bennett Bridge; ~ 2km north of KPC).
  • Zone 1: Eastern half of Okanagan Lake from south of Bear Point (~250m south of KPC) and north of Mission Creek (~2km south of KPC).
  • Zone 2: Eastern half of Okanagan Lake on the north side of the bridge (William R. Bennett Bridge; ~ 2km north of KPC)
  • Zone 3: Western half of Okanagan Lake on the north side of the bridge.
  • Zone 4: Western half of Okanagan Lake from south of the bridge to north of Casa Loma Resort (~2.5km south of the bridge).
  • Zone 5: Western half of Okanagan Lake south of Casa Loma Resort.
  • Zone 6: Eastern half of Okanagan Lake south of Mission Creek (~2km south of KPC).
  • The designated rentals area is the portions of Zone 0 and Zone 1 above the underwater shelf that extends ~400m west from the shoreline at KPC. This includes: 
    • Within ~250m from the eastern shoreline south of Bear Point to the end of Boyce-Gyro Beach Park (~1km south of KPC).
    • East of the line running north from the point ~250m west of Bear Point to the point ~150m west of the Sibell Maude-Roxby Wetlands.
  • The youth paddling area is the portion of Zone 0 above the underwater shelf that extends ~400m west from the shoreline at KPC. This includes:
    • East of the line running north from the point ~250m west of Bear Point to the point ~150m west of the Sibell Maude-Roxby Wetlands.
  • Paddlers limited to the designated rentals or youth paddling areas should be able to see to the bottom of the lake or otherwise be able to stand with their head above water while holding onto their boat/board. This means staying closer to shore or returning to KPC in choppy or rough waters or when it is raining.
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