Find programs, events, & classes
Browse our calendar below to see upcoming events, classes, and programs! Please note that some programs may change dates and times, so please check back often.
Click on each event for additional details.
Questions?
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Event Calendar
Explore competitive events and races for all!
CCE offers competitive events for flatwater kayaking, canoe/kayak slalom, and more. We also offer a yearly Club Open House that is open to the public; come by and get information on the benefits of membership with the club, or just to try kayaking!
future events
Check back for updates, or contact us to learn about upcoming events.
Rich Weiss Race
The Rich Weiss Race is a staple race for the Club. Slalom boats are not required for the race and many participants race in plastic boats.
The race is named for American Olympian Richard Weiss who spent many years training with the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence at the Tamihi Rapids throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Rich left our small community too early in an incident on the White Salmon River in Washington a year after his tremendous 5th place performance at the 1996 Olympics.
rich weiss race 2025
The 2025 Rich Weiss will be held on April 27, 2025 at the CCE Paddling Club whitewater race site at the Tamihi Rapids, Chilliwack River.
Details
Cost:
Flat rate for all participants is $20.
Prefer paper registration? - no problem, you can register on April 27 by visiting the registration table on race day. Cash only on race day.
Open practice with course set will be available from Thursday evening through Saturday.
Camping:
The Club has NOT booked the campsite at Tamihi Rapids. To book a campsite at Tamihi rapids please visit:http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC0299&type=Site
Driving Directions:
Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) East from Vancouver and take Exit 119 onto Vedder Road. Turn left at Chilliwack Lake Road and drive 12 km. The site is located directly to the left once you cross the Tamihi Bridge. Cell reception is limited.
CANADIAN TEAM TRIALS - MAY 3-4, 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming paddlers to Chilliwack for the 2025 Canadian Team Trials at Tamihi Rapids, on May 3-4. For registration and more details about the race click HERE.
Please let us know if we can help you to make it to Team Trials. Airport pick ups, billet opportunities for youth, questions about Chilliwack or Tamihi Rapids email us at ccekayak@gmail.com.
Flatwater Races
We hold flat water Races in the Spring /early Summer and late fall each year. These races are a fun and accessible way to try slalom for the first time and a great way to improve your kayaking technique. Look for the “Cookie Races” on our event schedule.
Club Open House
The CCE Paddling Club hosts a Club Open House each year and encourage all who are interested in becoming a member with the Club or just want to try kayaking! This is a free event held by the club and all are welcome, no membership required. Please check our event schedule for dates and registration.