NOC Youth Paddling Team

"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountains and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." - John Lubbock

Leadership & Development On and Off the Water

The NOC Youth Paddling Team (YPT) was created to give youth interested in paddlesports a vision and direction that will help them mature as responsible paddlers and people.  During its first year, the YPT had the opportunity to touch many of its members lives in a way that will help them find the courage, strength and focus to succeed in building their dreams.

You can read more about the 2011 YPT featured as River Leaders on the NOC Blog.

YPT Mission: To build a team of tightly bonded youth paddlers who strive for a high level of professionalism, leadership, dedication, training and a passion to share the sport with others.

YPT Vision: To support youth paddlers in their pursuit of passion and to become professional and Olympic level competitors.

YPT Leaders: Jon Clark, Andrew Koch and Tosh Arwood

YPT Participants: All youth paddlers, all skill levels, ages 6-18.

Click to view the 2013 YPT Elite Team Calendar and 2013 YPT Junior Team Calendar.

Learn more:
YPT Programs
YPT Benefits
YPT Responsibilities