Do you have what it takes to be a 2012 YPT member? Apply now here!Application deadline for the 2012 Elite YPT has passed. However, enrollment to the 2012 Junior YPT is ongoing and applications are accepted year round.
"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 Andrew Holcombe
YPT Participants: All youth paddlers, all skill levels, ages 6-18.
