Vision & Mission

2025 to 2030

Vision: all Cascades Club members love paddling!

Mission: to offer an inclusive paddling program pathway from novice to excellence with skilled coaches while having fun and building connections and community.  

As an inclusive Club, we offer a range of programs to all levels and abilities of Club members. The paddling program pathway provides Club members with access to a progressive learning and competitive environment so they can grow in their preferred paddling sport or recreational activity. Our coaches are experienced, certified and trained. We believe in building connections bydeveloping and deepening relationships between our members and creating a sense of community.

Our culture – the environment of our paddling program – is one that creates a sense of well-being through physical fitness, personal development, and challenge. Our culture enables Club members to build community by connecting with each other. We respect our physical environment and enables members to connect with nature and the Gatineau River.  We create a sense of belonging and together we make things happen and have fun!

Our values:

  • Inclusive

  • Safe

  • Pursuing excellence

  • Accessible

  • Respectful

  • Fiscally responsible

Our rules:

  • Safe sport

  • Code of conduct

  • Fair play

Implementation Plan

We will achieve our vision through our mission by undertaking the following in 2025

Activity / Task / ProjectTimelineResponsibilityHow does this support the Vision and Mission
One integrated summer program that includes summer camp for ages 6-12, an integrative paddling program and summer camp program for U12 and U14, a sprint development program for U12, U14, and U16, and a high-performance program.Summer 2025Head Coach, Commodore, and Summer Camp ManagerIntegrated camp and paddling programs ensure that paddling is at the heart of what Cascades does and supports the development of an inclusive paddling program.
Recreational programs and good quality recreational equipment are available to members.Summer 2025President, Commodore, Head CoachHaving a range of recreational equipment (SUP, canoes, kayaks) ensures that the Club is inclusive of members with varying skills and interests.
Communicate the coach development pathway and offer coaching and professional development opportunities to members.Spring 2025Head Coach and CommodoreOur vision includes having skilled coaches. Our values include excellence. Our rules include Safe Sport.
Create a shared space at the waterfront for members to connect and to build a sense of belonging.Summer 2025Club membersHaving a physical space at the waterfront dedicated to casual connection will build a stronger culture and a sense of belonging.
Invite schools in Chelsea, Wakefield, Gatineau, Masham and Val des Monts to participate in introductory programs.Late Spring 2025Head CoachExpands our membership to ensure that more people can come to love paddling.
Onboarding process for new board members and increased opportunities for club members to meet.Summer 2025Board and Club ManagerConnecting members with each other and connecting board members with the mission and vision of the Club will help build a strong culture.