The JDS training days are aimed at junior paddlers (U18) who are looking to develop their flatwater racing skills. The training days will offer paddlers the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and paddle in new waters. Each event will have a different flatwater racing focus, including sprint starts, wash hanging, portaging, turns and race strategy (both sprint and marathon). 

Underpinning these days is a real focus on crew boat skills. The majority of the days will have a crew boat focus, whether that's K4/C4 or K2/C2, the JDS will offer juniors more exposure to crew boats to help improve crew boat skills, develop knowledge and provide opportunities for juniors to find potential crew boat partners.