Cottonwood Kayak Club serves central Alberta, inclucing Olds, Innisfail, Bowden, Red Deer and the surrounding areas. Other central Albertain paddling clubs exist in Sundre (Sundre Paddlers Canoe and Kayak Club), Red Deer (Red Deer Canoe and Kayak Club), Condor (David Thompson Canoe Club) and Stettler (?). We are a member of the Alberta Whitewater Association. Our programs include racing in whitewater slalom and downriver events, canoe/kayak polo, beginner and youth lessons, and adult and family recreation. Poke around this site to learn more. Contact one of us for more info. I'll try to put together a more complete description sometime.