FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where does TCP practice?

• Classes are held on Lake Phalen in (St. Paul / Maplewood). 
• Teams meet at the Boat Launch Parking Lot at the north-end of the lake.

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What to wear to practice?

• Shorts, Long or short sleave synthetic T-shirt (depending on weather)
• We paddle bare foot, but please wear flip flops at the parking lot and boat launch

What do I need bring to practice?

• Flip Flops
• Towel
• Spare set of cloth
• Water bottle

Where do I drop off my kids and park my car?

• You can drop off your kids at the boat launch.
• Stay and watch your kids or use the time walk around the lake.
• Please park your car here. 

What equipment do I need?

• TCP has single and team kayaks and canoes, paddles and PFDs.
• Athletes in the high performance program typically have their own equipment.

What happens if I come late?

• We will lock the boat storage container when we are ready to go on the water. 
• Please try to arrive 10 min before practice begin. 

What if I can't make it to practice?

• It's OK to miss a practice or race day. 
• Please let your coach know ahead of time if you can't make it. 

What happens when it rains?

• We always try to hold practice, even if it is a little rainy.
• Coaches will closely monitor the weather and at the first sign of lightning all members will be directed off the water.
• If weather condition is unsafe to paddle coaches will send cancellation notices via TeamApp.

What are club races?

• Members of Lighting, Thunder races on Saturday mornings. No extra fees!
• The races are friendly competitions between members of the different programs. We hold short races and fun exercises.
• Bring friends and family to watch.

What is a regatta?

• A regatta is a competition between different clubs.
• A typical race course has 9 lanes and is 200m, 500m, 1000m long
• Most regattas require road trips. We travel as a team and bring boats on our trailer. Separate travel fees apply. 
• Regatta Schedule and Registrations

Why does TCP charge a membership fee?

• Membership fees pay for club insurance, internet presence, mail box and other operating cost.

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