Ce n'est que depuis juin 2023 que je pratique le canoë de slalom, et uniquement depuis mai 2024 que je compétitionne. Je suis actuellement un étudiant au baccalauréat en kinésiologie à l'Université de Montréal. Ma progression a été fulgurante en 2023/2024 et je me sens très confiant pour aborder cette saison 2025!
Pour 2025, j'ai estimé que ma saison me coûterait entre 5500 et 6000$ (jusqu'à 8500$ si je fais un camp d'entraînement en Europe). Cela inclut de l'équipement, le transport, différentes cotisations, des services de physiothérapie et de massothérapie, l'accès aux installations d'entraînement, les frais de compétitions, et finalement, le logement lors de certaines compétitions. Chaque don est donc très important pour moi, peu importe le montant, et me permettra de compétitionner à de nombreuses courses dans le but de m'améliorer et d'atteindre mes buts, surtout dans un contexte où mon sport est grandement sous financé. En plus, ce sport est très peu encadré; les athlètes ont peu de ressources (matérielles et financières) et les opportunités de développement/compétition sont minces. Cependant, je suis passionné et et déterminé à me rendre le plus loin possible.
Merci de croire en moi!
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My name is Colin Beauchemin and I am a 20-year-old canoe slalom athlete from Lachine, Quebec. My first experiences with kayaking and canoeing were in summer camps when I was little, then with the Lachine sprint Canoe-Kayak club for two summers when I was 12 and 13. I have also done swimming and a little sailing. In recent years, I have been fortunate to have jobs related to kayaking and canoeing, which allowed me to be on the water often. It was only in the Spring of 2022 that I developed a strong taste for whitewater. That same year, I was able to buy my first whitewater canoe and I was also able to receive several canoeing and river rescue training courses.
I have only been practicing slalom canoeing since June 2023, and only competing since May 2024. I am currently a bachelor's student in kinesiology at the University of Montreal. My progress has been dazzling in 2023/2024 and I feel very confident going into 2025!
For 2025, I aim to reach the top 10 in my category in the country and I want to compete in a minimum of 7 official events in Quebec, Ontario and the United States, including the Canadian championships. (Event calendar available below.) This includes the Quebec and Ontario provincial cups. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in the national team trials this Spring in British Columbia because of my studies. In the long term, my goal is to join the Canadian team and qualify for international events.
For 2025, I estimated that my season would cost me between $5,500 and $6,000 (up to 8,500$ if I go to a training camp in Europe). This includes equipment, transportation, various fees, physiotherapy and massage therapy services, access to training facilities, competition fees, and finally, accommodation during certain competitions. Each donation is therefore very important to me, no matter the amount, and will allow me to compete in many races in order to improve and achieve my goals, especially since my sport is greatly underfunded. Athletes have few resources (material and financial) and development/competition opportunities are slim. However, I am passionate and determined to go as far as possible.
Thank you for believing in me!
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