Burners: More Than a Youth Kayaking Program
Shaping champions, adventurers, and pioneers – on and off the river
Burners is more than a youth kayaking program — it’s where world-class coaching meets real personal growth.
From first rides to major breakthroughs, Burners is about learning with depth, building confidence, and becoming your best — on and off the water. Every session counts. Every paddler matters.
What is Burners?
Burners is the ultimate youth kayaking program—unmatched in its legacy, impact, and results. For over 20 years, it has set the global standard, providing young paddlers with world-class coaching and access to the most advanced environments in a way that is both safe and profoundly transformational.
More than just a training ground, Burners is a movement—using freestyle and whitewater kayaking as a powerful vehicle to shape extraordinary individuals, fostering excellence that extends far beyond the river.
Unlike any other program, Burners is not measured by medals—though if it were, it would be in a league of its own. Its true impact is seen in the success of its athletes, many of whom have gone on to become pioneers, innovators, and leaders in their fields.
Burners isn’t just about producing great athletes; it’s about creating individuals destined for greatness in all aspects of life. Paddlers begin under the expert guidance of their coaches, but from day one, they’re encouraged to take responsibility, evolve, and ultimately surpass those who train them.
How Burners Works -Built around learning, life, and the river.
Core Philosophies -Five beliefs that shape every session.
Coaching as a Two-Way Journey
We grow with our athletes, helping them unlock their full potential inside and out.
Individual & Group Development
Tailored plans, shared environment. Paddlers learn from and with each other.
Mastery Over
Time
No shortcuts. Patience and detail are what make champions—and strong humans.
Competition as Growth
It’s never about proving. We use comps as a lens for self-awareness and evolution.
Beyond the
River
Success here shapes success everywhere. Burners paddlers lead, innovate, and uplift.
Core Values -What we stand for, and what shapes every paddler’s journey.
Relentless Growth
There is no finish line
Always evolve
Unbreakable Community
Strength comes from lifting others.
Respect for Everything
The river
The team
The journey
Extreme Ownership
You own your progress
We help you drive it
The Burners Spirit -A Way of Life: What stays with you, long after the river.
Burners paddlers are the first to help, the first to lift others, and the first to raise the bar.
Burners is a brother- and sisterhood—free from ego, fuelled by passion, and driven by high standards. Athletes grow into leaders here, carrying the Burners mindset into every part of life. Whether it’s on the water, in their work, or with the people around them—Burners paddlers stand out.