What: Paddle School 2026
Dates: June 5 - 7, 2026
Where: Adventures Unlimited (base camp), and Hiwassee River and Ocoee River
Registration: March 12 - May 17
Late Registration: May 18 -June 3
We cannot guarantee meals and T-shirts for anyone who misses the registration deadline (May 17).
Other Info:
Instructors - Tent/car camping, Saturday night dinner, Sunday breakfast ($10), and a cotton T-shirt are comped for you! We appreciate you taking the time to volunteer and share your skills! Paddle School would not be possible without your assistance.
For a link to Adventures Unlimited, click here.
For an overview of Paddle School, river information, and class information, click here.
For a Paddle School schedule, click here.
For information about lodging and meals, click here.
For Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
**Please use a creek boat or a half slice. No full slices or playboats.
Questions?
For general questions, please contact Bill Farnham at vp@tvccpaddler.org
For questions about classes, please contact Aaron Peaselee at training@tvccpaddler.org
For questions about items you have purchased, please contact Mia Goodwin at treasurer@tvccpaddler.org
Basics: (Prices include Sales Tax when required)
- T-Shirt: One unisex short sleeve cotton T-shirt per volunteer is free. Extras are $20. $28 for a unisex long sleeve sport tech. $3 upcharge for 2XL-3XL.
- Additional Paddle School t-shirts, tech shirts, stickers, and raffle tickets are available in the Storefront!
If you wish to bring a Non-Paddling Guest with you to Paddle School (such as your spouse, significant other, kids, friends, etc), have them register under our Non-Paddling Guests & Extra Orders.
This event is available to all TVCC membership in good standing. Please join our club or renew your membership to participate in paddle school. Joining is quick and easy and starts at only $20 for Individuals and $25 for Family memberships. You can join by click here.
Refund Policy:
Specific Paddle School refund policy is:
- Before May 17, 2026: Full Refund (less bank fees)
- Before May 24, 2026: 50% Refund
- After May 24, 2026: No Refund
General TVCC Cancellation/Refund Policy is available on the website: Refund Policy
Membership Renewals:
You must be a TVCC Member to attend Paddle School. Please check that you are current and will remain current through June 7, 2026. Log in to your account by clicking the "Member Login" button on the TVCC website.