TOOLKIT

Bring Your Club Together

What You’re Doing:

Bring your club together to complete 365 kilometres while raising funds and awareness for autism.

Why 365:

Autism impacts individuals and families 365 days a year. This challenge represents that ongoing journey.

When:

Anytime in June

Making Waves for Autism is also a great fit for clubs participating in We Paddle Month. Many clubs choose to make their 365 Challenge one of the events or activities they host throughout June.

YOUR GOAL

• Complete 365 kilometres as a club
• Set a fundraising goal that works for your group
• Get as many people involved as possible

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT

Pick what fits your club best:

• One-Day Challenge
• Run it alongside a time trial or training day
• Weekend Challenge
• Spread the 365 km over a few days
• Regatta Day
• Add the challenge into your existing event
• Month-Long Challenge
• Track kilometres during regular practices
• We Paddle Month Event

STEP 2: TRACK YOUR KILOMETRES

• Combine all participant distances
• Work toward a total of 365 km
• Keep tracking simple, no special tools required

STEP 3: FUNDRAISE YOUR WAY

Choose what works best for your club:

​Option 1: Donation Page

• We can set this up for you, or provide simple instructions
• Share one fundraising link with your members and community

Option 2: Event-Based Fundraising
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• Host a BBQ or pancake breakfast
• Sell tickets or accept donations
• All proceeds go to Making Waves for Autism

Option 3: Combine Both

• Use a donation page and host an event

Helpful Tool:

We can create a custom QR code and poster for your club’s donation page.

• Post it at your club
• Use it at your BBQ, pancake breakfast, regatta, or We Paddle Month event
• Make it easy for people to donate on the spot

STEP 4: SHARE YOUR PROGRESS

• Post updates as you work toward 365 km
• Share photos and milestones
• Thank your supporters

IDEAS FROM OTHER CLUBS

• Run the challenge during a Saturday time trial and total all distances
• Finish with a BBQ or pancake breakfast fundraiser
• Spread the challenge over a weekend with team boats
• Track kilometres across the month during regular practices
• Add the challenge to a regatta and invite the community to participate
• Make the challenge part of your club’s We Paddle Month programming

CLUB INCENTIVE

Raise $2,500 or more and receive:
Autism Canada’s Literacy Program training for up to 15 people in your club.

You’ll also receive:

• A certificate recognizing your commitment to inclusivity
• A clubhouse decal
• A logo for your website showing your club is a neurodivergent-friendly space

GET STARTED

1. Register Your Club

• Sign up here

2. Set Up Your Fundraising Page

• We can create this for you, or
• Follow our simple step-by-step guide

3. Get Your QR Code Poster

• We’ll create a custom QR code and poster for your club
• Use it at your club and events

4. Start Your 365 Challenge

• Pick your format and get your members involved

KEEP IT SIMPLE

You don’t need to create something new.
Use what your club already does and build from there.

Sign up

PADDLE

Canoe, kayak, surfski, outrigger, SUP, row, dragonboat...the choice of craft is yours, and so is the journey. Pick your paddle and make it your own!

TEAMWORK

Paddle solo or gather your friends and take on the challenge as a team - it's up to you!

CONTRIBUTE

Every kilometre you paddle makes a real difference - contribute with confidence knowing your effort counts.