MEC Paddlefest - Sat, Jun 25 2011

MEC Paddlefest (6/25/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Rundle Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 25 2011 10:45 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 25 2011 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

up to 4 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Hosted by Mountain Equipment Co-op, Paddlefest is an urban celebration of canoeing and kayaking. The day will feature learning opportunities on and off the water. Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome. The event runs from 11-3; you may choose to stay for the entire duration, or only for part of the day. For more information, please see MEC's Paddlefest page.

We will meet at 10:45 AM outside the front doors of the Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ACT) facility in Rundle Park. We will be leaving the ACT centre doors at 11. Please contact me by cellphone if you are running late. A schedule for all of the workshops is available from MEC .

Sandie and I are registered to attend the 2 PM tandem canoeing workshop. In general, the workshops are a really awesome deal: instructors will teach us how to improve our canoeing/kayaking skills on the water, and for a cost of only $5 per workshop! You will need to also register for Paddlefest with MEC, and pre-register and pay for the workshops as you sign up. There are a limited number of spots available for the workshops, so make sure you register ASAP once MEC's Paddlefest registration has opened. Please visit MEC's Paddlefest page to register.

In addition to the workshops, there will also be free opportunities throughout the day to attempt paddling MEC's demo canoes/kayaks on the water, as well as a paddling gear swap. Representatives from several paddling clubs in the city will also be available who will provide more information about their organizations to those interested in finding out more.

Required Items to Bring:
- weather appropriate clothing
- water
- sunscreen, hat

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- quick-drying clothing (for those taking workshops, in case we get wet in the water)
- warm change of clothing (especially if taking a workshop that involves rolling a canoe/kayak)
- PFD (only IF you own your own PFD which you would like to bring along. MEC will otherwise provide enough PFDs for everyone participating in activities on the water)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Rundle Park Paddling Centre is located in Rundle Park in east Edmonton. Access to Rundle Park is available via 29th Street and 113th Avenue or by 118th Avenue and Abbotsfield Road. There is ample parking just west of the Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ACT) Pool. Our group will meet outside the front doors of the ACT facility. I will be wearing a yellow baseball cap with the EOC logo on its front.

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Notes:

- A note regarding guests: If you would like to register a guest who is under 18 years of age (a child), please contact me in advance so that I can manually add their name to the event. If you would like to register a guest who is an adult, please have your guest register for membership with the EOC, so that they can register for this event as an EOC member.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!