MEC Paddlefest - Sun, Jun 24 2012

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MEC Paddlefest (6/24/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT 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 will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

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:Sun, Jun 24 2012  10:35 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jun 24 2012 9:00:00 AM
Event Duration:up to 4 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Sandie
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Member Cost:$5.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All - DO NOT USE
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

On Sunday, June 24th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Mountain Equipment Co-op will be hosting their annual MEC Paddlefest event at Rundle Park.

MEC Paddlefest is an urban celebration of all things paddlesport related. Whether you’re a beginner who’s never been in a boat, or an expert paddler looking to fine-tune your skills, there are plenty of learning opportunities both on water, and on land. Come make a splash with us at MEC Paddlefest Edmonton.

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! 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 info about their organizations to those interested in finding out more.

***You will need to register for Paddlefest with MEC 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!!***
A schedule for all of the workshops is available from MEC - click here for the list AND to register - make sure you are looking under Event E12. Each workshop is 50 minutes.

The workshops I've booked in for are:
11:30am: Recreational Kayaking
12:30pm: Kayak Touring
13:30pm: none - need a break!
14:30pm: Stand-Up Paddleboarding
15:30pm: none - need a break!

We will meet at 10:35 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 10:50 AM and head over to the events. Please contact me on my cell if you are running late (780-934-4586).

Required Items to Bring:
- water shoes
- 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)
- waterproof jacket and pants
- 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.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$5.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$5.00/Person
Cost Includes:The cost is $5 per workshop. You can schedule yourself in for up to 4 workshops.
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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