Workshops
Summer - 2011 ROCKPARK
This program has a Camp atmosphere in that it runs weekly deep into the fall and is designed for students that are committed to achieving a highk level of paddling excellance. The workshops are run on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Each workshop is two hours long with a primary focus on Safety while learning how to execuite and perfect your paddling skills using the training course at Rock Park. You will be perfecting and using the techniques, concepts and procedures used by the best paddlers in the Country. Your paddling strokes, boat control and comfort will show significent progress. Your Roll will improve. This workshop is meant to be fun, however you should be physically prepared because the routines and drills are very exhausting and hopefully will help push you to a new level of paddling excellence. Slalom Racing, Playboating and endurance training are just some of the highlights of this program. This group also gets first preference on any River trips that we take. Spend a summer with us and you will achieve significant inprovement in your paddling skills. The weekly "Skill Development Workshops" are run at the Rochester Canoe and Kayak Park. During the Summer optional River trips, that are suited to your present skill level, will be offered. If you wish additional information about these programs please fill out the Program Inquiry from below and you will be contacted by phone to answer your questions.
Novice - Advanced Skill Development Workshops
Registration information and Program Highlights are outlined below:
1. Registration Procedure
* Complete and Submit the Registration form at the bottom of this page.
* Select the Dates that work best for you. Record this information in the
comment section of the Registration form.
* A USACK waiver is required. The Waiver also must be completed once each year.
* You may print out the Waiver and either mail it to Kayak Adventures or bring the completed form to the first class.
* Class dates and Times are listed below
* Workshop Fees $10.00 per sesion
$45.00 for five sessions
$50.00 per Month (includes entry into all worshops)
NOTE: You can choose the Workshop schedule that best suits your needs. Just pick the dates you want, note this in the comments section of the registration form and submit to Kayak Adventures. If you choose to pay by the month, all workshops are open to you. Each month there are at least 12 workshops, make six or more and you are saving money. Remember that 100% of the fees goes back into the programs for the Juniors and Free camps for the Inner City kids. Handle all scheduling concerns with the Director of Programs.
2. Program Highlights
* Use of equipment for Workshops No fee
* Optional River Trips with your own equipment No fee
* Optional River Trip with our equipment No fee
* Share a ride on trips of less than two hours $15.00
3. Requirements for retaining Membership in the Program
* Maintain a high level of Sportsmanship
* You MUST consider Safety a number one priority
* Have a willingness to help and be patient with new paddlers
* Willing to volunteer time to help the club
4. Additional Perks
* You will be on the notification list for scheduled and unscheduled
releases and trips to nearby rivers
* Preference for admittance into any Kayak Adventures Program
(Winter or Summer)
* Insurance coverage at all club events, outings or meetings
* Invitation to Club Winter Party
* Great group of people to paddle with and share your paddling
experiences with.
* Use off Equipment at Rock Park any time we are there. Practice as
often as you wish. No Additional fees.
Class Dates and Times:
Tuesday Thursday Sunday (PM)
May 31 (6-8pm) June 2 (6-8pm) June 5 (4-6pm)
June 7 (6-8pm) June 9 (6-8pm) June 12 (4-6pm)
June 14 (6-8pm) June 16 (6-8pm) June 19 (4-6pm)
June 21 (6-8pm) June 23 (6-8pm) June 26 (4-6pm)
June 28 (6-8pm) June 30 (6-8pm) July 3 (4-6pm)
July 5 (6-8pm) July 7 (6-8pm) July 10 (4-6pm)
July 12 (6-8pm) July 14 (6-8pm) July 17 (4-6pm)
July 19 (6-8pm) July 21 (6-8pm) July 24 (4-6pm)
July 26 (6-8pm) July 28 (6-8pm) July 31 (4-6pm)
Aug 2 (6-8pm) Aug 4 (6-8pm) Aug 7 (4-6pm)
Aug 9 (6-8pm) Aug 11 (6-8pm) Aug 14 (4-6pm)
Aug 16 (6-8pm) Aug 18 (6-8pm) Aug 21 (4-6pm)
Aug 23 (6-8pm) Aug 25 (6-8pm) Aug 28 (4-6pm)
Aug 30 (6-8pm) Sept 1 (6-8pm) Sept 4 (4-6pm)
Sept 6 (6-8pm) Sept 8 (6-8pm) Sept 11 (4-6pm)
Sept 13 (6-8pm) Sept 15 (6-8pm) Sept 18 (4-6pm)
Sept 20 (6-8pm) Sept 22 (6-8pm) Sept 25 (4-6pm)