PINCH-O-CROW CREEKERS 2007

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• Mondays 4:00 – 6:30 Freestyle Practise
  
• Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:30 Novice Practise
  
• Wednesday 4:00 – 6:30 Inter/Ad River Run
  
• Thursday 4:00 – 6:30 Slalom Practise
  

Novices: 2 sessions/week for May and June and Includes coaching at 2 AWA events and Coaching at Alberta Summer Games in Red Deer

WW Team: 3-4 sessions/week from May to September and includes coaching at:
- weekend outings at AWA events
- National WW Championships in BC, Aug 11-19

Costs:

1. Club & AWA membership - $ 35.00
   
2. Spring Activity Fee $130.00
   Advanced – WW Team Fee $350.00
   
3. Pincher Creek Summer Camp $250.00/week
   
4. Volunteer Support at 3 Rivers Whitewater Rendezvous May 19-22 – Our club hosts this provincial event at Castle River Rodeo Grounds – parents and volunteers needed for trip leaders, shuttle drivers, chili suppliers, cooks and campground hosts
   
5. Other fees and travel expenses when on AWA events
   

Instructors: Chuck Lee, Brace Lee, Roxane Labelle, and Dave Saganiuk

Coordinator: Chuck Lee AWA Adv River Instructor
628-2336 NCCP Level II Coach
627-3020 w

Equipment:
Kayak provided by club with activity fee
Paddle provided by club with activity fee
Sprayskirt provided by club with activity fee
Lifejacket provided by club with activity fee
Helmet provided by club with activity fee
Paddling Jacket provided by club with activity fee
Wetsuit provided by club with activity fee
Footwear provided by club with activity fee
Bathing Suit & Towel & Sweater - you bring

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3 Rivers Whitewater Rendezvous (May Long Snofest - 2007)
The Pinch-o-Crow Creekers are hosting the 9th annual River Rendezvous on May 18-19-20-21, 2007 again this year down in southwest Alberta in the "Centre of Adventure". We will be organizing and leading trips on the Castle, Crowsnest and Oldman Rivers in this area. There will also be opportunities to go paddle Cameron Creek and the Carbondale, Elk, Wigwam, Highwood, Waterton or Belly Rivers while you are down here. Only three days and too many rivers to paddle.

There will be opportunities for beginner groups to get on the water and paddle easier stretches as well as more advanced trips. We have something special planned for this year, including more sun, less snow and lots of water for all you big wave fans. Okay seriously – its always been fun and it will be fun this year too!

Camping is going to be the same as last year. We will be at the Castle River Rodeo Grounds. You may remember it as the takeout for the Upper Castle River run. It is centrally located and easy to find off Highway 507 between Lundbreck/Burmis and Beaver Mines, just south of Highway 3. This site is well sheltered and has more conveniences as well.

Drive west on Highway 3 past Lundbreck Falls till you come to Highway 507. Turn south and head towards Beaver Mines and Castle Mountain Ski Resort. Drive 8 km south, after you cross the Castle River at the top of the hill turn east to the Castle River Rodeo Grounds. The road swings back down to the river and we are camped right there.

We will again offer a bbq-burger and fixings dinner for Saturday night and the Sunday night we will have a chili dinner. There will be vege-burgers and a vege-chili for those who want it. Please let us know in advance so that we can order enough for you.

We are again hosting a full breakfast each morning. Cost is included in the package.

Prizes will be drawn for during the weekend.

We are building a package price for the weekend. This price includes all entries, 3 nights camping, 2 suppers and 3 breakfasts, prizes.

Paddlers - Adult/Junior: $60.00
Non-Paddlers: $40.00
Non-Paddling Children (under 10): $15.00
Toddlers(3 and under): Free
Families of 3: $105.00
Families of 4: $115.00
Families of 5 or more: $125 + $10 for each additional adult/junior

Please pre-register this year to help us with figuring out how much food to prepare. If you want to set aside a camping spot with your friends I would appreciate knowing that in advance so we can pencil you in and rope a spot off for your group.

There is no need to prepay, we'll collect when you get here.

Trips planned:
Saturday - Advanced: Castle Falls to Rodeo grounds, Castle Canyon, Elk
Saturday - Novice: Crowsnest River, Lee Lake

Sunday - Advanced: Castle Canyon to Reservoir, Carbondale River , Upper Oldman, Elk
Sunday - Novice: Castle R Rodeo to Canyon, Crowsnest River, Waterton Lake

Monday - Advanced: Oldman River Gap to Dennis Ranch
Monday - Novice: Oldman River Dennis Ranch to Bob Creek

Snowpack in the mountains is well above average this year north of Highway 3 and well below average south of Highway 3, which is surprising given the nice spring we have had. So with some warmer weather we should be well above normal for lots of water this year on the Oldman and below normal on the Castle.

For up to date info on water levels and snowpack go to:
http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/water/basins/BasinForm.cfm
go to Oldman River Basin - River Data - and then check out the Castle and Oldman Rivers.

So we are building on our very successful long weekend event. In 2006 we had 107 paddlers down here, so it was a great gathering and still with so many locations there was lots of space for everyone. We hope to see you down here and look forward to paddling with you. Please pass this message along to your club members.

Chuck Lee
Pinch-O-Crow Creekers
Box 162, Lundbreck, Alberta
403-628-2336 evenings 403-627-3020 days

P.S. If you are a brand new novice paddler, still dry behind the ears, and would like to receive a 3 day pool-lake-river beginner kayak course. We are making special arrangements for you this year. There will be an additional cost to the weekend for you but we can make this a great deal for 3 days all inclusive, camping, meals, equipment and instruction. Contact me if you are interested. THIS HAS TO BE PRE-REGISTERED AND PREPAID.

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SUMMER CAMPS
Ready to JUMP into the river?
Have you tried KAYAKING yet?
The Pinch-o-Crow Creekers Kayak Club is having 4 Summer River Camps in Pincher Creek
Spend five fun-filled, summer days on the water with 11 other kids from 9:00 to 5:00 who are going to be having a blast on the water in a whitewater kayak. Its SAFE - BUT CHALLENGING with our fully certified instructors.

Dates:

• Cadets Ages 10-14 July 2-6
  
• Juniors Ages 14-18 July 9-13
  
• Mixed Ages 10-18 July 16-20
  
• Adults and Kids July 23-27
  
• Cost: $250 for the week
  

Includes:

• All equipment: boats, paddles, lifejackets, helmets, wetsuits, booties, jackets
  
• Instruction and coaching,
  
• Transportation,
  

You Need:

• Change of clothing, rainjacket
  
• Swimsuit and towel
  
• Lunch & a Smile
  

What Happens:
WWe start on the lake and learn how to get in and out of the kayak, even when it’s upside down. Then we teach you how to roll your kayak upright after you flip. Next you learn all about how to paddle the kayak in a straight line and in circles. Our favorite games are tag, football and team racing.

Finally we are on to some easy rivers, where you’ll learn about reading the river, eddy turns, ferries and paddling through the waves. We use the Oldman River below the dam and the Crowsnest River by Lundbreck for most of our sessions. But we try out several other hidden gems too. We’ll even be trying the slalom kayak course, just like in the Olympics.

Sign up TODAY – we have limited spaces

DON’T FORGET TO GRAB YOUR BUDDY TOO

Check it out with one of our Alumni –
Matt Cox – Pincher Creek Junior Nat Freestyle team
Kyle Saganiuk – National Silver Medal Cadet Sl & WW
Matt Frank – Medicine Hat (Alberta Slalom Team)
Bryce Shaw – Canmore (Alberta Slalom Team)
Haley Daniels – Calgary (up and coming)

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For more information contact:
Judy & Chuck Lee – 628-2336, Box 162, Lundbreck
Janet Elder – 627-3587