Whitewater Leadership Symposium
Our 4th Annual Symposium saw 49 participants in kayaks and on SUPs. We even had 2 our of 3 days of fantastic weather. Much learning, sharing, and socializing made for an awesome weekend. We created 9 new instructors and helped a whole bunch more improve their paddling, rescue, and teaching skills. Much appreciation to our leaders who take the time out of their busy spring season to help out so many people!
Casino Thank you!
Huge shout out to our Casino volunteers. We really appreciate the time you set aside on a weekend to help the AWA. We're excited for what the next year or two will bring with this valuable funding.
National Slalom Team Trials
A team of 14 athletes plus support staff and parents attended the event in Chilliwack, BC. Trevor Boyd from Calgary secured his spot on the Senior National Team and will be competing in Europe and Australia this summer and fall. The high water was a great learning experience for the kids and we expect that the Kan will feel like flatwater now!
For a full recap of the event and other slalom news check out the AWS NEWSLETTER that came out this week.
Penguin Race
Waterwerks held its 17th Annual Penguin Race at the Western Irrigation Canal. This race is a staple for local kids and adults to dust off the cobwebs and make sure they haven't outgrown all their gear over the winter (bad news, the kids did outgrow their gear). Thanks to the volunteers who put together fun prizes and meals for all!
Freestyle News
Alberta has three freestyle athletes going to the World Championships in Germany, in June. Rookie Jordy Munro will be mentored by veterans Darrell Wiebe and Scott Feindel who will be looking to transfer their mastery of the Kan to the Platling Wave. We'll be sure to share the live stream link when we find it. Who's next?
Alberta Playboaters League programs are up and running. With weekly training at the Kan and a couple of weekend training days at the Brierlies and S-Bend scheduled. | 
