April was Membership Drive Month. Thank you to everyone who updated their membership, and to AQ Outdoors, KanFest, Cochrane Paddlers, River City Repair, and Canoe Meadows Campground for supporting with prizes.

In this Newsletter:

Events

Courses

We don't want to jinx it, but this is shaping up to be one of the best 3RRs ever! The two week forecast is looking un-Albertan and the rivers are starting to rise. With a dozen waterways within an hour, there is always something for everyone. 

Camping, Food, Paddling, Games, and more Food makes this the go-to event to kick off the season. Paddle within your limit and enjoy seeing all your paddling friends after the 6 winters we just endured :)

As we move within regions of the province and inter-provincial, please remember to:

• Clean your equipment - mud and dirt can transport whirling
  • After removing mud - Clean with Quat if you are going from high risk areas to low risk areas
• Drain you boat - sponge out and pull the drain plug
• Dry your equipment - gear must be bone dry for at least 24hrs to have a hope of killing the nasties

Slalom & Freestyle Events have already started with the Penguin Race last weekend, and now we take it to moving water.

Annual EWP Spring Canoe Polo Tournament in Edmonton this weekend. 

• Registration is still open. Open to recreational and youth players!

Harvie Open - May 30th

• Slalom (kayak & SUP)
• Freestyle
• All ages
• All Skills

KanOpener -  June 13/14

• Slalom (kayak & SUP)
• • Full Course & Half Course Slalom
• Kayak Cross
• Freestyle
• All ages

Brierley's Whoop-Up - June 20/21

• Freestyle
• River Runs

The Kananaskis Whitewater Festival is moving to July this year. If you're INTO Stampede you can time your trip to Calgary and feed two birds with one scone! :)

Brennan, George and the rest of the KanFest team have new sponsors, events and prizes lined up! Additionally, if anyone is keen to help out before the big event, they can always use a few hands for a task or two.

With lots of water in July we can expect long days on the river and lots of smiles!

Zone Trials are currently happening around Alberta. A set course is raced in the pool or on a pond, and the fastest athletes from each zone will head to Rundle Park in July.

Alberta Summer Games is our own mini-Olympics. 2000 athletes in 13 sports will meet up in Strathcona County July 16-19. Athletes 12-15 are eligible for the Canoe Kayak events. For more information about athlete opportunities, contact Lori coordinator@albertawhitewater.ca

We are looking for volunteers and officials to help out with the events. You can contact Mike admin@albertawhitewater.ca

We will also be hosting our own Polo Tournament right before the Games July 14tha  for any athletes 10-17.

Leadership Courses

River Rescue Courses - Calgary, Sundre, Hinton

Pool & Lake

Leader 2

Leader 3

Competition

May 9/10 - EWP Spring Polo Tournament - Edmonton

May 30 - Harvie Open - Calgary

June 13/14 - KanOpener - Kananaskis

June 20/21 - Brierley's - Rocky Mountain House

August 1/2 - PanAm Whitewater Championships - Kananaskis

& More

Festival

May 15-18 - 3-Rivers Rendezvous - Pincher Creek

June 27/28 - Grande Cache Rendezvous

July 4/5 - Sudnre Paddlefest

July 10-12 - KanFest

& More

New this year is optional Accident Insurance.

For just $20 per year you can have coverage in the event of an accident on any AWA/Club sanctioned club trip, program, or event within Canada. A little peace of mind while you play.

If you have any articles to publish or topics you'd like to see in the newsletter, please let us know!