roll clinic put on by the u of a

Post by **ebell** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:54 pm

does anyone know about or are involved with the roll clinic put on by the Outdoor Connection at the u of a HIPER. Feb 10,12 and April 7,9. I am taking some classes at the u of a and just heard about the session.

eric

Post by **Regud** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:26 pm

I'm signed up for next weeks class. I figure the more practice I get the better off I will be.

Post by **A Savage spanke** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:23 am

Went to boatball once, just seems to be whoever was lucky enough to get the kayak instructor job.

"Grab any of those playboats" - One of the instructors looking at a few Jackson Rockers and Heros...

Post by **Fish** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:56 am

Dang, Spanke, has it gone that far downhill in terms of instruction there? I think I'll call and talk to the OCC powers that be and see if they'd like to ACC volunteers to come help with the classes again. I used to do that, and we ran a pretty good class.

- Fish

Post by **A Savage spanke** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:08 am

I tried to sign up to teach instruction and I asked what qualifications were needed... Turns out I'm way over qualified, but I didn't ever even get an interview or to show what I could do... Shad Face

Post by **ebell** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:57 am

worth while? yea or nea. i am planning on going the sessions at the jones center an possible a couple in fort smith anyway.

eric

Post by **A Savage spanke** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:32 pm

Oh I'm there for sure, and I'm trying to get other U of A boaters there, Zach Williams should go (arzach?), Matt (farpastgone), Cole Bailey's Friend Joseph, and Joshephs friend who bought A. Humphrey's old Space cadet. Water is water

Post by **ARzach** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:00 am

A Savage spanke wrote:Oh I'm there for sure, and I'm trying to get other U of A boaters there, Zach Williams should go (arzach?), Matt (farpastgone), Cole Bailey's Friend Joseph, and Joshephs friend who bought A. Humphrey's old Space cadet. Water is water

Ryan,

This is the first I've heard of this whole charade. I will show up and do whatever though. Is it an open session or is it a session where I will be expected to listen to an instructor tell me what to do? Let me know if you have any additional info....

Thanks,

--Zach Williams

Post by **ebell** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:01 am

I just copied and pasted this of their web page.

Kayak Roll Clinic

Outdoor Connection Center
HPER 102 - 479.575.CAMP (2267)

Dates: 10 and 12 Feb., 7 and 9 Apr.

Cost: $20 Students / $25University / $30 Non-University

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Registration deadline and cancellation deadline:
Registration deadline is the Monday prior to the class. Unless the OCC cancels the clinic there are no refunds or transfer of funds.

Where:
HPER Pool. You may park in the lot that is west of the HPER.
A parking permit is not required past 5:00 pm. You may also park in the faculty/staff (Yellow) after 5:00 pm.

What to bring :
•Towel
•Bathing Suit
•Sweatshirt or Fleece
•Goggles (not a necessity)
•Change of clothes
•Any personal items and University ID

What is included in the cost of the clinic:
•Equipment: Kayak, spray skirt, PFD, paddle
•Viewing of instructional video
•Handout of river terminology
•Instruction

Note: We do not guarantee that you will be able to roll after the clinic. Kayaking is a very involved sport that takes practice. The clinic teaches the fundamentals of the wet exit and kayak roll. After completing the clinic, it is not recommended to go kayaking on any river or creek with out an experienced guide or additional instruction.

What if you have your own boat and equipment:
Feel free to bring your own boat to learn the roll and wet exit. You may double park your vehicle at the southwest pool entrance (Meadow Street) to unload your boat and equipment. The HPER building and staff are not responsible for your vehicle at the time loading and unloading. Please rinse off personal equipment prior to getting in pool.

Additional Questions?
Feel free to call the Outdoor Connection Center Staff Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Post by **A Savage spanke** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:30 pm

I'm going tonight trying the same gig I did last time. Just let me in the pool I don't want instruction. The reason they won't let me in whenever I want is that I'm not "qualified" to be in a pool in my playboat. All you have to do to be qualified is work for the HPER. Anyways I'll probably go down there for a little while and try to roll or raise cane, can't do it for to long though, I've got tickets for a concert at 9

Post by **Regud** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:29 pm

With the exception of the fire alarm going off and having to exit the pool and building into the wind and rain, I think the clinic went good for a beginner.

Post by **A Savage spanke** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:38 pm

Jerks won't let me in. And they are charging 20 dollars. This is ridiculous

Post by **Regud** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:31 pm

It's a clinic... I paid 30 as a community member and it was worth every penny. Try the practice session in a few weeks; it's free for students.

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