Turkey Bash Training Clinic

Saturday and Sunday

August 6- 7 2011

Forms at Bottom

The thirty fourth Turkey Bash, which is the social event of the year, will be held the weekend of August 6 – 7 . There will be two days of paddling instruction provided by experienced TRPC volunteer paddlers as well as food and other fun events. The highlight of the weekend is the turkey dinner on Saturday night. All TRPC members are encouraged to participate in the dinner, even if you do not participate in the Clinic. We would like your company and need your help in preparing dinner, set-up and clean up. In order to participate in this great event you need to satisfy several requirements; you must be alive, you must be a member of TRPC, you must complete the applicable forms, and get the forms and payment to Bill Deaton by the July 25^th deadline. If you want your children in the youth clinic there is a fifth requirement which is contacting Laurie Haugh and getting youth clinic forms to her by the same deadline. Youth Clinic participants must be at least six years old.

The instructional clinic will start Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the Ferncliff parking area of Ohiopyle State Park for most students. Students and instructors will check in here and groups will organize for Saturday’s paddling. Some of the advanced groups may be meeting earlier in order to utilize 8 A.M. and 9 A.M. launch permits. Students in these groups will be contacted by their instructors to arrange an alternate meeting time and place. The Ferncliff parking lot entrance is located on Route 381 by the railroad tracks (across the bridge over the Yough from Ohiopyle). The youth clinic will meet at Benner’s Campground.

Instructors will select a paddling venue based on the experience level of the group and water levels. Arrangements have been made with the park to get a number of free put-on slots for the Lower Yough for both days. Each student paddling the entire Lower Yough is responsible for $4.00 shuttle bus fee. In addition to the Lower Yough, the Middle Yough, several sections of the the Casselman, the Cheat Narrows, the Cheat Gorge and Meadow run have all been used in prior clinics depending on water levels and group skills.

Volunteers

In order to run the clinic we need instructors and assistant instructors for both the adult and youth clinics.

Registration deadline is July 25th, 2011!

This will allow adequate time for the organizers to assign student and instructors to groups. Therefore, LATE REGISTRATIONS FOR THE CLINIC WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Note that he deadline is for getting all the forms and payment to the organizers, post marks don’t count, We need the forms and payment in our hands on July 25.

Forms Needed

All forms are available for download here where they are arranged in kits, so that each participant in clinic needs to download and fill out one multiple page pdf file. For example the first person in a family would use either a TRPC member student registration if they will be student and is member of TRPC. The next member of the family would need an additional instructor kit if they want to be and instructor, and their child needs an additional youth clinic kit. Several of the forms can be filled in on the computer prior to printing, and include a “Print” button at the end of the pages which can be filled out before printing. Please use the print button, since it will check your inputs. After printing fill in the pages which must be done manually and send the completed forms and payments in. Payment and mailing instructions are on the registration form.

Equipment Needed

Each student must provide their own equipment. If you are renting a boat be sure to confirm with the vendor that it has floatation bags which provide buoyancy in addition to the foam walls in the boat. Each participant must have a whitewater boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket, and spray skirt (kayaks, decked canoes). The following list will give you an idea of what you need:

• Canoes must be equipped with flotation foam or bags and painters on both ends of the boat

• Kayaks must be equipped with properly attached grab loops in good repair on both ends of the boat, and floatation bags

• Helmet that fits, bicycle helmets are not acceptable

• Spray skirt – that fits both you and the boat (only for closed boats)

• PFD (Life jacket) – that fits and is US Coast Guard approved– must be worn by all participants

• Paddle – some will claim canoes use only half a paddle, while others claim kayaks have a second training blade.

• Clothes – for paddling that suit the weather (cotton is bad)

• Shoes – that will stay on in swift water and fit in your boat

• Lunch – for each day in a waterproof container

• Water bottle – with plenty of fluids

• Strap for eyeglasses – if needed

• Sunscreen

• A method to tie items in your boat

Turkey Dinner

The Saturday evening turkey dinner will be served at Benner’s Meadow Run and will once again be cooked by Tom Irwin and his trusty crew of helpers. Serving will start at approximately 6:00 p.m. and will continue in stages thereafter for paddlers who arrive later. Even if you are in a later group, dinner will be hot and ready for you. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. We need assistant cooks and people to help clean up after dinner. Please volunteer for these activities so that we don’t have to come around and twist your arm. There are places on your participation form to indicate that you wish to help with these items.

Dessert Bake-off Competition

The All-Male River Rat Bake-Off will once again provide dessert. Men get to demonstrate their cooking abilities by providing a dessert to be judged by the women. Ladies, a few of you will be called upon to sample these tasty treats. We know it’s tough, but someone has to do it! Remember guys, without you, we have no desserts. If that is not enough incentive, we will give out prizes.

Camping

Camping is available at a group rate from Benner’s Meadow Run. Camping will be $9.75 per adult , $4.00 per child (4-16) per night and under 4 is free. You will pay for your own camping upon entering Benner’s. The campground personnel will have a list of all clinic participants. You must identify yourself on the list to receive the group rate.

If you are NOT camping but just coming for dinner, you must still sign in at the gate. Non-campers MUST ALSO sign out when leaving for the evening.

Directions to Sites Map

To Ohiopyle (A on map)

Take the PA Turnpike to the Donegal Exit

Turn Right onto Rt. 31 East

Turn Right onto Rt. 711 South (toward 7Springs). This turn is at Sarnelli’s Market.

Follow Rt. 711 until it comes to a T at Rt. 381 South, and turn left.

The town of Ohiopyle is in Ohiopyle State Park, about 10 miles on 381 South.

Immediately after crossing the railroad tracks, turn right into the Ferncliff Parking area.

Benner’s Meadow Run Campground (B on map)

From Ohiopyle, take 381 South for 5 miles.

Turn right on Bell Grove Rd.

Turn left on Nelson Rd. Benner’s is on right.

Or

From Rt. 40, turn North onto Nelson Rd. (opposite of Fort Necessity National Battlefield)

Travel 2-1/2 miles on Nelson Rd. Benner’s is on left.

724-329-4097 www.bennersmeadowrun.com

Some of the clinic crew

Clinic Organizer (should receive all forms except youth)

Bill Deaton

433 N. 5th Street

Martins Ferry, OH 43935

(740) 359-6205

turkeybash@threeriverspaddlingclub.com

Youth Clinic (Must be contacted to enroll students in the youth clinic, should receive youth forms)

Laurie Haugh
5022 Lea Drive
Cheswick, PA 15024
412-390-8423
lhaugh@idlww.com

Executive Chef

Jean Bailey

412-881-2244

jean.bailey@klgates.com

Forms

Forms are in multiple page pdf files, so each person needs one of the files. The first person in a family need one of the Registration files, everyone else in the family needs one of the Additional files.  All student under 18 must fill out the youth student forms.

Please fill out the pages of the fill in type PDF files on you computer. At the bottom of the last fill in page is a print button, please use it to print the forms. Once printed, please fill in the manual forms, and send all the forms printed in with payment via snail mail.

TRPC member adult student registration

Non-member adult student registration

Instructor registration

Additional instructor

Additional youth student

Additional adult student

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Mark Hanna and Carl Schneider Memorial Swiftwater Clinic

Instructor: Charlie Walbridge
When: June 11 and 12, 2011
Where: Teter’s Campground in Albright, WV.
Further Course Info: http://www.charliewalbridge.com/
Contact: joemarksz@gmail.com or 216-533-0604 (before May 20)
Contact: jmac221@gmail.com or 724-331-7873 (after May 20)
Class Size: Limited to 10
Cost: $80 per person.

Charlie Walbridge, American Whitewater’s Safety Guru, will be conducting the Mark Hanna and Carl Schneider Memorial Swiftwater Rescue Clinic for KH and TRPC members during the weekend of June 11/12, 2011.

This Clinic will cover the full gamut of safety instruction from group dynamics, self rescue, pin/broach recovery, strong swimmer rescue, etc. Charlie’s Web Site is listed above so you can check out the complete course details. The dry land portion of this 2 day Clinic will be held at Teter’s Campground in Albright, WV and the on water portion will be held at an appropriate nearby river. The group will have reservations at Teter’s Campground and if time/energy permits, we’ll try to get a run in on the Cheat or Sandy during the weekend. Based on 10 people the cost will be about $80 per person. There might be an extra $5 for insurance if you’re not an ACA member.

Because this course is limited to 10 participants, you need to sign up as soon as possible. There are only a few openings left. It’s really a great idea when people who paddle together take a safety clinic together. They can be better prepared to work together as a team in a rescue situation. Any extra proceeds from the event in the past were donated to Friends of the Cheat. If we can do that again this year the donation will be made in the name of Mark and Carl.

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THE 2011 SLIP CLINIC

(Forms at bottom)

!!!!Mark your calendars for the weekend June 3, 4, & 5, 2011for this year’s 2011 SLIP CLINIC!!!!

The Slip Clinic is a great opportunity for beginners, practiced beginners, intermediates and youth to improve their paddling skills and techniques. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced paddlers to get involved. We are asking every experienced boater to help by instructing, assisting, safety boating or just coming out for dinner and fun on Saturday night, June 4! EVERYONE can be involved!

The clinic’s philosophy is to teach paddlers on water where they feel totally comfortable, with progression to more difficult skills and water after mastery of basic skills has been demonstrated.

Ralph Minto is coordinating the Adult Clinic this year, he can be contacted at slipclinic@threeriverspaddlingclub.com. All students, instructors and assistants must be members of the Three Rivers Paddling Club to participate.

Clinics

Adult Clinic:

The adult clinic is offered to all adult members of TRPC and nonmembers of the TRPC who submit their dues and application with the 2011 SLIP CLINIC forms.

Youth Clinic:

The Youth clinic will be offered for children of TRPC member families who are at least six years old. It runs concurrently with the adult clinic. Children 16 years old or older may participate in the adult 2011 SLIP CLINIC clinic.

Instructors and Assistants

Instructors and assistant instructors are needed! Remember the way you felt when someone taught you to paddle? Remember the way they cheered as you did your first wobbly eddy turn and smiled when you swam the last two rapids? Even if you haven’t taught before, you can help! We can put you with an experienced instructor. We also encourage you to participate as instructors prior to the event. All instructors must be 18 or over. You can even request a level to teach.

Saturday Dinner

This year, we are planning a Saturday evening dinner beginning around 6:00p.m. at Breakneck Campground, which is located across the road from Betsy’s Barn. Accommodations can be made to have Vegetarian Lasagna on an as requested basis. Dinner was great last year and we expect the same this year. There will be a charge of $15 per adult and $9 per child (ages 8 & under) if you want to join us. Alcoholic beverages will not be available, but BYOB. Everyone is invited to come out for dinner, even if you’re not attending the 2011 SLIP CLINIC.

Menu:

• Pig Roast/ Veggie
• Vegetarian Lasagna (as requested)
• Cheese Potatoes
• Green Bean casserole
• Linguine Salad
• Salad- Ranch & Italian dressing
• Dessert
• Cold drinks

Breakfast

Once again, the Cheesemans will be providing breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning at the campground lodge. Cost will be $7 (pay at door). This has been a big hit since it began; you will get plenty to eat. It cannot get any more convenient than this!

Camping

Camping this year will again be at Breakneck Campground located on Cheeseman Road. The cost for camping is $7 per person for the grassy or gravel sites, payable upon arrival. The 10X10 wooden decks are $15 per night, the 3-sided hut is $25 and the “deluxe” cabin with electricity is $60 per night.

Registration Forms

All forms are arranged in kits, so that each participant in clinic needs to download and completely fill out one multipage pdf file. For example the first person in a family would use either a TRPC member student registration if they will be student and are a member of TRPC or the non-member student registration if they are not a current TRPC member. The next member of the family would need an additional instructor kit if they want to be an instructor, and their child needs an additional youth clinic kit. Several of the forms can be filled in on the computer prior to printing. After printing fill in the pages which must be done manually and send the completed forms and payments in. Payment and mailing instructions are on the registration form.

non-member student registration

member student registration

instructor registration

additionalstudent

additionalyouthstudent

additionalinstructor

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Slip Clinic 2010

June 5 – 6, 2010

The Slip Clinic is a great opportunity for beginners, practiced beginners, intermediates and youth to improve their paddling skills and techniques. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced paddlers to get involved. We are asking every experienced boater to help by instructing, assisting, safety boating or just coming out for dinner, fun and campfire Saturday night! EVERYONE can be involved!

The philosophy of the clinic is to teach paddlers on water where they feel totally comfortable, with progression to more difficult skills and water after mastery of basic skills has been demonstrated.

Completed hard copies of the forms must be mailed to the appropriate coordinator at the addresses specified on the forms. Judy P. is coordinating the Adult Clinic this year. All students, instructors and assistants must be members of the Three Rivers Paddling Club to participate. Clinic and meal charges are detailed on the Registration Form.

Forms

Adult Participant Forms

Youth Participant Forms

Clinics

• Adult Clinic:

The adult clinic is offered to all adult members of TRPC. This includes all students aged 16 and older. Adult clinic participation requires all the appropriate forms to be completed and submitted by May 22, 2010. If you are unable to download ADULT Slip Clinic forms, contact Judy P. (JPolczy777@aol.com).

• Youth Clinic:

The Youth clinic will be offered for children of member families who are at least six years old. It runs concurrently with the adult clinic. Children 16 years old or older may participate in the adult clinic, but the youth registration forms should be used. Youth clinic participation requires all appropriate forms to be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian, as detailed below. Youth forms are available on the TRPC website. FORMS NEEDED: There is a variety of clinic forms available depending on your (your family’s) needs. All forms are available for download on the TRPC website. The forms and instructions are as follows:Prerequisite to participate:Membership Form- Must be completed by each non-member family or individual. You must be current TRPC member to participate in TRPC clinics. Adult Students & *Instructors:Adult Clinic Participation & Experience Survey Form – Must be completed by each adult student.*2010 Slippery Rock Clinic Registration Form -Must be completed by each family group (or individual participant) and each instructor.*ACA Release and Waiver (adults) – Each student and each instructor must complete an ACA Release and Waiver (one form for each participant). This form is found at the bottom of the 2010 Slippery Rock Clinic Registration Form. Youth Students:Youth Clinic Participation & Experience Survey Form (2-page form) – Must be completed for each YOUTH student. ACA Release and Waiver (minors) – Each minor student must have an ACA Release and Waiver completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian (one form for each minor student). Medical Release Form (for Youth Clinic) – Each minor student must have a medical release form completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian (one form for each minor participant). Youth Clinic Check-off List (for Youth Clinic) -Each minor youth clinic student must have a youth clinic check-off list completed (one form for each youth clinic participant). Adult Instructors:Clinic Instructors’ Request Form – Each instructor to complete and return ASAP to clinic coordinator. Please remember to include the Registration Form and ACA Release Form.

• Slalom Skills & Drills Clinic

Connoquenessing Creek and Slippery Rock Creek

Instructors: Natalie Thomas and Jim Graham

Contact Natalie at 724-935-5482 or nthomas1@consolidated.net to reserve your space in this clinic. Limit 10 students. You still have to register for the Slippery Rock Clinic, fill out the forms completely (including membership if you are not a member yet) and pay the costs listed on the clinic registration forms. Check the box on the bottom of the Boater Experience Survey Form. You must call or email Natalie to reserve your space and mail in your forms by the deadline. No form, no clinic. No late registrations. No additional cost for the Slalom clinic.

Requirements: You should have a combat roll/good self rescue skills and be an intermediate level paddler who wants to improve your technique in K1 or C1. Kids over 12 are welcome if they meet the above criteria and are self-sufficient regarding their equipment. A slalom boat is not required (although if you can borrow one, go for it), but is recommended. A longer plastic boat (8-13 ft. range) will also be suitable. Short play boats are not recommended as they are not designed for some of the things we will be covering (attainments, edge control, boat speed). If you do not have a long boat, please try to borrow one. Check with TRPC members who have boats that they may lend. Nat can lend 1 plastic slalom kayak (Perception Reflex- should fit the small to average sized person), first come, first served. We may or may not be using slalom gates, but we will use a lot of features of the river. This trip is designed for those who are interested in slalom racing or for those who just want to improve their technique. Everything we cover can im-prove your skills for regular river running. Topics Covered: Strokes (forward, sweep, duffek) & stroke combinations; stroke efficiency, boat control, edge control, eddy turns, peelouts, ferries (forward & back), attainments, river reading, attitude and boat speed. Dress appropriately for the weather & water temps, bring a lunch and drink for each day and aggressive attitude.

Registration Deadline and Mailing

The clinic continues to be very popular and fills early. Registration ends when the classes are filled or May 22, 2010, whichever comes first. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

Mail all completed ADULT forms, as listed above, with checks payable to “Three Rivers Paddling Club” to:

Slip Clinic, 6830 Italy Road, Export, PA 15632

Mail YOUTH Registration and Dinner forms, with checks payable to “Three Rivers Paddling Club” to:

Slip Clinic, 6830 Italy Road, Export, PA 15632

Mail all other YOUTH forms to:

Sue Knechtel, 132 Dave Street, New Brighton, PA 15066

2^nd Annual World Kayak Hometown Throwdown

Slippery Rock Giant Slalom

Register at 6:00pm at Eckert Bridge on Slippery Rock Creek.

Race is free to participants of Slip Clinic.

Prizes are awarded via lottery to participants and race helpers, how you finish is simply for bragging rights.

Boats will race by class (Playboat, Creekboat, Longboat, and Open Boat)

Instructors and Assistants

Instructors and assistant instructors are needed! Remember the way you felt when someone taught you to paddle? Remember the way they cheered as you did your first wobbly eddy turn and smiled when you swam the last two rapids? Even if you haven’t taught before, you can help! We can put you with an experienced instructor. We also encourage you to participate in an instructors’ clinic prior to the event. All instructors must be 18 or over. You can even request a level to teach.

Saturday Dinner

This year, we are planning a Saturday evening dinner (menu below) beginning around 6:00p.m. at Breakneck Campground, which is located across the road from Betsy’s Barn. Accommodations can be made to have Veggie Burgers on a limited basis. Dinner was great last year and we expect the same this year. There will be a charge of $15 per adult and $9 per child (ages 8 & under) if you want to join us. Alcoholic beverages will not be available, but BYOB. Everyone is invited to come out for dinner, even if you’re not attending the clinic.

Menu:

• Pig Roast/ Veggie Lasagna
• Cheese Potatoes
• Green Bean casserole
• Linguine Salad
• Salad- Ranch & Italian dressing
• Dessert
• Cold drinks

Breakfast

Once again, the Cheesemans will be providing breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning at the campground lodge. Cost will be $7 (pay at door). This has been a big hit since it began; you will get plenty to eat. It cannot get any more convenient than this!

Camping

Camping this year will again be at Breakneck Campground located on Cheeseman Road. The cost for camping is $7 per person for the grassy or gravel sites, payable upon arrival. The 10X10 wooden decks are $15 per night, the 3-sided hut is $25 and the “deluxe” cabin with electricity is $60 per night.

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