Roll-a-pool-oo-za set for Jan 19
Friday, January 4th, 2008» Joe Miller interviews Bittu Ali about the event
Join the Raleigh Parks and Recreation Adventure Program on January 19, 2008 for the annual Rollapoolooza from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. A pre-event gear swap starting at 4:00 PM and continues until 10:00pm. The Gear Swap is an opportunity to swap, buy or sell equipment.
This exciting evening is focused on the sport of whitewater kayaking and is held at Pullen Aquatic Center,, an Olympic-sized, indoor swimming pool. Event attendees can experience instruction through a variety of clinics, view or try out new product lines, and purchase paddling related products. Pro team members from Jackson Kayak, Pyranha, Dagger, Wavesport, AT Paddles, among others are coming to participate and support this event. Additionally, some key organizations that promote and support whitewater paddling, such as the Carolina Canoe Club.
Rollapoolooza is supported by Great Outdoor Provision Co. The local retailer will have demo boats available and staff members present to answer questions on all the latest gear. With so many participants attending, this is a great chance to see old paddling friends, make new ones, and rub elbows with some of the best pro-athletes in the industry. Clinics are available for all skill levels on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants must have basic swimming ability and comfort under water. The minimum age to participate is 12, and ages 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants younger than 12 may attend with appropriate equipment, parental supervision, and prior approval from the Adventure Program Managers.
Entry fee: $15. Directions to Pullen Aquatic Center: 410 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606 - 919-831-6197
Instructional Clinics:
Clinics are 45 minutes long and are organized in Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes. Clinics in the past included Basic Boat Orientation, Kayak Rescue, Performance Strokes, Kayak Roll, Hand Roll, Squirts, Bow/Stern Stalls, and Cartwheels. Clinics will begin at 6:45pm, 7:45pm, and 8:45pm. Clinics are taught by either professionally certified Adventure Program Paddling Staff or one of the many experienced and well travelled Pro-Team Paddlers. Student/instructor ratios for the clinics are typically 4:1. With limited class space and equipment, it is advised to arrive at the start of the event as these are handled on a first come first serve basis.
Interested in being a participating group? Email kathy.capps@ci.raleigh.nc.us or seth.yearout@ci.raleigh.nc.us
