* At pool sessions and on-river sessions held at one location on the river (i.e. play parks) adults may be present but not necessarily in kayaks.  For all on-river sessions where the group is moving down river, the adult must accompany in a kayak and have the requisite skills for the stretch of river being navigated.

 

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2012 Instruction

Pool Sessions will be held at  Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada (80th and Carr St. map), unless otherwise indicated.  There will be an $9 pool entry fee.

Open Pool

Simply come to the pool to practice and tune up for the upcoming season on your own without instruction. The pool will be open for kayaking practice from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sundays, starting January 8, 2012 through May 6, 2012, except for February 19, March 4 & 11, and April 8 & 15, 2012.

Cost: $9 pool entry fee.

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  Just Starting Out (Beginner) Kayaking Classes

Beginner classes provide instruction in a safe and comfortable pool environment. All classes are led by ACA-certified instructors. These classes are suitable for those who have never been in a kayak before. You will learn about boats, essential gear, basic paddle strokes, river safety, and we'll introduce you to the kayak roll.

Once you've learned the basics in the pool, you can join your instructors for a weekend of intensive instruction on flat and moving water, May 12 & 13.

Cost: $130 course fee plus pool admission for each pool session. Includes three 2-hour pool sessions, the flat-water/moving water weekend and rental equipment (boat, spray skirt, and paddle) for the three pool sessions.

Class One Pool Sessions Times Dates Instructors 3:00 – 5:00 PM March 18 March 25 April 1 Elizabeth Austen Sean Stevenson
Class Two Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 - 3:00 pm	April 22 April 29 May 6	Dick Alweis Jenny McCurdy
Class Three Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 - 5:00 pm	April 22 April 29 May 6	Pat Brown Peter Holcombe
Flat/Moving Water Weekend - May 12 & 13

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 Beginning Roll Classes

Never tried to roll a kayak before? Tried but just didn’t quite get it? Come learn the basic steps in mastering this essential white water kayaking skill. Learning to roll your boat upright will open the door to enjoying the rivers as opposed to being intimidated by them. Plus, learning in a safe and warm environment makes it all the more fun.

Cost: $35 course fee plus pool admission. Includes one 2-hour session in the pool.

We suggest you provide your own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt).
Boats, paddle and spray skirts will be available with request.

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	March 18	Elizabeth Austen Sean Stevenson
Class Two Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	March 25	Elizabeth Austen Sean Stevenson
Class Three Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	April 1	Elizabeth Austen Sean Stevenson

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  Roll Tune-Up Classes

This class is for kayakers who have learned and practiced the basics of the kayak roll, but would like help with technique and consistency.

Cost: $35 course fee plus pool admission. Includes one 2-hour session in the pool.

We suggest you provide your own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt).
Boats, paddle and spray skirts will be available with request.

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	March 25	Mark Robbins
Class Two Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	May 6	Pat Brown Peter Holcombe

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  Hands Roll Classes

So you’ve been told that you don’t need that paddle in order to roll. You’ve seen it done. You know that someday you’ll find yourself upside down without your trusty paddle. Come learn the secret (they say there isn’t one) to the no-paddle or hands roll.

Cost: $35 course fee plus pool admission. Includes one 2-hour session in the pool.

We suggest you provide your own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt).
Boats, paddle and spray skirts will be available with request.

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 – 5:00 PM	March 18	Steve Dougherty

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  Stroke Tune-Up Class

This class is for kayakers with at least one season of experience on moving water. We will review strokes and techniques for more advanced paddling this season.

Cost: $35 course fee plus pool admission. Includes one 2-hour session in the pool.

We suggest you provide your own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt).
Boats, paddle and spray skirts will be available with request.

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 – 5:00 PM	March 25	Mark Robbins
Class Two Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 – 5:00 PM	May 6	Dick Alweis

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  Playboating for a solid roll

Playing in holes on the river is one of the best ways to improve your roll.  This class is for kayakers who would like to improve their roll by playing in holes. Basic playboating skills will be learned, but the emphasis will be on rolling.  After practicing your roll and learning some playboating basics in the pool, participants will get a chance to take these skills into a hole at the play park.

Cost: $65 course fee plus pool admission. Includes one 2-hour session in the pool and one session on moving water.

Participants should have their own equipment (playboat, paddle, spray skirt, helmet, PFD, etc.).

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	April 22	Peter Holcombe Robert Baca
Moving water session will be scheduled with the class at the pool session

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  Basic Playboating Class

This class is for kayakers with dependable rolls who would like to begin to learn essential playboating skills. After learning moves in the pool, participants will get a chance to take these skills onto moving water. Participants should have intermediate ability and a solid roll.

Cost: $65 course fee plus pool admission. Includes one 2-hour session in the pool and one session on moving water.

Participants should have their own equipment (playboat, paddle, spray skirt, helmet, PFD, etc.).

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
1:00 – 3:00 PM	April 29	Peter Holcombe Robert Baca
Moving water session will be scheduled with the class at the pool session

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  Free Youth Beginner Kayaking Class

This class is intended for youth, 8-18 years of age and will provide entry-level instruction in the pool. This class is suitable for those who have never been in a kayak before. You will learn about boats, essential gear, basic paddle strokes, river safety, and we'll introduce you to the kayak roll. The focus will be on safe boating and FUN! Participants will need parental approval. Equipment will be available. There is no cost for the class, but the $9 pool entry fee is still applicable.

Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 – 5:00 PM	February 5 February 12 February 26	Cindy Fornstrom Kent Montgomery

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  Boating Betties

Beginner/Advanced Beginner classes for women taught by women. These classes are designed for women who are interested in taking their boating to the next level. One session will be taught at the pool and will focus on basic paddling skills and roll practice. There will also be a class on moving water so paddlers can improve their technique on the river. (The location will be decided by the instructors.)  After the on river session, join your classmates for a relaxing spa session at one of Colorado's famous hot springs resorts.

Cost: $65 course fee plus pool admission (does not include spa session). Includes one 2-hour session in the pool and one session on moving water.

Participants should have their own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt, helmet, PFD, etc.).

Class One Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 – 5:00 PM	April 29	Cindy Fornstrom Jenny McCurdy
Moving water session & spa will be scheduled with the class at the pool session

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  Instructor’s Corner

CW instructors will be available to help you one-on-one with a skill you may want to develop or improve. Look for a white board at the pool entrance with information on available instructors. Put your name on the board and what boat you are in and the instructor will find you. No cost, but you must provide your own boat, paddle, and spray skirt and be a CW member.

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  Mental Toughness Class

Registration deadline is February 19, 2012

Take your boating to the next level!

If you can roll in the pool, but not on the river, this class is for you! The class is designed for kayakers who have basic paddling skills and can roll in the pool, but have difficulty translating their skills to the river. The class has proven successful in helping participants make the transition to more difficult moving water, develop a combat roll, and boost confidence on Class III whitewater. Participants will develop physical and mental skills and confidence to help improve their paddling on the river. Class activities include discussions, boat drills, weekly pool practice, river practice, and river trips.

Cost: $130 course fee plus admission for each pool session. Includes three 2 hour pool sessions and river sessions.  Note: additional registration in Training Camp is required as well.

Participants should have their own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt, helmet, PFD, etc.).

Pool Sessions
Times	Dates	Instructors
3:00 – 5:00 PM	February 26 March 18 April 22	Mark Robbins Matt Rensel
River session will be scheduled with the class at the pool session

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  Precision Boating / Advanced Whitewater Class

So you have run Brown’s Canyon for the 50th time, and you want to move up to the Numbers, but you are not sure that you have the skill or confidence to execute the moves in order to safely navigate class IV whitewater. Or perhaps you have been dreaming of that southern hemisphere vacation over the winter, but hesitate to jump into class IV whitewater where portages are difficult and an early exit from the river means a two day jungle tramping nightmare.

This class is designed to teach you skills required for class IV boating and give you the experience to execute them with confidence. You will learn:

• How to effectively catch eddies and use them to control your progress down a rapid and boat scout.
• How to read the river not just for “The Line” in a rapid, but to find eddies and break down a difficult rapid into a series of easier moves.
• Basic slalom kayak skills and how to apply them to running whitewater.
• Basic playboating skills and how to apply them to running whitewater.
• Advanced paddling skills to help you catch eddies, use the current to your advantage and avoid obstacles.
• Eddy-quete; how to safely paddle difficult whitewater in a group.

Intructors: Steve Dougherty, Cindy Fornstrom, Dan Simon

Advanced Boating Class Schedule
Times	Dates	Locations	Activities
3:00 – 5:00 PM	March 18	Meyers Pool	Mandatory pool session and roll test.
6:00 – 9:00 PM	May ?	Golden Playpark	introductions, playboating
6:00 – 9:00 PM	May ?	Golden Playpark	slalom gate practice
all day	TBD	TBD	river day: review and practice skills - class III run
all day	TBD	TBD	river day: class III/IV run
Moving water session will be scheduled with the class at the pool session

Prerequisites:

• Basic river rescue class
• River roll
• At least one season of solid class III boating experience

Cost: $180 course fee plus pool admission.

Register with the instructor, Steve Dougherty, at sdougherty@eroresources.com.

Participants should have their own equipment (boat, paddle, spray skirt, helmet, PFD, etc.).

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