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Remember next Thursday, May 15th, is the 2nd Boise Hometown Throwdown. Prizes awarded for participation NOT scores It’s all about fun! 5:30pm is when it all kicks off. Hope to see you there!

IRK had sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Devon Barker came down and volunteered to put on a clinic for the kids. What a great roll-model Anyway, Channel 2 came out and shot some video and had it on the Sunday evening news. This event was the brainchild of Chuck from Alpenglow and really turned out to be a great event - thanks Chuck and Devon!

Link to the Video is HERE!

You can check out the article HERE!

Go HERE for more info. 9am to 5pm - corner of Bogus Basin and Hill Roads.

The Payette Boise River Revival will hold a Juniors event on May 30th. Check HERE for more info

Well, not your bladder exactly…… but if you want to know if the Bladder Dam on the Payette in Horseshoe Bend is up or down before you make the drive go HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

• If the dam is down the Gutter is flooded and usually no waves are surfable.
• If it is up the Gutter is usually good at the 3rd or 4th wave.
• If the Bladder is in ‘cascade mode’ tighten your helmet - the Bladder Wave is likely in!!

The complete url is http://www.innergex.com/en/energie/02-10-05-horseshoebend-recrea_e.html

At the Gutter - We’ll kick off registration at 5:30pm. Devon Barker will be one of the judges - prizes for participation not scores Hope to see you there!

Mike has a made a name for himself as an exploratory kayaker around Idaho and eastern Oregon. Chekc out his latest TR on Soldier Ck  HERE .

Ready to take whitewater kayaking to the next level this year? This spring, Idaho River Kids offers an intermediate-expert freestyle and slalom training program. Our training will culminate in competition at the Reno River Festival (May 9-11, 2008).

Attendance of required practices is essential for retaining training privileges. Please express interest in the training program if you are able to attend the practices.

PRACTICE BEGINS FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2008.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA or agree to seek tutoring (so you can ask your teachers for permission to miss class for the Reno competition Friday May 9th).
2. Sign a substance abuse agreement.
3. Have a solid roll in whitewater.
4. Come to practice prepared.
• Helmets, PFDs, Paddles, Skirts (we can help provide)
• Please supply your own: Freestyle boats and cold water gear!

SCHEDULE

• Pool Practices (Recommended): Downtown YMCA Sundays 5:30-6:30.
• River Practice Meeting Schedule (Required): Friday 3:45-8:00 and Saturday 9:00-5:00.
• Carpool Meeting Location: Home Depot Parking lot @ ID-55 & State Street.
• Leave for Reno Th 5/8 @ 5:00 Return to Boise 5/11 late.

FEE STRUCTURE

The training program cost is $300 per child.
This fee will include 10 days of on-river coaching + coaching at Reno.
CALENDARS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE FIRST PRACTICE FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2008
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE CONTACT SCOTT WOOTTEN AT: swootten3@gmail.com

Passing on the WK ‘most active’ torch to  Wesley

Hey - I just noticed that this would be post number 100. So I think this is a great place to say thanks to some key people for this site.

A big thanks to EJ, James and Colin - and to the other Ambassadors across the globe for time and content.

Also these sponsors for making events like Hometown Throwdowns possible.

I’m sure there are others folks behind the scenes that I’m missing, but thanks.

We are looking forward to a great paddling season and some great WK events - See you out there!