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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 at 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!

Safety Skills Night - April 2nd at 7pm

Cascade Outfitters. Come practice up for the start of the season! Take Chinden to E45th and go to the end.

Click Here for Map

Two good boat swaps in Boise this spring. Here are the locations and dates:

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ALPENGLOW MOUNTAINSPORT: Saturday April 26. 2314 Bogus Basin Rd.

Directions HERE.

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IDAHO RIVER SPORTS: Saturday May 3. 3100 West Pleasanton Ave.

Directions HERE.

Connor ‘CJ’ Jackson (14) has been busy this last year promoting the Boise Whitewater park - and has caught the attention of some of paddling’s ‘Heavy Hitters’. Check out THIS ARTICLE from Jesse Coombs.

If you missed my previous post - Check out CJ’s video HERE!

Northwest Video Scrapbook IV, No Eddies Here:

The video will be shown at O’Michael’s on Bougus Basin Road on May
2nd at 7:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale soon. Prices will be $4 in
advance and $5 at the door.

Visit the WEBSITE and check out the trailer:

Wow, one of our paddling buddies, Connor Jackson (CJ), put together a great video promoting the construcion of the Boise Whitewater Park. Just goes to show you that no matter what your age - with a little drive you can make big things happen. CJ has been championing the park since early last summer, and even met with the Mayor and made a presentation. Nice work Connor!

Check out his video HERE!