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Eugene’s First Throwdown Tomorrow Night

If you’re in the area you should come to the Echohollow Pool, for a fun filled event!
There will be a homespun kayak competition taking place in the pool, don’t worry there’s still a roll session, both pools will be open for practice of any kind… the best part is the whole thing is FREE!
Events to include: Traditional rodeo(esque) heated event, A rolling competition, and a Big Trick Showdown!

When: Thursday April 24th…registration 7:30 p.m. competition begins @ 8:00
Where: Echohollow Pool

directions to pool:

I-5 N & S, Exit 195B to Beltline Road West. Continue to Barger Road (1st stoplight), left on Barger Road, right on Echo Hollow Road, proceed to pool.

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  • Whitewater Rescue Technician I

    There are a few spots left in the upcoming WRT I

    WRT I will be facilitated by Wet Planet in accordance with Rescue 3 International. This course is perfect for any whitewater enthusiast; whether you’re a raft guide, kayak instructor or you just love being on the water. The WRT will give you an opportunity to gain and practice skills that could mean the difference between life and death. You’ll receive 8-10 classroom hours and 16-20 field hours. Gear may be rented at the Outdoor Program on a first come first serve basis. Special OP rate of $240 (w/ cert.), $190 (w/o cert.), $150 (re-cert)
    April 25, 26 & 27

    email:  jaco at wetplanetwhitewater.com for more info or visit wetplanetwhitewater.com to enroll on-line

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  • Banff Mountain Film Festival in Eugene

    If you missed last evening’s show don’t fret! There are a few tickets left for tonight’s gig…

    Tonight is the night for paddling anyway… check out this write-up of one of the featured films…

    In-Flux is about the true meaning of paddling: the perpetual need to go and travel the globe with your kayak in search of the magic something you can find only on the river. Shot in Italy, Canada, Norway, and the Reunion islands, the film combines adrenaline-driven action and remarkable natural wonders

    click the following for a write-up of each film…http://outdoorprogram.uoregon.edu/index.php?page=media&section=banff

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