Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Goals

Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Goals
1.       Whitewater park – A whitewater park will give our organization more training options locally.


a.       River SUP Level 1-4                
b.      River Canoe Level 1-4
c.       River Kayak Level 1-4
e.      Rafting Level 2-4
f.        Safety and Rescue 2-4


2.       Certified ACA instructors - This will help expand our option for training courses to the public. We hope to get classes in Sioux Falls and help cover some cost of the classes.
3.       Free paddling classes – Certified instructors to instruct about paddling and safety. This will help make sure people are educated correctly.
4.       Involve students and young adults – We want to help educate all ages of students and young adults on the safety of paddling and help build skills for them. We would also like to fund certifications for the young determined paddlers. We want to work with outdoor programs, schools and universities to help get kids and young adults outside, have fun, and get an education on paddling.
5.       Regular Pool Session – Our goal is to have pool sessions during the winter months. Pool session help build skills and get new people into paddling. Pool session make it possible to be in a safe and education environment. We would like to host two pool sessions a month during the winter months.
6.       River Clean Ups – In order to enjoy the river we don’t want trash floating next to us while we cruise down the river or do tricks on a wave. We hope to host around four clean ups a year in different location in Sioux Falls to help clean the river over all.
7.       Equipment – We hope to obtain paddling equipment for those just starting out to get the correct training and safety knowledge. With a fleet of equipment it will help teach the community about safety and paddling skills. We can also reach groups of people that normally wouldn’t have an option to paddle.
8.       Trips - We hope to bring groups on different trips to different locations. These trips will be educational, fun, and maybe competitive. Trips can be anything from slow cruising trips, competitive events, river clean ups, or stretches of rapids in other communities.
9.       Access – We hope to get more access points to rivers in the area. Being a nice canoe/kayak launch or nice set up strategically places boulders to help get in and out safely. We want to work with local cities and governments to make the best of our rivers.
Sioux Falls Whitewater Park is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a lot of big goals. In addition, the whitewater park will also boost the economic income in Sioux Falls,  help raise awareness of our rivers and lakes and help promote outdoor activities.
With help of donations we can make these goals all happen! We are thankful for any type of donation. Donations can be made for us to decide where you want funds to go to or you can select from 8 different options where you would like your funds to go towards.
Please contact us at info@siouxempirepaddlers.org about larger donations so we can work out sponsorships.


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