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.
