Sioux Falls Whitewater Park 2016

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Its that time of year again when our group decides to raise funds for the whitewater park. Last July we had River Restoration from Carbondale Colorado come up and provide us with a feasibility study for a whitewater park. Information from the feasibility study helped us make the decision where to pursue the possibility of a whitewater park in Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Board Member and Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation decided this location would be the best opportunity for further study. So now we are raising funds for more engineering studies.

Raffle begins 01/09/2016 and ends 03/13/2016

Drawing will be held at our booth at the Sioux Empire Sportsman Show at 4:30PM

Cost of Raffle Tickets:

1 for $3.00

2 for $5.00

5 for $10.00

12 for $20.00

Prizes:

12 foot Native Badfish Fishing Kayak

9 foot Jackson Rouge (Cross over kayak)

50 Inch LED Flat Screen TV

Patagonia water resistant duffel bag

At 4:30PM March 13, 2016 at The Sioux Empire Sportsmen Show we will draw four winning tickets. These winners will chose their prize in the order they were drawn.  (Example: first drawn ticket will be able to choose one of the four available prizes. Second ticket drawn will be able to choose one of the three remaining prizes and so on....

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Good Luck and Thank You for Supporting the Sioux Falls Whitewater Park

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Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Pool Session 2016

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We have five pool sessions scheduled for the 2015/2016 winter season.

Dates:
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 27, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 19, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
April 9, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
April 23, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Sioux Falls Embe Downtown, 300 W. 11th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Skills to practice:

Strokes, draws, sweeps, wet exits, rescues, rolling, bracing, edging, and anything else you want to try in regards to paddling.

 Cost:
 Free for Sioux Falls Whitewater Park Members
 $10.00 pre-sale for nonmembers Sioux Falls Whitewater Park
 $15.00 at the door for nonmembers of Sioux Falls Whitewater Park
 (no refunds <30 days from event)

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Memberships and Giveaways

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Here is an opportunity that you wont be able to resist.

Since its the holiday season we want to treat our members with some great giveaways. For anyone that becomes a member of Sioux Empire Paddlers or renews their membership, we will put you in a drawing for the following prizes. The giveaway will start 12/01/2015 and end 02/15/2015. If you are an existing member you can renew your membership and we will extend your anniversary date a year.

Prizes for membership drawing:

First member randomly drawn - GoPro Hero
Second member drawn - Grand Trunk Double Parachute Nylon Hammock (donated by Great Outdoor Store)
Third member drawn - Black Jawbone Up (large)
Fourth member drawn -  Blue Jawbone Up (large)
Fifth member drawn - BlueAnt Endure Bluetooth Earpiece

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On top of these great giveaways, all members do receive the regular member perks:

1. FREE SFWP t-shirt (1 shirt for 1 and 2 year memberships – 2 shirts for family memberships)
2. Free SFWP decal
3. Free Pool sessions hosted by SFWP (five pool sessions scheduled for 2016)
4. Planned trips to whitewater destinations
5. Discounts on ACA memberships and other discounts through our ACA Paddle America Club Membership
6. Option to nominate yourself or someone else to be on our board of directors
7. Option to vote for board of directors\
8. Being a part of getting a whitewater park in Sioux Falls South Dakota
9. Opportunities to teach paddling classes with compensation

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SFWP Sponsored ACA Kayak Instructor Certification Workshop

Sioux Falls Whitewater Park is proud to announce our first ACA L2 Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop.

With this class you can obtain certification to become an ACA instructor.  Being a certified instructor gives you the benefits of spreading your knowledge of paddling to others. You can conduct classes through SFWP kayaking for kids program, other SFWP kayaking classes or teach on your own.

Please remember you need to be a current ACA member at the time of this class. SFWP is an ACA PAC member so if you are a member of SFWP you can get a discount on this years ACA membership!

If you have questions please "email us"

****2016 Instructor Class****

American Canoe Association
L2 Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop
$315 per person, includes ACA Instructor Manual
May 20-22, 2016 9-5pm each day

The ACA Instructor Certification Workshop will be focused on a moving water environment up to Class I. Instructor Candidates need to come with a strong paddlesports background, meet the Instructor Eligibility Requirements set by the ACA Safety Education & Instruction Council and be current ACA members.

The Instructor Eligibility Criteria can be found here: 

ACA Instructors teach paddling skills in approved ACA course curriculum after qualifying in various disciplines and at various levels, can teach both skills courses and assessment courses up to their level of certification and are expected to represent and promote the ACA and paddlesports in a positive manner.  Successful ACA Instructors possess a high level of personal paddling skills, understanding of education & learning styles and investment in creating a culture of safety.

Refunds: 100% >30 days, 50% 15-30 days, and 0% <15 days.

**To register for the class please visit our website or click here.