Hello Everyone:

 In keeping with our goal of getting information out to our membership on a timely basis, here is our next update release. Please continue to use our website and facebook page for additional information. Our website has an event calendar which is being kept current.

 It has been a busy and eventful season so far with lots of “good things” happening within all the WO committees. We hope that the updates are helpful in keeping you informed of both progress and challenges.

 Thanks,

WO Board of Directors

News and Committee Updates

UPCOMING NOTES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

July 25 -Open paddling, WO rodeo and boater cross at the Gull (with a water release). Open paddling in morning 8:30-11:30. Register for rodeo/boater cross 9:30-11. Rodeo 11:30am; Boater cross 2pm  

 July 26-Aug 1st - national Slalom and Downriver Championships at the Gull MWWP. There will be water releases every day (except wednesday). The release is funded via race fees and priorioty of river should be given to athletes training for nationals (Mon-Fri). Others may paddle, but please do so with caution. Note that slalom racers will be practicing on gates at Earls, so this will not be available for playboating. Lower wave at lake is open. 

July 28th - 6pm-8pm fund novice kayaking - on Gull in town section. WO will provide boats and equipment to area youth and vacationers  to try paddling. National team members on hand for autographs. 

 July 31st - Cadet, Junior and Master race at MWWP 9am-noon; Team races 1pm  

Aug 1st National Championships Race 9-3pm 

Sept 4/5 King of the Clubs - Ottawa River (River Run) - fun events to test and challenge you paddling skills and see which is the best club in Ontario

Steve Pomeroy

COMPETITION

Ontario Results at 2010 Junior World Slalom Championships:

Three Ontario athletes, Michael Tayler (K1), Rachel Penman (K1W) and Alexandra Mcgee (C1W) were part of the seven person Canadian team competing at this year’s Junior (under 19) World Championships in the Pyrenees at Foix, France. 

On the first day of qualification, Rachael Penman of Ottawa ended up in 38th place in a strong women’s K1 field and did not advance. Team-mates Jaz Dennhollander (BC), and Marissa Dederer (Alta) made it through to the semi (top 30) with strong runs in a very tough field. but did not qualify for the final (Jaz missing by just 12 one-hundredths and 5 places!).

On day two, Alexandra McGee, also from Ontario, uncorked an amazing run in the women's C1 and after first runs she was sitting in 4th place.  Her second run was not as good and she ended up ninth overall for the day with a time, qualifying for the semi finals. Unfortunately pushing for a fast time. Alex missed a gate (50 sec time penalty) and ended up a disappointing 16^th. This is the first Junior World Championships which have included women's C1.

Michael Tayler of Ottawa laid down a scorching run in the men's kayak class, just 2.82 seconds back from the fastest boat, but in 11^th place (that’s how competitive it is at the world class level!).  His former Ottawa River Runner training partner Jiri Prskavec of the Czech Republic ended the day in fifth place. With the top 10 moving to the final, Michael put in a great effort in the semi final, but two small mistakes left him four-tenths of a second out of the last qualifying spot, in unlucky 13^th place.

All three will compete at the upcoming national slalom championships in Minden July 31-Aug1st, and try to capture Canadian titles in their respective events. 

Detailed results are available at:  http://www.123result.com

MEMBER FEEDBACK

Hello Jim and all at WO,

 I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the financial support you have given the athletes this year who attended team trials.  As a parent of Aliesha I can tell you that this support is greatly appreciated and I just want you all to know that your generosity has not gone unnoticed.

Deepest Regards,

Liz

MEMBERSHIP

 Whitewater Ontario Stickers are here!! We will be distributing Whitewater Ontario stickers to members through Whitewater Ontario member clubs and commercial members throughout the rest of the summer so keep your eyes peeled! Clubs we will also be sending you some WO promo cards for you to give out to anyone you meet on the river who needs some more info about Whitewater Ontario. Some behind the scenes work is going on to increase the flexibility of our membership database to enable us to get electronic/printable membership cards to our members.

 CLUBS! Want to give something back to your community and promote paddling? Do you have access to equipment, pool time and some spare time? Here's an idea for this Winter. How about putting on an outreach session for a local youth group? Last year, McMaster Whitewater ran an open pool session one weekend for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Hamilton/Burlington and it was a great success. We had races and relays, we played sharks and minnows and most of the kids wanted to turn their kayaks into submarines. We had a photo slideshow to occupy those not paddling and tons of MW volunteers to help make sure everything went smoothly. What better way to spend a cold afternoon in November.

Thanks!
Laura

MINDEN WILD WATER PRESERVE

It’s been a busy, busy month and now we finally have some water in the Gull and campers are starting to return. Yippee J

 Lot’s of progress in the Park and, a few ups and downs:

Ø      The outdoor Rinse Station is completely finished and functional. We request that users be stingy with the water (hot and cold) as it comes from our well.

Ø      The former wood shed has a new roof and will be used to store grounds equipment.

Ø      A very successful Opportunities for Youth program was held July 10-11!!!!!!! Thanks to all organizers, instructors, volunteers and great kids. Check out the WO Website http://whitewaterontario.ca/the-preserve-news/235 opportunities-for-youth.html and    Boatwerks  http://www.boatwerks.net/boater-board for the complete story and pictures.

Ø      Lots of paint staining going on to provide a consistent look to all the buildings.

Ø      Where has all the firewood gone? Revenues don’t seem to jibe with the amount of wood used. Firewood is available for campers at a fee ($5 – members; $8 – non members) please pay into the box provided.

Ø      As a reminder, the Park does have quiet hours (i.e. no disturbance of other campers) from 11pm to 8am. Please be respectful of others.

Ø      The Preserve will be in great shape for Nationals!

Ø      A very successful (but hot) Horseshoe Lake Walk, Run & Bike around the lake were held on July 10 at the Preserve.

Ø      The week of July 12 saw a new user of the Preserve, the Monarch Bible Camp. A day use group of +50 kids and 1 1:5 supervisor ratio. The large shelter came in handy during a heavy rainstorm!

MWWP Committee

INSTRUCTION

 There is still space in the L2I2 course being held at MKC on July 29 to Aug.2, 2010. The learning facilitator for this course is Mike Smith. Do sign up !

 For further instructor course updates, please refer to the programs/instruction tab on the Whitewater Ontario website.  www.whitewaterontario.ca .

Claudia