Free-for-All, UNM Student/Staff special

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Location:

Rio Grande Indoor Pool

2312 Arenal

Albuquerque, NM, 87105

See map: Google Maps

Directions:

From I-40 & I-25, head West on I-40 to Coors. Take Coors South. Go past Central and Old Coors. Turn left on Arenal. Go approximately 1 mile to the Rio Grande High School. The pool is easily identified by the multi-colored waterslide coming out of the building on the West side.

Start Time:

Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

UNM Students - have you ever wanted to try kayaking, but didn't know where to start? Now here's your chance! The Whitewater Weekend Getaway Adventure program filled up in 4 days(!!) with a waiting list. There was so much interest in kayaking, that we have chartered a UNM Kayak Club, and are making plans to get a few boats, raise some funds for a few trips, and share some good times together. There will be no formal instruction... at the event (hence the name 'free-for-all'), but we will be playing some fun games like Kayak Polo and learning the basics to have fun that night. A nominal $10 charge goes to cover pool rental. Any remaining proceeds will go to the UNM Kayak Club to purchase gear, fund future trips, etc. A 4hr "Intro to Kayak" class will be offered on Nov. 14 (Sunday) 8am - 12, for those who want formal instruction, to be able join us on future trip. The class is regularly $75, and includes all boats, gear and pool rental. A special UNM price of $65 will be offered to current students and staff. If we get 8 or more students, New Mexico Kayak Instruction will donate $15/person to the UNM Kayak Club. So, invite your friends, classmates, roommates and facebook buddies. "Like" this to show your freinds list the cool things you're up to!

Price:

$10.00 Before Tax

My girls were Brownies. From a leader perspective, I wanted to see something fun, and that would build confidence. This was one of our first real "outings" as a Girl Scout. I was looking for something "different", something with a sense of adventure/out of the ordinary (something they don't do everyday) but controlled and safe. I also wanted something a bit challenging - physically, but also something they hadn't done before, something that would build confidence. This really fit the bill perfectly. They didn't' want to get out of the pool!

Kathleen Tighe-Smith - Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM

I was a self-taught kayaker who constantly got caught in situations that were either dangerous or beyond my skill. In fact, I almost gave up the sport multiple times before I met Kelly. After taking his courses, I found that I was in much better control on the river and began to enjoy it more. I never realized how much technique went into boat control and reading the river. Kayaking changed for me from a sport that constantly terrified me, to a sport where I felt exhilarated and challenged, but still in control. Kelly’s classes focus on reading the river, developing paddling skills, safety, and responsible fun. The best part of taking his courses is meeting new people to paddle with. I am now surrounded by like-mined paddlers whom I can trust on the river, for I know they received the same training. Kelly’s classes turned me into a life-long kayaker.

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