Ottawa River Runner Member Orientation April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006

  Local Events

 The Club will not be holding local events this year (see LeBreton Tailrace below).

 For coaching questions: Contact Michal Staniszewski for info at

 silverc2@sympatico.ca or 241-7673 for coaching info.

 Also, national team member Jennifer Gratto runs courses for children and  adults (www.downtoearth.com , or 298-9254.)       

 Winter pool sessions, usually scheduled from January to April, provide an opportunity to practice stroke technique and learn a bombproof roll in warm water. Watch for info in our fall website updates.

 The LeBreton Tailrace

 The Tailrace course is closed for renovations for 2005. The Club provides permanent flatwater gates behind the National Archives. Parking on street on Cliff across from the Pooley Bridge is available during the day & after hours & weekends behind the Archives. Limited secure boat storage is available on site. Contact Doug Corkery for details at dougsyl@magma.ca. Regular slalom practices are held on a daily basis throughout the season. Contact Michal at 241-7673. More on the Tailrace course.

 Equipment

 Trailhead offers their VIP program (5% on all purchases), Bushtukah offers 10% on all regularly priced items excepting bikes.

 The Club now has several boats in the containers for use on site.

Whitewater Ontario Benefits

 Besides liability insurance, membership enables access to White Water Ontario – sponsored instruction and the Minden Wild Water Preserve on the Gull River. It also provides a collective voice for whitewater in Ontario. For further details, refer to the Ontario Whitewater 2005 calendar of events on www.whitewaterontario.ca  or e-mail at mfo@whitewaterontario.ca 

River Trips

 Below are listed rivers run, time of year and a brief guide to the most popular ones. Members both new and old are encouraged to register their interest, either as a participant or trip coordinator, through orrpaddler@cyberus.ca.

Also send in your e-mail address if you have not been receiving weekly updates during the season.

 River Passes  

Post Club ID pass in car window for parking at Black's takeout on the Ottawa and spring parking at ferme Guindon across the road from the Petite Nation. Included in membership benefits. Remember parking at these sites is a privilege.