3rd ANNUAL GEAR SWAP

What: Any gear related to paddlesports
When: May 15 – 10:00 AM ‘til 3:00 PM
Where: Muskoseepi Park Pavillion
Gear Drop-off: Friday May 14th, - 6:00 ‘til 9:00 PM at WWK clubhouse (south of Centre 2000)

Price your items in advance of drop-off, 10% of purchase price will be deducted and donated to Wapiti Whitewater Kayakers.  

Come by even if don’t have gear to buy or sell, you’re invited to come socialize, bring pictures and stories.  Meet other club members, and like-minded people with a passion for paddling.

You’re invited to get your club membership, have a look at our summer schedule, and make plans for some paddling adventures.

For more information: Rod Beisel 780-876-1407, or Terry Boyd 780-876-8288

Peace Country Radical 

Film Contest

Wapiti Whitewater Kayakers is pleased to announce the inaugural Peace Country Radical Film competition.



We invite local filmmakers to submit film or video of “radical” or daring sports. The films can be of any subject matter and may feature self-propelled or motorized sports. Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2010, with the winning films to be presented in conjunction with Wapiti Whitewater Kayakers hosting of the Radical Reels Film World Tour, a presentation of the Banff Centre, on October 15, 2010. The top three films will be showcased and be eligible for prizes.



Films are to be no longer than 15 minutes, and will be adjudicated based on originality, adrenaline meter, portrayal of sports in the Peace Country, and composition.



For more information go to our forum

LEARN A NEW SPORT!

Wapiti Whitewater Kayakers welcomes new members on a regular basis, so get involved with a great group of people in a non threating, safe, friendly environment! We welcome families, kids, and those just looking for an alternative to conventional exercise. We offer drop in sessions prior to club membership to help attract new members to our club. Join our online forum, join our facebook group or contact us for more details on how to become involved!

NEW AQUATICS MULTIPLEX

Ground has broken for the NEW Grande Prairie Aquatics & Wellness Multiplex, which will host a 54 metre, Olympic sized swimming pool with a smaller 25 metre warm water pool to the side. The complex will also host Alberta's first "Flow Rider", and Adventure River. Wapiti Whitewater Kayakers are looking forward to working with the City of Grande Prairie in establishing relations for the privilege of using this state of the art facility for kayaking. Join the facebook group and check out the City of Grande Prairie's website on the upcoming Aquatics & Wellness Multiplex due to open in 2011!