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Home Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Event Host
Programs for 2009 Rochester River Challenge September 19, 2009
International Rankings on Concept 2 Paddling Adapter
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"To provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in paddle sports, recreation, and related educational programs." A Chapter of Disabled Sports USA |
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
-- August 12-16, 2009 Aloha, I just returned home from 10 days in Halifax, Nova Scotia where I had the pleasure of serving as the first United States outrigger canoe coach for the International Canoe Federation World Sprints - PaddleAbility Races. I am proud to report that Augusto “Goose Perez (CAOO member) and Tami Hetke from California won a gold medal in the first outrigger canoe race in ICF history; this is a huge break-through in our march to have outrigger canoeing in Paralympic Games in 2016. Rebecca Lloyd and Mark Dunford, a veteran from the VA WNY Healthcare System won a silver medal in the K-2 race! Rob Brown, a Wounded Warrior from Washington., D.C. won a bronze in the men’s K-1 and Tammy Jopson took a fourth out of seven kayaks. Rebecca, Mark and Tammy trained for the kayak events under the CAOO banner. It would be great if anyone had any ideas about how we could obtain funds to purchase the K-1 and K-2 so they could stay in Rochester. The K-2 is the only one currently in the United States; it was designed earlier this year specifically for the ICF PaddleAbility races. Congratulations to all the participants of the 2009 ICF World Sprints - Well Done!
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
-- August 12-16, 2009 K-1 Man: Army Sgt. Rob Brown, a Wounded Warrior from Washington, D.C. K-1 Woman: Tammy Jopson from Rochester, NY K-2 Mixed: Mark Dunford, a veteran from Buffalo and Rebecca Lloyd from Lima, NY OC-2 Mixed: Augusto Perez from East Syracuse and Tami Hetke from Boulder Creek, California More information and photos are available here. Note : OC-2 refers to tandem outrigger canoe. |
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Rochester, NY -- Saturday September 19th 2009 Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, Inc. is proud to present the 13th Annual Rochester River Challenge on Saturday September 19, 2009. An inclusive community event and a Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Event. Wounded Warriors will be invited to participate in the outrigger canoe sprint races and an all-expense paid weekend of activities in Western New York.
Sponsors who wish to support the WWDSP visit may send donations to: Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, Inc. 560 Shore Drive West Henrietta, New York, 14586. |
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Rancho Cordova, California -- August 1 - 9, 2008 CAOO Members and their Teammates on East Coast Outrigger Racing Association’s International Va’a Federation World Sprint Adaptive Paddling Team, Medal in 2008 IVF World Sprints in Sacramento, California Congratulations to all Adaptive Paddlers from
California, ECORA, England, Germany, Hawaii, Italy and New Zealand who
competed in the 2008 Internal Va’a Federation World Sprints. 2008 was a
historical year for outrigger canoe paddlers with physical disabilities.
For the first time in the history of the sport, races in the V12, V6 and
V1 divisions for Adaptive Paddlers were offered as world championships
events. CAOO members, A
classification system was used to evaluate the functional ability of
paddlers prior to the races and a maximum number of team points was
established to ensure fair and equitable competition. Members of the IVF
Classification Panel included The next IVF World Championships will be held in 2010
in the French Republic of
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Washington, D.C. -- June 3, 2008
Ms. Whitaker receives the 2008 American Patriot Award present by Mr. H. Gene Overstreet, National Commander, Non Commissioned Officers Association for "efforts and motivation (that) have allowed America's Wounded Warriors and countless other disabled citizens to overcome personal physical limitations to participate in recreational and competitive water sports activities. With profound appreciation and respect." The plaque's inscription reads in-part "This award recognizes sustained achievement in the care and tendering of men and women who serve, or have served, in the Uniformed Services of the United States of America and their survivors. Continuing the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln: To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan." |
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Buffalo, NY -- June 23, 2008 Vets handle an Outrigger on Tonawanda Creek The Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System and Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana coordinate an opportunity for vets to gain confidence and dignity while participating in an activity with fellow veterans, family members and VA staffers. Photo and more information available here. |
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Rochester, NY -- September 15, 2007 For the 11th consecutive year the Rochester River Challenge has been a successful, inclusive community event. This year with over 300 athletes plus their families, supporters, volunteers, spectators and sponsors. Congratulations to all the participants! Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana is proud to have produced the River Challenge in partnership with so very many enthusiastic sponsors, supporters, volunteers and most especially, the athletes. Thank you all! We are always glad to hear from everyone about their experiences at the River Challenge. If you have a comment please send an email to a member of Cape Ability's Board of Directors. The race results are available! You can get them here. We look forward to seeing you again soon and especially at next years Rochester River Challenge! |
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Rochester,
NY -- October 3, 2006
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The plaque's inscription reads: 2006 Community Partner Award Presented to Jan Whitaker Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, Inc. For your outstanding dedication to people with developmental disabilities. Thank You |
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