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Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana Inc.
is proud to present the
12th Annual Rochester River Challenge
-- Outrigger
Canoe Sprint Races --
September 13, 2008
Genesee Waterways Center
149 Elmwood Ave,
Rochester, NY 14611
An inclusive community event and
a Wounded Warrior-Disabled Sports Event.
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Download & Print Race Entry Form
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Download & Print Race Waiver Form
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Aloha!
Cape Ability Outrigger
Ohana extends a warm aloha to adults and youth of all abilities and
invites you to join our Ohana of paddlers by participating in the
largest outrigger canoe sprint race on the east coast of the United
States. Team up with family, friends, and business associates for fun
on the Genesee River, and celebrate Rochester’s history as the
birthplace of team outrigger racing for paddlers with disabilities. No
experience necessary. We provide the training!
All proceeds
benefit Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana whose mission is:
“To provide the opportunity
for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity
through participation in paddle sports, recreation, and related
educational programs.”
Adult & Youth Outrigger Canoe Teams
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7 - Person
teams race in 30 foot, double-hulled Hawaiian outrigger canoes
rigged catamaran-style for safety |
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Each team
paddles in two 400 meter sprints – the lowest combined time wins! |
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Each team
will be assigned a specific race time, with a total time
commitment of 1.5 hours required |
We Provide:
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Adaptive canoes available for people with physical disabilities
Please
inform CAOO if you need accommodations |
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Door
prizes awarded throughout the day. |
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Silent
Auction on site |
Schedule
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8:45 am |
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Blessing of the Canoes
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9:30 am – 12:15 pm |
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Outrigger Canoe Races
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12:15 – 12:45 pm |
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Honor Our Heroes Ceremony
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1:15 – 4:30 pm |
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Outrigger Canoe Races
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5:00 pm |
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Awards Ceremony |
Directions:
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From the West – |
Take
I-490 East to I-390 South. Take I-390 South to Exit 17 (Rt. 383).
Turn left on Scottsville Rd (NY 383). Stay straight, go to Elmwood
Ave. Turn right into drive at Genesee Valley Park Complex. |
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From the South – |
Take
I-390 North to Exit 17 (Rt. 383). Turn left on Scottsville Rd.
Stay straight, go to Elmwood Ave. Turn right into drive at Genesee
Valley Park Complex. |
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From the East – |
Take
I-490 West, merge onto I-590 South via exit 21. I-590 becomes
I-390 North. Take Rt. 383 North Exit 17. Turn left and follow
directions above. |
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Click Here for a Map to the Race Site |
Fun for
the Whole Family
Food & Fun - Food vendor on site.
Live Music - During the mid-day Honor Our Heroes ceremony.
Honor Our Heroes - Join us as we honor the Wounded Warrior Outrigger
Canoe Team and welcome them into our Ohana.
All participants receive - a free commemorative Rochester River
Challenge T-Shirt,
a water bottle and a door prize raffle ticket! |
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