River Canoeing Adventure

The ABCI river canoeing adventure will take place on May 31- June 1,2  2001.

The experience is open to ABCI students of all grades.
Pick up an application at the main office or any of the outdoor education club executive.
Application will be accepted between March 12th - March 19th (noon).

**Reasons for unsuccessful applicants:
        To many unacceptable absences and lates.
        Poor performance within the classroom.
        Conflicting commitment: drivers education, noon classes, work, family
        Unable to attend training dates.
Click here to see if you were a successful applicant.
 

Schedule of Meeting Dates:

Monday March 12        Information Meeting at Noon in Room 204. Pick up an application.

Monday March 12-19   Applications for the Outdoor Education Club Canoe Trip available at the main office.
                                        Deadline: Noon on the 19th of March

Tuesday  March  27     Training Session #1 at noon in room 204. (Bring a lunch, Don't be late)
Thursday March  29     Training Session #2 at noon in room 204. (Bring a lunch, Don't be late)
Tuesday   April    3       Training Session #3 at noon in room 204. (Bring a lunch, Don't be late)

Monday   April    9       Make-up Session for those students which have missed only one training session.

Tuesday  April 10         Pool Testing at Harry Baily Aquatic Center ( Bring your forms!!)

Spring Break - Easter Week April 13 - April 22.

Wednesday  April  25     Fitness Test at ABCI. - Meet in front of the library at 3:15 pm.

Tuesday    May     l       * Canoe practices at Lakeview Lake. (2 hour sessions)
Thursday   May    3       * Canoe practices at Lakeview Lake. (2 hour sessions)
Saturday   May     5       ** 8 hour Canoe practice on the River. Meet at Rotary Park.
Sunday     May     6        ** 8 hour Canoe practice on the River. Meet at Rotary Park.
Saturday   May   12      Pike Lake to Saskatoon Paddle - Students accepted by teacher appointment.

Tuesday    May   29     Canoe Equipment Check after school on the football field near the canoe club shed.

Thursday   May   31     Meet at noon in the ABCI parking lot for departure for put-in site.
Friday       June     1     On the Saskatchewan River.
Saturday   June     2      Parent pick-up expected for approximately 3:00 pm at pick-up site.

Tuesday    June    5     Wrap up meeting. Bring any "lost gear" and pictures to the meeting. Stay as long as you would like.

*Lake Canoe Practices:
                                You must sign-up for 2 ( 2 hour ) sessions on either May 1 or 3.
                                   Sign-up sheets are posted across from the phys. ed. office.
                                Sessions run from   4:00 to 6:00   and    6:30 to 8:30.

**River Canoe Practices:
                                You must sign-up for 1 ( 8 hour ) session on either May 5 or 6.
                                   Sign-up sheets are posted across from the phys. ed. office.
                                Sessions run from   8:30am to 4:30pm .
                                   Bring water and a lunch. We will be stopping on the river bank at noon.
 
 

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