SOAR Navigation Training Day
Date:    April 8th, 2006
Time:    11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:    Margo Frankel Woods State Park, NE Des Moines, Iowa

With spring officially here, so is the training season!   We thought it would fun to get out and scrub the rust off some of the navigation skills, so on Saturday, April 8th at 11:00 a.m. we will be hosting a navigation training day at Margo Frankel Woods State Park.   The park is located just south of Ankeny on NW 2nd St, near Woodland Hills golf course.   We will meet at the park entrance on the southwest corner of the park, off of NW 2nd St.   Just inside the park is a playground and parking area where we will hand out maps and allow people to take off on their own around the park.   We are estimating that it will take individuals and teams approximately 1-2 hours to complete the 15 checkpoints planned within the park.

We are more than welcome to talk with people about some of our navigation tips and how we navigate, for those who wish some instruction before heading out.   In the past, we've split up and gone with some of the newer racers to help talk through some of the different situations they will run into.   There are places within the park where thorns and nettles are present, so you'll want to dress appropriately.   We suggest you bring your own compass for the event as well as anything else you would like, such as water or food.   Maps will be provided.

Please let us know if you are interested in attending the event, so we can print up enough maps.

Course map (340KB)

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Adventure Racing Class
Date:    February 28th - March 7th, 2006
Time:    6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location:    Ankeny Community School District, HS Home Ec Cl Rm

Biking, trekking, paddling, climbing, navigation and more!   All in one race!   Learn about this fast growing team sport and how to become involved.   Participant will be introduced to Adventure Racing and outcomes will include: conditioning required (physical and mental), specific equipment used, specific skills required, and resources on how to participate in a race.   Instructor: McCarthy.   View class info on the Ankeny CSD website.

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CanoeSport Outfitters Learn to Paddle Day
Date:    June 3rd, 2006
Time:    9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:    Lake Ahquabi State Park, Indianola, Iowa

Want to improve your paddling skills?   CanoeSport Outfitters is offering free beginner clinics open to the public from 9-12 p.m. and free demo open to the public from 12-1 p.m.   Preregistration is required, call CanoeSport at 1-800-257-6080.

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CanoeSport Outfitters Canoe/Kayak Demos & Instruction
Dates:    May 2nd, 2006 thru Sept. 18th, 2006 – every Tuesday night
Time:    TBA
Location:    Grays Lake, Des Moines, Iowa

Starting in May, join the staff of CanoeSport Outfitters every Tuesday night at Grays Lake for canoe and kayak demos and clinics. Call 515-961-6117 for information on boats available for demo, and a clinic schedule.

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Irwin's Bike & Sports Group Biking
Dates:    Summer & Fall 2006 – TBA
Time:    5:30 p.m. – every Wednesday night
Location:    Irwin's Bike & Sports, 5500 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa

Riding groups will meet and leave from Irwin's Bike & Sports.   Skill groups for everyone; beginners welcome.   Nobody will be left behind.