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Rescue Clinic: Sign in is at 9:00AM, Events start at 10:00 AM both days
Saturday June 23, 2007 will be a clinic on basic river rescue skills. This clinic is intended for new boaters, as well as, a brush up for intermediate and advanced boaters. There will be several learning stations, with some new ones this year, both on land and in moving water that students rotate through to learn various skills. Skills taught include first aid, rope throwing, snag line rescues, boat based rescues, and wading rescues. For your added enjoyment we will simulate some more complicated rescues in the comfort and safety of the picnic grounds. Admission to the clinic is limited, so sign up early at the contact below. The charge for the clinic is $22 for TRPC and Keel Hauler club members, and $25 for non- members. Discounts are available for pre-registration and also attending the Rodeo, see application for details.

Rescue Rodeo:
Think you are a pretty hot boater, or maybe you think that you would like test your rescue skills in a safe environment with your buddies? Well then, the Slippery Rock Rescue Rodeo may be for you!

Sunday June 24, 2007 there will be a rodeo team competition in basic river rescue techniques. Each team must have 4 people. We changed the previous requirements for teams to have at least one female and one open boat. Now teams can be any configuration. The events are timed or judged and the team with the highest cumulative score for the events wins the rodeo. Rodeo events include such things as rescuing a boater and equipment, ferrying a snag line across the river, and simulated rescue event where teams are judged by timeliness, and effectiveness of their rescue. Most people find that even easy tasks become much harder when under the pressure of a rescue. Although nothing can simulate a real rescue, I think you will find that pressure of competition goes a long way to duplicate that pressure.

Besides bragging rights the winning team members will be awarded prizes!

And it costs how much? The fee for the rodeo is $22 for TRPC and Keel Hauler club members, and $25 for non- members. Discounts are available for pre-registration and also attending the clinic, see application for details

So how do you sign up? Send me your printed  application.

Save $3, sign up with on-line application and pay with Paypal

Call me for one 216-292-5618 send me an email, or check our website  http://www.keelhauler.org

Event T-Shirts: Event T-shirts are available. This year we are going to have a limited number of woman's Ts, they are a fashion cut shirt with a V neck. All shirts are Caribbean Blue with a cool new design front and back. Sizes are limited, so if you want a choice, order your shirt early and check off the size and style below. Unlike last year, the woman's Ts run true to size. Be sure to add T-shirt cost to amount you are paying with Paypal.

Profits:
These events are staffed by volunteers. There are some costs for insurance, prizes and event expenses. The profits will go the Keel Hauler's conservation fund, which provides money to River Conservation, and access organizations. 

Location: Click for a Map of Area

McConnell’s Mill State Park near the intersection of US 422 and US 19, near the town of New Castle PA. 

The web site for the park is: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/mcconnellsmill.aspx

Camping will be at Cheeseman’s Breakneck Campground adjacent to the park. 

Their web site is: http://www.cheesemanfarm.com/camp.html

Saturday night will be a big pot luck dinner. Bring a main dish for yourself and a salad or desert to share with others. If you don't want to bring a dish, bring some pop or chips and buy one of our big hamburgers for a $5.00 donation.

We need volunteers for the Rescue Rodeo as judges and for scoring. You don’t need any special skills or talents. However, the ability to count is a big plus!

Click for a PDF application. Fill it out and mail to Rob or

Save $3, sign up with on-line application and pay with Paypal

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Rob Hammond . . . . . . .  Rob@SCD-Corp.com . . . . . . .  216-292-5618

Dave Altman . . .  . .. . . . dave@webpa.net. . . . . . . . . . . .  412-977-7099