MIDWEST REGIONAL FREESTYLE CANOE SYMPOSIUM

September 5, 6, and 7, 2008

Camp Butler, Peninsula, Ohio

 

SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION

 

Welcome to the Midwest Regional FreeStyle Symposium!  The MFS offers excellent instruction in a quiet water venue for people wishing to improve their skills in paddling and precise control of their canoes.  Courses are offered in all skill levels and are taught by ACA certified instructors.  Student/instructor ratio is limited to 5 to 1.  Since we are located in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, we can provide info on activities for non-paddling friends or spouses upon request.  There are hiking trails, historic sights, the CV Scenic Railroad, and shopping in nearby historic Peninsula.

 

Description of Classes

 

In conjunction with the Midwest FreeStyle Canoe Symposium, the Ohio Penn Division meeting will be held Saturday September 9 for Ohio Penn members.

 

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM:  Select the desired courses, skill level, and any meals desired on the Registration form, and mail, along with the waiver, medical form, and payment to Elaine (at address on registration form).  Confirmation, maps, and agenda will be sent upon receipt of registration.  Please note that there is a site admission fee that is a required fee for all participants whether or not you sleep on site.  (A fixed expense charged by BSA for groups using the camp)  Registration deadline is August 15.

 

WAIVER FORM

 

LODGING:  The Conference Center Dorm at Camp Butler.  The dorm is divided into three large rooms with about 12-18 Boy Scout style bunks in each room.  You will need to bring bedding, pillow, and towels.  Showers and bathroom facilities are located in the dorm.  No pets are allowed at camp.  Tent sites are available if desired.  If you want a list of area motels, please indicate on the registration form.

 

MEALS:  For those who wish meals, we will be offering full meals (home cooked!) during the symposium at the Conference Center.  Please bring utensils, cup, glasses, plate, and bowl.  We will have some paper plates and utensils, but hope to keep paper waste to a minimum.  There are sinks for dishwashing in the Conference Center kitchen.

 

CLOTHING:  September is usually very pleasant in Ohio, and can be warm during the day.  Evenings are usually cool, and lake effect showers are always possible but not usual.  Please come prepared for any weather.  We paddle unless it is storming.

 

GEAR/EQUIPMENT:  Bring a canoe, paddles, PFD (to be worn at all times when on water), and kneeling pad.  Instructors will teach you in the canoe that you bring.  If you do not have a canoe, a limited number are available for rent.  We need to know asap if you will need to rent a boat, PFD, paddle, and / or kneeling pad.

 

Note:  For those planning to register for the ACA Instructor Updates that will be conducted during the Symposium, please contact Elaine Mravetz for details at rmravet@uakron.edu.

 

**National Interpretive Freestyle Championships held Sat. the 6^th at 5:15 P.M.!