Kayak Rolling Practice – 2011-2012 Winter Pool Sessions
Winter pool sessions start Sunday November 20, 2011 and continue through April 22, 2012. (There are no rolling sessions on December 25, January 1, and April 8.)
Location
Sessions are held at the Western Family YMCA Bubble Pool.
The Y is located at 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711.
The bubble pool is located at the back of the Y complex, near the baseball fields.
Time
Pool sessions are each Sunday from 7:00 AM to 9:40 AM.
Please have all boats out of the water no later than 9:40, and be completely out of the pool area before 10:00.
Boats / Equipment
Please make sure your boat is clean / free of debris and airbags removed before putting it in the pool. Helmets and PFD's must be worn when in the pool. Some club boats and equipment will be available, if needed.
Membership Requirements / Fees
To support our club and reduce insurance paperwork, the Paddling Board has decided to require all attendees to be members of both ACA and WTC. (Participants will be allowed to attend 2 sessions without having ACA and WTC memberships. After two sessions, participants are required to belong to ACA and WTC.)
Membership Tip:
- There are 21 pool sessions offered this winter. If you plan to attend pool sessions more than 2 times, it is best to first join WTC ($15 for an individual membership, good through March 2012), then join ACA as a Paddle-America Club member at $30 for one year ($10 discount for being a WTC member!!!). Total Cost = $45 up front, plus $5/week for non-YMCA members. By your 5th visit, you will be saving money!
- If you are just interested in trying it out, or coming a couple of times, the cost is a maximum of $15/week, for up to 2 sessions.
Below are the weekly fees based on each membership scenario:
| | Per Session Fees |
| Full YMCA Members with ACA membership: | $0 |
| Full YMCA Members without ACA membership: | $5 |
| WTC Members with ACA membership: | $5 |
| WTC Members without ACA membership: | $10 |
| Non-YMCA / Non-WTC Members with ACA membership: | $10 |
| Non-YMCA / Non-WTC Members without ACA membership: | $15 |
Please note:
- The WTC club directory will be used to verify membership. Please check the club directory to be sure your name is listed. If you are a member and aren’t listed, please contact me prior to attending a session.
- ACA member number must be provided at sign-in.
- YMCA members will need to present/scan their Y membership ID upon entering the bubble pool.
Membership Links:
· WTC Membership link: http://www.wilmingtontrailclub.org/portal/JointheClub/MembershipDues/tabid/89/Default.aspx
· ACA Membership link: www.americancanoe.org. WTC members can join ACA as a Paddle America Club member and save $10 on the annual membership.
· For more information on YMCA membership, please go to http://www.ymcade.org/membership.cfm
If you have any questions or need additional information about the pool sessions, please feel free to contact me at gwennieg.23@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
*At the YMCA’s request, exception to the membership rules will be given to YMCA members. Y members will still be required to pay $5 for insurance fees if they choose not to join the ACA.