PADDLESUP for TASP
August 3rd, 2024 - Ridgway State Park
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We are grateful for your support of TASP and will keep you posted on this and other events in the future.
Please visit www.tellurideadaptivesports.org for more information.
Timeline
Friday August 2, 2024
3:00pm-7:00pm Packet Pick Up / Pre party tba
Saturday August 3, 2024
7:00am-8:30am Event day registration & packet pick up
9:00am Timed Event for Individuals and Teams Start!*
9:15am Open Start!*
9:30am 1 mile Start!*
*Depending on numbers per category wave starts may be implemented to give you plenty of space
General Info
The Courses start and finish where the Uncompahgre River meets the Ridgway Reservoir, just down the road from where John Wayne kept law and order in the film True Grit!
Ridgway State Park officers will be on boats to offer a safe environment and there will be volunteers on boards and kayaks to help keep you going in the right direction.
All participants MUST wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) and carry a whistle at all times while on the water.
All participants MUST wear swim appropriate suits that are non-water logging.
All participants must have their bib # on them during the paddle.
Participants under 12 years old must have a parent with them at all times.
It is the competitor's responsibility to provide their own paddleboard and required safety equipment to compete in any category of this event. Including, but not limited to: Paddleboard & Paddle, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), and whistle. If needed you may rent a board at Montrose Surf and Cycle.
Should an adaptive competitor request additional assistance from the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) they MUST speak with a TASP representative no later than 2 weeks prior to the event. TASP support will be determined on a case-by-case basis per request. If TASP and the adaptive competitor cannot reach an agreement the registration fee will be refunded in full."
please email Hilary with any questions.All participants must meet Essential Eligibility Criteria (below).
If for any reason you need help during your paddle please blow your whistle and raise your paddle high in the air and a park ranger or volunteer will assist you.
Please email Jon with general event related questions. You can also call or text 512.771.4609.
Categories
Individual 1 Mile - This is doable for beginner to intermediate with moderate fitness
Individual Timed - Do as many laps on the .5 mile loop as you can in 1.5 hours. Requires endurance!
Two or Four Person 2 Mile - You will rotate with your partners at the start finish line, only one team paddler will be on course at a time.
Open Category - Paddle within the buoys at your leisure. Pick up a rubber ducky in a floating basket, redeem the ducky for a raffle prize! (cannot participate in both race and open paddle).
*Course subject to change
*1 mile individuals complete two laps
*1 mile timed individuals do as many laps as you can in 1.5 hours.
*2 and 4 person relay teams complete 4 laps of the course with only one paddler on the water at a time. You may rotate paddlers at the start/finish transition area.
Course
Awards
Top 3 Overall 1 mile
Top 3 Overall 1.5 hours timed (most laps)
Top 2 person and 4 person 2 mile relay
All finishers receive a special finisher item
Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)
Competitors acknowledge they meet the ability to perform the following criteria:
Breathe independently (i.e., not require medical devices to sustain breathing).
Independently maintain sealed airway passages while under water.
Independently hold head upright without neck / head support.
Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket.
Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance.
Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with assistance of a companion.
Independently get out and from under a capsized paddlecraft.
*EEC structured from American Canoe Association (ACA) guidelines.