ANNOUNCEMENT: OPAF LAUNCHES FIRST PADDLE
Robin Burton
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Title:
ANNOUNCEMENT: OPAF LAUNCHES FIRST PADDLE
Creator:
Robin Burton
Date:
4/15/2010
Text:
OPAF is set to launch another First! First Paddle, adaptive kayaking for
amputees and those with physical challenges is set for its inaugural clinic
on Sunday, May 23 at the Michael Jones Pool facilities of Eastern Michigan
University in Ypsilanti. First Paddle will introduce or re-introduce
amputees and those with physical challenges to the fun of kayaking. The
inaugural clinic is sponsored by SOAR (Special Opportunities in Advanced
Rehabilitation).
First Paddle will offer an introduction into kayaking and give instruction
on techniques as well as adaptations to make each experience great. Clinic
will be lead by American Canoe Association Certified instructors and
assisted by local kayaking enthusiasts. The clinic is the dream child of
Chris Casteel, MSOP and Prosthetic Resident at Advanced Orthopedic
Laboratories. Chris and his group of kayaking enthusiasts have gathered
together to make First Paddle a reality. Chris attended the First Dive
Intro to Scuba Clinic in Seattle with the AOPA National Assembly in
September of 2009. There the idea for First Paddle was born.
Clinic will run from 12 noon to 5 pm on Sunday afternoon in the pool.
Instructors, volunteers, equipment and refreshments are all provided. There
will be a limit of eight students for this clinic. Clinic participants are
encouraged to wear swimwear as well as bring dry clothing as you will get
wet! There is a nominal fee of $20 per participant to help cover equipment
costs. For more information and for registration, please contact Chris
Casteel at 734-552-9225 or <Email Address Redacted> or contact the OPAF office
at 319-235-4318 and <Email Address Redacted>
For more information on OPAF and all of the First Clinics visit the OPAF
website at www.opfund.org.
Robin Burton
Executive Director
OPAF and The First Clinics
PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO!
536 Sunset Road
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
319-235-4318
319-235-4326 FAX
www.opfund.org < <URL Redacted>>
OPAF and The First Clinics are now on Facebook and Twitter! Look for us and
updates on Clinics and Events in your area!
amputees and those with physical challenges is set for its inaugural clinic
on Sunday, May 23 at the Michael Jones Pool facilities of Eastern Michigan
University in Ypsilanti. First Paddle will introduce or re-introduce
amputees and those with physical challenges to the fun of kayaking. The
inaugural clinic is sponsored by SOAR (Special Opportunities in Advanced
Rehabilitation).
First Paddle will offer an introduction into kayaking and give instruction
on techniques as well as adaptations to make each experience great. Clinic
will be lead by American Canoe Association Certified instructors and
assisted by local kayaking enthusiasts. The clinic is the dream child of
Chris Casteel, MSOP and Prosthetic Resident at Advanced Orthopedic
Laboratories. Chris and his group of kayaking enthusiasts have gathered
together to make First Paddle a reality. Chris attended the First Dive
Intro to Scuba Clinic in Seattle with the AOPA National Assembly in
September of 2009. There the idea for First Paddle was born.
Clinic will run from 12 noon to 5 pm on Sunday afternoon in the pool.
Instructors, volunteers, equipment and refreshments are all provided. There
will be a limit of eight students for this clinic. Clinic participants are
encouraged to wear swimwear as well as bring dry clothing as you will get
wet! There is a nominal fee of $20 per participant to help cover equipment
costs. For more information and for registration, please contact Chris
Casteel at 734-552-9225 or <Email Address Redacted> or contact the OPAF office
at 319-235-4318 and <Email Address Redacted>
For more information on OPAF and all of the First Clinics visit the OPAF
website at www.opfund.org.
Robin Burton
Executive Director
OPAF and The First Clinics
PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO!
536 Sunset Road
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
319-235-4318
319-235-4326 FAX
www.opfund.org < <URL Redacted>>
OPAF and The First Clinics are now on Facebook and Twitter! Look for us and
updates on Clinics and Events in your area!
Citation
Robin Burton, “ANNOUNCEMENT: OPAF LAUNCHES FIRST PADDLE,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 22, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/231354.
