Professor Paddle : WKC Pool Sessions http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum This is an XML content feed of; Professor Paddle : WKC Pool Sessions : Last 10 Posts Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:33:06 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:03:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.03 30 www.professorpaddle.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=29 WKC Pool Sessions : Moved: Pool Rates http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=35008#35008 Author: Larry
Subject: Moved: Pool Rates
Posted: 03 Nov 2008 at 9:03am

I live 5 minutes from Helen Madison and have 4 people that would attend on a regular basis if the rates were more reasonable, and know several others in a similar position. They must be getting enough to attend at the current rate that they don't need the additional people.
 
Now that SRK is no longer doing pool sessions, and gas has come down, I'll see you guys at the UPS sessions.
]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:03:01 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=35008#35008 WKC Pool Sessions : Moved: Pool Rates http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=35000#35000 Author: PaulGamache
Subject: Moved: Pool Rates
Posted: 03 Nov 2008 at 12:07am

$18 for a roll session is outrageous.
 
ACA insurance for 1 day events is $5 per non-aca member.   Below is the annual cost structure of the ACA Paddle America Clubs which is a means to insure clubs.
 
  • Contact: Helen Oyen (540) 907-4460 x109 or Anne Vetterlein x107 insurance@americancanoe.org
  • Insurance for Paddle America Clubs
    • Paddle America Clubs must be current (according to PAC Manual / Agreement)
    • To better serve the PACs a tiered membership program has been created to better reflect the actual size of the club.
      • Less than 50 members: $100
      • 50-99 members: $150
      • 100+ members: $225
    • The individual event member fee for non-ACA members has been reduced to $5 for each event.
    • Clubs may obtain bulk event memberships for $4 each with a minimum purchase of 25 - This must be completed prior to the activity.
    • Current ACA members are not required to pay the $5 event member fee. Club members may join the ACA at reduced dues of $30 for individuals ($10 discount off general membership dues) and $40 for families ($20 off general membership dues)
    • This program provides year-round insurance coverage for sanctioned on-water activities and certain off-water meetings and club events
    • Events are sanctioned at no additional cost
    • $20 fee for each additional insured (subject to approval)
    • Non-ACA members must purchase event membership for participation in insured club activity; $5 each
    • Hull insurance for Outrigger Canoe Clubs and Dragon Boat clubs is available for an additional fee.
    • For more info: http://www.americancanoe.org/insurance/insurance.lasso

    Since when are pool sessions more expensive to insure than class V downriver races? 

    Doesn't really make a difference but it would be interesting to see how the $18 fee was justified, dollar for dollar.  It's great these sessions are available to those who can afford to go, personally rather spend $5 at UPS,  it's worth the drive. 


    • Edited by PaulGamache - 03 Nov 2008 at 12:23am    ]]>     Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:07:32 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=35000#35000     WKC Pool Sessions : Moved: Pool Rates http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=34988#34988 Author: James
    Subject: Moved: Pool Rates
    Posted: 31 Oct 2008 at 5:22pm

    I understand and I was not trying to over post on your threads. As I have mentioned before the details that go up in this forum are intended for any reader/paddlers to find pool sessions and go practice at them. The price of admission that covers the majority of these paddlers is a very worthy mention, and It was actually a requirement for the pool sessions to be listed.

    As far as the WKC not holding pool sessions without the ACA... How is the Tacoma Pool being done? That one seems pretty price competitive!!! 

    Of course I can only recommend the Most Amazing pool session in the US which actually exists in Tacoma Right now at the UPS! The only problem is that if you don't know when to leave the action, you will keep getting home at around 3am... Crazy college kids!

    So whats the mis-information? How is the boating community divided?

    I have alot of people send me PM's and even letters occasionally telling me they wish their home states had communities as tight as ours. I have even had people from other countries write in and say thanks to the community around here for showing them such a bad ass time!!!

    We might not be GauleySized, but I would say that were doing pretty good!
    ]]>     Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:22:24 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=34988#34988     WKC Pool Sessions : Moved: Pool Rates http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=34983#34983 Author: Renée
    Subject: Moved: Pool Rates
    Posted: 31 Oct 2008 at 4:39pm

    "Not worthy of mention" was a polite way of saying too expensive to bother.
     
    As a WKC rep, I am embarrassed by the cost, however, WKC cant hold pool sessions without ACA's insurance (there is NO OTHER INSURANCE AVAILABLE). I would love to see the pools privatized by utilizing an outfitter, in lieu of funding the ACA, but it's not my decision.
     
    I am more bummed over the apparent mis-information about and lack of interest in understanding and resolving the issues that appear to divide what should be one of the strongest paddling communities in the nation.
    ]]>     Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:39:04 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=34983#34983     WKC Pool Sessions : Moved: Pool Rates http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=34981#34981 Author: James
    Subject: Moved: Pool Rates
    Posted: 31 Oct 2008 at 2:02pm


    ** Moved from the WKC pool threads to keep them clean and easy to read through **

    I don't exactly agree that they are not worthy of mention. In fact Idon't paddle at these sessions because of the price. I would also bepretty bummed if someone from PP showed up with 5-10 bucks and foundout it was going to be almost $20 to just get in.

    If your not a member of the ACA AND WKC the fee is $18.00 for each session. This includes a one-event membership in ACA.

    Edited by James - 31 Oct 2008 at 4:50pm    ]]>     Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:02:23 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7465&PID=34981#34981     WKC Pool Sessions : Tukwila - Sundays http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7463&PID=34974#34974 Author: Renée
    Subject: Tukwila - Sundays
    Posted: 31 Oct 2008 at 11:54am

    Tukwila Pool
    4414 S 144th St
    Tukwila 98164
    Proctor NEEDED
    Contact Dave Bowman with questions/concerns - bowman.wkc@gmail.com
     
    Held on the Sundays noted below 9:00 - 11:00am.
     
    Nov 16, Nov 30
    Dec 14, Dec 28
    Jan 11, Jan 25
    Feb 8, Feb 22
    Mar 8, Mar 22
     
    WKC member fee $8, ACA member fee (without WKC) $13

    If your not a member of the ACA AND WKC the fee is $18.00 for each session. This includes a one-event membership in ACA.

    Pool is closed 30 minutes after scheduled opening for no-shows.


    Edited by Reindeer - 04 Nov 2008 at 6:18pm    ]]>     Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:54:07 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7463&PID=34974#34974     WKC Pool Sessions : Shoreline - Sundays http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=34973#34973 Author: Renée
    Subject: Shoreline - Sundays
    Posted: 31 Oct 2008 at 11:48am

    Shoreline Pool
    19030 - 1st Ave NE
    Shoreline 98155
    Proctor - Beth Bielstein - e.bielstein@comcast.net
     
    Held on the Sundays noted below from 9:00 - 11:00am.
     
    Nov 23
    Dec 7, Dec 21
    Jan 4, Jan 18
    Feb 1, Feb 15
    Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29
     
    WKC member fee $8, ACA member fee (without WKC) $13

    If your not a member of the ACA AND WKC the fee is $18.00 for each session. This includes a one-event membership in ACA.

    Non WKC and ACA member fees are not worthy of mention - just join
    Pool is closed 30 minutes after scheduled opening for no-shows.


    Edited by James - 31 Oct 2008 at 4:44pm    ]]>     Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:48:38 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7462&PID=34973#34973     WKC Pool Sessions : Helene Madison - Wednesdays http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7461&PID=34971#34971 Author: Renée
    Subject: Helene Madison - Wednesdays
    Posted: 31 Oct 2008 at 11:44am

    Helene Madison Pool Sessions
    13401 Meridian Ave N
    Seattle 98033
    Proctor - Dave Bowman - bowman.wkc@gmail.com
     
    Held on the Wednesday's noted below 8:30-10:30pm
     
    Nov 12 , Nov 26 is tentative pending advance expressed interest
    Dec 10
    Jan 7, Jan 21
    Feb 11, Feb 25
    Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25
     
    WKC member fee $8, ACA member fee (without WKC) $13

    If your not a member of the ACA AND WKC the fee is $18.00 for each session. This includes a one-event membership in ACA.

    Pool is closed 30 minutes after scheduled opening for no-shows.


    Edited by Reindeer - 04 Nov 2008 at 6:19pm    ]]>     Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:44:08 +0000 http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7461&PID=34971#34971