STeamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) Fifth Annual ‘Behind the Boat’ Water Sports Camp for People with Disabilities on July 21, 22, and 23
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Media Contacts:
Craig Kennedy
, 970-846-9859, craig@steamboatstars.comSteamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) Fifth Annual Behind the Boat Water Sports Camp for People with Disabilities on July 21, 22, and 23
Weekend water event will feature two days of learning and skiing at Bald Eagle Lake, all abilities of disabled skiers and wounded veterans. In addition, this year’s camp includes a rafting day on the Colorado River.
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO (June 20, 2010): Beginning Wednesday, July 21st STARS and Adaptive Adventures will host Steamboat’s 5th Annual ‘Behind the Boat’ Water Sports Camp for people with disabilities. The event will feature beginner waterski and wakeboarding lessons as well as free riding for both experienced skiers and first-timers,. The event will include Adaptive Adventures co-founder and 2005 Colorado Ski Country Disabled Athlete of the Year, Matt Feeney. This year’s schedule also includes a day of rafting on the Colorado River with Colorado River Center on July 23rd.
Steamboat resident and STARS camps coordinator Craig Kennedy is excited to bring back this event that helped to empower participants to try different and challenging activities. Kennedy states of last year’s event, "I grew up waterskiing as a kid and I never thought I would waterski again after my accident. This was the most fun I have had yet in 14 years in a wheelchair!"
Returning skier John Vcelka of Denver, CO, states, "I really feel like the whole environment around the camp encourages and inspires everyone who participates and volunteers. It is a complete uplifting experience."
The event returns to Bald Eagle Lake, a private water ski facility donated by local business owner, Ed MacArthur, just east of town on US Highway 40. The cost of the camp is just $150 and includes lodging, meals, and equipment for all activities. Scholarships are also available.
Event Schedule:
Tuesday July 20th
• 4pm – 7pm - check-in for camp participants and volunteers
• 7pm – Dinner for participants and volunteers at STAXX (Haymaker Golf Course)
o Dinner hosted by Boyd Bass (alcohol not included)
Wednesday, July 21st
• 8:30 am – registration at Bald Eagle Lake
• 9am – 5pm – waterskiing & wakeboarding with videographer
• 1:00 pm – Group Photo at Bald Eagle Lake
• 7pm – 11pm – Pizza dinner & video review at VFW (downtown)
o Lunch provided by Creekside Café
Thursday, July 22nd
• 9am – 5pm - waterskiing & wakeboarding with videographer
• Dinner – On Your Own – Free Night
• 8:30am – arrive at Bald Eagle lakeo BBQ Lunch at lake sponsored by Wayne & Sandy from the VFW
Friday, July 23rd
• 1pm – 2:30pm – rafting the Colorado River
o 90 minute drive to get to launch site – please be on time
• 10:30am – meet at Bald Eagle Lake to depart for Rafting Tripo Bag lunches provided by The Egg & I
o Participants will be returning home directly from rafting
About STARS:
Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) was established as a nonprofit organization in 2007 with a mission to provide recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, resulting in empowering and enriching the quality of life for its participants. STARS is a PSIA Member Ski School and a chapter of DSUSA and offer year round adaptive recreational opportunities.
Media Contact for STARS – Craig Kennedy 970-846-9859
http://www.steamboatstars.com/
About Adaptive Adventures:
Adaptive Adventures is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to advance the quality of life of people with disabilities through year-round outdoor sports and recreation. Headquartered in Evergreen, Colorado and Chicago, Illinois, Adaptive Adventures identifies, promotes and provides progressive sports and recreation opportunities to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities. As a PSIA Member Ski School for the past decade, Adaptive Adventures has developed and implemented a series of All Mountain Ski camps for children, adults, and veterans throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Media Contact for Adaptive Adventures – Joel Berman,