DATE: 09/18/2010 - 09/18/2010
HOST ORGANIZATION: Cape Ability Outrigger Ohana, Inc.
WEBSITE: www.adaptivecanoeing.org

VENUE:
Genesee Waterways Center

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Rochester River Challenge and Outrigger Canoe Sprint Races. The Rochester River Challenge is an inclusive event for people with and without physical and/or intellectual disabiities, a unique event in our community that is the largest outrigger canoe sprint race on the east coast of the United States. The RRC provides unique volunteer opportunities for PT students, ROTC cadets and others.

DIRECTIONS:
From the West
– Take I-490 East to I-390 South. Take I-390 South to Exit 17 (Rt. 383). Turn left on Scottsville Rd (NY 383). Stay straight, go to Elmwood Ave. Turn right into drive at Genesee Valley Park Complex.

From the South –
Take I-390 North to Exit 17 (Rt. 383). Turn left on Scottsville Rd. Stay straight, go to Elmwood Ave. Turn right into drive at Genesee Valley Park Complex.

From the East –
Take I-490 West, merge onto I-590 South via exit 21. I-590 becomes I-390 North. Take Rt. 383 North Exit 17. Turn left and follow directions above.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Rochester is only miles from many major cities! Albany, NY, Scranton, PA and Toronto, Canada are all under 4 hours away.
The Greater Rochester International Airport, located only four miles southwest of Rochester, has 8 major airlines including, American, Airtran, Continental, Delta, Jetblue, Northwest, United, and US Airways.
For more information visit www.rocairport.com .

RENTAL CAR INFORMATION:
You can book rentals by referencing your account number…29E3088

1. Go to www.enterprise.com (input Corporate Number on home page, use letter "MON" on page 2)
2. Call any branch
3. Call 800-Rent-A-Car
4. Book through any travel agent system you may already use...be sure to reference your Corporate Number. 

FOOD/DINING INFORMATION:
Visit the Rochester Restaurant Guide for a listing of our restaurants.

ATTRACTIONS:
Rochester has several attractions visit Main Attractions for more specific information!

SCHEDULE:
8:45 am ........ Blessing of the Canoes

9:30 am – 12:15 pm ........ Outrigger Canoe Races

12:15 – 12:45 pm ........ Honor Our Heroes Ceremony

1:15 – 4:30 pm ........ Outrigger Canoe Races

Awards available after the last race of the day

ADULT & YOUTH OUTRIGGER CANOE TEAMS:
► 7 - Person teams race in 30 foot, double-hulled Hawaiian outrigger canoes rigged catamaran-style for safety

► Each team paddles in two 400 meter sprints – the lowest combined time wins!

► Each team will be assigned a specific race time, with a total time commitment of 1.5 hours required

We Provide:
Steersman/Coach
Bottled water
Outrigger canoes
Life jackets & paddles
Adaptive canoes available for people with physical disabilities

Please inform CAOO if you need accommodations