Pole Pedal Paddle - Official Event Guide

OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE

SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 A Benefit for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation

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Schedule of Events Race Start Times Course Maps Race Descriptions

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PRODUCED BY AND A BENEFIT FOR: MT. BACHELOR SPORTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 541-388-0002 WWW.MBSEF.ORG

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MT. BACHELOR SPORTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION is the leading Northwest nonprofit sports training organization dedicated to promoting positive core values within the Central Oregon youth community.

The 34th Annual U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle (PPP), a multi-stage fundraising race that features the Northwest’s premiere athletes as well as “weekend warriors,” will be held on Saturday, May 15.

During the event, teams, pairs and individuals participate in six sequential legs, each defined by a particular athletic category: alpine skiing, crosscountry skiing, cycling, running, canoeing/ kayaking and sprinting.

Money raised by this event helps support the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), a nonprofit organization that provides youth programs dedicated to promote competitive alpine racing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and cycling.

More than 600 volunteers provide the backbone of the race by helping in every aspect of the event from registration and security at leg

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ABOUT MBSEF

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exchanges to traffic control and aid stations.

With the support and permission of the Mt. Bachelor ski area and the forest service, MBSEF coaches and trains youths and adults to improve and compete at their best personal level of competition.

Approximately 550 athletes participate in the MBSEF winter programs, and 50 to 60 athletes enroll in the summer cycling programs. MBSEF coaches more than 100 adult master skiers, honing their skills for competition in master races held throughout the country.

Athletes compete locally, regionally and nationally, and some of MBSEF’s athletes have gone on to compete on an international level.

For more information about PPP, or to volunteer to help, visit the PPP website at www.mbsef.org, or call 541-388-0002.

VISION

discipline, performance goal setting, character building and the pursuit of healthful lifetime activities.

MISSION

• Create and execute quality training and sports competition programs and events.

Dedicated to the training, development and support of athletes in competitive alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding and cycling.

The mission of the Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is to be the Northwest’s leading youth sports training organization, promoting the positive values of competitive sports including alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding and cycling.

PHILOSOPHY

The guiding philosophy of MBSEF is to help student athletes achieve their individual athletic, academic and personal goals by promoting these values: sportsmanship, self-

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Teach and instill the positive values of participating in competitive sports.

• Motivate students’ scholastic achievement.

• Encourage a lifelong pursuit of physical fitness.

• Inspire the spirit of volunteerism and giving back to the community.

• Promote skiing, riding and racing at Mt. Bachelor and in Central Oregon.

MBSEF

SUMMER CYCLING

CALL YOUR FRIENDS, GET OUT YOUR BIKES & LET’S RIDE! The MBSEF Summer Cycling Program is designed for any Central Oregon teen, including our winter athletes (alpine, cross country and freeride) and their friends who have the desire to improve their cycling skills, improve their strength and fitness, and have a great time. This year, MBSEF is offering both mountain bike riding and road bike riding.

MOUNTAIN:

The mountain bike program is for ages 8 to 18, and emphasis will be on technique, fitness, proper equipment use and care, and trail etiquette. New for this year is the option to choose from either two- or three-day-a-week sessions (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) running for three weeks at a time. Each session will culminate with a full-day Adventure Camp. The camp is included with each session’s tuition, but children can also participate without enrollment in the session. Students are invited to bring a friend along on the first Thursday of each session. Opportunities for racing will be available, and all children are encouraged to race if they are interested. A limited number of mountain bikes available for students to borrow.

Please contact the MBSEF office for further details.

ROAD:

The road bike program will be for ages 12 to 18, and emphasis will be on proper cycling technique, group riding etiquette, fitness, and proper equipment use and care. New for this year is the option to choose either a three- or four-day-a-week session (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), both running three weeks at a time. Each session will culminate with a full-day Adventure Camp. A limited number of bikes are available for students to borrow. Please contact the MBSEF office for further details. Depending on the interests of the athletes, coaching will be provided at select events throughout Central Oregon at an additional cost to cover transportation and coaching fees.

Please secure a $5 OBRA junior license if interested in racing at www.obra.org.

Cycling is a lifetime sport, and the exciting part of the MBSEF Summer Cycling Program is introducing young mountain bikers and road cyclists to a team atmosphere where they can improve their cycling skills and fitness levels. The Summer Cycling Program also exposes young riders to a community where coaches, parents and community members are excited about developing, promoting and living a cycling lifestyle.

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SCHEDULE

RACE START TIMES

Friday, May 14

START TIME 9:15 a.m.

9:20 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:40 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

9:50 a.m.

9:55 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:05 a.m.

10:15 a.m.

10:20 a.m.

10:25 a.m.

6:30 a.m.-7 a.m........ Emergency Packet Pickup at 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Ste. 429, Bend, OR 97702.

Located in the space above Helly Hansen and just south of REI in the Old Mill District.

6:30 a.m................... Emergency Kayak/Canoe drop-off at launch site. 799 SW Columbia St.-Riverbend Park. No parking at this site. You will have to carry your boats to the launch site. Please park in the dirt lot on the corner of Shevlin Hixon and Columbia.

8 a.m........................ Lifts open at Mt. Bachelor Bike Check opens 9 a.m........................ 92.7 FM start LIVE COVERAGE of the race.

10:30 a.m................. Food booths and other festivities start at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.

11 a.m...................... Michelob Ultra & Cascade School of Music’s Beer Garden opens in the Les Schwab Amphitheater.

2 p.m. ..................... All bikes must be picked up at the Bike Finish area.

Live music at Les Schwab Amphitheater — Franchot Tone 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. ...... All boats must be picked up at the Kayak/Canoe finish area.

3 p.m. (approx.)........ Awards Ceremony at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.

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10:30 a.m.

Male Individuals

10:40 a.m.

Open/High School/Municipal

10:45 a.m.

Female Teams

10:50 a.m.

Female Teams

10:55 a.m.

Family Teams

11:00 a.m.

Coed Teams

11:05 a.m.

Coed Teams

11:10 a.m.

Coed Teams

11:20 a.m.

Male Teams

11:25 a.m.

Male Teams

11:30 a.m.

Business & Service

Beer Available … in the Cascade School of Music/Michelob Ultra Beer Garden Great food available from vendors … throughout the day Individual and team awards … will be handed out starting at 3:00 p.m.

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities Communications or other accommodations for people with disabilities may be made upon advance request.

Such requests can be made by contacting Molly at 541-388-0002 or molly@mbsef.org. Requests made prior to May 13 will help ensure availability.

Thanks to Pacific Power’s Blue Sky Program!

Pacific Power is proud to partner with the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation in providing 1,000 KW hours of Blue Sky wind power for the U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle and Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle. Among many other environmental and economic benefits, this renewable energy prevents the emission of 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, equivalent to not driving 2, 143 miles. Visit them at www.pacificpower.net to enroll or call 800-769-3717.

Remember to listen to 92.7 FM for the latest updates and information!

1. ALPINE First off is the Alpine leg, which starts with a mad dash uphill to the starting line from the top of the Pine Marten lift. The run is considered intermediate in difficulty. All participants must wear a helmet and negotiate the gates on their way to the exchange point by West Village Lodge.

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11 a.m.-8 p.m. .... Race Packet Pickup at 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Ste. 429, Bend, OR 97702. Located above Helly Hansen and just south of REI in the Old Mill District.

4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. ...... Kayak/Canoe drop-off at launch site. 799 SW Columbia St. (Riverbend Park). No parking will be allowed at the site. Boats will have to be carried to the launch site. Please park in the dirt lot on the corner of Shevlin Hixon and Columbia.

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2. NORDIC Second is the cross-country or Nordic leg, in which skiers can choose either classic or free/skate technique. The 8-kilometer loop treats participants to the exhilarating descents and gradual climbs of the groomed Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center trails. The loop winds around the parking lot and finishes at the bike exchange point in front of the Nordic Lodge.

Photo by D. Boswell Photography

4. RUN Fourth off is the run leg. All runners will run a 5-mile course, except 12 and under, who run a shortened course. The course is mostly on trails and some pavement on the way to the kayak/canoe put-in across the river from Farewell Bend Park.

3. BIKE The third leg – the bike leg – begins in front of the Mt. Bachelor Nordic Lodge and finishes 35 beautiful kilometers down Century Drive.

The majority of the leg is downhill, but there is one climb after the Sunriver junction.

There is no drafting allowed, and helmets are required. The bike section ends at Colorado and Emkay at the run exchange.

Leg sponsor: Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis, PC

The FASTEST way to make $100 EST. BY THE HUTCH’S PPP TEAM

5. CANOE The canoe/ kayak leg is the fifth segment. Boaters paddle upstream for .8km to the Healy Bridge buoy and continue back downstream for 1.2km, then upstream again for .4km to the final exchange — the sprint/run at approximately .5km long.

Any non-motorized vessel is permitted, as long as it will float and does not have oarlocks. The Deschutes River can be chilly, so dress appropriately! Flotation devices are required for all boaters.

Leg sponsor: Sun Country Tours

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6. SPRINT The sixth and final leg is the sprint/run to the finish, which is approximately a half mile on pavement and grass. The sprint starts at the canoe/kayak takeout and ends at the finish line at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.

This is a great place to cheer on the contestants for a job well done!

Leg sponsor: Robberson Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda

beat this PPP time and WIN a $100 Gift Card!

That’s right, if you or your team can beat the HUTCH’S PPP time of 1 hour and 31 minutes, we’ll award you a $100 gift card to our store!

We’re your source for PPP race gear. We have a wide variety of ways to help you shave time! WE ALSO DO FREE PPP BIKE INSPECTIONS

BEND: EASTSIDE: 820 N.E. 3RD ST. 541-382-6248 BEND: WESTSIDE: 725 N.W. COLUMBIA ST. 541-382-9253 AND NOW IN DOWNTOWN REDMOND: 341 SW 6TH ST. 541-548-8200 MUST PRESENT THIS AD AND OFFICIAL PPP 2010 RACE RESULTS TO REDEEM OFFER

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AWARDS SPONSORS

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AWARDS CONTRIBUTORS

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2010 U.S. BANK BOOTH VENDORS NON-FOOD BOOTHS: AAA Oregon / Idaho Adventure Chiropractic Airlink Critical Care Transport Angelina Organics Bend Radio Group Bend Whole Health Blue Sky Renewable Energy Bodywise Chiropractic Cascade School of Music / Michelob Ultra Beer Garden COCC Massage Therapy Dept.

Deschutes Dermatology Center Desert Orthopedics Edge Barbershop and Salon Hasson Company Hutch’s Bicycles Hydro Flask Living Well Physical Therapy Loki Gear MBSEF Mountain Medical Mountain Supply News Channel 21 Pacific Source Pearl Izumi Pepsi/Muscle Milk

Play Outdoors Rain Nutrition Rebound Physical Therapy Robberson Ford-Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda Ryders Eyewear Sun Country Tours T-Mobile Therapeutic Associates The Center Thule Teva Footwear Trader Joe’s U.S. Bank XC Oregon

American Licorice Company Angelina Organics Awbrey Glen Golf Course Brasada Ranch Childrens’ Course COCC Exercise Physiology Lab Columbia Sportswear Duck Store Emerald City Smoothies FootZone Horizon Air Kuhl Clothing

Monqui Presents Original Pancake House Pacific Crest Triathalon Pearl Izumi Pepsi Rebound Sports Performance Lab Riverhouse Ryder’s Eyewear Sun Country Tours Sun Mountain Fun Center Teva Wanderlust Tours

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS Alder Creek All Star Storage Columbia Sportswear FootZone G2 Horizon Air Kuhl Clothing Rebound Physical Therapy

Ryders Eyewear Saxon’s Fine Jewelers Sports Talk ESPN Radio 940 A.M. Sunnyside Sports Teva Trader Joe’s United Rentals

FOOD BOOTHS A Crepe Affair Ben & Jerry’s Cactus Jacks Demetri’s Greek American Cusina Henry’s Gourmet Jerky Kettle Korn The King Weenie LaChelle’s Snowie Treats Longboard Louie’s The Pita Pit Round Table Pizza Wild West Deli Express

Photo by Lyle Cox

MBSEF ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO DRESS IN COSTUME Once the awards cremony begins in the Les Schwab Amphitheater, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., people wearing costumes will be asked to come up on stage and the crowd will cheer for their favorites.

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U.S. BANK KID’S MINI

POLE PEDAL PADDLE The U.S. Bank Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle will take place on Sunday, May 16 at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Kids can look

forward to a full day of fun and excitement.

At the event, teams of six participants, each ranging from first to sixth grade, compete in river rafting, biking, obstacle course and short run.

All six team members paddle the raft with their rafting guide on board. One bike rider completes the short course. Four members challenge the obstacle course and one member completes the distance run course.

After each heat, ribbons and raffle prizes will be give out at Les Schwab Amphitheater.

After the race, each participant will receive a refreshing sample smoothie from Jamba Juice. Food vendors will also be onsite.

This event is presented by U.S. Bank, Play Outdoors and Bend Memorial Clinic.

Other sponsors include Powder House, Teva, Sunriver Resort, Sun Country Raft Tours, Seventh Mountain Resort, Bend Parks and Recreation, the Old Mill District, Sunnyside Sports, Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, Sylvan

Learning Center, the Hasson Company and Wonderland Toys.

All registered participants receive a free Healthy Kids Training Guide from Bend Memorial Clinic to prepare for the big day.

The guide contains great tips to help make the Mini PPP fun, exciting and great exercise.

The training guide provides information to kids about what foods help to provide energy, how much sleep they need, how to stretch and also includes a training log to track progress before the race. Don’t forget to stop by the BMC information booth during the Mini Pole Pedal Paddle to enter for a chance to win a children’s mountain bike and helmet courtesy of Sunnyside Sports.

Children and parents alike will enjoy visiting booths geared especially toward kids.

Don’t miss out on visiting the Play Outdoors booth which will feature high-quality kids’ outdoor clothing, shoes and technical gear that is designed to last, designed to fit, and designed to stand up to a full day of play.

Photo courtesy of Bend Memorial Clinic

Mini Pole Pedal Paddle Vendors: Ben & Jerry’s Bend Memorial Clinic Cascade Village Jamba Juice King Weenie Kettle Korn Loki Gear Michael Tobey, DC Pediatric Dental Associates Play Outdoors Robberson Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda Round Table Pizza Sylvan Learning Center Therapeutic Associates

Photo by D. Boswell Photography

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