PADDLESUP for TASP
August 3rd, 2024 - Ridgway State Park
Join the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program for the 2nd annual PaddleSUP for TASP event at Ridgway State Park! We want you to put a paddle in the water and come out and play with the goal of raising funds and awareness for TASP and the athletes they serve. This event includes individual, 2 person and 4 person team race categories. Let’s get those Paddles-UP for TASP!
Timeline
Friday August 2, 2024
3:00pm-7:00pm Packet Pick Up / Pre party tba
Saturday August 3, 2024
7:00am-8:30am Event day registration & packet pick up
9:00am Timed Event for Individuals and Teams Start!*
9:15am Open Start!*
9:30am 1 mile Start!*
*Depending on numbers per category wave starts may be implemented to give you plenty of space
General Info
The Courses start and finish where the Uncompahgre River meets the Ridgway Reservoir, just down the road from where John Wayne kept law and order in the film True Grit!
Ridgway State Park officers will be on boats to offer a safe environment and there will be volunteers on boards and kayaks to help keep you going in the right direction.
All participants MUST wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and carry a whistle at all times while on the water.
All participants MUST wear swim appropriate suits that are non-water logging.
All participants must have their bib # on them during the paddle.
Participants under 13 years old must have a parent with them at all times. These participants receive discounted entry fee/donation to participate.
Non-Adaptive athletes may use your own paddleboard and PFD, or rent a board at Montrose Surf and Cycle. Adaptive Athletes who need gear (or scholarship to participate) please email Hilary.
If for any reason you need help during your paddle please blow your whistle and raise your paddle high in the air and a park ranger or volunteer will assist you.
Adaptive Athletes who require assistance please Email Hilary and describe your needs and we will make sure we have you covered.
Please email Jon with general event related questions. You can also call or text 512.771.4609.
Categories
Individual 1 Mile - This is doable for beginner to intermediate with moderate fitness
Individual Timed - Do as many laps on the .5 mile loop as you can in 1.5 hours. Requires endurance!
Two or Four Person 2 Mile - You will rotate with your partners at the start finish line, only one team paddler will be on course at a time.
Open Category - Paddle within the buoys at your leisure. Pick up a rubber ducky in a floating basket, redeem the ducky for a raffle prize! (cannot participate in both race and open paddle).
*Course subject to change
*1 mile individuals complete two laps
*1 mile timed individuals do as many laps as you can in 1.5 hours.
*2 and 4 person relay teams complete 4 laps of the course with only one paddler on the water at a time. You may rotate paddlers at the start/finish transition area.
Course
Awards
Top Male and Female 1 mile
Top Male and Female 1.5 hours timed (most laps)
Top 2 person and 4 person 2 mile relay
Top 2 person and 4 person relay 1.5 hours timed (most laps)
All finishers receive a special finisher item