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Presenter:  Jason Rigby and Scott Dix
Presentation:  Whitewater Recreation in the region: Whitewater parks bringing the outdoors to the people
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This program will discuss the abundance of whitewater and paddlesports recreation in the region.  The Mid-Atlantic offers the most diverse whitewater paddling in the country, and is within close proximity to many major metropolitan areas.  However the image of whitewater boating often plays to the extreme side of the sport leaving many thinking that it is not for them.  We will show how the creation of man-made whitewater parks both in natural rivers, and those completely man-made are bringing the whitewater to the people, by allowing them to learn in a completely safe and controlled environment.  By making people interested in outdoor recreation and instilling a love of outdoor sports and activities we then create a culture of individuals with a vested interest.

Jason Rigby-Paddling for over 15 years, Kayaking instructing for over 12 years, Owner of Paddlesports accessory company Stonyboater Paddle Wax, and Part Owner of Rocky Mountain Kayaks, and head of kayak instruction at the Adventure Sports Center International Deep Creek Maryland.  In addition, is the member of Benscreek canoe Club a non-profit paddlesports club in Johnstown PA where was part of a team that raised over 1,000,000 to build a whitewater park in the Stonycreek River in Johnstown PA.  Scott Dix is owner on BoomSuperCreative an advertising and marketing firm working in the outdoor adventure industry.