Category: Safety

2012 Truckee River Safety Fair at Wingfield Park

Friday, 20 January 2012 17:54 Written by mrfine 0 Comments

Attention all water-ready parents and kids who want to have a fun and safe time on the Truckee this season. The Truckee River Safety Fair is back in town and we’re expecting a giant turnout.

  • July 14, 2012 Saturday Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.
We’re holding the fair at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. Just stroll to the west side of the park – facing upriver – and you’ll most likely be greeted by the Truckee River Foundation volunteers and staff.
REGISTRATION and PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
YOU OTTER BE SAFE
  • The event will take place on the west side of Wingfield Park.
  • The day of the event, Registration starts at 9 am.
  • Parents must register their kids at least 15 minutes prior to the class they want to attend.
  • The kids need to be dressed to swim in the river with swimsuit or shorts and shoes that they can wear in the river.
  • Parents or guardians MUST fill out a registration / release form.
  • The registration / release form must include:
    » name
    » age
    » weight
    » parent’s printed name and signature.
  • Participating kids must weigh at least 50 pounds and no more than 150 pounds.
  • Kid’s must be on time to their class and will not be allowed to join the group late–they will get bumped to the next hour if there is room in a class.
  • Kids will get a colored wristband from the registration table that identifies the time of the class that they signed up for.
PROGRAM CONTENT Each participating kid will receive River Safety Equipment consisting of a lifejacket and helmet and is theirs to keep. Each participant will be taught:
  • How to properly adjust and wear their equipment.
  • River hazards: how to recognize them and avoid them.
  • How to safely play in and enjoy the Truckee River Whitewater Park.

Mark Your Calendars for the Safety Fair

Wednesday, 26 May 2010 02:39 Written by admin 0 Comments
On Sunday July 18, 2012, TRF will again host its annual Stay Afloat Safety Fair. Bring the kids down to the river in Wingfield Park to learn about safe river recreation.

Back by popular demand, we will have parent participation classes for the youngsters, on-the-water training to identify hazards and safely navigate through whitewater currents and an advanced class for kids who have successfully completed the basic river safety class.

As we have every year, TRF will provide free life jackets, helmets and water shoes for all participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Thanks to everyone who has helped to ensure that this successful event continues to provide kids in the Truckee Meadows with river safety education: the Leonette Foundation, McDonald Carano Wilson LLP, Nevada Department of Wildlife Boater Safety Program, Olsen & Associates, the City of Reno, Model Dairy and Redwood Creek Winery. More details to come. See you there!