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2010
Press Releases
January 29, 2010
North Country Access Announces Water Sporting
Events in the 1000 Islands
1000 Islands, NY - North Country Access Cycling, Northern New York’s
chapter of Disabled Sports, USA, is delighted to announce that North
Country Access 2008 will be held Friday July 16, 2010 at the Antique
Boat Museum in Clayton, NY.
North Country Access 2010 is an all-day
all-abilities water sports recreation event taking place on the
shores of the St. Lawrence River. Children and adults with mobility
impairments, sensory limitation or other disabling conditions will
have the chance to fully participate and are encouraged to register
for this rare opportunity in a world that is not designed with
disability in mind.
Designated as a Wounded Warriors Disabled
Sports event, recently injured veterans of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan will be participating. “This is our chance to show
support for those who have served by engaging them as part of our
community. Recreation and participation in sports have been shown to
provide a foundation for development of a positive self-image and to
lessen the emotional and psychological trauma of war and injury.
This is a transformative factor in
leading a productive and independent life. We are delighted and
honored to have a role in that healing process,” states Susan
Zabriskie, event chair.
Water sports and educational clinics will take place throughout the
day Friday, July 16 including rowing a traditional St. Lawrence
skiff, sailing solo or with an experienced instructor or kayaking
the quiet waters of French Creek.
For those anxious to try waterskiing
appropriate equipment will be available and for those just wanting
to stay landbound, fishing off the dock is an option.
How about a speedboat ride? Bring a secure hat
and hold on to your camera while thundering down the River in a
gleaming mahogany triple-cockpit runabout from the Museum’s fine
collection of wooden boats.
Speakers will present the latest in technology
and equipment for enabling people with a variety of disabling
conditions to live actively and engage in fun fitness building
activities. Guest speakers include Jonathan Kuniholm and Chris
Waddell.
There are sponsor
and partner opportunities still available. Individuals,
corporations, foundations and non-profits interested in joining as a
sponsor or partner are encouraged to contact the North Country
Cycling by calling (315) 782-2838 or via email at
northcountryaccess2008@gmail.com.
Sponsor and donor
information is also available online at
www.ncaccess.org.
Opportunities exist at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and
Individual Donor levels. Cash, product, service and in-kind
sponsorship agreements are welcomed and packages may be tailored on
an individual basis to best meet the needs of the sponsor or donor.
A registration packet and complete event
details will be posted at
www.ncaccess.org as it becomes available.
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Susan Stern Zabriskie, Chair
North Country Access 2008
North Country Access Cycling
119 Washington St.
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone:315-782-3100
Fax: 315-782-0802
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