TEAMS are happening for KB4C!!

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Kiteboarding 4 Cancer and SUP 4 Cancer is just 5 DAYS away, the weekend of July 9-11 and Athlete registration and fundraising for both events is OPEN! Steve Fisher, one of our many survivors kicking cancer ass to race in this year's event, is already well ahead of you, so I would get on it!

Team Registration is now LIVE !! The TEAMS are going to be the highlight of KB4C this year, so get your team together!!
Here are the Team Rules:

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Create a Team Profile HERE and start training!

July 9 : KB4C & SUP4C Kickoff Day
The event site will be open to ALL: Kiteboarders, paddlesurfers, and windsurfers, so play nice! We have the event site to set up for the weekend's events, so please keep in mind that tents, fencing, tables, and stages will be going up all around you. Here's what else is happening Friday evening:

check him out on MySpace

July 10 : Kiteboard 4 Cancer - Register/Fundraise for Kiteboard 4 Cancer here!
Saturday, July 10th, with a backup day for wind -- July 11th. A confirmation of event dates will be announced on the blog, the website, NWKite, and via email to all competitors by July 8th.

This year we will have the 6-hour Endurance Race, live music stage, the Full Sail Brew Garden, Children's Healing Art Project lounge, silent and live auction!

July 11 : SUP Paddle 4 Cancer - Register/Fundraise for SUP 4 Cancer here!

Due to the feedback and popularity from last year, we have designated a separate day for the Standup Paddle (SUP) Races! The big SUP race will be a long downwinder from Viento:

KB4C Healing Power of Wind & Water Art Show!! May 28-July 11
This is a huge part of our fundraiser this year, so artists -- listen up! It's a month-long city-wide art show in Hood River, featuring artists depicting the theme "The Healing Power of Wind & Water". For more information, check it out here.

A couple important bits of information for everyone on both the events....

[list]> Registration is $50 per KB4C and SUP4C.
Clarification if anyone is confused: Participation into each day of events, KB4C or SUP, are $50 each and you can participation in one or all of the event within that day. So, if you want to do all the SUP events only, it's $50. If you want to do both the SUP and Kite events, it's $85, paid at once. You can also raise a minimum of $100 per day of events to gain you entry into the events.

> All 2009 athletes who already have a profile on the KB4C.org website, have had their fundraising numbers refreshed to zero on the site so you don't have to re-create your profile. That way you can simply edit your old profile. You can now create TEAMS!!

> This year's beneficiaries include John Wayne Cancer Foundation, The Next Door's Inc. (Hood River) Breast Cancer Prevention & Detection program, Children's Healing Art Project, Child Life @ Children's Hospital Seattle, and KB4C's Survivorship Camps!! It is possible that we may add to this list, so get the latest updates on the blog.

> KB4C is starting survivorship camps this year for young adults age 18-40 with cancer. Read about them here. If you are interested in volunteering for these camps, submit a volunteer application here or email Tonia@kb4c.org

> I am looking for enthusiastic volunteers for all three days! Check out the times and tasks here.
Sign up to volunteer here!
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Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm, participation, and support of this event each year!

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Lib.Lk.Locals. (c) · Since 02 Oct 2009 41 Posts Spokane, Yakima, Seattle

Planning on Volunteering!!! I'll get that form in soon.. Recommendations for lodging for the weekend?

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

I can't wait to see you all there! Even if you don't plan on participating in the event, I can tell you that KB4C is a great day to just come and hang out. The food is awesome, the music is good and the positive attitude and culture is amazing.

Bettyboarder · Thu Apr 08, 10 9:54 am

Sella · Thu Apr 08, 10 9:57 am

waterhound · Since 15 Apr 2010 3 Posts Kook

.....on waterhound.com Thanks so much for hooking up the kite community with such a great cause and it looks like it will be a blast. I'll be following you on your blogs and will do a full write up on my site. Best wishes for great event!

David Wells
editor@waterhound.com

KiteDuck · Since 17 Aug 2009 57 Posts

Any chance to get some of the apparel on the website? I'd like to give some shirts as gifts.

Thanks!

kochease · Since 03 Jul 2008 760 Posts In Ft. Stevens, OR Opinionated

BUMP

Filled out the volunteer form.. Look forward to it!!!

tonyb · Tue Jun 15, 10 7:00 pm

soooo, just how big is this "baton"? and how does one pass it? can I ride on a team and compete for the overall?

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

The "baton" will be your jersey. So you will have to come in, land your kite, take your jersey off and hand it off to the next guy. Smile

tonyb · Tue Jun 29, 10 9:25 am

Can I wear two jerseys? anyway to compete in both the individual and the team or is it only one or the other?

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

You either ride as a team or as an individual.... sorry, can't do both!

If you ride as an individual as well as for your team, then you're not really riding for the TEAM, right? Wink

wylieflyote · Thu Jul 08, 10 8:53 am

Next year let's do a seniors division. Smile

Onad · Fri Jul 09, 10 2:05 pm **Livestrong**

A new message from Mr. LiveStrong & Nike! Thought it was an appropriate for the kickoff of the KB4C!

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