IMPORTANT INFO for Kiteboarding 4 Cancer

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

We have an epic forecast for this weekend's events! Bring small kites!

IMPORTANT INFO for KB4C Participants
If you plan on participating, read on. It's all on the Athletes for Cancer blog: http://athletes4cancer.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/important-info-for-athletes-in-kiteboarding-4-cancer/ including info on:

> Athlete Check-in Times
> Raffles to Bali, Italy, the Yucatan
> FREE Athlete Dinner Friday night & KB4C Kickoff Party
> Kite Derby Course Run-Through on Friday
> Kite Derby Times & Schedule for Saturday
> Sunday's Relay Races Schedules & Info

Thanks and see you all tomorrow!!

2012 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer: July 13-15

We're 2 weeks away from my favorite event of the year. If you've never been to KB4C, this should be your year to participate, attend, or at least support someone else who is!

Wanna get pumped up?? Check out photos from last year!
Or better yet, watch the video of the start to see what you're in for.

Announcements and important things about this year's event...

How to Participate as an Athlete There are 2 Ways...
1. Fundraise for Entry: $500 minimum and you get lots of cool swag & free entry into the Kite Derby. Check out what you get here. Then go sign up here. If you don't reach the $500 minimum, you would just pay the $75 registration fee at the event.

2. Register ONLY: If you don't want to fundraise for entry, register here for $75: http://www.stayclassy.org/hood-river/events/kiteboarding-4-cancer-registration/e15321

Fundraise and get cool stuff at $500, $1500, $2500, $5000+
For the first time in 6 years of running Kiteboarding 4 Cancer, we have major fundraising prizes for hitting fundraising benchmarks. Here are the levels and what you get. These prizes are changing... We're getting late sponsors coming in with new fundraising prizes, so bookmark this page for the latest: http://athletes4cancer.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/step-up-your-fundraising-and-win-big-time-fundraising-level-prizes-for-kiteboarding-4-cancer-woop-woop/.

A huge THANK YOU to the companies that contributed donations for fundraising...

Patagonia. Native. Liquid Force. Oregon Scientific. Slingshot. Dakine. TREW. Full Sail Brewing. Cascade Kiteboarding. Cabrinha. Providence Hood River. Vela. Solosports. Palapas Ventana. North Kites. Naish Kiteboarding. Airush. And, Apple Valley BBQ... the best BBQ, jam, and pies here in beautiful Hood River.

Please note: We have a NEW fundraising platform/website for athlete fundraisers, here: http://www.stayclassy.org/hood-river/events/2012-kiteboarding-4-cancer/e10103. It's more cost effective and looks way cooler.

This means that profiles on the Athletes for Cancer website that you used last year is soon going to be extinct... JUNE 10. On the new Stay Classy website, I've written copy that populates's your profile page by default, but you can change and add to it. So, for instance, here is Steve Fisher's page: http://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=199495

KB4C FAQs.... Check here before you email me please. Then feel free to ask questions or make suggestions.

How do TEAMS fundraise?
Each person on the team creates their own fundraising page by first HERE. Once you create your page, you will see a box on the lower right that states, "You are currently fundraising individually. Do you want to join or create a team?" Click this button.
If your team already exists, you simply click on the next option "JOIN A TEAM". If not, select "CREATE A TEAM". It's that easy. In fact, you can even join one of the brand teams if you don't want to create your own team -- North, Liquid Force, Slingshot and Cabrinha all have teams online.

"I don't like asking people for money..."
Don't ask for money; tell them your story and how you've been personally touched by cancer. Ask them to check out what you're doing this for, here: https://vimeo.com/channels/athletes4cancer/21363252 and the program that it supports: https://vimeo.com/channels/athletes4cancer/35530624. Better yet, show them the actual START of the Kite Derby Race: https://vimeo.com/channels/athletes4cancer/13261368 If it speaks to them, they will donate. If not, it's ok! Some will support you, some won't. However, you will be surprised how quickly you can raise $500 and even $2000 when you reach out to your entire network... Email, Facebook, Family, Friends, etc...

Does each member of my TEAM get a fundraising prize at that level?
YES! If they reach the individual levels. PRIZE UPDATE: The top 3 fundraising teams will receive prizes. HERE.

How do TEAMS work in the 6-Hour Kite Derby Endurance Race?
TEAM Jersey = BATON. Each individual on the team will kite for as long as they want (or planned for), then hand off their jersey AS THE BATON to the next team member, and this repeats with either 3 or 4 TEAM members. TEAMS must first land their kites safely before transferring jersey to the next team member.

Can I race both as an Individual and on a TEAM?
You must select one or the other to be eligible for Kite Derby prizes. If you want to ride for a TEAM, and also kite individually aside from your team time on the water, you can do so. However, your laps will not be recorded as an individual.

How many people can be on a TEAM?
3 or 4 for Kite Derby. 4 for Relay-on-the-Green Team Races on Sunday

How does Sunday's Relay-on-the-Green Team Relay work?
This is a separate event from Saturday's Team Relay in the Kite Derby. Teams find out what's going to happen on the day of the event at the riders' meeting. The cost is $250 per team and is limited to just 12 teams. Top 5 fundraising teams who fundraise over $5000 get FREE entry and pole position. I highly recommend putting together a team for this event. It's the most fun 2 hours of the weekend. Register HERE.

KB4C ATHLETE SCHEDULE: (This is subject to change. For the complete and most updated schedule bookmark http://athletes4cancer.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/2012-schedule/)

Friday, July 13th
3-6 pm: Athlete CHECK-IN & Late Registration - Event Site
5-7:00: Athlete BBQ Dinner by Apple Valley - Event Site
8:30 pm: Kickoff Party - British Pub, Downtown Hood River

Saturday, July 14th- KB4C 6-Hour Kite Derby Endurance Race
8-9:30 am: Late Registration
10:30 am: Kite Derby Race Start
Noon-1:30: Live Music by Subterranean Howl (Portland)
2:30-4:00: Live Music by MOsley WOtta (Bend)
4:30-5:30: Estimated Kite Derby Finish
6:00: Boards of Hope Silent Auction Closes
6:30: Boards of Hope Live Auction
7:00: Kite Derby Race Awards

Sunday, July 15th - Relay-on-the-Green TEAM Races
10-11:30 am: Team Relay Race CHECK-IN
Noon-2 pm: Team Relay Races
2:30 pm: Team Relay Awards
3:30 pm: RAFFLE!
4:00 pm: Fundraising Awards & Event Wrap-up

...And lastly.
A couple months ago we lost a major sponsor who has been involved in the event in the past. The sponsor underwrote a number of event expenses so that donations could go directly to the cause. This year we need cash sponsorships and service donations more than ever. Here are some areas of need, below. We'd be happy to provide sponsorship benefits to businesses willing to donate their services...

• silent auction packages
• large banner printing
• audio/video/sound tech services
• event rentals -- tents, tables, chairs
• couches, bean bags
• photo studio booth
• photography & videography services

A huge thank you to our sponsors to date who have contributed greatly to the success of the 2012 KB4C. Please thank them by supporting the businesses who support this event!

Thank you all for making this event great!!

Tonia

KidCorporate · Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted

I doubt it would cover all your needs but I'd gladly volunteer all or part of my modest sound system, it's modular and can be worked into a larger setup if you need it.

Kirulmer · Since 15 Jul 2010 20 Posts Hood River

Hello!!
Don't forget about the KB4C BBQ fundraiser July 5th 6:00-9:00 At Big Horse brew pub in Hood River.

Live music, cheep beer and great BBQ food.

*** ALL proceeds go to Athletes 4 Cancer.

Hope to see everyone there!

Kirsten

forrest · Thu Jul 05, 12 7:29 am

Like!