The Two Rivers NEWP classes are held at the Two River High School
from January through March as shown to the right. All classes begin
with classroom time from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. followed by pool time
from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Participants must be at least 12 years of
age; participants ages 12 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants will need swim wear, aqua socks or appropriate
footwear. A synthetic t-shirt or lightweight neoprene is optional
for comfort in the pool. Boats, paddles and all other gear required
for the class are provided by the North East Wisconsin Paddlers.
Nose clips will be available for a nominal fee. The Lead Instructor
is John Bodwin. Registration information will be available
through the City of Two Rivers Recreation Department. Course fees
are $80 for City of Two Rivers residents; $90 for non-residents.
2012 class participants are invited to participate in Student
Outings in June 2012. These include both a whitewater paddle trip
on the Red River and a Sea Kayak outing on Lake Michigan
(conditions permitting).
Still not sure? Click the following Flickr link to view
photos of the January 2011 class: http://flickr.com/groups/NEWSK.
Photos courtesy of John Wallace!
Open Pool
Open pool dates will also be posted below when available. Please be
sure to check the open pool policy on the CLASS page. It is
critical that all boats brought into the Two Rivers High School
pool are clean, inside and out. Boats that are dirty, or have
leaves or other debris in them can not be allowed into the
pool.
Two Rivers High School
4519 Lincoln Avenue
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Registration is handled by the City of Two Rivers
Parks and Recreation Department. Call (920) 793
- 5592 for further information.
2012 Class Schedule
Intro to Kayaking
Class 1: Four Monday nights, 6:30 - 9:30
p.m.
January 9, 16, 30 and February
6
Snow date February 13 if needed.
Class 2: Four Monday nights, 6:30 - 9:30
p.m.
February 20, 27 and March 5,
12
Snow date March 19 if needed.
Open Pool Dates
To Be Determined - check with your instructor!
Be sure to review the NEWP Open Pool policy on the CLASSES page.
Public Demo Session: Saturday December 10,
Noon - 2 p.m.
Kayak
Essentials
First Class:
Sunday January 22: 2 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday January 25: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday January 29: 2 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday February 1: 6:30 - 9:30
p.m.
Second Class: All Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. on February 5, 12, 19 and
26
Rolls and Rescues: Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. on March 4, 18 and
25
Class Makeup/ Open Pool: Sundays from 2 - 5 p.m. on April 1 and
15
Open Pool Dates: January, February and March Sundays from 2 - 3:15
p.m. on same dates as scheduled classes
above.
Be sure to review the NEWP Open Pool policy on the CLASSES
page.