Three Rivers Adaptive Sports & Golden Triangle Water Ski Club Presents:

The Allegheny River Rumble

Sunday August 22, 2010

(Rain Date: August 29)

Golden Triangle Water Ski Club facility on the Allegheny River’s Nine Mile Island 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS) and the Golden Triangle Water Ski Club (GTWC) will join forces for an exciting day of water skiing, food and camaraderie!

TRAS and GTWC faithful will meet at the Steel City Rowing Club boathouse and launch at 100 Arch St. in Verona at 8:30 am (see attached directions).  Skiers and volunteers will be shuttled to the GTWC Nine Mile Island facility a short pontoon boat ride away on the Allegheny River.

Skiers will ride the river from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm (noon), followed by a picnic lunch during which they can enjoy good food, socialize and recap the day’s fun!

Registration forms must be received by August 15, 2009

Space is limited! Don’t miss out on this great day of skiing.  Complete the form below and send it in today to reserve your spot!!!


“If I can do this, I can do anything”

ALLEGHENY RIVER RUMBLE REGISTRATION FORM   2010


Name: _______________________M or F  DOB:____________   Email ____________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________         

                  (street)                                        (city)                                                 (state)        (zip)

Phone  (H)__________________________________                (C)__________________________________

Personal Information (please be as specific as possible):

Disability:_________________________________________ Onset:________  Wt.______Ht. ______

Skiers must be 195lbs or less and must be able to fit into an 18" wide wheelchair.

Please choose your most frequent mode of mobility:    ____ walking:  list any assistive devices or braces used____________________________________________________________________ 

____ wheelchair: ____ manual or _____electric?


If face down in the water wearing a life-preserver are you able to roll onto your back independently (this is mandatory and you will have to pass a roll test prior to skiing)?

Yes / No (circle)

Previous water ski experience and equipment used (since disability):_______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Other sports you participate in on a regular basis:___________________________________________________________________

Are you currently under a doctor’s care for any condition?    Yes   No (if yes, provide details)__________________________________________________________________

Are you allergic to anything? (i.e., medication, food, sun)    Yes    No (if yes, provide details)__________________________________________________________________

Do you need to limit your activities for any reason?    Yes    No (if yes, provide details)__________________________________________________________________

Do you have seizures?                    Yes    No

Within the past six months, have you had any injury to, or surgery on your back, spinal cord, or hips? Yes     No  (if yes, provide details) ______________________________________________________

Do you wear a back brace or have Harrington Rods?     Yes     No (describe)_____________________

Are there any special medical conditions the staff should know about (asthma, diabetes, heart trouble, etc.)?    Yes     No (if yes, provide details):  ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


List medications you are currently taking: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Call the TRAS Line (412) 848-8896 with questions or additional information

Registration Deadline is August 15, 2010

Please complete this form and mail it to TRAS P.O. Box 38235, Pittsburgh, PA  15238


Directions to the Steel City Rowing Club- 100 Arch St. Verona, PA 15147

TRAS AND GTWC ALLEGHENY RIVER RUMBLE

AUGUST 22, 2010 8:30AM-3:00PM

From Rt. 28

  1. •Rt. 28 to Highland Park Bridge

  2. •Stay in the left lane and exit onto Allegheny River Blvd going North

  3. •Stay on Allegheny River Boulevard through 4 lights total (4th light is in Verona at a Giant Eagle Plaza, the next stop sign is James Street)

  4. •Left onto James Street (there is a Jack Schemp’s car dealer on the corner)

  5. •Go over the train tracks to the end of the road

  6. •Left onto Penn Street

  7. •Right onto Sheridan (at the end of Penn St.)

  8. •Left onto Arch Street (at end of Sheridan St., one block)

  9. •The boathouse and new docks are at the end of Arch Street

From the East

  1. •76 W (PA Turnpike) to exit 48 (Allegheny Valley)

  2. •Stay in the right lane and exit towards Harmarville (ramp puts you onto Freeport Road heading south)

  3. •Left onto Hulton Bridge

  4. •Turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard

    1. oIf you are driving a trailer, you must go this way....

    2. oYou will pass a high school and then make a right onto Allegheny Avenue

    3. oAfter a number of blocks, when you see a Subway on your right, turn left for one block and then make a quick right onto Allegheny River Boulevard

  5. •Stay on Allegheny River Boulevard until you get to Verona (you will go over a small bridge and then get to your first traffic light)

  6. •Go through 2 lights

  7. •Right onto James Street (no light or stop sign)

  8. •Go over the train tracks to the end of the road

  9. •Left onto Penn Street

  10. •Right onto Sheridan Street (at the end of Penn St.)

  11. •Left onto Arch Street (at end of Sheridan St., one block)

  12. •The boathouse is at the end of Arch Street