CAARA Newsletter May 2004

Welcome fellow CAARA members to the monthly newsletter. Yes, yes the
newsletter disappeared there for a little while, but no worries. It
is back!
Please feel free to send in any articles, happenings, events, related
to the club or adventure racing in general to this
web address: caaranews@....

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| Upcoming Events |
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May 12 AR Night @ MOOSEJAW CHICAGO (www.moosejaw.com)

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| Training |
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May 23 Navigation Basics Clinic
June 6 AR 101
July 16 All Nighter Training

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| Feature Events |
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CAARA AR Night presented by MooseJaw "All things CAARA night"
Wednesday May 12th @ Moosejaw Chicago. (Check out www.moosejaw.com
for directions)
The more the merrier at this event, we welcome veteran and newbie
racers too!
We will be discussing any and all topics, questions, issues related
to CAARA. We are also looking for volunteers for committees and other
events! Please make sure to stop by, this is a great opportunity to
see
some of the behind the scenes stuff that goes on.

Navigation Basics Clinic May 23
This is a great chance for you to learn about the fine art of
Navigation! If you are
new to Adventure Racing, you are looking for a refresher, or you are
just looking for
some practice; this is the event not too miss! See the CAARA
calendar for more
information: www.chicagoadventureracing.org

AR 101 June 6
This is up there with the best clinics we offer. AR 101 is where you
will learn the ins
and outs of Adventure Racing. This full day course provides you with
the knowledge to
successfully complete your first race, whether it is a sprint or 24
hour race!
Not sure where to start with Adventure Racing, or want to find out if
it is for you without
committing to anything, then this is the class to make it to!
http://www.chicagoadventureracing.org/ar_101.htm

All Nighter Training Event July 16
Jeremy is planning a wild training event for this July. If your AR
skills are getting rusty,
you are looking for some time to practice, or you just want to stay
up all night while
pushing yourself, sign up for this event!!!

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| Volunteer |
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We need your help! We are still looking for people to help set-up
nav sites! Check out the yahoo group list for more information!
Also we are still looking for someone to help with the first aid
clinic too! Contact Bruce Underwood if you are interested in helping!
Also, we are looking for people to help spread the word about CAARA!
Chicagoland is a big area and we are looking for your help. If you
are interested in attending an event as a CAARA volunteer please
contact me at caaranews@....

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| Message Board |
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Have you checked out the message board lately? There are all sorts
of interesting posts each and every week! Check the board if you
haven't recently.
You aren't a member, well then you are missing out on all sorts of
great topics! Check out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/caaralist/join for more information and
to join.

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| Other information |
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As always check out www.chicagoadventureracing.org for all contest
information, upcoming events, training tips, team finder, and other
useful information. Also don't forget to sign-up for or renew your
CAARA membership. If you haven't yet you are missing out on:
networking with other racers, discounts at Moosejaw, discounted
training programs at www.racelogix.com, discounts at Go Orienteering,
discounts at Apex Adventure Alliance, reduced CAARA clinic fees, a
very cool CAARA sticker, and ultra cool CAARA membership card. Sign
up now: http://www.chicagoadventureracing.org/membership_info.htm