4th ANNUAL Up the River Indoor kite festival and competition (Up the River INDOOR)
An AKA Sanctioned Sport Kite Competition
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Date & Location:
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02/16/2008 - 02/17/2008
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Arlington High School
1200 main street
Arlington, OR US
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Activities:
| Fun Fly | | Indoor Competition | | Sport Kite Competition | |
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Description:
event website http://www.honkernet.net/visitarlington/tourism.htm
There will be kites on display, kite demonstrations, free-flying time, an indoor competition, indoor stunt kite demonstration, Indoor Hot Trick Shoot-out, and outdoor flying weather permitting.
Concerned about the weather? Check the Arlington Webcam network and weather pages for up to the minute coverage of the current conditions. http://www.honkernet.net/webcams.htm and the Arlington Weather Station
Friday night is open for free flying for early arrivals starting around 6PM
Saturday, will begin in the morning with free-flying time. At 11am the demonstrations and comps will start. . Dinner is at 6pm at the same location.
Additional dinners will be for a nominal fee. Awards ceremony and Bag Raffle will commence after dinner. Please bring something for the Bag Raffle.
Sunday, will bring even more free-flying time, demonstrations, an indoor "Hot Trick Shoot-out", and other indoor flying activities
Monday AM will be free flying for anyone who wants to hang aroundfor some gym time
To compete in either or both of the competitions you must be a current AKA member and there will be a $10 registration fee. Pre-registration is preferred, but not required. Fliers will compete in open class, scores will be reported as OPEN class for the AKA.
lodging information can be found on http://www.honkernet.net/visitarlington/index2.html
Concessions will be available at the school and Local business owners are welcoming NWSKL members and their families to Arlington. The Village Inn Hotel offered a special rate for a 2 night stay for fliers... ask for it when you make reservations.
if you have any questions, call ALAN at 541-454-2265 or 541-993-2899. you can also emal questions and registration to hailragnar@honkernet.net
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For additional information contact:
Alan Cunningham
75 west hemlock
arlington, or 97812
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E-mail:
Phone: 5414542265
Fax: 5414542137 |
Northwest Sport Kite Association
http://www.nwskl.org |
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Directions:
Directions:From the WEST:
Get on Interstate 84 and drive 50 Miles past The Dalles, exit the freeway at ARLINGTON, turn right on MAIN, and follow the street to the top of the hill.
From the EAST:
Get on Interstate 84. Drive West until you reach the exit for ARLINGTON. Exit the freeway and proceed past the SHELL gas station. Turn LEFT at the SHELL station, turn RIGHT on MAIN, and follow the street to the top of the hill.
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Comments:
check http://www.honkernet.net/visitarlington/tourism.htm for the current and up to date website for the event
Contact ALAN Cunningham if you need further directions or Information. 541-454-2265 or 541-993-2899
Concerned about the weather? Check the Arlington Webcam network and weather pages for up to the minute coverage of the current conditions. http://www.honkernet.net/webcams.htm and the Arlington Weather Station
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