2006 U. S. Bank Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle

The U.S. Bank Mini Pole Pedal Paddle is right around the corner, slated for May 21, 2006.  In the past, this event has taken place in Harmon Park.  However, to increase the amount of teams, the event will be held at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The U.S. Bank Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle is a fundraiser for the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation.  MBSEF is a non profit organization that’s mission is to be the Northwest’s leading youth sports training organization, promoting the positive values of competitive sports including Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding and Cycling.

Teams of six participants each ranging in age from Kindergarten to 5th grade compete in river rafting (with a rafting guide), biking, an obstacle course and a run.  All 6 team members paddle the raft with their rafting guide on board.  One bike rider then rides the course.  Four members each challenge the obstacle course and one final member runs the distance run course.

Entry forms will be available at all local elementary schools after March 8th and at the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation office, 563 SW 13^th St., Ste. 201, Bend, OR 97702.  The entry deadline is May 1, 2006.  The entry fee includes an event t-shirt.

For further information regarding the U.S. Bank Mini Pole Pedal Paddle, please call 541-388-0002, email us at: molly@mbsef.org, or go to www.mbsef.org.

 This event is sponsored by US Bank, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Central Oregon Pediatric Association, Albertsons, and REI.