We are disappointed, truly. But as this pandemic continues, the ramifications of trying to hold our event are too profound.  In our mission statement, we spoke of building community, as much as building paddling skills.  This is greatly hampered as we would be social distancing throughout the event. Meals, meetings, social gatherings and presentations would all be affected in an attempt to keep students and staff safe. On the instructional side of things, teaching skills such as rescues, bracing and rolling require close proximity between student and coach.  It would be very challenging to give the level of service our students expect, while trying to keep them and our coaches distanced  Then, there is the social responsibility side of things.  Is it fair to invite people to our small town of Old Forge, potentially spreading the virus and putting greater pressure on local hospitals.  Is it responsible to have our students and coaches potentially bring the virus back home to their town, their family?  

We are committed to you, we are committed to this event.  But in the wake of all we are dealing with we need to ultimately be committed to safety and responsibility.  We will be back and hope you will join us.  Please follow us on social media, as we will continue to stay active with our followers.