Camping at Waiparous Creek WEST and EAST Campgrounds
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The campsites are lovely but the roads are a bit narrow
and curvy in the EAST campground.
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If you have a big tall rig, please go to WEST side
and if you drive through the EAST side, I recommend going into the 2nd
loop. There are a few double sites in
both campsites.
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Be respectful, don’t take up a great big site with
your camper just because you got there first.
Both campsites are easy to walk
around and are directly across the road from each other.
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NO camping at Ghost Airstrip (wedding) and NO
camping at Waiparous Group Camp (reserved)
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ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPING AT STAGING AREA
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Waiparous Creek campsites are NOT OHV sites,
this means, you can NOT drive your motorcycle out of the campsite despite the
numerous trails that are there.
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WRISTBANDS required – get them
from site #53 or registration on Saturday.
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Register/pay for your campsite immediately after you
park
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Do not carry open alcohol from one campsite to
another
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Dogs must be tied up or on leash in campsite
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Registration, racing, BBQ and awards at Waiparous
Creek Staging Area 1.0km north of campgrounds
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Registration from 8:00-9:30AM
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No riding in meadow area (PARKS land), stay on trail
that runs through meadow.
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Warm up area is north of staging area towards gravel
pit
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Port-o-potties at race site
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Truck your bikes to staging, park and ride from
there
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If you have extra room, please help out your neighbour
that may be in a motorhome and could use with help to transport bikes.
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ADULTS RACE SATURDAY, PEEWEE & YOUTH RACE SUNDAY
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TRIAL Competition Sunday at 11:30 AM
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ENJOY THE RACING!
Course is Fun!
Rhonda’s Detailed version:
THE
HEAVY, SERIOUS STUFF
Area managed by both Forestry and Parks. Therefore, you may be stopped by a warden at
any given time for a host of reasons.
Last year, we had a different Parks warden visit us every single day and
they seem to enjoy finding a reason to make us feel as though we do not belong
here. We ask that you abide by their
rules and be pleasant at all times. If they
have a concern with you, please ask them to see me first for additional
information on event. Despite the Club
filing every possible application and having every single thing in order, Parks
personnel sometimes are not aware of our event and will wonder what is going
on. Send them to me. PLEASE!!!
BE PATIENT AND POLITE….let’s make sure we don’t give them a reason to hassle
us and maybe next time they won’t even bother stopping in because we are such
an AWESOME GROUP! I didn’t see them once
at the Moose race this year!
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While you are picking out a campsite, stop by #53 if
you get a chance to pick up a wrist band that identifies you as being part
of our event. This means you and
your entire family. While we have been
approved for an Equipment Exemption for Headlights and Taillights for the
weekend within the limits of the event course, unless they see wristband, expect
to be questioned. Note that NO ONE is
exempt from having registration and insurance.
However, as long as you have a wristband, personnel will recognize that
you will have a reason for not showing proof on the spot. However, they have every right to follow you
to your campsite and ask for you to show proof.
They will be especially keen to do so outside of race hours. So when you’re putting on your number plates,
DO NOT FORGET to pack your license plate in the truck before leaving home! Also, note that if your bikes are loaded,
they do NOT have authority to ticket you.
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It is illegal to carry an open alcoholic drink from
one campsite to another. Note that the campground operator understands we are
part of the same group and will only enforce if given a reason to do so… e.g. being
rowdy. Parks wardens, not so tolerant
and will definitely dump your drink out and if you give them grief, expect a ticket.
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Dogs are to be tied up or on leash while in the
campground. Road is much closer than at
Fallen Timber, wouldn’t want to see any dogs stray off and meet up with
traffic. Note that there are lots of
trails and a river right beside the campground, dogs will be in heaven.
THE EASY STUFF
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Waiparous Creek EAST & WEST Campgrounds have
been reserved, however there are about 6 campers that reserved before us that
will be sharing the sites with us. REGISTER AND PAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU
PARK. Red Rock Sawmills is extremely
good to us and this will help them out a lot.
They have given us a $5 discount for this weekend and there is lots of
fresh firewood. Please don’t have them
chase after you….I WILL CATCH YOU J
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ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPING AT STAGING AREA
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Registration, Awards and BBQ will be in the Waiparous
Creek Staging Area (Whispering Pines Bible Camp road).
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Parks owns the land from the highway and most of the
staging area meadow. We have permission
to park but absolutely no riding around on the meadow until you cross the
boundary into Forestry (SRD) lands.
THE FUN STUFF
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Movie Nights Friday and Saturday. Bring your lawnchair and popcorn. Email Mitch
if you have a movie suggestion: mitch@secondgearclub.com So far I
have heard rumours of Men in Black III and Spider Man.
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If you get a chance, thank Mika, BJ, Dallas, Monty,
Mitch for flagging the course. Sounds
like a great course of single track but not as technical as Moose Mountain. So for those racing in the CMA classes, Pro,
Expert, Vet Expert & Intermediate will race on the full 20kms. CMA Veteran, SuperVet, Legends, Novice, Women,
Mini Senior, Club Sportsman/SuperSportsman and Club Youth Expert, will run on a
slightly shorter course of 16kms distance.
We will have 2 scanners running and 2 lanes into the check area.
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Smile for the camera, there will be people on the
course taking photos! If you like to
take photos, please do so. Also, I have
a list of a few riders that seem to be dodging the camera this year and will
need for windup party!
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Club Ladies….where did you all go??? The club ladies will race the same course as
Youth Novice and Intermediate…this is a short, fun, easy course. You don’t have to be an adult, just 13+ and a
girl! Come on out and have some
fun. Mom’s, this may be the class for
you….show the kids you can race too, they will be soooo proud of you. Check registration day for start time as we
may have to run you after the CMA classes this weekend.
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Club PeeWee and Youth classes race on Sunday.
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Come on out and try TRIALS on SUNDAY. You can use club trials bike or team up with
a friend. OR enjoy watching. Great for spectators! Starts at 11:30 AM on Sunday.
DO
YOU KNOW HOW TO GET TO RACE SITE?
Directions from Cochrane (hwy 1A): West of Cochrane on hwy 1A, turn north on Hwy 40
(Forestry Trunk Road). Follow Hwy 40 for approx. 35km (only 8km of
gravel) until you reach Waiparous Creek Campgrounds. After you see the
30km speed sign, you are in Waiparous Creek area. Race site is 1km north of campgrounds. There are orange/black SGC arrows on the
turnoff to the Waiparous Creek Staging Area (Whispering Pines Bible Camp road).
Directions from Cremona (hwy 22): turn west on hwy 579 to Water Valley, continue through
town on hwy 579 (will turn into a gravel road) until you reach the
t-intersection of hwy 40 (Forestry Trunk Road). Note that last 10km of
hwy 579 is narrow and windy, so make sure you take your time through this
section. Turn south approx. 10km to Waiparous Creek Staging
Area. Another 1km to Waiparous Creek
Campgrounds. NOTE THAT WASHBOARD CONDITIONS NEAR NORTH GHOST TURNOFF.
Drive cautiously.
Directions from Hwy 2 Olds: From QEII hwy 2, turn west to Olds (hwy 27), stay on hwy and
continue past Sundre. Highway will turn into hwy 584. Turn left
onto Coal Camp Road (watch for brown sign for Mountainaire Lodge). Follow
road (half hardtop/half gravel) to hwy 40 (Forestry Trunk Road), turn left onto
hwy 40 and you will cross over a blue bridge that will take you past Mountainaire
Lodge (gas station). Follow south on hwy 40 (approx. 45kms). You will pass Fallen Timber Campground and
the hwy 579 turnoff to Water Valley. You
are close now!. Continue another 10kms
to Waiparous Creek Staging Area. Another 1km to Waiparous Creek Campgrounds. NOTE THAT WASHBOARD CONDITIONS NEAR NORTH
GHOST TURNOFF. Drive cautiously. Don’t recommend this route with big trailers…fine
for trucks and smaller units but probably faster to go to Water Valley or
Cochrane.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Saturday:
REGISTRATION: 7:30AM-9:30AM onsite for all Saturday classes. Entry is $45 (CMA
Mini Senior only $30), $55 Pro class (Payout info below), Club classes $30.
If you have pre-registered, there will be a separate table for
you to sign-in (proof that you are physically at the race) and pay.
If you are pre-registered, it is very quick. Have your CMA license with
you.
Arrive early if you need to apply for 2012 CMA Annual Competition License
($40 effective Sep.1/12).
CLUB LADIES & LADIES ADVANCED
Parade lap 10:00 AM,
Race Start 10:30 AM (to be confirmed…may be after CMA race)
CMA SANCTIONED (excl. CMA Mini Senior)
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RIDERS MEETING: 10:00 AM
at staging/registration area
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PARADE LAP: 10:15AM Optional for Pro/Expert/Intermediate
and Vet Expert classes ONLY
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RACE START 11:30AM
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A LOOP (2 1/2 hour race)
– no parade lap – 20KM – Race order:
Pro/Expert/VetEx/Intermediate
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B LOOP (2 hour race) –
no parade lap – 16KM – Race order: Veteran/SuperVet/Legend,Novice,Women
CMA MINI SENIOR & SPORTSMAN/SUPER SPORTSMAN
RACE START: 2:00PM (1 hour race)
BBQ, Prizes & Awards: 4:00PM
Sunday
(Closed-to-Club
Series)(competition license NOT required):
REGISTRATION: 8AM-9:30 AM onsite.
If you have pre-registered, you will need to sign-in (proof that you are
physically at the race) and pay. Kids MUST sign participant waiver,
parents will need to sign Parental Waiver. Trophies to ALL kids.
Entry Fee (Closed-to-Club): Kids $25
Annual SGMC membership required. $20/pp or $25/family. Effective Sep.1/12, fee include 2013 annual
membership
Calendar will be posted
with times for each class.
Classes include the
following starting at 9:45 AM. Be sure to confirm all race times
& order at registration. Multiply courses allows us to run multiple
classes at once, CONFIRM schedule on race
day!
Pee Wee Expert
Pee Wee Advanced
Pee Wee Quad
Pee Wee (if you have
training wheels, this is your class)
Youth Novice,
Intermediate
Youth Expert
BBQ, Prizes & Awards:
3:00PM
Trials bike for SALE: 2011 Ossa $6,000. Call Doug 403-519-9444.
Kids bike for SALE: 2012 Yamaha PW50. Rode twice...$1,500. Willing to trade up for Honda 70 or Yamaha 70. Call Rhonda 403-616-1292.
