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International Attendance Will Highlight the 2006 International Whitewater Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (pdf)


McHenry, MD October 11, 2006.

Attendance at this year's International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF) Induction Dinner and Ceremony on October 20, 2006 at the Wisp Resort in McHenry, Maryland, will include international notables Gisela Grothaus-Steigerwald, an inductee into the Champion category, and Judith Steinbacher, daughter of Explorer inductee Herbert Rittlinger, both of Germany. Also in attendance will be Claudia and Dirk Van Wijk, IWHOF sponsors and owners of Madawaska Kanu Centre and Joe and Sue Kowalski, IWHOF sponsors and owners of Wilderness Tours, both of Ontario, Canada, along with their guests. Notable American attendees include Advocate inductees Martin Litton and Tom Johnson of California, Champion inductee Scott Shipley of Colorado, Pioneer inductee Jim Snyder of West Virginia, and guest speaker Bob Woodward of Oregon.

The induction weekend events wrap up with the Whitewater Legends Brunch, hosted by the McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group of Denver, Colorado. The brunch on Saturday October 21 includes a tour of the newest and most unique artificial whitewater course in the United States - the centerpiece of the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI) mountain top facilities. Attendance for this event includes many national and international legends drawn from the local and national whitewater community and will be covered by the national and international outdoor media. Scheduled to open Spring 2007, the whitewater course includes river-like features created by the patented McLaughlin Wave Shaper. The natural-looking course will be able to change while the water is flowing to create calm, beginner or training environments as well as a venue for world-class slalom, freestyle or squirtboating.

About IWHOF and ASCI:
The International Whitewater Hall of Fame and Museum, being constructed as part of ASCI's Adventure Sports Center, recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant accomplishments in and contributions to whitewater related activities. The history, development and major achievements made in these activities will be depicted through displays of related equipment, art, artifacts, mementos, etc. Interactive and virtual components will further enhance the museum experience.

ASCI is a non-profit organization with a mission to create an International Adventure Sports Center that is recognized as a focal point in the emerging and expanding adventures sports industry. The Center, located in McHenry, Maryland, works to promote, educate, and facilitate participation in a wide range of adventure-based recreational activities and competitions.

Contact:
Susan Taft (440) 361- 0016
http://www.iwhof.com