TVCC Paddle School is a two day course for instruction in whitewater and flatwater paddling.
Rapid Learning program supports this event by providing assistance in kayak instruction and equipment use.

The courses are designed for everyone, from first timers who have never been in a boat to intermediate/advanced paddlers looking to improve their skills. All classrooms are on the water so you will get plenty of experience under the supervision of our instructors and support boaters who are excited to share their knowledge and passion for the sport we love with our students. 2018 Paddle School will be based out of Adventures Unlimited at the Ocoee River.

https://tvccpaddler.com/paddle-school-2/

Chattanooga’s riverfront will be the site of the 2018 Southern Zone Open Water Championships for USA Swimming All Start Teams only. In addition, the 12th Annual Chattanooga Rat Race will be held for USMS Swimmers. This is also the Dixie Zone Open Water Championship. All races take place in the beautiful Tennessee River.

Friday, June 1 ▪ Southern Zone 1K fun swim at 4:00 pm; followed by USMS 1K fun swim at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 ▪ Southern Zone 3K (11/12) and 5K (13+) at 8:30 a.m.;
USMS Chattanooga Rat Race 4.5 Mile at 12 noon (Dixie Zone Championship)
Sunday, June 3 ▪ 3K Southern Zone Pursuit Race at 9:00 a.m.

Participants in the Chattanooga Rat Race must be a member of USMS Swimming. A one-event USMS registration will be available for purchase for the weekend. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, swim maps and registration 
visit
https://chattanoogaswimfest.org/

TVCC Paddle School is a two day course for instruction in whitewater and flatwater paddling.
Rapid Learning program supports this event by providing assistance in kayak instruction and equipment use.

The courses are designed for everyone, from first timers who have never been in a boat to intermediate/advanced paddlers looking to improve their skills. All classrooms are on the water so you will get plenty of experience under the supervision of our instructors and support boaters who are excited to share their knowledge and passion for the sport we love with our students. 2018 Paddle School will be based out of Adventures Unlimited at the Ocoee River.

https://tvccpaddler.com/paddle-school-2/

Chattanooga’s riverfront will be the site of the 2018 Southern Zone Open Water Championships for USA Swimming All Start Teams only. In addition, the 12th Annual Chattanooga Rat Race will be held for USMS Swimmers. This is also the Dixie Zone Open Water Championship. All races take place in the beautiful Tennessee River.

Friday, June 1 ▪ Southern Zone 1K fun swim at 4:00 pm; followed by USMS 1K fun swim at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 ▪ Southern Zone 3K (11/12) and 5K (13+) at 8:30 a.m.;
USMS Chattanooga Rat Race 4.5 Mile at 12 noon (Dixie Zone Championship)
Sunday, June 3 ▪ 3K Southern Zone Pursuit Race at 9:00 a.m.

Participants in the Chattanooga Rat Race must be a member of USMS Swimming. A one-event USMS registration will be available for purchase for the weekend. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, swim maps and registration 
visit
https://chattanoogaswimfest.org/

TVCC Paddle School is a two day course for instruction in whitewater and flatwater paddling.
Rapid Learning program supports this event by providing assistance in kayak instruction and equipment use.

The courses are designed for everyone, from first timers who have never been in a boat to intermediate/advanced paddlers looking to improve their skills. All classrooms are on the water so you will get plenty of experience under the supervision of our instructors and support boaters who are excited to share their knowledge and passion for the sport we love with our students. 2018 Paddle School will be based out of Adventures Unlimited at the Ocoee River.

https://tvccpaddler.com/paddle-school-2/

Chattanooga’s riverfront will be the site of the 2018 Southern Zone Open Water Championships for USA Swimming All Start Teams only. In addition, the 12th Annual Chattanooga Rat Race will be held for USMS Swimmers. This is also the Dixie Zone Open Water Championship. All races take place in the beautiful Tennessee River.

Friday, June 1 ▪ Southern Zone 1K fun swim at 4:00 pm; followed by USMS 1K fun swim at 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 ▪ Southern Zone 3K (11/12) and 5K (13+) at 8:30 a.m.;
USMS Chattanooga Rat Race 4.5 Mile at 12 noon (Dixie Zone Championship)
Sunday, June 3 ▪ 3K Southern Zone Pursuit Race at 9:00 a.m.

Participants in the Chattanooga Rat Race must be a member of USMS Swimming. A one-event USMS registration will be available for purchase for the weekend. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, swim maps and registration 
visit
https://chattanoogaswimfest.org/

Outdoor Chattanooga will teach YCAP leaders how to belay and facilitate entry level rock climbing activities.

Mountain Biking is so much more than just riding a bike through the woods!
Outdoor Chattanooga's Intro to Mountain Biking Skills Classes will introduce and reinforce the core skills that are required to get the most out of mountain biking. Let our instructors teach you in a format that can be structured to your pace and individual learning style.

This class is ideal for the complete novice or for those who wish to practice specific skills in a controlled setting. Appropriate for ages 10-110. Pre-registration is required. Loaner equipment is available but limited. Participants must already know how to confidently ride a bike for this class. (See Learn to Ride a Bike Classes if you aren't a confident bike rider).

The course will cover the following, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere:
Safety check and bike fit
Riding body positions for off road terrain
Shifting, pedal positions, and using your brakes
Maneuvering techniques and drills
Climbing and descending
Single Track riding techniques

Take any of our Core Skills Class offered throughout the year to build confidence and take your riding to the next level out on the trail.
Information on community group rides, resources and local bike shops available upon request.

2018 Schedule of Core Skill Builder Classes LOCATED AT GREENWAY FARM
April 12
April 20
May 18
June 7
Sept 7
Sept 21

Appropriate for ages 10-110.
Pre-registration is required.
Loaner equipment is limited but can be provided upon request at no extra charge.
Cost: $10 per person per session
Duration: Two hour session
Location: Greenway Farm Park

To reserve, call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888 or
email INFO @ OutdoorChattanooga. com

This program is Co-Sponsored by SPARC (SPorts, Arts and Recreation of Chattanooga - a local chapter of DSUSA) and Outdoor Chattanooga.
WHAT/WHO: SPARC is a local 501(c))(3) non-profit organization, which provides competitive and recreational opportunities to persons with disabilities in an integrated setting, i.e., persons with and without disabilities participating together. SPARC is a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, (DSUSA), which was founded by USA military veterans, with a motto of: "If I can do this, I can do anything."
An adaptive cycling program for individuals with disabilities. Hand cycles and tandem bikes are available for individuals who have physical and visual disabilities. Three wheeled bikes and additional bikes available too! In addition to this, Outdoor Chattanooga brings their bike fleet for additional support and traditional bike are available to check out. Depending on the cycle needed, participants will have to be approved by the group that owns the cycle and fill out liability forms from the specific group you us a cycle form.
WHEN: Monday evenings
TIME: 6pm-dusk
DATES: May 7th, 21st, June 11th, 25th
WHERE: The Tennessee Riverpark at the Hubert Fry Center (4501 Amnicola Hwy)
COST: FREE!
CONTACT: Elaine at eadams@chattanooga.gov or 423.643.6607
Debbie at 423.488.8604 OR Jerry at jhightower@ctiengr.com or 423.596.5268
Please note that equipment is limited and pre-registration is REQUIRED!

Minimum Requirements for the Safety of Participants:
1. Must have the cognitive ability to follow directions and instructions.
2. Must be able to apply the brakes and come to a complete stop by the end of the first day of participation.
3. Must be able to ride independently on the path with a volunteer by the third day of participation.
4. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) must be one year post injury.
5. Must not have medical issues which could endanger the participant, including seizures.
6. Approved helmets much be worn by all riders.
7. Participants, or guardians for participants under the age of 18, must sign liability release forms from SPARC, a chapter or DSUSA.
This program is co-sponsored by SPARC(SPorts, Arts and Recreation of Chattanooga, a local chapter of DS-USA) and Outdoor Chattanooga
For more information about SPARC: http://www.sparctn.org/

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga offer a series of free monthly bike tours through Chickamauga Battlefield.

The public is invited to join this leisurely-paced historical bicycle ride, which takes approximately two hours. National Park Service rangers will talk about the history of the battlefield while Outdoor Chattanooga staff and volunteers provide ride leadership and support.

Loaner bicycles from the Outdoor Chattanooga Mobile Bicycle Fleet will be available for riders five feet tall and over at no charge, thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of the Park and the Chattanooga Bicycle Club. Reservations for
these bicycles are required, contact the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center at (706) 866-9241.

The monthly tours begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Ride length is approximately three to four leisurely miles on flat to moderately-hilly terrain. The rides are considered beginner friendly and are appropriate for adults, and children ages eight and older when accompanied by an adult. Please, no training wheels. All participants are required to wear helmets. (Supported by the Friends of the Park and the Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga)

Additional Saturday battlefield bicycle tours
Second Saturday monthly
May through October for 2018
Saturday, May 19
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, July 21
Saturday, August 18
Saturday, September 15
Saturday, October 20

Mountain to Town is a guided downhill mountain bike adventure that highlights the scenic trails atop Lookout Mountain and how they connect to the Tennessee Riverwalk all the way to downtown Chattanooga.

Join Outdoor Chattanooga for this all-inclusive beginner friendly adventure which begins with equipment, a shuttle ride to the top of Lookout Mountain and our experienced guide staff providing ride support and instruction. Use one of our new fleet mountain bikes from Ironman Foundation and Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga grants or use your own bicycle.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the city while cruising down the beginner-friendly Guild Trail, comprised of tightly packed gravel, until it connects with the paved trails of the Tennessee Riverwalk in St. Elmo. From there, the scenic and leisurely paced bike ride continues along the shores of the Tennessee River back into downtown where we started the adventure at Outdoor Chattanooga in Coolidge Park. Participants will descend nearly 1,500 ft and only climb 340’ over the 13 mile ride. (approx. 2 hour ride)

This family-friendly adventure is appropriate for ages 12 and up! Riders must be able to independently ride, shift, maneuver, and operate a bike with hand brakes, listen and follow instructions and be able to make decisions quickly while moving at higher speeds in order to participate in this adventure.

Reservations required in advance.

Cost: $25 per person includes bike, helmet, water bottle, transportation, guide staff and ride support.

For more information and to make a reservation, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.