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AGENDA TITLE: Consider Approving the First "Mokelumne River Challenge" on June 12, 2010
MEETING DATE: February 3,2010
PREPARED BY: James M. Rodems — Interim Director/Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider approving the first "Mokelumne River Challenge" on
June 12,2010.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi Parks and Recreation Department has been
approached by Alan Maclsaac of the Mokelumne Rive Adventure
Company to assist in the production of the "Mokelumne River
Challenge." The Mokelumne River Challenge is a one -day triathlon event to be held at Lodi Lake Park
and the Mokelumne River.
The Challenge will consist of a 0.6 -mile swim from Lodi Lake Beach. This will be followed by a 3 -mile run
starting at the Boat House, winding through the Wilderness Area, and ending at the north side boat
launch. The final leg will be kayaking up the Mokelumne River, to the Highway 99 overpass, and back to
the finish line at Parsons Point (7 -mile roundtrip). The event is scheduled to start early on Saturday,
June 12 and end in the afternoon.
Impact of the event on the Lodi Lake facility is estimated to be no greater than that of a dual cross
country meet with an attendance estimate of 75 to 125 participants.
This Mokelumne River Challenge was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the
department will assist as best possible to help plan and promote the event as it fits into the mission of
both the use of Lodi Lake and the purpose of the department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
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None. Event is programmed to be fully sponsored with cost recovery only.
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James M. Rodems
Interim Parks and Recreation Director
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Mokelumne River Adventure Company
M.R.A.C.
■ Alan MacIsaac
■ Lodi / Acampo Resident ( 23 years)
■ 6812 East Woodbridge Rd., Acampo, Ca.
■ (209) - 368-4298
■ Graduate Michigan State University 1984, B.A.
Social Science
■ Founder www.mokelumneriver.com and News
& Flows Blog
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HOW WILL WE DO THIS
The Challenge will consist of a .6 mile swim from Lodi
Lake Beach. This will be followed by a 3 mile run
starting at the Boat House, winding through the
Wilderness Area, and ending at the north side boat
launch. The final leg will be kayaking up the
Mokelumne River, to the Hwy 99 overpass, and back to
the finish line at Parsons Point. (7 mile roundtrip )
Mokelumne River Adventure
Challenge — Site Benefits
■ Fully contained within Lodi Lake Park.
■ Zero Street Closures.
■ Health & Sanitation Facilities on site.
Competitor Categories
■ Iron Woman — Open, 40+, 50 +
■ Iron Man — Open, 40+, 50+
■ Teams
Adaptive (At lest one member must have a disability),
Tandem Kayak 3 person Team— (One Kayaker must complete
either the swim or run portion of the event)
Tandem Kayak 4 person Team
Corporate
Family
Co -Ed (No age limitations one male/female)
Fire Fighter -Police
COMMITTED SPONSORS
■ Michael David Winery
■ Macchia Winery
■ Grand Amis Winery
■ Benson Ferry Vineyards
■ Lodi Wine Commission
■ Foothill Conservancy
Committed Operational Event
Partners
■ City of Lodi and Parks & Recreation
Department
■ Mokelumne River Fire & Rescue Boat
■ Clements Fire River Rescue Boat
■ Woodbridge Fire Department Rescue Boat
■ San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrol Boat
■ Tokay High Cross Country Team
Additional Event Partners
■ Lodi Police & Fire Rescue
■ U.S. C.G. Auxiliary Unit
■ Woodbridge Irrigation District
■ East Bay Municipal Utilities District
Local Non -Profit Benefactors &
Event Labor Staffing
■ Work with a local Lodi Rotary club, for event
staffing. The selected club as a benefactor of a
portion of event proceeds.
■ Tokay High School Cross Country Team —
Event Staffing, logistical expertise in the running
portion of the event at the lake & Wilderness
Area
National Benefactor
■ Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
QUESTIONS COMMENTS