Paddlesports at Outdoor Retailer
Get out of the office and into the market. Let the spirit and excitement of our paddle centric events inspire your merchandising process.
Paddlers Zone Sponsored by: Paddler Magazine and located in the heart of paddlesports brands on the show floor and is where industry advocates, athletes retailers and brands come together. The Paddlers Zone is also home of the Paddlesports Innovation Center which will feature merchandising ideas, new products and new film launches. Stay tuned for a comprehensive zone event schedule.
Paddler Zone Happy Hours:
Tuesday July 21, 5pm-6pm Hosted by Outdoor Retailer
Wednesday July 22, 5pm-6pm Hosted by Paddler Magazine
Boat Loft: A Dedicated section on the show floor geared for side by side comparisons of boats from a variety of leading paddle brands. Located on the mezzanine level of the show floor
Flatwater & Whitewater Testing opportunities at Open Air Demo: Check out the latest Kayak, Canoe and SUP products on the lake or kick it up a notch at the white water experience at the base of the Wasatch Whitewater Chute-out course.
Wasatch Whitewater Chute-out competition: A true whitewater demo experience returns to the OAD with the Second Annual Wasatch Whitewater Chuteout. Your chance to try whitewater kayaks in the environment they were designed for. The Chute-Out will be held July 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Ogden River just downriver of the OAD at Pineview Reservoir. Free shuttles will run between Pineview & the river venue. We've got the boats. Limited supplies of loaner gear may be available so best to bring your own gear.
Paddlesports Networking Party and Inaugural Paddlesports Excellence Awards: Wednesday July 22, 6 pm-8pm at SandBar in downtown Salt Lake City. Join the paddle industry to share retail challenges and successes, talk shop and enjoy the company of your fellow colleagues. NOMINATE SOMEONE NOW - Download form here
OR Paddlesports Excellence Award Catagories:
- IInnovative Brand/Program of The Year 2009
- Paddlesports Green Step Award 2009
- Youth Outreach Program of 2009
- 'Butts In Boats' Award 2009
Open Air Demo
Test the latest watersports hardgoods and accessories in the environment they were designed for and ensure you have confidence and experience in the products you sell. Located on the water at Pineview Reservoir in Ogden, Utah. Click here for more OAD information.
Andy Knapp Memorial Paddle
Join us for a Memorial Paddle Out in honor of Andy Knapp, one of the true legends of outdoor retailing (Midwest Mountaineering). The Paddle out will take place July 20, 3:00pm at our Open Air Demo. Boats will be available onsite.
