314 days left until Canoecopia!     March 7 - 9
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Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin

Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM

Tickets
1-Day: $15.00
3-Day: $30.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event

Parking Fees
1-Day: $8.00
Cash or credit, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center

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  Julie Carey



Julie Carey has been an American Canoe Association L2 River Kayaking instructor since 2021. A 20-year member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, she earned this qualification to empower other Auxiliarists meet paddlers where they're at and promote safe practices to reverse the trend of increasing paddlecraft casualties. She serves multiple roles in both organizations, including being the AUXPAD Coordinator for the 8th Western Rivers Region and a member of the ACA SEIC River Kayaking discipline committee. Outside of the paddling arena, Julie is the Branch Chief for the Auxiliary Leadership and Management School.

Julie was the ACA October 2022 Instructor of the Month and is an instructor trainer candidate.



Presentations

Julie Carey
 They just aren't listening! Communicating Safety Messages to an unreceptive Audience
Sylvania - main floor Sun 12:30pm-1:15pm 
What safety topic is your soap box? Do you often find that your message isn’t being received the way you hoped? Does your audience push back and find every reason on the river why your concern doesn’t apply to them? Join this interactive presentation on communication styles and techniques for achieving compliance not only with regulations but also industry best practices for ensuring that each and every paddle is one that where everyone returns safely.