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Getting to downtown Des Moines on June 15-17 for the first-ever Iowa Outdoor Wellness Adventure is easy! Just download driving and parking directions here. The first-ever Iowa Outdoor Wellness Adventure (I.O.W.A.) debuts on June 15-17, 2007, adjacent to the finish line of the inaugural Hy-Vee BG World Cup Triathlon at the State of Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines, Iowa. Elevate all of your outdoor adventures to the next level right here in Iowa with activities helping you to experience the thrills of outdoor adventures first hand, test the latest in sports and fitness equipment, and take part in wellness seminars and demonstrations! Visit the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Wellness Village, find your wild side in the Extreme Zone, see a skills show from the Red Bull Wingers extreme soccer team, practice your skills at Des Moines Menace soccer clinics, tackle the Summit Challenge Base Camp, shoot-out at an Iowa NBA Development Team shooting contest, test drive an all-terrain vehicle simulator, climb a rock wall, ride the mountain biking course, take swings at a cardio-tennis class, experience Rich Wieber's Bicycle Stunt Shows, and much more! And all of these activities are completely interactive! The Great River Medical Center Wellness Stage provides demonstrations and seminars to help keep guests up-to-date on the latest in health and wellness. The Prairie Meadows Outdoor Stage features information on a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities available in The mission of the Iowa Outdoor Wellness Adventure (I.O.W.A.) is to showcase Iowa's numerous outdoor facilities, activities, and experts, exposing attendees to all that Iowa has to offer in the areas of outdoor activities and wellness programs. When: Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Des Moines, Iowa Admission: FREE to attend For more information on the Hy-Vee BG World Cup Triathlon visit Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Artistic Waste Services, Inc. Delta Dental of Iowa
I.O.W.A. Interactive Activities and Programming Rich Wieber's Bicycle Stunt Show Rich Wieber’s Bicycle Stunt Show is more than just bicycle riding demonstrations. These shows use amazing bicycle stunts, a high energy announcer and fast-paced music to ensure an unforgettable experience for all guests. Stunt shows include these world-famous tricks: The Superman, Tail Whip, 360-degree Spins, No Handers, Flatland Stunts, and The Back Flip! Shows will take place at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday next to the Extreme Zone.
Geocaching Geocaching has captured adventure seekers around the globe by storm, and now this hobby will be featured at I.O.W.A. Geocaching is an adventure game similar to a treasure hunt that requires individuals to set up caches or treasures all over the world and to share their locations in longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates. So bring your Global Positioning System (GPS) device to I.O.W.A. and stop by the merchandise tent on Red Bull Wingers The Red Bull Wingers are an elite group of highly skilled soccer street ballers and freestylers based out of Basketball Shooting Contests Shoot-out at an Iowa NBA Development Team shooting contest! Stop at the
Summit Challenge Base Camp Back Country Outfitters, a local outdoor store, in partnership with Iowa State University Recreation Services and other local groups has created the Summit Challenge Base Camp, a virtual base camp and mountain climbing obstacle course, to help guests get the feeling of high-altitude climbing. Flatwater Kayak Rodeo Whitewater kayakers can do some impressive freestyle moves, even in a pool! Join an exciting competition to see who can throw the most and the best moves in a judged freestyle rodeo. Kevin Cooney will be one of the esteemed judges, watching kayakers do cartwheels, stern squirts, bow stalls, and other impressive moves. Kayak Classes and Demonstrations Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with clubs and organizations including Iowa Whitewater Coalition, Prairie Rapids Paddlers, All-Terrain Vehicles Test drive the ATV/OHV interactive simulator at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ area. Laser Shot Hunting Experience the thrill of hunting indoors with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Laser Shot hunting simulator. Iowa Department of Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources is here to help open the door to Granny Basketball League Don’t miss the Car-X Strutters and Hot Pink Grannies in the Granny Basketball League scrimmage on the Des Moines Menace Take part in soccer clinics with the Des Moines Menace at the on-site soccer field at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Polk County Conservation offers programs on camping, outdoor survival, backpacking, cross country skiing and much more! See seminars on bird watching, backpacking, camping, dog sledding, winter recreation and more on the Prairie Meadows Outdoor Stage. Polk County Conservation promotes Practice your skills at the on-site archery range next to the Prairie Meadows Outdoor Stage. Brought to you by Iowa Sportsman and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Mountain Biking Course Central Iowa Trail Association creates and maintains unpaved, shared-use trails in and around Parkour Obsession Parkour is about getting from point A to point B using your own body to overcome obstacles along the way. The idea is to flow straight through anything that gets in one’s way without going around the obstacle. Parkour demonstrations from Des Moines Parkour Club will take place throughout the three days of I.O.W.A. at the mountain biking course. Dog Agility Course Demonstration Join Des Moines Obedience Training Club on Saturday, June 16 from 5-6 p.m. for a dog agility course demonstration near the on-site soccer field. The Des Moines Obedience Training Club, Inc., was chartered in 1950 for the purpose of encouraging obedience training for all dogs. The DMOTC training staff is comprised of qualified obedience training instructors. Each has trained and shown dogs in obedience trials and improves his/her training methods by attending obedience training seminars where various professional training methods are discussed. Outdoors Dan Get information on family-friendly outdoor recreation opportunities, and bow hunting in Rasmussen Bike Shop IMT Learn proper running technique and enjoy seminars on long-distance running and marathons. Seminars are at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, Noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, and Noon on Sunday, June 17 on the Great River Medical Center Wellness Stage. Stop by this booth to register for the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Oct. 21, 2007. Not ready to take on this summer’s triathlon? Get started for next summer by attending “Triathlon 101: Where do I start training for triathlon?” This seminar will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 15 at the Great River Medical Center Wellness Stage. DSMTri Club’s mission is to encourage a fun, competitive triathlon network promoting education, fellowship and physical fitness.
Ride your bike to I.O.W.A. and park it with BIKEIOWA’s on-site valet bike parking. Just take your bike to the bike parking tent inside the West entrance on Work Systems Rehab Stop by the The Des Moines Rowing Club (DMRC) is a non-profit corporation created to promote the sport of rowing in the Ice Hockey Play the inflatable hockey shooting game from YMCA of Greater See turbokick and hapkido demonstrations on the
Keep up-to-date on the latest in health and wellness from local universities, and fitness, medical, and health professionals. Fitness Testing with USAT Certified The Firehouse Yoga Studio The Firehouse Yoga Studio will provide demonstrations on yoga, reiki, healing touch, and pilates throughout the three days of the event. See complete schedule for more details. Aspen Athletic Club Take part in BodyJam and see BodyPump demonstrations throughout the weekend on the BeWell Health Products, Inc. BeWell will feature the Nasopure Nasal Wash System. Seminars on the Great River Medical Center Wellness Stage are at Noon on Friday, June 15, 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 17. Stop here to calculate your Body Mass Index, get a postural assessment, and body-composition testing. Iowa Chiropractic Clinic and Sports Injuries Iowa Chiropractic Clinic and Sports Injuries will provide guests with information about chiropractic and how it can help them live a healthy lifestyle from Dr. Wes Nyberg and Dr. Aaron Martin. Staff will perform free spinal screenings with computerized scanning equipment. Iowa Chiropractic Clinic and Sports Injuries will also have a state of the art thermographic scanning device to measure imbalances in feet. Have your blood pressure checked from Iowa Health-Des Moines health professionals. Learn about a unique prevention program that focuses on heart and vascular health for communities and businesses throughout Partnership for Better Health The Partnership for Better Health is comprised of various health advocacy groups, health care professionals, unions, and health related businesses. It was created with the purpose of educating the presidential candidates and individuals on the true cost of chronic disease in our health care system and to provide information on the solution of prevention intervention and innovation. Their goal is to educate the public on the cost of chronic disease and the solution of prevention, intervention, and innovation. Stadia Sports Medicine Stadia Sports Medicine is a sports medicine clinic. This organization will have a treadmill available to demonstrate a portable cardiopulmonary testing system along with promoting a massage technique called ASTYM that is used for chronic tendonopathies.
10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Basic Kayak 1 Class with Instructor Jerry Rupert (Iowa State University Recreation Services): Introduction to kayaking for people who have never tried kayaking before, but would like to. Only requirement: A willingness to get wet. 10 a.m. - Noon Dry Skills Work/Paddling Without Water with Instructor Piper Wall (Iowa Whitewater Coalition/ISU Canoe & Kayak Club): Any whitewater kayakers who want to improve their stroke techniques and improve paddling can do a lot of great things on dry land. When water is inaccessible, you can still improve your kayaking technique while making your neighbors wander about you. This class will work on stroke technique (power strokes, maneuvering strokes, bracing strokes) without water, and work on rolls without water. Requirements: Bring your own whitewater kayak, whitewater kayak paddle, and willingness to feel silly. 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Basic Kayak 1 Class with Instructor Jerry Rupert (Iowa State University Recreation Services): Introduction to kayaking for people who have never tried kayaking before, but would like to. Only requirement: A willingness to get wet. 1 - 3 p.m. Balancing, Bracing, Maneuvering in Whitewater Kayaks with Instructor Piper Wall (Iowa Whitewater Coalition/ISU Canoe & Kayak Club): Oriented toward beginning kayakers interested in moving on to whitewater paddling, this class focuses on improving your boat control - weight over boat and edging control, keeping your shoulders safe, various braces, various fiddling strokes - work on your ability to be where you want to in flat and moving water. Requirements: Bring your own whitewater kayak, whitewater kayak paddle, being able to roll your kayak in a pool, minimal ability to move your kayak using your paddle, and a willingness to get wet. 3 - 5 p.m. Playboat Skills to Get Vertical on Flatwater: Work on the skills to take you vertical without whitewater, and improve your play and boat control skills for use in whitewater. Requirements: Bring your own playboat whitewater kayak, helmet, pool roll, whitewater kayak paddle, at least mid-level edging and balance skills, ability to paddle playboat along a desired path on flat water. Target audience is whitewater kayakers who want to learn flat water bow stalls, stern squirts, and cartwheels. 5 - 7 p.m. Kayaks for kids! with Instructor Nate Hoogeveen (Iowa DNR River Programs & author of Paddling Iowa): This class is just for kids 7-12 years old who have never tried kayaking before, or who have, but would like to learn more. Kid-sized kayaks are available with a safe learning environment. Only requirements: A willingness to get wet and be upside-down in a kayak. Saturday, June 16 10 a.m. - Noon Advanced Balancing, Bracing, Maneuvering in Whitewater Kayaks: Improving your body and boat control and improving your maneuvering strokes - improve your ability to be where you want to be in rapids for avoiding hazards and playing features. Requirements: Whitewater kayakers with some to considerable experience who are interested in improving their whitewater maneuvering skills will benefit most from this class. Bring your own whitewater kayak, less than 9-feet long, whitewater kayak paddle, pool roll, ability to put your kayak on some amount of edge, some knowledge of braces and draw strokes, ability to paddle kayak along a desired path on flat water. Noon Flatwater Freestyle Kayaking Demonstrations with the Prairie Rapids Paddlers 1 - 3 p.m. Playboat Skills to Get Vertical on Flatwater with Instructor Piper Wall (Iowa Whitewater Coalition/ISU Canoe & Kayak Club): This class is oriented toward people who already have experience with whitewater and want to improve their skills. Work on the skills to take you vertical without whitewater and improve your play and boat control skills for use in whitewater. The skills focused on are bow stalls, stern squirts, and cartwheels. Requirements: Bring your own playboat-style whitewater kayak, helmet, pool roll, paddle, at least mid-level edging and balance skills, and an ability to paddle a playboat along a desired path on flat water. Target audience is whitewater kayakers who want to do flat water bow stalls, stern squirts, and cartwheels. 3 - 5 p.m. Powerful Strokes, Better Strokes: Improving your use of powerful torso muscles to move your whitewater kayak. Requirements: Bring your own whitewater kayak, less than 9-feet long, whitewater kayak paddle, ability to paddle kayak along a desired path on flat water. Target audience is whitewater kayakers who know what forward and back strokes are and want to improve their stroke technique so that paddling is both easier and more effective. 5 - 7 p.m. Introduction to Kayaking with Instructor Lyle Danielson (Iowa Whitewater Coalition): This class is an introduction to kayaking for any type of kayak (recreational lake or river). You will learn how to safely exit the kayak if you accidentally flip over, some basic paddle strokes, and basic bracing to help keep you from flipping over. Requirements: A willingness to get wet and be upside-down in a kayak. Sunday, June 17 10 - 11 a.m. Learning a Graceful Canoe Stroke with Instructor Nate Hoogeveen ( 11 a.m. Athlete pool warm-ups (Pre-rodeo) Noon 3 - 5 p.m. Introduction to Kayaking with Instructor Lyle Danielson (Iowa Whitewater Coalition) and Nate Hoogeveen ( 3 - 5 p.m. Dry Skills Work/Paddling Without Water with Instructor Piper Wall (Iowa Whitewater Coalition/ISU Canoe & Kayak Club): Any whitewater kayakers who want to improve their stroke techniques and improve paddling can to a lot of great things on dry land. When water is inaccessible you can still improve your kayaking technique while making your neighbors wander about you. We’ll work on stroke technique (power strokes, maneuvering strokes, bracing strokes) without water, and work on rolls without water. Requirements: Bring your own whitewater kayak, whitewater kayak paddle, willingness to feel silly. 5 - 7 p.m. Kayaks for kids! with Instructor Nate Hoogeveen (Iowa DNR River Programs & author of Paddling Iowa): This class is just for kids 7-12 years old who have never tried kayaking before, or who have but would like to learn more. Kid-sized kayaks are available with a safe learning environment. Requirements: A willingness to get wet and be upside-down in a kayak.
Extreme Zone Find your wild side at the Iowa Outdoor Wellness Adventure Extreme Zone! The Extreme Zone features a playground for both children and adults. Admission into the Extreme Zone costs $5.00; wristbands can be purchased at the merchandise tent just outside of the Extreme Zone entrance. Wristbands are only valid for the day they are purchased. Extreme Rock Wall 24-feet tall and straight up! This hard surface wall is a thrill for climbers of all ages. Four people at a time can race up the wall and sound the siren when they reach the top! This great two-person soft climbing wall has a tiki-island theme. Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course This obstacle course is sure to get your adrenaline rushing! Participants jump, climb, crawl, squeeze and slide their way through numerous obstacles. Fun for kids and adults! Bouncy Boxing The thrill of boxing outdoors! Two contestants square off wearing huge, foam-filled gloves. Guests enter the inflatable ring and at the sound of the bell they start their bout to see who’s the champ. Pedestal Joust King of the hill gladiator style! Two contestants climb onto foam pedestals armed with padded jousting poles. Each tries to knock the other off while keeping their balance. Giant Trykes Take a trip back to childhood on giant tricycles, with up to three racers going around the track at a time. Inflatable Slide A huge slide that is fun for both children and adults.
Friday, June 15 10 a.m. Martial Arts with 10:30 a.m. Fitness for Kids with Noon Nasal Irrigation with BeWell Health Products, Inc. 12:30 p.m. Personal Best Massage 2:30 p.m. Personal Best Massage 4 p.m. Triathlon 101: Where do I start? with 5 p.m. Personal Best Massage 5:30 p.m. Long Distance Running and IMT Saturday, June 16 10 a.m. Stretching for Sport with USAT Certified 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi and Yoga for Fitness with USAT Certified 11 a.m. Nasal Irrigation with BeWell Health Products, Inc. 11:30 a.m. Personal Best Massage Noon Long Distance Running and IMT 1 p.m. Martial Arts with 1:30 p.m. Fitness for Kids with 2 p.m. Beginning an Exercise Program with USAT Certified Triathlon 2:30 p.m. Stretching for Sport with USAT Certified 3 p.m. Personal Best Massage 4 p.m. Training with GPS with Garmin 5 p.m. Long Distance Running and IMT 6 p.m. Personal Best Massage Sunday, June 17 10 a.m. First 100 Years of Life with 10:30 a.m. Nasal Irrigation with BeWell Health Products, Inc. 11 a.m. Running Mechanics for Triathletes with USAT Certified Triathlon 11:30 a.m. Triathlons Training 101 with USAT Certified Noon Long Distance Running and IMT 1 p.m. Hydration for Sport with USAT Certified 1:30 p.m. Biking for Triathlons with USAT Certified 2 p.m. First 100 Years of Life with 3 p.m. Training with GPS with Garmin Friday, June 15 11 a.m. Dutch Oven Cooking with Iowa Department of Natural Resources 1 p.m. Fishing Around 2:30 p.m. Compact Outdoor Cooking with Back Country Outfitters 3 p.m. Bird Watching with 4 p.m. Tree Trek around the Capitol with Department of Natural Resources 5 p.m. Backpacking and Camping with 6 p.m. Dog Sledding with Saturday, June 16 10 a.m. Enjoying the 11 a.m. Outdoor Family Fun with Noon Outdoors Dan 2:30 p.m. Rowing Demonstration with 3 p.m. Capitol Birds with Iowa Department of Natural Resources 5 p.m. Rowing Demonstration with Sunday, June 17 10 a.m. Enjoying the 11 a.m. Animal Adaptations with Iowa Department of Natural Resources 1 p.m. Horsing Around with 3 p.m. Animal Adaptations with Iowa Department of Natural Resources 5 p.m. Winter Recreation with
Friday, June 15 11 a.m. Shooting Contest with Noon BodyJam with 12:30 p.m. BodyPump with 1 p.m. Shooting Contest with 2 p.m. Functional Exercise with Works Systems Rehab 3 p.m. BodyJam with 3:30 p.m. BodyPump with 4 p.m. Shooting Contest with 5 p.m. Turbokick with YMCA of Greater Saturday, June 16 10 a.m. Granny Basketball League Scrimmage 11 a.m. Funk Aerobics with YMCA of Greater Noon Tennis with 12:30 p.m. Shooting Contest with 1 p.m. BodyJam with 1:30 p.m. Tennis with 2 p.m. Shooting Contest with 2:30 p.m. BodyPump with 3 p.m. Cardio-Tennis with 4 p.m. Shooting Contest with 4:30 p.m. BodyJam with 5 p.m. BodyPump with 5:30 p.m. Functional Exercise with Work Systems Rehab Sunday, June 17 10 a.m. BodyJam with 10:30 a.m. BodyPump with 11 a.m. Cardio-Tennis with Noon Shooting Contest with 1 p.m. BodyJam with 1:30 p.m. BodyPump with 2 p.m. Cardio-Tennis with 3 p.m. Tennis with 3:30 p.m. Shooting Contest with 4 p.m. Hapkido with YMCA of Greater |
