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    KITE ROOTS CLINICS & RESERVATION POLICIES - Please Read Carefully:

    DESCRIPTION: Kite Roots! focuses on kiter safety, responsibility and introduces you to the KBK Progression - a no-beach, deep-water slant on traditional kiting instruction. Learn the basics of kite theory, including the "Wind Window", "Wind Awareness & Safety" and the "Power Strokes" that you will execute out on the water to get up and riding! Learn to identify proper wind and launch conditions, select appropriate equipment, then put your kite skills to the test on a 5m depowerable trainer kite. Build the fundamentals skills of kiteboarding and get ready to throw a root down when you hit the water, deep water or not!

    COST: $80 plus GST per person. 2 hours Essential Kiting Skills Land-Based Instruction. Location TBA.

    WHAT TO BRING: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat, Running Shoes, Water, Snacks.

    DATES & CONTACT: Please join our mailing list by sending us an email - clinic info will be sent out to the mailing list only. We are planning to do three introductory Kite Roots Clinics (2-hours) during the winter months, and two introductory Kite Roots Clinics (2-hours) in the spring/summer months. Limit of 8 people per clinic. Your main contact is Brian at brian@kiteboardingkingston.com (best way to reach me!) or by phone at (613) 561-4330.

    PAYMENT METHODS: We require 25% deposit or full payment at time of reservation. Email Money Transfers, cheque and cash are preferred, but payment may be also be completed using your VISA, Mastercard, American Express (via PayPal) or by making a direct deposit via PAYPAL (Kiteboarding Kingston will send you a confirmation and payment request via email). Once your payment has been confirmed via PAYPAL (or in person), your spot will be held, and our Weather and Cancellation Refunds Policy come in to effect. Prices are subject to change, so confirm the rates at time of reservation.

    WEATHER & CANCELLATION REFUNDS POLICY: A full refund will be provided to participants who make a cancellation at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled activity. No refund will be given for cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the clinic. If Kiteboarding Kingston should have to cancel all or part of your activity due to weather, we will provide you with a refund for the part of the activity you were unable to complete. No refund will be provided for the theoretical portion of the KITE ROOTS Clinic ($30) as this activity takes place regardless of weather.

    WAIVERS: There is no minimum age requirement, although an Release of Liability, Waiver of Legal Rights, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity and Declaration of Physical Fitness document must be completed by each participant prior to the start of each lesson/camp. By signing this document, you actively release your right to sue Kiteboarding Kingston on the basis of liability, you assume full personal responsibility for the risks inherent to the sport of kiteboarding, and you declare your physical fitness to be adequate, stating all relevant medical history. Participants under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by a parent/legal guardian. Download KBK Liability Waiver