Student and Parent Information
What
to Wear
Wearing clothes appropriate for watersports
will make the Hoofer Youth Program experience more enjoyable.
Youth should learn to dress for outdoor safety and comfort
and should expect to get wet every day.
| Ideal |
Acceptable |
Not Appropriate |
| Swimming suit, rash guard |
Shorts, t-shirt, |
Cut-offs, blue jeans |
| Deck shoes, cheap tennis shoes, dinghy boots |
Sandals with heel strap
(Teva, Chaco are good brands) |
Flip-flops, bare feet |
Rain jacket, wetsuit for colder weather
(a limited number are provided) |
Windbreaker, wool sweater |
Cotton sweatshirt, leather jacket |
| Sunglasses with strap, hat or cap |
Cheap sunglasses |
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| Type III PFD (provided by Hoofers) |
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Water wings, "noodles" |
 Hoofers
provides lifejackets. Youth may bring their own if it is
US Coast Guard-approved and the proper size (snug fit).
What Else to Bring
- Water bottle
- Sun screen
- Dry clothes, dry shoes and a towel for after class
- Please do not bring valuables to class--Hoofers is
not responsible for theft. A small number of coin lockers
are available for a quarter.
- If attending a Day Camp or two sessions in a day, youth
should pack a lunch or bring lunch money to buy a sandwich
at the Memorial Union. Refrigerators available.
- Excitement and energy to have fun and learn!!
Guidelines
for a positive sailing community |
| Hoofers strives to create a safe,
welcoming environment for all and expects youth participants
to help us maintain the following guidelines:
- Demonstrate safe sailing practices, which include
wearing a lifejacket and appropriate footwear when
on or near the water.
- Stick with your fellow sailors - this includes
staying near an instructor while on the water or
anywhere at the Union.
- Treat everyone as though they are your friend.
(If this is difficult, we can offer acting lessons.)
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Drop Off and
Pick Up
Students can be dropped off at the Park Street circle
located between the Memorial Union and Helen C. White College
Library (north Park St. before you drive into the lake).
Drop offs are not allowed earlier than 10 minutes before
class time and pickups are not to be after 10 minutes of
class completion. If you are interested in car-pooling,
please note this on the registration form.
Parking
Public parking is available within two blocks of Memorial
Union (800 Langdon St.). The Lake Street and Frances Street
Ramps are between State St. and University Ave.
Metered parking is also available in University Lot 1 (between
the Memorial Union and Red Gym), Lot 6 (H. C. White), Lot
83 (600 University), Lot 46 (600 W Johnson), and Lot 47
(700 W Johnson). Free parking in some University lots is
available after 5 pm, please be sure to check the sign at
the entrance to each lot.
Youth Leadership Opportunities
Each year, the Hoofer Youth Program selects up to six well-qualified
individuals to serve as Youth Assistants. These Youth Assistants
work with Hoofer instructors to help provide a fun, energetic,
and safe environment for program participants. For more
information on this program, please click
here.
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