AWA REQUIREMENTS
The 2005 World Finals Poker Run is sanctioned by the American Watercraft Association (AWA).  All participants must be a current AWA member and present proof of valid membership in order to compete. If you do not have a AWA membership card with you be prepared to purchase a membership.  AWA memberships are $24 per year. Family memberships are also available at a cost of $10 per person for each additional family member residing at the same address.  Participants can join at the event, on the internet via our on-line registration or by calling the AWA at 800-913-2921.

SAFETY GEAR
Each event participant, rider and passenger, is required to wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device (PFD) while operating or riding on a PWC during the 2005 World Finals Poker Run.  Additionally, each PWC must have on board the following safety equipment:

• Properly functioning fire extinguisher

• Whistle, horn or other distress signaling device

• Orange flag or other non-flammable visual distress signal

• Properly affixed and current state registration numbers

 Additionally, riders may also wish to carry or wear the following on-board with them during the poker run for additional safety and/or comfort:

• Cell phone

• GPS (coordinates for each stop will be provided)

• Tow rope/dock line (stops 2 & 4 are marinas with fuel docks)

• Anchor/Anchor bag

• Bottled water (alcoholic beverages prohibited)

• Towel (s)

• Camera

• Wetsuit, Booties, Gloves

• Sunglasses or Goggles

EVENT SIGN IN

Whether pre-registered on not, every participant is required to check in, sign the waiver and release, get a wristband, pick up your event T-shirt, Poker Run map, safety information, etc. Check-In time will be 8:30 am - 10:00 am at Rotary Beach Park. 

DRIVER'S MEETING

The mandatory riders meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the beach at Rotary Beach Park. Weather and ride conditions, information about each poker run stop and other safety and event information will be discussed at that time. 

HOW TO GET THERE

The address for Rotary Beach Park is 1400 S. Smoketree Ave. in Lake Havasu City Arizona.  This 4 acre beach/park is centrally located and easily accessible from SR 95.

Take Virtual Tour of Rotary Beach Park

START/FINISH PROCEDURES

The event will start and finish at Rotary Beach Park.  After the riders meeting, riders can choose to do the Poker Run on their own or riders along with the several group leaders.  

WATERCRAFT LAUNCHING

Rotary Beach Park DOES NOT HAVE A BOAT LAUNCH. Riders are encouraged to launch their PWC at the Lake Havasu Marina directly across the water from Rotary Beach Park. Day use launch and parking fees are $10. The Lake Havasu Marina is located on the island, across the London Bridge, next to the Nautical Inn Resort at 1100 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City. The Marina phone number is (928) 855-2159. The Lake Havasu Marina has a launch ramp, plenty of parking, temporary docks for use while launching, fuel dock and a convenience store for any last-minute items to take along the ride.  

Site Six is a public launch ramp, located across the London Bridge and next to the Beachcomber Resort at the end of the island. Launching and parking are free. Parking is limited. See map for location of both launching facilities.  

Riders must launch their PWC and be prepared to ride prior to the start of the mandatory riders meeting at 10:30 a.m.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2005

8:30 am - 10:00 am      Check-In/Late Registration at Rotary Beach Park

10:30 am                     Drivers Meeting On Site

11:00 am - 2:00 pm      Poker Run 

2:00 pm                       BBQ and Awards Ceremony

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