As you may know, Mirant is working on a major construction project at the Dickerson Plant to improve air emissions from its coal-fired generators. They have made special efforts to accommodate our needs during the two-year construction period. We are hopeful a new access road will be available for our use beginning on Saturday, March 8. In return, we have promised to be extremely diligent in following all rules associated with BCE access to the plant.

The following rules apply to use of the course:

Course hours:
· 7 days per week, dawn to dusk;

Temporary Closures:
· BCE website will contain information about temporary closures;
· Please look at this website before going to the course;

Access conditions:
· Two or more members with Blue Cards may train together;
· Members with Pink Cards may only train under the supervision of a coach with a Green Card;
· Members with White Cards are permitted access to the facility but may not use the course;

Course access route:
· Access route will contain signs and directions;
· There will be several pull-over areas to accommodate trucks;
· Flagmen will direct traffic, as necessary;
· Speed limits will be strictly enforced;

Security:
· All rules will be strictly enforced;
· Please make sure you have a current access card;
· Any violation of Mirant rules will result in an athlete being barred from future access to the course;

Channel flow:
· Normal flow, unless otherwise posted on website;
· 1/3 flow from April 12-May 11;

Communication:
· We are working closely with Mirant Dickerson staff;
· Please don’t send letters/emails to Mirant headquarters.

On another subject, we are having a Team Trial Qualifier on March 30. Please signup for the race early. We also need volunteers. Please contact me.

Finally, there is an annual BCE board meeting at my house (11113 Cripplegate Rd, Potomac, MD) on March 11 at 8pm. We have board members rotating off the board, we need new volunteers. In particular, we are looking for a new treasurer.

Thanks for your support and enjoy the water,

Richard Perlmutter
Chair
Bethesda Center of Excellence
O-240-499-9688

Brett Heyl in K1-Men - Gold
Scott Parsons in K1-Men - Silver
Danny Stock in K1-Men - Bronze
Eric Amason in C1 - Bronze
Casey Eichfeld and Rick Powell in C2 - Gold
Kristen Podolak in K1-Women - Silver

2006 Whitewater Slalom World Championships
held August 2-6, 2006
Troja in Prague, Czech Republic

Congratulations to BCE Athlete Scott Parsons
for his K1-Men 20th Place finish in the
2006 Slalom World Championships!

Congratulations to BCE Athlete Brett Heyl
for his K1-Men 24th Place finish in the
2006 Slalom World Championships!

Congratulations to BCE Athlete Molly Stock
for her K1-Women 55th Place finish
in the 2006 Slalom World Championships!

The International Whitewater Hall of Fame awards Bill Endicott its Life Time Achievement Award

BCE Board Member Bill Endicott has been awarded the prestigious Life Time Achievement Award as part of the inductees ceremonies to the inaugural class of the Whitewater Hall of Fame Based in McHenry, Maryland.

Endicott, a U.S. Whitewater Team Coach for 16 years has vastly influenced whitewater slalom in the US and Internationally for 30 years. Endicott coached athletes who won 57 medals in World Championship, World Cup, and Olympic competitions, 27 of them gold. Endicott co-created the Canoe Slalom World Cup featuring multiple major international competitions held on at least two continents every year since 1988. Author of five books: two on whitewater, one on whitewater racing history, one on wild water racing, and a sprint racing book.

Bill Endicott (L) with U.S. President Bill Clinton	Davey Hearn

The International Whitewater Hall of Fame inducts BCE Member Davey Hearn.

In addition, BCE Member Davey Hearn was inducted into the Whitewater Hall of Fame. Hearn is a two time World Champion in single canoe (C-1) He's been a dominant force in canoe slalom producing paddling techniques and boat design innovations over a 26 year competitive career.

Endicott and Hearn join an inaugural class of inductees that includes:

• Twelve-time World Champion C1 paddler Jon Lugbill recognized as the best paddler in whitewter canoeing.
• Bob McNair who wrote THE manual for basic river canoeing techniques; instrumental in forming American Whitewater Affiliation uniting clubs across America; key proponent for forming American Canoe Association Slalom Committee.
• Rob Lesser known for making a number of first descents on extreme rivers world wide.
• Payson Kennedy who co-founded Nantahala Outdoor Center and built it into the largest outdoor education/training center the world; won six National championships in two-man canoe (C-2).
• Charles Walbridge who works in whitewater safety and rescue saving countless lives and is known and replicated worldwide; numerous accomplishments and contributions including safety/rescue devices, active participation in speaking engagements and publications over 40 years; many national honors.

For more details on the International Hall of Fame, visit http://www.adventuresportscenter.com/hofame.htm