Where: Palm Springs, CA
Dates: June 20-25, 2011
Hotel: Doral Desert Princess Resort

Gary Cell: 612-790-1535

Yes- here are the results
1st Place - EMS #1 - SLP OEC
2nd Place - Team AMP - Osseo OEC
3rd Place - Incidious - Osseo OEC

Sorry for not getting this updated until now. We are halfway back. Idaho Springs, CO for dinner. We are leaving momentarily. ETA back to Osseo is 11:30am-noon.

Wednesday had some classes:



We had vendors that let the students play with cool medical gadgets:


And the BLS competition (everyone did great at my scenario):



Finally, we went to a baseball game (the Palm Springs Powers!)

Sorry, I missed a day. Here is why:

Monday Night- Picnic at poolside



Tech Rescue Class


Water Backboarding practice


Scenario practice:

We made it. We unpacked, got settled in our rooms, and folks are trickling out to the pool.

Whitewater Rafting. 21 went on the intermediate ride (2 bailed early - you can try to guess who if you want).



Two went with 6 children on the beginner ride. Most of the groups got their digital pictures like this one.

• Payments are due- $400
• Turn in letters to be sent
• Turn in waiver form if your insurance information has changed since Fall Camp
• We need teams to create scenarios so we can practice them prior to the competition
• Plan to be involved in the events that help fundraise for this trip when we are back

• • USA Cup July 15-23. Come work for 12 hours. One long shift or several small ones. Schedule will come out via facebook or texting Gary after we get back. Sign up for early in the week shifts so there is time to come back for more if you like it.
• • Anoka County Fair July 26-31. Your team will be assigned to staff 2 days at the fair. Your team can be there or find friends to staff it for you.
• • Golf Tournament April 12. More info will be posted and circulated after IRECA. We will need some students to help the day of the event to make it run.

• Pack sunscreen
• Pack dress up stuff for banquet
• Bring a carry on with a swimsuit for the Idaho Springs trip
• Rules

• • Respect the other guests of the hotel
• • Follow the pool rules
• • Wear something over your suit while not at the pool
• • Travel in groups of 3
• • Sign out if you are leaving the hotel

Saturday, June 18 (Bus Day)
1500 – Meet at Osseo to load the bus
1600 – Group photo and leave

Sunday, June 19 (Whitewater Day)
0900 – Arrive at Idaho Springs, Colorado
0900 – Breakfast
1130 – White Water Rafting
1300 – Showers
1400 – Lunch at Beau Jo's Pizza
1530 – Leave Idaho Springs, Colorado
 
Monday, June 20 (Practice Day)
0930 – Arrive at Palm Springs, Ca - Breakfast at Denny's
0930 – Unpack bus / room assignments / clean up
1130 – All team practice – room to be announced
1330 – All team practice – room to be announced
1900 – Competitor and Judges Picnic
2030 – Movie – room to be announced
 
Tuesday, June 21 (Class Day)
0800-1430 – Technical Rescue: New Equipment Review
1500-1800 – IRECA Board Meeting
1800-1900 – ALS/BLS Captain/Judges Meeting
1900 – IRECA Welcome Reception
2130 – All team practice – room to be announced
 
Wednesday, June 22 (BLS Day)
0800-1630 – Vendors: Man vs. Machine
1000-1130 – EMS Learning Symposium: TR Hands on Training
1030-1200 – Pet CPR
1200 – BLS Judges and Victims meet
1300-1800 – BLS Competition
1900 – Plane Museum
 
Thursday, June 23 (Tech Rescue Day 1)
0700-1700 – Technical Rescue Competition
0800-1700 – Vendors
0830-1200 – EMS Learning Symposiums: IRECA train program
1800-1900 – IRECA General Business Meeting
1900-2100 – Social
 
Friday, June 24 (Tech Rescue Day 2)
0700-1700 – Technical Rescue Competition
1230-1730 – Extrication Competition Class
1800 – Team Dinners with Coaches
 
Saturday, June 25 (Banquet night)
0900-1300 – Extrication Competition Class
1830-1900 – IRECA Presidents Reception
1900 – IRECA Banquet and Awards Ceremony
 
Sunday, June 26 (Bus Day)
0030 – Meet at bus0100 – Leave Palm Springs

Sunday, June 27 (Bus Day)
0700 – Arrive Osseo

DO NOT BRING EXCESSIVE OR EXPENSIVE JEWELRY OR VALUABLES!!

--> Camera (Film, batteries, charger, etc.)
--> Swimming Suit & Beach Towel (pool towel)
--> Shorts & t-shirts
--> Baseball glove, Frisbee, hackisack, etc.
--> Jacket/sweatshirt
--> Appropriate sleepwear
--> Prescription medications (like your inhaler)
--> Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
--> Clothing for Banquet:
Gals: semi-formal or formal dress
Guys: dress slacks/shirt, tie, and shoes (socks)

--> Team uniform
--> Team equipment (labeled & neatly packed, splints tied)
--> Notebook & pens/pencils

--> Entertainment for van ride (music player, headphones, etc.)
--> Snacks
--> Money (for food..., souvenirs, entertainment, etc.)
{Traveler’s checks are a good idea}

--> YOU!!!!