Skiier holding rope in hands and preparing to jump over wake.
Young skiier smiles as he holds onto rope, with jetski in background.
Skiier holding rope in hands and preparing to jump over wake.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Day@the Lake 2026
Friday, July 17
9am to 4pm
Crows Creek Park at Smithville Lake.
5612 Crows Creek Road
Smithville, MO 64089
(This address should lead you directly to the event)
Day at the Lake
Adaptive Watersports Clinic
Join us for our 31st annual Day at the Lake event. Day at the Lake is a day of fun, adventure and community, where individuals with spinal cord injuries, amputations, vision impairments and other disabilities can water-ski, kayak, fish, take boat rides and participate in other outdoor water-based activities. A free lunch will be provided for all participants, volunteers and exhibitors.
Participant Registration
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Admission for the day is free for individuals with disabilities and a guest. Park fees have been waived. Let the attendant at the entrance know that you are here for Day@the Lake activities.
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Participants need to be 13+ years old and at least 1 year post initial spinal injury to water ski.
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All participants regardless of age and date of disability can participate in all the other activities.
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Pre-Registration is Required. Fill out the Participant Registration form as well as the two Move United Release forms must be submitted.
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You will not be allowed to participate if all 3 forms below are not submitted.
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If you are a Veteran, please fill out the additional Veteran Information form. This helps us qualify for the VA/Move United Adaptive Sports Grant.
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Participant Check-in will be open at 8:30am. All participants and guest must check-in a wear a wrist band. NO EXCEPTIONS! Water activities will start as soon as possible around 9:00am and wrap up by 4:00pm. Each participant is allowed to bring one guest free of charge. Additional guest may attend for $5.00 per person. No pets allowed with the exception of service animals.
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Lunch; typically BBQ, potato salad, beans, chips, cookies and bottle water will be provided. Provide your own special dietary meals as needed.
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Bring your own personal flotation device (PFD) if available. Clearly mark it with your name. Bring sunscreen, towels and change of dry clothing if desired.
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Midwest Adaptive Sports is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
*FORM 1,2 & 3 MUST BE FILLED OUT*
Volunteer Registration
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Park fees have been waived for Day at the Lake participants, volunteers and sponsors. Let the booth attendant at the entrance know that you are there for Day at the Lake activities.
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All volunteer, exhibitors, guests and participants must check in and have a wrist band. No exceptions.
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Volunteer and Water Craft Check-in will be open by 7:30. Please arrive early to check-in and get situated for the day. Water activities will start as soon as possible around 9:00am and wrap up by 4:00pm. Extra help is always needed for setup and take down.
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At 8:00am there will be a mandatory Safety Meeting under the shelter house. All volunteers and water craft providers must attend this meeting! Water craft providers, water and land volunteers will have an separate meetings soon after the safety meeting.
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Water craft providers, please come with you water crafts full of gas. Fuel refills will be available at the Smithville Camp Branch Marina after the event or during the day if needed.
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Lunch; typically BBQ, potato salad, beans, chips, cookies and bottle water will be provided. Provide your own special dietary meals as needed.
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Bring your own personal flotation device (PFD) if available, and clearly mark with your name. Bring your own sunscreen, towels and change of dry clothing if desired. Midwest Adaptive Sports is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Exhibitors, please arrive and check-in by 8:30. You will have an 8 foot exhibit table under the big tent, along with 2 chairs. Bring your own shelters, tables and chairs as needed. Two exhibit staff are allowed for lunch, additional person will be charged $5.00 each.
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Participants, Exhibitors and Volunteers will each given one T-Shirt at check-in. Guests can purchase T-Shirts if available.
Volunteer Registration Forms
*FORM 1,2 & 3 MUST BE SUBMITTED*
Sponsor Registration
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Submit your support by filling out the Sponsor Levels Form below.
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Exhibitors may arrive to check-in and setup at 8:30am.
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You will have an 8 foot exhibit table under the big tent, along with 2 chairs. Bring your own shelters, tables and chairs, displays and other information as needed.
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Two exhibit staff are allowed for lunch. Typically BBQ, potato salad, beans, chips, cookies and bottled water.
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Additional will be charged $5.00 each.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!
