Long Live Boulder Kinetics!

2008 Kinetics Parade

web site guy — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:01:41 +0000

Thanks to the efforts of several dedicated individuals, the 2008 Kinetics Parade has been finalized. There are no tickets to buy– this is a FREE EVENT.

The 29th Annual Boulder Kinetics Trials, Exhibit, and Parade
at
The 29th Street Mall, Boulder, Colorado (map)
on
Saturday, May 3, 2008

9:00 A.M. Trials in the Northeast Lot
11:00 A.M. Exhibit in the Center of the Mall
NOON Parade on 29th Street Loop
1:30 P.M. Awards Ceremony at Macy’s Plaza

Kinetics teams who would like to sign up for the event, along with anyone else interested in participating in the events can find more information at Kineticists.org

Kinetics 2008 Parade Update

web site guy — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:20:15 +0000

A group of dedicated kineticists have confirmed plans for a 2008 Kinetics parade despite the recent pullout of KBCO’s support. The event is to take place at the 29th Street Shopping Center at 9 A.M. with the parade itself starting at 11 A.M. on May 3, 2008. For more detailed information, read the Daily Camera story or check out the website at kineticists.org.

Ideas for 2008 Kinetics

web site guy — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:52:49 +0000

I’ve been pretty bummed out that KBCO/Clear Channel has, for now, decided not to hold a Kinetics Race in 2008 due to rising costs and declining attendance. Here are a few ideas I’ve come up with that I think could help the Kinetics cause.

1. Move the race from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in August. It can be very cold in the beginning of May. It can snow in the beginning of May. All of the CU students are (possibly) studying for finals. August is much warmer, and if it was held the Saturday after classes started, many more CU students would join in the fun.

2. Revamp the awards. Let the general population vote on their favorite teams in person and on the Internet. Have a “Best Ringer” award– the team that convinces the most famous person to be on their team wins the award.

3. Include other radio stations. Each team can pledge their team to a radio station, and the station with the most teams that finish the race wins an award.

Just to remind everyone– I just run this website, I’m not in any way connected with anyone who knows what is going on with the race. I just keep my ears open for new news, and, when I feel the urge, contribute my opinion on the situation.

Omar Lutfey

Kinetics Organizational Meeting

web site guy — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:35:40 +0000

Paul Bailey, webmaster of the discussion board AWAKE (Associated Wayfarers And Kinetics Enthusiasts) reports a meeting to discuss options for a 2008 Kinetics Race will be held Wednesday, Nov 28 at the Lazy Dog (1346 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO) at 7pm.

Kinetics fans work to revamp Boulder race

web site guy — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:21:56 +0000

The Rocky Mountain News reports a group of self-described Kineticists is working to revive the race for 2008

KINETICS RACE CANCELED!!!

web site guy — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:20:08 +0000

After 28 years of sponsoring the event, KBCO announced today that the Boulder Kinetics race will be canceled for 2008 due to financial and logistical difficulties . For more information, read the story from the Daily Camera.