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Upcoming Events
Fri, May 15May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe Swift Water Rescue 1 Course (Operations Level) provides students with instruction in swift water dynamics, self-rescue/swimming techniques, ropes and knots, rescue equipment, rescue wading techniques, and technical rope rigging in swift water environments. Course is currently at capacity.- Fri, May 29May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – May 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe Swift Water Rescue 1 Course (Operations Level) provides students with instruction in swift water dynamics, self-rescue/swimming techniques, ropes and knots, rescue equipment, rescue wading techniques, and technical rope rigging in swift water environments. Course is currently at capacity.
Sat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDTNewport Rescue Squad, 111 Underwood Rd, Newport, TN 37821, USAThe Newport Rescue Squad is honored to host the June 2026 Region 1 Meeting on Saturday June 6, 2026 with the WATARS meeting at 2:00 PM, Honor Guard meeting at 2:30 PM and General Meeting at 3:00 PM.- Fri, Jun 12Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe Swift Water Rescue 1 Course (Operations Level) provides students with instruction in swift water dynamics, self-rescue/swimming techniques, ropes and knots, rescue equipment, rescue wading techniques, and technical rope rigging in swift water environments.
Sat, Jun 27Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – Jun 28, 2026, 5:30 PM EDTMonroe County Rescue Squad, 5166 New Hwy 68, Madisonville, TN 37354, USAThe newly revised Advanced Extrication Course gives a more detailed use of tools and techniques for more complex extrication. Extrication principles learned in the Basic Extrication Program are built upon to enhance the rescuer's efficiency and performance in unique and challenging situations.
Sat, Jul 18
Fri, Jul 31Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 02, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTHiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USAThe Swift Water Rescue II course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swift Water, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swift Water search and rescue operations.- Fri, Aug 14Aug 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTHiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USAThe Swift Water Rescue II course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swift Water, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swift Water search and rescue operations.
- Fri, Aug 28Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTHiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USAThe Swift Water Rescue II course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swift Water, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swift Water search and rescue operations.
Wed, Sep 30- Fri, Oct 02Oct 02, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT – Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAPreregistration is open until September 7, 2026. On Site Registration will be available beginning Friday morning October 2, 2026 with a late fee at that time. Banquet tickets are not available on site.
Sat, Oct 03Oct 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAFeeling competitive? Join TARS for the Annual Gerry Latham Cornhole Tournament presented by TARS. The tournament is free for all TARS members who are registered at the Annual Convention.
Fri, Jan 08
ALL CLASSES HAVE A REGISTRATION CUT OFF ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE
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