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Type | Month/Day(s) | Event |
SL | Feb 1-2 | Weekend Slalom Camp - Chilliwack Centre of Excellence, Tamihi Rapid, Chilliwack River, British Columbia Remarks: Coached by Mike Druce along with a Canadian National Team member. Intermediate/expert camp for race boats only; paddlers should have some slalom racing experience. Two-workouts/day; camp is limited to first 8 paid paddlers. Cost $70 (US)/person. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
O | Feb 7-9 | Friends of the River Conference - Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA Contact: Ethan Winston, (510) 215-0101. Contact: Chris Nuthall, Kern River Alliance, 909 Oberlin Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (805) 871-6790, fax (805) 872-4424 KernFlow@aol.com |
O | Feb 21-22 | National Paddling Film Festival - East, Lexington, KY Check out their web site. Contact: Barry Grimes, (606) 623-9067, bagrim1@pop.uky.edu |
WW/SL | Feb 22-23 Results | Glacier Breaker Race, Nantahala River, NC Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: First race of the year will host slalom at Nantahala Falls and wildwater from the "Ledges" to NOC. |
SL/WW | Mar 1-2 Results | Mulberry Fork SL/WW, Birmingham, AL Contact: Kent Hamblenk (205) 988-1808. |
O | Mar 1 | National Paddling Film Festival - West, Bakersfield, CA Remarks: at Rio Bravo resort at the mouth of the Kern Canyon. Check out their web site. Mini-slalom on Sunday, March 2, just minutes away. Contact: Chris Nuthall, Kern River Alliance, 909 Oberlin Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (805) 871-6790, fax (805) 872-4424 KernFlow@aol.com |
SL | Mar 1-2 Results | US National Pool Slalom Championships, EVERYWHERE! Remarks: Full-length and English gate courses that will be replicated across the country to give everyone a chance to try slalom in their local area. Contact: Wayne Dickert, wayner@dnet.net. |
SL/WW | Mar 8-9 | Chilliwack River Race, Chilliwask River, Chilliwack, BC, CAN Contact: Dan Norman, (604) 858-0566. Remarks: Class III-IV slalom and wildwater. BC slalom and downriver team selection race #1. 45 minutes east of Vancouver, BC. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
O | Mar 15 | Safety in Paddlesport Conference - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL Contact: Sigrid Pilgram (847) 328-0145 |
SL | Mar 15-16 Results | Cedar River Race, Cedar, River, Landsburg WA (Northwest Cup #1) Contact: Boo Turner, WA Kayak Club, (206) 325-6411. Remarks: Class II slalom, 40 minutes east of Seattle. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
O | Mar 21-23 | Paddlesports '97 Consumer Show - Pennsauken, NJ Contact: The Jersey Paddler, 1756 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08723, (908) 458-5777, fax (908) 458-5666 |
WW | Mar 22 | Rhode Island Whitewater Championships, Branch River, RI Remarks: 7 miles, Class II with two mandatory portages. Numerous classes for decked and open boats. Last-minute water/weather check: (401) 724-6874 Contact: Mike Bussell, (401) 568-8605, or Alan/Barbara August, (401) 725-3344. |
SL | Mar 22-23 | Riverhouse Rendezvous, Deschutes River, Bend, OR Contact: Rick Wright, (541) 389-0428. Remarks: Class II slalom. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Mar 22-23 Results | Salmon SL, Salmon River, Colchester, CT (New England Slalom Series #1) Contact: Susan Saphire, ssaphire@gte.net, 2546 Riverbend Road, Apt 2, Allentown, PA 18103, 610-966-3730. Remarks: Class I slalom. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
WW | Mar 22-23 | Wildwater Training Camp, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Training Camp designed to teach the novice and experienced wildwater paddler proper forward stroke technique and river racing skills. All welcome. Perception Wavehoppers will be available for use FREE! |
SL | Mar 22-23 | One Day Slalom Clinics - Lake Washington/Cedar River Remarks: Coached by Mike Druce along with a Canadian National Team member. Designed for beginners. Both one-day camps will consist of a morning session on the flatwater gates on Lake Washington and an afternoon session on the Cedar River gates (class II water). Clinics are imited to first 8 paid paddlers. You don't need a race boat. Cost $40 (US)/person. (If space permits, you may sign up for both days.) Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Mar 24-28 | Development Training Camp, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: This traditional spring camp is appropriate for novice slalom racers through top level development team athletes. Plastic and composite racing boats are available for use during this camp. |
WW | Mar 29 | Red Moshannon Downriver, Grassflat, PA Contact: Tussey Mountain Outfitters, 226 N. Water Street,Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-5690. Remarks: 7 mile downriver, class II+, but could increase significantly during high water conditions. Classes for just about everything that floats. Usually have a great group dinner afterwards with videos of the race, prize drawings, etc. |
SL/WW | Mar 29-30 Results (day one) Results (day two) | South Trials Qualifier(29th)/NOC Double Header, Nantahala, NC Contact Cathy Rowan (706) 546-1968. Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Slalom & Wildwater will both be held Saturday and Sunday. Winner's of Saturday's race will receive chocolate bunnies while the winner of the Sunday competitions will be treated to the coveted fuzzy hats. |
SL | Mar 29-30 | Mamquam Race, Mamquam River, Squamish, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Don Jamison, (604) 898-5498. Remarks: Class II-III slalom, BC Slalom Team Selection Race #2. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
WW | Apr 5 | White River Wildwater Race(New England Cup Series WW #1) Contact: Mascoma Express, RR 2, Box 922, Canaan NH 03741, (603) 523-7004. |
SL | Apr 5-6 Results (day one) Results (day two) | Ocoee Double Header, Ocoee, TN Contact: Polly Prater (770) 919-9799 |
SL/WW | Apr 5-6 | Credit Slalom & Downriver Races, Toronto, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Beginner races. Contact: Wildwater, Linda Reiche, (905) 793-9970, lrpaddle@interlog.com. Contact: Slalom, Jeff McColl, (905) 878-2565. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Apr 5-6 NW Cup Results Trials Qualifier Results | West Trials Qualifier / State of Jefferson Championships, SF Smith River, Gasquet, CA (Northwest Cup #2) Contact: Scott Bowman, (707) 457-3019. Remarks: Class III+ slalom. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Apr 5-6 | Slough Novice Race, Chilliwack Slough, Chilliwack, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Dan Norman, (604) 858-0566. Remarks: Class I-II slalom. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Apr 5-6 Results | Punch Brook SL, Farmington River, Unionville, CT (New England Slalom Series #2) Contact: Dan Bowler, PO Box 41, East Hartland, CT 06027, (203) 653-9538 Remarks: Class II+ slalom. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
O | Apr 9-10 | Waterwalker Film Festival - Kalispell MT Contact: Bobbie Gilmore, 390 Tally Lake Rd., Whitefish, MT 59937, (406) 862-9010 |
SL | Apr 12 Results | Mascoma Slalom, Lebanon, NH (New England Cup Series SL #1) Contact: Mascoma Race Chairman, Ledyard Canoe Club, PO Box9, Hanover NH 03755 (603) 643-6709. |
WW | Apr 13 | Mascoma Wildwater, Lebanon, NH(New England Cup Series WW #2) Contact: Mascoma Race Chairman, Ledyard Canoe Club, PO Box9, Hanover NH 03755 (603) 643-6709. |
O | Apr 12 | Neuse River Rally - Wildwater - Raleigh, NC Contact: Elliot Canon, (919) 831-6857 or Raleigh Parks and Recreation at (919) 831-6857. Remarks: Class I & II, 3.5 miles. |
SL/WW | Apr 12 | Humber River Race Slalom/Wildwater, Toronto, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Novice, intermediate, expert classes. Contact: Mike Twitchin, (416) 742-5232. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
O | Apr 12-13 | Spring Splash Festival, Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC Contact Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713 (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662 |
SL/WW | Apr 12-13 | Missouri Whitewater Championships, St. Francis River, Fredericktown, MO (Buttercup Series) Remarks: Slalom/wildwater training camp during the week before (Apr 6-11), taught by Max Wellhouse and David Poindexter. Contact: Race director is Dave Kovar of the Missouri Whitewater Association, (314) 752-4028, wahookovar@aol.com Contact: Jim Warren, (314) 727-2213, jwarren@mdc.com |
SL | Apr 12-13 Results | Fall Creek SL, Fall Creek, Ithaca, NY Comments: natural flow stream ranging from easy class II to pushy class III. Slalom for C-D/unranked decked boats and open boats. Benefit raffle for AWA and Finger Lakes Land Trust. Contact: Barry Butterfield (607) 659-5389, or Mike Cook (607) 533-9124 (home) or (607) 257-3257 (work). |
O | Apr 13 | Ridge to River Relay multisport race, Wenatchee, WA Contact: Ridge to River Relay, 656 N. Miller St., PO Box 3961, Wenatchee, WA 98807, (509) 662-8799, fax (509) 663-3109 |
SL/WW/RD | Apr 18-20 Results | Kern River Festival, Kernville, CA Comments: Held at Riverside Park in the middle of Kernville. In conjunction with US Wildwater Team Trials (see next entry). There will be various clinics on Friday morning; also various boat manufacturers will have displays with boats available for demos. Slalom will be conducted under new rules. Freestyle events include rules that were adopted at the pre-Worlds in Canada last fall. Contact: Linda Ivins, Kern River Alliance, 909 Oberlin Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (805) 871-6790, fax (805) 872-4424 KernFlow@aol.com Remarks: rodeo is upper tier. |
WW | Apr 18-20 | US Wildwater Team Trials, Kernville, CA Contact: Chris Nuthall, Kern River Alliance, 909 Oberlin Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (805) 871-6790, fax (805) 872-4424 KernFlow@aol.com Remarks: In conjunction with the Kern River Festival. |
SL | Apr 19-20 | Codgers Training Camp, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Slalom-For athletes 30 and older. This popular camp is designed for "older" athletes that are interested in improving river running skills through slalom training, however, athletes competing at the top levels of the sport will benefit from this camp. |
SL | Apr 19-20 CANCELLED due to high water | Middle Fork Snoqualmie Race, MF Snoqualmie River, North Bend, WA (Northwest Cup #3) Remarks: Class III slalom; BC Team Selection Race #3. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Apr 19-20 Results | Blackwater SL, Blackwater River, Concord, NH (New England Slalom Series #3) Contact: Sonny Hunt, 158 W. Parish Rd., Concord, NH 03301, (603) 753-9576 Remarks: Class II+ slalom. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
WW | Apr 20 | Moira River Derby/Ontario Wildwater Championships, Belleville, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Ontario Wildwater Team Trials. Novice, intermediate, expert classes. Contact: Harold Van Winssen, (613) 967-0219. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Apr 20 Results | Loyalsock SL, World's End State Park, PA Remarks: Run by the Penn State Outing Club Whitewater. Contact: Chuck Cooper, cec@hrb.com |
SL | Apr 19 Results | Rattlesnake SL, Housatonic, CT (New England Cup Series SL #2) Contact: HACKS Race Chairman, 255 Dugway Road, Falls Village, CT 06031, (203) 824-5899. |
WW | Apr 20 | Westfield Wildwater(New England Cup Series WW #3) Contact: Jeff Defgo, 35 Ingell Road, Chester, MA 01011, (413) 354-9684. |
RD | Apr 25-27 | New River Rodeo, New River Contact: Bill Sgrina, c/o Roanoke Co. Parks & Rec., 1206 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 387-6091, fax (540) 387-6230. Remarks: upper tier rodeo. |
RD | Apr 26-27 | Chili Bar Rodeo, California Contact: Larry Goral, PO Box 562, Coloma, CA, 95613, (916) 621-1224, fax (916) 621-1224. Remarks: fun tier rodeo. |
SL | Apr 26-27 | Slalom Training Clinic, Fredericktown, MO Contact: Jonathan Lehmann (314) 991-3969. |
SL | Apr 27 Results | East Trials Qualifier/Snyders Mill Slalom, Blackwater River, Webster, NH (New England Cup Series SL #3)) Contact: Blackwater Whitewater Committee, 496 Battle Street, Webster NH 03303, (603) 746-6325. |
SL/WW | Apr 26-27 | Capilano Race, Capilano River, N Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Nick Bramtom, (604) 733-1557 Remarks: Class III-IV slalom and wildwater. BC Slalom Team Selection Race #4, BC Downriver Team Selection Race #2. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL/WW | Apr 27 | Spring-Splash Slalom/Wildwater, Peterborough, Ontario, CAN Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
O | May 1 | US Team departs for ICF Wildwater World Cup series. |
O | May 2-3 | Cheat River Festival - Albright, WV Contact: West Virginia Rivers Coalition, PO Box 606, Buchannon, WV, 26201, (304) 472-0025, fax (304) 472-0033. |
SL/WW | May 3-4 Slalom Results Wildwater Results | 29th Annual Southeastern US SL/WW Championships and ACA Dixie Division Decked Boat Championships - Nantahala (GCA), NC Remarks: Open and decked boat classes; racing and recreational boat classes. Contact: David S. Martin, Race Registrar, 108 Wakefield Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (404) 351-8208 Volunteer contact: Charles Clark, (770) 920 3040 ext. 251 days, (770) 998-9544 evenings. Media contact: Paul Stinson, Georgia Canoeing Association, 5651 Cinchfield Tr., Norcross, GA 30092, (770) 449-1428, psscanoe@aol.com |
SL | May 3-4 Results | Fiddle Head SL, Montepelier, VT (New England Slalom Series #4) Remarks: Class II+ slalom. Contact: Ray Ingram, 9 Blakely Rd., Colchester, VT 05446, (802) 879-4286 Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
WW/RD | May 3-4 | Canyon Creek Festival Contact: Keith Jensen and Andrew Wulfers, (503) 285-4366. Remarks: Race to save Canyon Creek; team and solo extreme races. |
SL | May 3-4 | Quebec Cup #1, Ste. Agathe Suit, Montreal, Quebec, CAN Contact: Jean Obny (514) 324-5959 or (514) 252-3099. Remarks: Class III, Quebec Whitewater Slalom Team Trials. |
?? | May 3-4 | Spring Splish, Otonabee River, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Novice race. Contact: Dave Gillespie (705) 742-6532, Monica Moisander. |
SL | May 4 Results | T'ville SL, Farmington River, Tariffville, CT (New England Cup Series SL #4) Contact: David Sinish, 20 Dyer St., Collinsville, CT 06027, (860) 693-0073. |
SL | May 4 | Penticton River Channel Race, Penticton, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Class I+ beginner slalom. Organized by Simoka Whitewater Paddler's Society and Ken's Whitewater Kayak School. Contact: Ken Leonty, (250) 497-6109, kooks@img.net |
RD | May 9-11 | Lochsa Rodeo Contact: Jeff France, c/o Board of Missoula, 624 South Higgins, Missoula, MT, 59801, (406) 721-7774, fax (406) 721-4258 Remarks: upper tier rodeo. |
SL | May 10 | Riverfest SL, Saranac River, Saranac Lake, NY Remarks: 11-mile canoe/kayak flatwater race in morning. Slalom in class I+ water. Free for ACA members, $6 otherwise. Contact: Saranac 30 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983 1-800-347-1992 or (518) 891-1990 or Contact: Jim/Jenny Sausville, (518) 891-2062. |
O | May 10 | First Annual SkyFest, Skykomish River, Lake, WA Remarks: Festival and trade show complete with boat demos and a river safety clinic, held to celebrate the beauty of the Skykomish River, encourage river recreation and involve the community in river stewardship activities. Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm at Big Eddy take-out, off of Highway 2, between Gold Bar and Index. Contact: Rivers Council of Washington (206) 283-4988, riverswa@brigadoon.com |
SL | May 10-11 Race #1 results Race #2 results | US National Team Trials, Races #1 and #2, Wausau, WI |
WW | May 10-11 | Wildwater World Cup #1 and Pre Worlds, Garrish, Germany Contact Jim Ingram at 706-878-2586, or Chris Osment at 770-934-3326. |
SL/WW | May 10-11 Results | Mother's Day Races, Rio Grande River, Pilar, NM Contact Adobe Whitewater Club (505) 281-1798 or mbwood@unm.edu |
SL | May 10-11 | Canadian National Whitewater Slalom Team Trials, Kananaskis River, Canmore, Alberta, CAN Contact: Niamh Donnelly, (403) 289-3391, nidonnel@acs.ucalgary.ca Remarks: Class III slalom. 45 minutes west of Calgary. Click here for local information including accommodations. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | May 11 | Apple River Slalom, WI (Buttercup Series) |
SL | May 10-11 | Andrew Westlake Memorial Slalom, Barrie, Ontario, CAN Remarks: In memory of Andrew Westlake. Contact: Michael Heaton, (705) 732-4351. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
RD/SL/WW | May 16-18 | Big Fork Whitewater Festival - Swan River, Big Fork, MT Contact: Gini Ludden, 350 Lake Hills Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 752-8328, fax (406) 257-2225. Remarks: upper tier rodeo, two slaloms: class II-III and III-IV, plus wildwater and big party. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL/WW | May 16-19 | Toby Creek Classic/Rocky Mt. Championship Slalom, Sipping Rock Rapid, Toby Creek, Invermere, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Dave White, (205) 824-0041, dewhite@mfor01.gov.bc.ca Remarks: class III-IV slalom and wildwater. BC Slalom Team Selection Race #5. Slalom on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day). 3 hours west of Calgary. Site of 1981 Nationals. Suggestion: Do the Loop (Candian Team trials on the Kananaskis, Big Fork Whitewater Festival, Toby Creek Classic, the Kananaskis Whitewater Rodeo. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | May 17 Race #3 Results | US National Team Trials, Race #3, East Race Waterway, South Bend, IN |
SL | May 17-18 Race #1 Results Race #2 Results | US Junior Team Trials, Races #1 and #2, East Race Waterway, South Bend, IN |
SL | May 17-18 | Tres Coroas Azteca Cup 1997, Tres Coroas, Brazil |
SL/WW | May 17-18 | Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival, OR Note: schedule is still being worked out. Contact: Becky Storey, (503) 771-7371, bstorey628@aol.com |
WW | May 17-18 | Wildwater World Cup #2, Kramsach, Austria Contact Jim Ingram at 706-878-2586, or Chris Osment at 770-934-3326. |
SL/WW | May 17-18 Results | Covered Bridge SL, West Cornwall, CT (New England Slalom Series #5) Contact: H.A.C.K.S., c/o Barbara Kingsborough, 12 Boltis St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549, (914) 241-9138 Remarks: Class II slalom in beautiful location. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. Remarks: Downriver race on Saturday. Contact Bill Tingley, (203) 364-5321 |
SL/WW | May 17-18 | Boulder Creek Races, Boulder Creek, Boulder, CO Contact Jim Healy, 2554 Mapleton Ave., Boudler CO 80304-3812, (303) 938-8314 |
SL/WW | May 23-24 Slalom Results Downriver Results | Crystal River Races, Carbondale, CO Contact: David Powers c/o Rocky Mountain Outdoor Schools, 1493 County Rd 106, Carbondale, CO 81623, (970) 963-0115. |
WW | May 24-25 | Wildwater World Cup #3, Sesia, Italy Contact Jim Ingram at 706-878-2586, or Chris Osment at 770-934-3326. |
RD | May 24-25 | Kananaskis Rodeo, Kananskis River, Canmore, Alberta, CAN Contact: Mark Taylor, 341 10th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0A5, CAN, (403) 266-1527 or (800) 656-8288, fax (403) 269-5174. Remarks: NOWR. Canadian Western Regional WW Rodeo Team Trials. Organised by Rocky Mt. Paddling Center. Upper tier rodeo. Contact: Tyler Elm telm@hasimons.com |
SL | May 24-26 | Eagle River Races, Eagle River, Minturn, CO Contact: Bill Bryce, VVTCB, 100 East Meadow Dr., Vail CO 81657, (970) 476-1000 x3050. |
SL | May 24-25 Results | Ten Mile River SL, Webatuck, NY Remarks: Beginner clinic and slalom, heavy emphasis on instruction and FUN! Held in a beautiful location on NY-CT border. Contact: Keech LeClair keech@bestweb.net Remarks: Slalom and beginner clinic. |
SL | May 24-25 | Elora Gorge Slalom, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Ontario Whitewater Team Trials. Novice, intermediate, expert classes. Contact: Mike Twitchin, (416) 742-5232. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
RD | May 29-30 | East Coast Freestyle Team Trials, Rock Island, TN Contact: Tracy Clapp, 709 Boylston Street, Chattanooga, TN. 37405, (423) 267-5671, teamplugzz@worldnet.att.net Comments: USA rodeo |
RD | May 30-Jun 1 | Jackson Hole Rodeo Contact: Aaron Pruzan, PO Box 9201, Jackson Hole, WY, 83002, (307) 733-2471, fax (307) 733-7171 Comments: fun tier rodeo |
SL | May 31 | Animas Race, Animas River, Durango, CO Contact: Eric Lokken, 22 Rio Vista Circle, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 259-0367. |
RD/?? | May 31-Jun 1 | Potomac Whitewater Festival Contact: Rich Hoffman, c/o AWA 1430 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 589-9453, fax (301) 589-6121 Comments: upper tier rodeo |
RD/SL/WW | May 31-Jun 1 | Maupin Days Whitewater Festival, Deschutes River, Maupin, OR Contact: Dave Slover, PO Box 120, Maupin, OR 97037, (503) 235--1917. Remarks: class II-III slalom, downriver and freestyle. Slalom on Elevator Rapid; flow will be about 5000 CFS. NOWR rodeo. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | early Jun-Sat | Poudre River Festival, Ft. Collins, CO |
O | Jun 1 | Canoe and Kayak Demo Day - Symposium - Lake Galena, Doylestown, PA Contact: Doug Reilley, Appalachian Trail Outfitters, (215) 348-8069. |
SL | Jun 1 | Petite Nation Slalom, Montebello, Quebec, CAN Remarks: Class III slalom. Ontario Slalom Team Trials. Near Ottawa, Ontario. Contact: Mark Illing, (613) 232-9366. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Jun 7-8 Slalom Results Downriver Results | Salmon la Sac, Cle Elum River, Roslyn, WA (Northwest Cup #4) Contact: Dick Shipley, WA Kayak Club, (206) 779-7250 Remarks: class II+. Includes kid's race and scavenger hunt. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL/WW/RD | Jun 7-8 | Petawawa Riverfest Slalom/Wildwater/Rodeo, Petawawa, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Organized by Petawawa River Rats. Phone civic center (613) 687-4398. Fun tier rodeo. Contact: Campbell McKie, (613) 687-4398. Contact: Mike Morro, (613) 687-6483, or via Susan Lasante at lasante@fox.nstn.ca Contact: Carlos Patrickson, carlosap@fox.nstn.ca Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | May 3-4 | Quebec Cup #2, Rivire Ste. Anne, du Nord, Beaupr, Quebec, CAN Contact: Winston Kelso, (418) 827-2929 |
SL | Jun 7-8 | Winfield Park Slalom - Truckee River, Reno, NV Contact: Charlie Albright, Sierra Nevada Whitewater Club, (702) 787-1751 Remarks: Class II. Site of proposed fixed slalom course in downtown Reno. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
O | Jun 7-14 | Delaware River Sojourn - Cruise, Delaware River Contact PA Environmental Council NE Office, School of Science & Engineering, Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA 18766: Russ Griner-Johnson (717) 831-4906, fax (717) 831-4997. |
SL | Jun 7-8 Results (dayone) Results (dayone) |
KCCNY Esopus SL, Phoenicia, NY Comments: Decked boat slalom in class III rapid. See their Esopus Slalom info web page for details. Contact:Ralph Johns, (201) 284-2524 days, (201) 492-8423 evenings. |
SL/WW/RD | Jun 7-8 | Yampa River Festival, Steamboat Springs, CO Contact: Peter Van De Carr, Backdoor Sports, Steamboat Springs, CO 80447, (970) 879-6249. |
RD | Jun 7-8 | 3rd Annual Shushwap Whitewater Rodeo, Shushwap River, Enderby, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Fun tier rodeo. Organised by Skookumchuk Outfitting Services and the Vernon Whitewater Club. Contact: Cam Fellows, (250) 838-2367. |
SL | Jun 8 | Slalom, Juniors, Tacen, ?? Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com. |
SL | Jun 14-15 Results | Slalom Northeast Junior Olympic Qualifier / Amoskeag SL, Merrimack River, Manchester, NH (New England Slalom Series #6) Contact: Amoskeag Slalom Paddlers, PO Box 443, Concord, NH, 03302, (603) 224-6634 Remarks: Class II slalom. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
RD | Jun 14-15 | Rhino Rodeo Camp, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: This camp is designed for the boater with some experience in hole playing and rodeo competition. Groups of differing experience levels will be formed to insure the proper level of coaching for each individual's goals. Top international rodeo competitors will be sought to coach this camp. |
SL/WW/RD | Jun 12-15 | FIBark Festival - Arkansas River, Salida, CO Contact: Donna Rhodes, 317 W 2nd, Salida, CO 81201, (719) 539-3861 |
RD | Jun 13-15 | Headwaters Championship - Arkansas River, Salida, CO Contact: PT Wood, PO Box 237, Salida, CO 81201, (719) 539-3174, fax (719) 539-2472. Remarks: upper tier rodeo. |
?? | Jun 15 | Similkameen Race, Similkameen River, Princton, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Class II-III. Organized by Simoka Whitewater Paddler's Society. Contact: Ken Leonty, (250) 497-6109, kooks@img.net |
O | Jun 15 | Chilliwack Classic Raft Race, Chilliwack River, Chilliwack, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Organised by Chilliwack River Rafting Adventures to raise funds for the WKABC. Volunteers are needed. Contact: Russ Brown, (888) 234-7328 |
SL | Jun 21-22 | Wisconsin River Slalom, WI (Buttercup Series) |
SL | Jun 21-22 Finish order | Slalom World Cup #1, Bourg St. Maurice, FRA |
SL/WW | Jun 21-22 | Aspen Race, Roaring Fork River, Aspen, CO Remarks: Downriver Saturday, Slalom Sunday. Contact: Kirk Baker, PO Box 1520, Aspen, CO 81611, (970) 925-6248. |
SL | Jun 21-22 | Mamquam River Festival, Mamquam River, Squamish, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Don Jamison, (604) 898-5498. Remarks: Class II-III fun slalom; for skill development but with prizes! Combined obstacle and slalom course; boat demo and clinics. Boat raffle. Accomodations available. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
RD | Jun 20-22 | Taylor River Rodeo, Upper Taylor River, Almont, CO Contact: Christian Mason, Three Rivers Paddle Shop, PO Box 339, Almont, CO 81210, (970) 641-1303 or PO Box 237, Salida, CO, 81201, (970) 349-2130, fax (970) 641-8373. Remarks: fun tier rodeo. |
SL/WW/RD | Jun 21-23 | 14th Annual Willow River Paddlefest, Willow River, Prince George, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Class II-III beginner and intermediate half-slaloms and freestyle. BC Downriver Team Selection Race #3. Locally guided river runs, organized by Backwater Paddling and NW Brigade Canoe & Kayak Club. Hot tub and free camping. Boat raffle. Upper tier rodeo. NOWR Event. Contact: Rick Brine, 7359 Imperial Cres., Prince George, British Columbia V2N 2W7, Canada (250) 964-7400, fax (250) 964-7400 |
O | Jun 21-22 | Paddleplay '97 - Symposium - Brighton, MI Contact: Robert Branch, 13896 Woodsett Ct., Shelby TWP, MI 48315, (810) 781-4189. |
SL | Jun 21-22 | Minden Cup Slalom, Minden, Ontario, CAN Contact: Wilson Quigley, (519) 763-2263. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL/WW | Jun 23-27 Results | United States Open Canoe National Championships, Nantahala River, NC Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Slalom/downriver open boat national championships. |
WW | Jun 23-27 Results | US Wildwater Nationals, Nantahala River, NC Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: The winner of this combined competition of a three mile stretch and total of two "sprint" races down the Nantahala will be hailed as the fastest paddlers in the country. |
?? | Jun 23, 25-27 Results | North Carolina State Games Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. |
SL/WW/RD | Jun 28-29 Slalom results Downriver results | Slalom Southwest Junior Olympic Qualifier/Animas River Days SL, Durango, CO
Contact: Race Director, PO Box 3626, Durango, CO 81302, (970) 259-3693, fax (970) 247-7819 Remarks: fun tier rodeo. |
WW | Jun 28 | Charlemont Canoe & Kayak Race (New England Dowriver Championship Series Final), MA Contact: Charlemont Lions Club, PO Box 20, Charlemont, MA 01339. |
SL | Jun 28-29 Results | Slalom World Cup #2, Bjorbo, SWE |
SL | Jun 28-29 Saturday short race results Sunday short race results Sunday long race results | WACKO Race, Wausau, WI Contact: Jim Elliot, (715) 845-8200. |
RD | Jul 1 | Chilliwack Whitewater Rodeo, Chilliwack River, Chilliwack, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Organised by Chilliwack Rock and Kayak Club. Practice June 28-29. Contact: Rick Hayes, (604) 858-2888. |
SL/WW | Jul 4-6 | Colorado Cup - Arkansas River (Numbers), Buena Vista, CO Remarks: Rodeo Friday, Downriver Saturday, Slalom Sunday (Slalom team race Saturday?). Includes Colorado Youth Championship and CWWA Award. The CWWA Triathlon (Elephant Rock, CO) will overlap with the downriver race, and will consist of 4 mi kayak, 5 mi mtn bike, 3 mi trail run. Contact: Chris Bainbridge, PO Box 98, Poncha Springs, CO 81242, (719) 539-6681. Contact for CWWA Triathlon: Bill Baker, 2953 Birch, Denver, CO 80207, (303) 399-6821. |
SL | Jul 5 | Slalom, Juniors/Seniors Drau lienz, AUT Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com. |
SL | Jul 5-6 | Quebec Cup #3, Riviere aux Sables, Jonquire, Quebec, CAN Contact: Winston Kelso, (418) 827-2929 |
SL | Jul 5-6 Finish order | World Cup #3, Sjoa, NOR |
WW | Jul ?? | Wildwater Junior Pre Worlds, Bouge St. Maurice, France Contact Mike Freeburn at 970-247-9165. |
RD | Jul ?? | Rouleau du President Rodeo, Tewksbury section, Jacques Cartier River Contact: Jeff Rivest, ripint@total.net, 108 rue Amsterdam St., Augustine, Quebec, J3A LV9, (418) 872-1258. |
WW | Jul 5-6 | Cataracts of the Kern - WKF World Cup #1, Califronia Contact: Eric Jackson, adventure@worldkayak.com, World Kayak Federation, PO Box 15430, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9214, fax (202) 546-3108 |
SL | Jul 5-6 Results | Slalom Northwest Junior Olympic Qualifier - Idaho Falls, ID |
SL | Jul 5-6 | Ottawa Pumphouse Slalom, Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Class III slalom. Ontario Slalom Team Trials. Junior training camp. Contact: Mark Illing, (613) 232-9366. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Jul 10-13 Results | Slalom Junior Pre Worlds, Lofer, AUT Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com. |
SL | Jul 10-13 | Junior pre-World Championships, Lofer, AUT |
SL/RD/WW | Jul 11-13 Results | Payette Whitewater Roundup, NF Payette River, Banks, Idaho Contact: Ted Ryan, (208) 344-2567. Remarks: Class II slalom, wildwater, and freestyle. Slalom on Saturday at Otter Slide Rapid. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL/WW | Jul 12 | Citizen's Race & Wildwater Race, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Low key race that's for beginner racers and weekend cruisers, with fun and prizes for everybody. Includes 2-hour slalom mini camp which precedes the race and is designed as an introduction to slalom skills for river runners. Interested folks can sign up between 8-9 AM the morning of the camp, and don't need to race to be involved in the mini-camp. |
RD | Jul 12 | Rouleau du President Rodeo, Pont-Rouge Section, Jacques Cartier River, Jacques Cartier, Province Quebec, CAN Remarks: Fun tier rodeo. Contact: Jeff Rivest, (418) 872-1258, ripint@total.net |
RD | Jul (mid*) | Tatlow Festival, Tatlow Falls, Bulkley River, Smithers, British Columbia, CAN Remarks: Fun tier rodeo. Organised by Aquabatics and Bulkley Valley Kayak Club. Remarks: * - scheduled for mid-July; snowpack and conditions will determine weekend. Contact: Susan and Luis Azofeifa, (250) 847-3678, aquabat@mail.netshop.net |
SL | Jul 12 | Slalom Southeast Junior Olympic Southeast Qualifier, Nantahala River, NC Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: For junior athletes wishing to compete in the Junior Olympics in slalom. |
WW | Jul 12 | Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #1 Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370. |
RD | Jul 12-13 | West Coast Team Trials, Derby Creek, CO Contact: Kelly Mull, 27 Park Ave., Whitefish, MT 59937, (406) 862-5641, fax (406) 852-5778. Comments: USA rodeo |
SL | Jul 12-13 Slalom Results Downriver #1/#2 Results | White Salmon Race, White Salmon River, Husum, WA (Northwest Cup #5) Contact: Bill Bowie (503) 281-7765 Remarks: Class III-. Start of the week-long Gorge Games. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
WW | Jul 13 | Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #2 Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370. |
WW | Jul 15 | Gorge Games Extreme Race - WKF World Cup #2 Contact: Eric Jackson, adventure@worldkayak.com, World Kayak Federation, PO Box 15430, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9214, fax (202) 546-3108 |
SL/WW | Jul 18(12?) | Dixie Division Camp Challenge, Nantahala River, NC Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: A competition specifically for southeastern kids and summer camp programs.. |
WW | Jul 19 | Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #3 Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370. |
SL | Jul 19-20 | Slalom, Junior European Championships Wietrznice, POL Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com. |
WW | Jul 20 | Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #4 Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370. |
O | Jul ?? | Captain Thurmond's Triathlon (bike/kayak/run) Contact: Donnie Hudspeth, (800) 950-2585 |
WW | Jul 22 | Green Narrows Extreme Race - WKF World Cup #3 Contact: Eric Jackson, adventure@worldkayak.com, World Kayak Federation, PO Box 15430, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9214, fax (202) 546-3108 |
SL/WW | Jul 26 | Citizen's Race & Wildwater Race, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Low key race that's for beginner racers and weekend cruisers, with fun and prizes for everybody. Includes 2-hour slalom mini camp which precedes the race and is designed as an introduction to slalom skills for river runners. Interested folks can sign up between 8-9 AM the morning of the camp, and don't need to race to be involved in the mini-camp. |
WW | Jul 26 | Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #5 Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370. |
SL | Jul 26-27 Results (final only) | World Cup #4, Upper Ocoee, TN |
RD | Jul 26-27 | Derby Creek Days - Colorado River, CO Remarks: NOWR event. Contact: Chris Emerick, PO Box 22, Oakcreek, CO 80467, (970) 736-0080, fax (970) 736-0078. |
O | Jul 26-27 | Paddling in the Park - Symposium - Palatine, IL Contact: Sigrid Pilgram (847) 328-0145 |
RD/SL/WW | Jul 26-27 | Nugget Rodeo, Rogue River, Gold Hill, OR Contact: Aaron Stone, (541) 772-4762. Remarks: Class III. Slalom half-course, wildwater and freestyle. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Jul 27 | Madawaska Kanu Centre Race/Ontario Slalom Championships, Barry's Bay, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Class III. Novice, intermediate, expert classes. Contact: Claudia Van Wijk, owlmkc@fox.nstn.ca, Madawaska Kanu Center, Box 635, Barry's Bay, Ontario, Canada, KOJ 1B0, (613) 756-3620, or (613) 594-5268. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca Note: Moved to the Gull River due to low water at Madawaska. The Gull is running 600-700 CFS. Novice class will start below the falls. Saturday: open practice; course closes at noon; demo runs at 3 PM. Sunday: racer's meeting at 9 AM. Contact: Mark Illing, (613) 232-9366 (home), (613) 951-3332 (work), willing@cyberus.ca, illimar2@statcan.ca |
SL/WW | Aug 2 | Citizen's Race & Wildwater Race, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Low key race that's for beginner racers and weekend cruisers, with fun and prizes for everybody. Includes 2-hour slalom mini camp which precedes the race and is designed as an introduction to slalom skills for river runners. Interested folks can sign up between 8-9 AM the morning of the camp, and don't need to race to be involved in the mini-camp. |
WW | Aug 2-3 | Great Falls of the Potomac - WKF World Cup Final Contact: Eric Jackson, adventure@worldkayak.com, World Kayak Federation, PO Box 15430, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9214, fax (202) 546-3108 |
SL | Aug 2-3 Finish order | World Cup #5 (FINAL), Gull River, Minden, CAN Contact: Linda Reiche (416) 755-5681, lrpaddle@interlog.com. Remarks: class III-IV slalom. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
RD/SL/WW | Aug 2-4 | Kootenay Whitewater Festival, Kootenay and Slocan Rivers, Nelson, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Bob Dupuis, 1925 Highway 3, Christina Lake, British Columbia, V0H 1E0, Canada, (205) 447-6561, fax (205) 477-8561 Remarks: fun tier rodeo, class III slalom and wildwater. Organized by Wildways in Christina Lake and the Nelson Kayak Club. NOWR Rodeo. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
WW | Aug 2-3 | Salmon River Downriver Race, NY Comments: Class II-III downriver race. Practice on Saturday, race on Sunday at 10:30 AM starting at Route 2A Black Hole, with classes for glass, plastic, decked, open, etc. with singles in the morning and tandem boats in the afternoon. Contact: Dan Murn, (315) 387-5048, smurn@aol.com |
SL | Aug 3-5 Results | Slalom Junior Olympic Final - Carowinds, Charlotte, NC |
WW | Aug 7-8 | Canadian Whitewater National Downriver Championships, Rivire Montmoreney, Quebec City, Province Quebec, CAN Contact: Winston Kelso (418) 827-2929 or (514) 252-3099. |
RD | Aug 8-10 | Derby Creek Days Contact: Chris Emerick, PO Box 22, Oakcreek, CO 80467, (970) 736-0080, fax (970) 736-0078 Remarks: fun tier rodeo. |
SL | Aug 9 Results | United States Slalom National Championship, Wausau, WI |
SL | Aug 10 Results | Mid-America Slalom #1, Wausau, WI |
O | Aug 9-10 | Montreal White-Water Canoe & Kayak Club Jamboree on the Rouge, Montreal, Quebec, CAN Non-competitive activities of all kinds for all levels of paddlers -- and non-paddlers, too! For more information: CCKEVM (Note: the English version should be up around mid-February.) Contact: Felix Martel, felixm@total.net |
SL | Aug 9-10 | Canadian Whitewater National Slalom Championships, Riviere Aux Sables, Jonquiere, Province Quebec, CAN Contact: Winson Kelso, (418) 827-2929 or (514)252-3099 Remarks: class III slalom. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Aug 9-10 | Burleigh Falls Slalom, Ontario, CAN Contact: Ian Edward, (416) 421-6550. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Aug 16-17 Results | Mid-America Series #2, East Race Waterway, South Bend |
SL | Aug 16-17 Results | United States Junior/Senior/Masters Nationals, NF Payette, Banks, ID Contact: Ted Ryan, (208) 344-2567. |
SL | Aug 22-24 | Slalom, Junior/Senior, Bratislava Danubia Cup, SVK Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com. |
SL | Aug 23-24 | St. Louis River Rodeo and Slalom, Carlton, MN Remarks: This event is focused on recreational and development whitewater paddlers. The event will not be including a slalom at the Mid-America level. Contact: Beth Rypstat. |
SL | Aug 23-24 PARTIAL Results | Dog Days SL, Spring Creek, Bellefonte, PA Remarks: Class I slalom held at same site as fall Penn Cup race. Contact: Tussey Mountain Outfitters, 226 N. Water Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-5690 |
O | Aug 23 | Sacandaga River Festival, Sacandaga River, Hadley, NY Remarks: 1:00 - 8:00 PM; boat demos, kids clinics, rodeo clinics, vendor booths, downriver race, games, music in the evening. Contact: Sacandaga Outdoor Center, (518) 696-5710. Contact: Peter Skinner, skinnp@rpi.edu |
WW | Aug 24 Results | Gore Canyon Race - Colorado River, Kremmling, CO Remarks: Class V. Qualified racers and safety only. No spectator access. Contact: Paul Tefft, Enviro-Action Sports, PO Box 4784, Aspen, CO 81612, (970) 923-3955. |
RD | Aug 29-31 | Ottawa River Rodeo, Beechburg, Ontario, CAN Remarks: upper tier rodeo. NOWR. Organised by Equinox Adventures. Contact: Paul Sevcik, 5334 Yonge St. #609, Toronto, ONT M2N 6M2 Canada, (416) 222-2223, fax (416) 225-0204. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Aug 30-31 | Slalom, Junior/Senior, Peniny SL, SVK Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com. |
SL | Aug 31-Sep 1 | Long Island Flatwater SL, Matt-A-Mar Marina, Mattituck, NY NOTE: CANCELLED as of 8/12. Contact: Susan Saphire, ssaphire@gte.net, 2546 Riverbend Road, Apt 2, Allentown, PA 18103, 610-966-3730. |
SL | Aug 30-31 Results | Riversport SL, Middle Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #1) Contact: Riversport School of Paddling, 213 Yough Street, Confluence, PA 15424, (814) 395-5744. Remarks: Class II slalom. |
RD | Sep 5-7 | World Rodeo Championships, Makoys Chutes Rapid, Rocher Fendu section of the Ottawa River, Beechburg, Ontario, CAN Remarks: See also Logistics or contact pgreen@synapse.net. Contact: Mark Scriver, scriver@synapse.net, (613) 727-5388, work, (613) 722-4229, fax (613) 224-3019. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
O | Sep 6 | World Rodeo Festival, OWL Rafting, Forester's Falls, Ontario CAN Comments: 6-10 PM at Owl Rafting; music, beer, barbeque, exhibitors and paddling equipment swap. Held in coordination with the World Rodeo Championships. Entry fee of $2/person. |
SL | Sep 6-7 Results | Riverfest SL, Merrimack River, Manchester, NH (New England Slalom Series #7) Contact: Amoskeag Slalom Paddlers, PO Box 443, Concord, NH, 03302, (603) 224-6634 Remarks: Class II slalom. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
SL | Sep 6-7 | Quebec Cup #4, Rivire St. Charles, Valleyfield, Quebec, CAN Contact: Patrick Gagn, (514)621-4076. |
SL | Sep 7 | Gull River Open Canoe Slalom, Minden, Ontario, CAN Remarks: Class III-IV. Intermediate, expert classes. Contact: John Williams, (416) 862-0881 or Trailhead Inc., (613)722-4229. Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca |
SL | Sep 6-7 | Taylor's Falls Slalom, St. Croix River, Taylor's Falls, MN (Buttercup Series) |
RD | Sep 12-14 | American River Festival Contact: Larry Goral, PO Box 562, Coloma, CA 95613, (916) 621-1224, fax (same, call first) Remarks: upper tier rodeo. |
SL | Sep 13-14 Results | Little Lehigh SL, Little Lehigh River, Allentown, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #2) Remarks: Class I slalom. Contact: Lehigh Valley Canoe Club. |
SL | Sep 20 Results | Last Ditch Slalom, Wolf River, Langlade, WI (Buttercup Series) |
RD | Sep 19-21 | Outer Banks Surf/Kayak Rodeo Contact: Pam Malec, c/o Kitty Hawk Sports, PO Box 939, Nags Head, NC 27959, (919) 441-6800, fax (919) 441-5117 Remarks: fun tier rodeo. |
SL/WW/RD | Sep 20-21 | Big Eddy River Festival, Big Eddy Rapid, Deschutes River, Bend, OR Remarks: Class III slalom (Saturday), downriver and freestyle (Sunday). Contact: Rick Wright, (541) 389-0428 or (541) 389-9178, WrightDes@aol.com |
SL/WW | Sep 20-21 Results | Cheakamus Fall Classic, House Rock, Upper Cheakamus River, Whistler, British Columbia, CAN (Northwest Cup #6) Contact: Sean Plecas, (604) 574-4541, rplecas@nanaimo.ark.com Remarks: 2 slaloms: class II-III and III-IV, team downriver river, ball race. Year end party with live band, silent auction, beer and prizes. Vancouver Kayak Club social. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Sep 20-21 Results | Codorus SL, Codorus Creek, York, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #3) Remarks: flatwater slalom. Contact: Linda Davidson, Conewago Canoe Club, ddavidson@csdavidson.com |
WW | Sep 22-23 | Great Falls of the Potomac - WKF Extreme World Championships Contact: Eric Jackson, adventure@worldkayak.com, World Kayak Federation, PO Box 15430, Washington, DC 20003, (202) 546-9214, fax (202) 546-3108 |
RD/SL/WW | Sep 26-28 | Savage Rapids Race, Klamath River, Happy Camp, California Contact: Dunbar Hardy, PO Box 282, Ashland, OR 97520, (541) 482-4148, fax (541) 482-8295 Remarks: fun tier rodeo. Class II slalom and wildwater. 1.5 hours south of Ashland, Oregon. NOWR Rodeo. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
SL | Sep 27-28 Results | Fiddler's Elbow SL, Swatara Creek, Hershey, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #4) Remarks: class I slalom. Contact: Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg. |
SL | Sep 25-28 Results | Slalom World Championships, Tres Coroas, BRA There's an official web site as well as a US mirror site. |
WW | Sep 29 | Upper Gauley Race Contact: Donnie Hudspeth, (800) 950-2585 |
RD | Oct 3-5 | Coosa River Whitewater Festival Contact: Lonnie Carden, 5143 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109, (334) 272-0952, fax (334) 272-1207 Remarks: upper tier rodeo. |
SL | Oct 3-5 Results | World Nature Games Slalom, Brazil |
SL | Oct 4-5 Results | Esopus SL, Esopus River, Phoenicia, NY (New England Slalom Series #8) Contact: Chris Carter, 186 Wawa Rd., Wawa, PA, 19063, (610) 459-9094 Remarks: Class III slalom. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
RD | Oct 10-12 | Ocoee Rodeo Contact: Susan Wilson, 14 Norwood Ave., Asheville, NC 28804, (704) 258-3836, fax (call first). Remarks: upper tier rodeo. |
O | Oct 10-13 | Southwest Canoe Rendezvous - Symposium - Houston, TX Contact: American Canoe Association at (703) 451-0141 Remarks: Huntsville State Park. |
SL | Oct 11-12 Results | Bellefonte SL, Spring Creek, Bellefonte, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #5) Remarks: class I+ slalom, pot luck dinner, Penn Cup awards after the race. Contact: Penn State Outing Club Whitewater. |
SL | Oct 18-19 Results | Farmington SL, Farmington River, Otis, MA (New England Slalom Series #9) Remarks: Class II slalom, New England Slalom Series awards after the race. Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472. |
SL | Oct 11-12 Results | Nooksack Race, NF Nooksack River, Glacier, WA Contact: Steve Exe, WA Kayak Club, (206) 932-3323. Remarks: Class III slalom. Canadian Thanksgiving. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
O | Oct 24-26 | Guest Appreciation Festival - Festival & Sale - NOC Contact: Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson, City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. |
WW | Oct 25 | Third Annual Russell Fork Race (tentative date) |
SL | Oct 25-26 | Mamquam Fall Race, Mamquam River, Squamish, British Columbia, CAN Contact: Don Jamison, (604) 898-5498. Remarks: Class II-III fun slalom; for skill development. Clinic and demos. Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us |
O | Nov 2 Results | BCE Whitewater Triathalon, Bethesda, Maryland Remarks: Bike 4 miles, run 3 miles, canoe/kayak 2 miles down Little Falls (III-IV) to Chain Bridge. Qualifying race for 1998 Potomac Ironman. Meet Sunday at 8 AM at the Brookmont Church; if Little Falls Gauge is over 5 feet, data will change to Sunday, Nov. 9. Call CCA or BRV hotlines for details date approaches. Check here for more details and a link to an online entry form. |
WW | mid-Nov | Narrows of the Green Race Contact: Leland Davis, 704-253-2725 (winter), 704-692-1123 (summer), leland@ioa.com |
SL | Nov 27-29 | Thanksgiving Training Camp, Nantahala River, NC Contact: The Nantahala Racing Club Director NRCRhinos@aol.com, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2176 x108, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Primarily for juniors however all athletes are welcome. This camp is appropriate for novice slalom racers through top level development team athletes. Plastic and composite racing boats are available for use during this camp. |
SL/WW | Dec 6-7 | Bryson City Citizen's Race, Nantahala River, NC Contact Mike Hipsher, Nantahala Racing Club, Nantahala Outdoor Center, 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, (704) 488-2175, fax (704) 488-2498, or call the NOC Programs Office at (888) 662-1662. Remarks: Held in downtown Bryson City in conjunction with the annual Christmas parade. |
SL | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve Slalom Race--Boulder Creek, Boulder, CO Remarks: In Eben G. Fine Park in Boulder. Contact: Gary Lacy, 485 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80302, (303) 545-5883 |