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1998 US/Canada slalom/wildwater/rodeo schedule.

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TypeMonth/Day(s)Event
WW/SLFebGlacier 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/WWearly MarMulberry Fork SL/WW, Birmingham, AL
Contact: Kent Hamblenk (205) 988-1808.
SLMarUS 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.
SLMar 7-8Tamihi Spring Opener, Chilliwack River, Chilliwack, BC, CAN
Remarks: Class III+ slalom.
Contact: Dan Norman, (604) 858-0566.
SL/WWMar 14-15
Results
Cedar River Race, Cedar, River, Landsburg WA (Northwest Cup #1)
Remarks: Class II slalom and downriver, 40 minutes east of Seattle.
Contact: Boo Turner, WA Kayak Club, (206) 325-6411.
WWmid-MarRhode 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/WWMar 28-29Riverhouse Rendezvous, Deschutes River, Bend, OR
Remarks: Class II slalom. Saturday: swap meet and wildwater. Sunday: slalom.
Contact: Rick Wright, (541) 389-0428.
SLMar 29
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.
WWlast Saturday in MarRed 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/WWMar 28-29
Day One Results
Day Two Results
NOC Double Header/South US Team Trials Qualifier, 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/WWMarch 28-29Missouri Whitewater Championships, St. Francis River, Fredericktown, MO (Buttercup Series)
Comments: slalom and 2.5 mile downriver race; backup weekend is April 4-5.
Contact: Race director is Dave Kovar of the Missouri Whitewater Association, (314) 752-4028, wahookovar@aol.com
Alternate Contact: Jim Warren, (314) 727-2213, jwarren@mdc.com
SLlate MarMamquam 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
WWearly AprWhite River Wildwater Race(New England Cup Series WW #1)
Contact: Mascoma Express, RR 2, Box 922, Canaan NH 03741, (603) 523-7004.
SL/WWApr 4-5
Day One Results
Day Two Results
Ocoee Double Header, Ocoee, TN
Contact: Race registrar Cathy Rowan, 120 Peachtree Lane, Athens, GA 30607, 706-546-1968, OC1-K1-QE2@juno.com
SL/WWearly AprCredit 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
WWApr 3-4US Wildwater Team Trials, White Salmon River, Husum, WA
SLApr 4-5
Results
Smith River SL, SF Smith River, Crescent City, CA (Northwest Cup #2)
Remarks: Class III+ slalom.
Contact: Scott Bowman, Southern Oregon Association of Kayakers, (707) 457-3019.
SLApr 5 Results
Punch Brook SL, Farmington River, Unionville, CT (New England Slalom Series #2)
Contact: Bob Putnam.
Remarks: Class II+ slalom.
Series contact: Sam Montague, 55 Darton St., Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-9472.
SLApr 11
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.
WWmid-AprMascoma Wildwater, Lebanon, NH(New England Cup Series WW #2)
Contact: Mascoma Race Chairman, Ledyard Canoe Club, PO Box9, Hanover NH 03755 (603) 643-6709.
SL/WWmid-AprHumber 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
SLApr 12-13
Results
Big Piney Slalom, Russellville, AR
Contact: Don Walls, 501-331-4664, dwalls@cswnet.com
Remarks: Class II slalom hosted by Big Piney Creek chapter of the Arkansas Canoe Club at the Long Pool campground, which is north of Russellville.
SLApr 18
Results
T'ville SL/NE Trials Qualifier, Farmington River, Tarriffville, CT (New England Cup Series SL #4)
Contact: David Sinish, 20 Dyer St., Collinsville, CT 06027, (860) 693-0073.
SLApr 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.
SLApr 18-19
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).
SL/WW/RDApr 17-19Kern River Festival/West Trials Qualifier, Kernville, CA
Comments: Class II slalom, held at Riverside Park in the middle of Kernville.
Contact: Linda Ivins, 805-871-6790. Contact: Dana Heins, Kern River Alliance, D.Heins@email.sattelcomm.com
SLApr 25-26
Results
Blackwater Slalom Festival, Blackwater River, Webster, 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.
WWmid-AprMoira 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
RDApr 25-26New River Rodeo, New River, McCoy, VA
Contact: Roanoke County Parks/Recreation, 540-387-6091.
RDApr 25-26Merced River Rodeo, Merced River, Mariposa, CA
Contact: Susan Scheufele, 408-459-7978.
SLApr 25-26 Loyalsock SL, World's End State Park, PA
Remarks: Run by the Penn State Outing Club Whitewater.
Contact: Chuck Cooper, cec@hrb.com
SLApr 26Slough Beginner Race, Hope Slough, Chilliwack River, Chilliwack, BC, CAN
Remarks: Class I slalom; for kids and adults at the novice and beginner levels. 45 minutes east of Vancouver, BC.
Contact: Dan Norman, (604) 858-0566.
WWmid-AprWestfield Wildwater(New England Cup Series WW #3)
Contact: Jeff Defgo, 35 Ingell Road, Chester, MA 01011, (413) 354-9684.
WW/OMay 2-3Hudson River Whitewater Derby, Hudson River, NY
Comments: Two downriver races plus novice and "giant" slalom. For further info see the Whitewater Derby web site.
SLMay 2-3
Junior Team Trials Day #1 Results
Junior Team Trials Day #2 Results
Snyder's Mill Results
US Junior Team Trials/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/WWlate AprCapilano 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/WWlate AprSpring-Splash Slalom/Wildwater, Peterborough, Ontario, CAN
Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca
WW/RDMay 1-3Canyon Creek Festival and Race & Bob's Hole Rodeo, Canyon Creek, SW WA, and Clackamas River, Estacada, OR
Comments: Class V Wildwater, freestyle. Contact: (rodeo) Keith Jensen, 503-285-0464. Contact: (wildwater) Andrew Wuffers, 503-285-0464, aldercreek@aol.com.
Remarks: Wildwater race is part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
RDMay 2-3Gilman Falls Rodeo, Old Town, ME
Contact: John Miligan, 207-827-5872.
O/RDMay 1-2Cheat River Festival and Race, Albright, WV
Contact: Dave Bassage, 304-379-3141.
Contact: West Virginia Rivers Coalition, PO Box 606, Buchannon, WV, 26201, (304) 472-0025, fax (304) 472-0033.
SL/WWearly May30th 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
SLMay 10
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.
SLearly MayQuebec 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.
SLearly MayPenticton 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
RDmid-MayLochsa 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.
SLmid-MayRiverfest 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.
RD/SL/WWMay 9-10Maupin Days Whitewater Festival, Deschutes River, Maupin, OR
Remarks: class II-III slalom, downriver and freestyle.
Slalom on Elevator Rapid (Sunday); freestyle Saturday; flow will be about 5000 CFS.
Contact: Dave Slover, PO Box 120, Maupin, OR 97037, 503-235-1917 or 541-395-2201.
SL/WWMay 9-10Adobe Whitewater Club Mother's Day Race, Rio Grande River, Pilar, NM
Remarks: May 9: Canoe and Kayak Marathon through Class II; Raft Challenge through Class III/IV: throwbag toss, sponge rescue, etc. Fun family event! Downriver race through Class III/IV--if we have enough interest.
May 10: Kayak and Canoe Slalom Class II/III: Approx 20 gates. Expert/Junior/Novice/Intermediate. Glass/Plastic.
Contact: Laura Ulibarri at 505-892-5012 or at AWCRace@aol.com
SLearly May Canadian National Whitewater Slalom Team Trials
Contact: Niamh Donnelly, (403) 289-3391, nidonnel@acs.ucalgary.ca
Contact: Jennie Goldberg, (206) 933-1178, League of Northwest Whitewater Racers Jennie.Goldberg@ci.seattle.wa.us
SLmid-MayApple River Slalom, WI (Buttercup Series)
SLmid-MayAndrew 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/WWMay 16-17Big Fork Whitewater Festival - Swan River, Big Fork, MT
Contact: (rodeo) Derek Thompson, 406-862-4926.
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/WWmid-MayToby 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
SLMay 8-10
Day One Results
Day Two Results
Day Three Results
US National Team Trials, Wausau, WI
SL/WWMay 17
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
RD/SL/WWMay 16-1714th Annual North Idaho Whitewater Festival, NF Clearwater River and Oro Grande Creek, Pierce, ID
Comments: Class II slalom, freestyle, downriver; also novice race. Contact: Jim Kleeburg.
WWMay 18-24Wildwater World Championships, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
RDMay 16-18Kanakanskis Whitewater Rodeo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact: Mark Taylor, 403-266-1527.
WWMay 30Wildwater World Cup, Valsesia, Italy
SL/WWmid-MayBoulder Creek Races, Boulder Creek, Boulder, CO
Contact Jim Healy, 2554 Mapleton Ave., Boulder CO 80304-3812, (303) 938-8314
SL/WWMay 23-24
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.
SLlate MayEagle River Races, Eagle River, Minturn, CO
Contact: Bill Bryce, VVTCB, 100 East Meadow Dr., Vail CO 81657, (970) 476-1000 x3050.
SLMay 23-24 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.
SLlate MayElora 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
SLlate MayAnimas Race, Animas River, Durango, CO
Contact: Eric Lokken, 22 Rio Vista Circle, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 259-0367.
RDMay 30-31Jackson Hole Rodeo, Jackson Hole, WY
Contact: Aaron Pruzan, 307-733-2471.
SLMay 30
Results
BCE Junior Olympic Qualifier, Feeder Canal, Brookmont, MD
WWMay 30-31Potomac Whitewater Festival & Great Falls Race, Potomac River, McLean, VA
Contact: Ricky Rodriguez, 703-742-8742, rickyrod@aol.com.
Remarks: Wildwater race is part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
SLearly Jun-SatPoudre River Festival, Ft. Collins, CO
SLearly JunPetite 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/WWJun 6-7
Results
Salmon la Sac, Cle Elum River, Roslyn, WA (Northwest Cup #3)
Remarks: 50th annual celebration! Class II+ slalom and downriver. Includes kid's race and scavenger hunt.
Contact: Jennie Goldberg, WA Kayak Club, 206-933-1178, TheLeague@juno.com
SL/WW/RDearly JunPetawawa 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
SLearly May?Quebec Cup #2, Rivire Ste. Anne, du Nord, Beaupr, Quebec, CAN
Contact: Winston Kelso, (418) 827-2929
SLJun 6-7Wingfield Park Slalom, Truckee River, Reno, NV
Remarks: Class II. Site of proposed fixed slalom course in downtown Reno. Rocky Mountain Cup Series.
Contact: Charlie Albright, Sierra Nevada Whitewater Club, 702-787-1751
SLJun 6-7
Results (Day One)
Results (Day Two)
KCCNY Esopus Doubleheader SL, Phoenicia, NY
Comments: Decked boat slalom in class III rapid. Doubleheader with a race on Saturday and another on Sunday. See their Esopus Slalom info web page for details on 1997 race; 1998 probably will be similar.
Contact:Ralph Johns, (973) 284-2524 days, (973) 492-8423 evenings.
SL/WW/RDearly JunYampa River Festival, Steamboat Springs, CO
Contact: Peter Van De Carr, Backdoor Sports, Steamboat Springs, CO 80447, (970) 879-6249.
SLJun 14
Results (Qualifier)
Results (Final)
Slalom World Cup #1, Liptovsky-Mikulas, Slovakia
SLJun 27-28
Results
Middle Fork Snoqualmie Race, MF Snoqualmie River, North Bend, WA (Northwest Cup #4)
Remarks: Class III slalom. Clinic on the weekend prior.
Contact: John Day, 425-300-5470.
SLJun 21
Results (Qualifier)
Results (Final)
Slalom World Cup #2, Tacen, Slovenia
SLJun 14
Results
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.
RDJun 12-14Taylor River Rodeo, Almont/Gunnison, CO
Contact: Gunnison Chamber of Commerce, 800-274-7580.
RDJun 13-14Skyfest, Index, WA
Contact: Randolph Pierce, 206-789-0444.
SL/WW/RDJun 18-21FIBark Festival/Headwater Championship/US Wildwater Nationals - Arkansas River, Salida, CO
Contact: P.T. Wood, 719-539-3174.
Contact: Donna Rhodes, 317 W 2nd, Salida, CO 81201, (719) 539-3861
??mid-JunSimilkameen 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
SL/WWJun 18-21Whitewater Open Canoe National Championships, James River, Richmond, Virginia
Remarks: downriver and slalom national championships.
Contact: Larry Lubbers, llwwoc@erols.com, 410-757-6451
SLlate JunWisconsin River Slalom, WI (Buttercup Series)
SLJun 28
Results (Qualifier)
Results (Final)
Slalom World Cup #3, Augsburg, Germany
SL/WWlate JunAspen Race, Roaring Fork River, Aspen, CO
Remarks: Downriver Saturday, Slalom Sunday.
Contact: Kirk Baker, PO Box 1520, Aspen, CO 81611, (970) 925-6248.
SL/WW/RDJun 19-2114th 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
SLlate JunMinden 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/WWlate Jun 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.
SL/WW/RDJun 27-28Slalom Southwest Junior Olympic Qualifier/Animas River Days SL, Durango, CO Contact: Johnna Jacobson, 970-259-3893.
Contact: Race Director, PO Box 3626, Durango, CO 81302, (970) 259-3693, fax (970) 247-7819
Remarks: fun tier rodeo.
SLJun 27-28Bellefonte June Jamboree SL, Spring Creek, Bellefonte, PA
Remarks: Class I slalom held at same site as Dog Days and Bellefonte SL. Remarks: The 1998 June Jamboree Slalom will be contested on Sunday, June 28 at the Sunnyside Training Course, Bellefonte, Spring Creek. It is a limited edition Junior Olympic Qualification race, limited to the selection of just one boat in K-1W class, cadet age, 11-14. Course will be erected Saturday morning, June 27 with free practice in the afternoon after all is in place. Race will begin about 11:00 Sunday, June 28 depending on race entries. Entries are $10/class /person and will be received on or before Sat. the 27th. If arriving only on Sunday, telephone entries to 8:00 P.M. on Sat. night at (814) 237-7727. For the qualification race the first boat will be scheduled for the first run at 13:30 and second run at 14:00. Subsequent boats of the class will follow at 1-1:30 minute intervals. Contact: David Kurtz (phone number above), d1k@psu.edu
WWlate JunCharlemont Canoe & Kayak Race (New England Dowriver Championship Series Final), MA
Contact: Charlemont Lions Club, PO Box 20, Charlemont, MA 01339.
SLJul 11-12WACKO Race, Wausau, WI
Contact: Jim Elliot, (715) 845-8200.
RDearly JulChilliwack 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/WWearly JulColorado 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.
SLJul 4-5Mamquam River Festival, Mamquam River, Squamish, British Columbia, CAN
Remarks: Class II-III fun slalom; for skill development but with prizes!
Contact: Don Jamison, 604-898-5498.
WWJul 4-5Wildwater World Cup, Mouthal, Switzerland
SL/WWJul ??Junior Slalom/Wildwater World Championships, Lofer, Austria
SL/WWJul 11-12Wildwater World Cup Final, Lofer, Austria
SLearly JulQuebec Cup #3, Riviere aux Sables, Jonquire, Quebec, CAN
Contact: Winston Kelso, (418) 827-2929
RDJul ??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.
SLearly JulOttawa 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
RDJul 11-12Gorge Games Rodeo, Hood River, OR
Contact: John Trujillo, 541-386-4286.
SL/RD/WWJul 11-12Payette Whitewater Roundup, NF Payette River, Banks, Idaho
Remarks: Class II slalom, wildwater, and freestyle. Slalom on Saturday at Otter Slide Rapid.
Contact: Ted Ryan, 208-344-2567, ryanted@rmci.net.
SL/WWmid JulCitizen'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.
RDmid JulRouleau 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
RDJul (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
WWmid-JulColorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #1
Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
SLJul 11-12White Salmon Race, White Salmon River, Husum, WA (Northwest Cup #5)
Remarks: Class III-. Start of the week-long Gorge Games.
Contact: John Trujillo, 541-387-3527.
WWmid-JulColorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #2
Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
WWJul 25-26Black River Festival and Race, Black River, Watertown, NY
Contact: Chris Koll, 315-652-8397, ckoll1234@aol.com.
Remarks: Part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
WWlate JulColorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #3
Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
WWlate JulColorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #4
Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
OJul ??Captain Thurmond's Triathlon (bike/kayak/run)
Contact: Donnie Hudspeth, (800) 950-2585
SL/WWlate JulCitizen'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.
WWlate JulColorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #5
Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
RDJul 25Derby Creek Days, Colorado River, Burns, CO
Remarks: NOWR event. Contact: Chris Emerick, PO Box 22, Oakcreek, CO 80467, (970) 736-0080, fax (970) 736-0078.
RD/SL/WWlate JulNugget 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
SLlate JulMadawaska 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 Contact: Mark Illing, (613) 232-9366 (home), (613) 951-3332 (work), willing@cyberus.ca, illimar2@statcan.ca
??Jul 30 - Aug 21st University Canoe Racing World Championships, Zagreb, Croatia
OAug 1Deerfield River Festival, Deerfield River, Charlemont, MA
Contact: Mike Coleman, 718-646-2012, mdc@beackonarch.com.
SLAugust 2
Results
Junior Olympics, Richmond, VA
SLAug 2
Results (Qualifier)
Results (Final)
World Cup #4, Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
SL/WWearly AugCitizen'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/SL/WWAug 1-3Kootenay Whitewater Festival, Kootenay and Slocan Rivers, Castlegar, British Columbia, CAN
Contact: Gerry Harrmon, 250-362-7259.
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
WWearly AugSalmon 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
WWearly AugCanadian Whitewater National Downriver Championships, Rivire Montmoreney, Quebec City, Province Quebec, CAN
Contact: Winston Kelso (418) 827-2929 or (514) 252-3099.
RDearly AugDerby Creek Days
Contact: Chris Emerick, PO Box 22, Oakcreek, CO 80467, (970) 736-0080, fax (970) 736-0078
Remarks: fun tier rodeo.
SLearly AugCanadian Whitewater National Slalom Championships, 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
SLearly AugBurleigh Falls Slalom, Ontario, CAN
Contact: Ian Edward, (416) 421-6550.
Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca
SLAug 8-9
Results (Nationals)
Results (Jr/Sr/Ms Nationals)
United States Slalom National Championships/United States Junior/Senior/Masters Nationals Championships, East Race, South Bend, IN
Contact: Bill Constable, 219-231-2814
SL/WW/RDAug 9-14Nike World Master Games, Portland, Oregon
Remarks: Slalom, downriver, rodeo in conjunction with multi-sport event. Downriver Aug 9 through Big Eddy Rapid, freestyle Aug 10-11, slalom Aug 12 at First Street Rapid, downtown Bend. For details, check the information page at this site
Contact: Nike at 1-800-984-2637 for general info on the games and registration forms.
Contact: You can also check the 1998 NIKE World Master Games web site.
Contact: For whitewater-specific info, contact Rick Wright, 541-389-0428, WrightDes@aol.com.
WWAug 20Upper Yough Race, Upper Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, MD
Contact: Jessi Whittemore, 301-746-5389.
Remarks: Part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
WWAug 22-23Gore Canyon Dwonriver Race, Grand Junction, CO
Contact: Paul Tefft, 970-923-3955, enviro@rof.net.
Remarks: Part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
RDAug 29-30Wausau Whitewater Rodeo, Wausau, WI
Contact: Julie Walraven, 715-845-5664.
SLlate AugDog 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
SLAug 22-23Jackson Hole
Comments: Rocky Mountain Cup Series.
RDAug 29-30Ottawa River Rodeo, Bryson, Quebec, Canada
Contact: Paul Sevcik, 416-222-2223.
OJul 11-12Sacandaga 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, 518-474-2432, skinnp@rpi.edu.
SLSep 5-6
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.
OSep 5-7Don't Call This a Festival River Rendezvous, Beaver River, Belfort, NY
Contact: Chris Koll, 315-652-8397, ckoll1234@aol.com.
OSep 12 Ohiopyle/Stewart 8x4x4 Triathlon, Middle Youghiogheny River, Confluence/Ohiopyle, PA
Comments: Benefit for local fire company. 8 miles biking, 4 miles paddling, 4 miles running. There's a web page with full details
SLSep 13
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.
RDSep 12-13American River Festival, Placerville, CA
Contact: Larry Goral, 916-621-1224.
SLearly SepQuebec Cup #4, Rivire St. Charles, Valleyfield, Quebec, CAN
Contact: Patrick Gagn, (514)621-4076.
SLearly SepGull 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
SLearly SepTaylor's Falls Slalom, St. Croix River, Taylor's Falls, MN (Buttercup Series)
SLSep 13
Results (Qualifier)
Results (Final)
World Cup #5, La Seu d'Urgell, Spain
SLSep ??European Slalom Championships, Prague, Czech Republic
RDSep 19-20Outer Banks Surf/Kayak Rodeo, Nags Heads, NC
Contact: Pam Malec, 919-441-6800.
SLSep 12-13
Results
Little Lehigh SL, Little Lehigh River, Allentown, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #2)
Remarks: Class I slalom. Contact: Lehigh Valley Canoe Club.
SLSep 19Last Ditch Slalom, Wolf River, Langlade, WI (Buttercup Series)
Remarks: Held by Green Bay Paddlers United (GBPU).
Contact: Jane B. Barnes, 724 Cross Road, Sobieski, WI 54171-9751, 920-822-5876 (home) and 920-430-2377 (work), barnes.jb@pg.com (please use e-mail sparingly)
SL/WW/RDSep 19-20Big Eddy River Festival, Big Eddy Rapid, Deschutes River, Bend, OR (Northwest Cup #6)
Remarks: Class III slalom, downriver and freestyle.
Contact: Rick Wright, 541-389-0428, WrightDes@aol.com
SL/WWmid-SepCheakamus Fall Classic, House Rock, Upper Cheakamus River, Whistler, British Columbia, CAN
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
OSep 26Gauley Festival, Gauley River, Summersville, WV
Contact: Phyllis Horowitz, 914-586-2355, 76435.731@compuserve.com.
SLSep 19-20
Results
Codorus SL, Codorus Creek, York, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #3)
Remarks: flatwater slalom. Contact: Linda Davidson, Conewago Canoe Club, ddavidson@csdavidson.com
RD/SL/WWmid-SepSavage 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
RDOct 2-4Coosa River Whitewater Festival, Wetumpka, AL
Contact: Lonnie Carden, 334-272-0952.
SLSep 26-27
Results
Fiddler's Elbow SL, Swatara Creek, Hershey, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #4)
Remarks: class I slalom. Contact: Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg.
SLOct 3-4
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.
RDOct 9-11Ocoee Rodeo, Ducktown, TN
Contact: Susan Wilson, 14 Norwood Ave., Asheville, NC 28804, (704) 658-1332, fax (call first).
Remarks: upper tier rodeo.
WWOct 5Gauley River Race, Gauley River, Summersville, WV
Contact: Donnie Hudspeth, 800-950-2585.
Remarks: Part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
SLOct 10-11
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.
SLOct 17-18
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.
SLOct 3-4Nooksack Race, NF Nooksack River, Glacier, WA
Remarks: Class III slalom.
Contact: Steve Exe, WA Kayak Club, 206-932-3323.
SLlate OctMamquam 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
WWOct 17Moose River Festival and Race, Moose River, Old Forge, NY
Contact: Chris Koll, 315-652-8397, ckoll1234@aol.com.
Remarks: Part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
WWOct 24Russell Fork Rendezvous and Race, Breaks of the Russell Fork, Hays, VA
Contact: Brent Austin, 606-278-2011, russellfork@surfbwa.org.
Remarks: Part of the AWA Cascades Race Series. Series contact is Jayne Abbot, 450 Ivy Hill Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, 704-645-5299, jhabbot@aol.com
SLlate NovThanksgiving 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.
RDlate Nov/early DecPre-World Rodeo Championships, New Zealand
Contact: Donald Calder, prijon@iconz.co.nz
SL/WWearly DecBryson 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.
WWDec ??Narrows of the Green Race
Contact: Leland Davis, 704-253-2725 (winter) 704-692-1123 (summer), leland@ioa.com
SLDec 31New 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

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