1997 US/Canada slalom/wildwater/rodeo schedule.

PLEASE CHECK ALL DATES WITH RACE ORGANIZERS BEFORE PLANNING TRAVEL. I've tried to indicate questionable information with ??, but that's not a guarantee that everything else is accurate. And if something iswrong, then it's probably my fault, not the race organizer's.

Each event is tagged by type:

  • The beginnings of some descriptions of the various race series are found here.
  • Opportunities to attend training camps and clinics can be found here. (There are also some listed on this page, for historical reasons. Which is more convenient for you? Do you want to see them listed along with the races, or on their own page?)

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    Send your thank-yous to all of the many, many people who have made this possible by organizing races and teaching clinics and a hundred other things. You'll find a lot of their names on this schedule, along with more on the Credits page. If I've overlooked anybody, I assure you it's not intentional.

    TypeMonth/Day(s)Event
    SLFeb 1-2Weekend 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
    OFeb 7-9Friends 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
    OFeb 21-22National Paddling Film Festival - East, Lexington, KY
    Check out their web site.
    Contact: Barry Grimes, (606) 623-9067, bagrim1@pop.uky.edu
    WW/SLFeb 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/WWMar 1-2
    Results     		Mulberry Fork SL/WW, Birmingham, AL
    Contact: Kent Hamblenk (205) 988-1808.
    OMar 1National 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
    SLMar 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/WWMar 8-9Chilliwack 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
    OMar 15Safety in Paddlesport Conference - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
    Contact: Sigrid Pilgram (847) 328-0145
    SLMar 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
    OMar 21-23Paddlesports '97 Consumer Show - Pennsauken, NJ
    Contact: The Jersey Paddler, 1756 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08723, (908) 458-5777, fax (908) 458-5666
    WWMar 22Rhode 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.
    SLMar 22-23Riverhouse 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
    SLMar 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.
    WWMar 22-23Wildwater 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!
    SLMar 22-23One 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
    SLMar 24-28Development 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.
    WWMar 29Red 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 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.
    SLMar 29-30Mamquam 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
    WWApr 5White River Wildwater Race(New England Cup Series WW #1)
    Contact: Mascoma Express, RR 2, Box 922, Canaan NH 03741, (603) 523-7004.
    SLApr 5-6
    Results (day one)
    Results (day two)     		Ocoee Double Header, Ocoee, TN
    Contact: Polly Prater (770) 919-9799
    SL/WWApr 5-6Credit 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
    SLApr 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
    SLApr 5-6Slough 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
    SLApr 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.
    OApr 9-10Waterwalker Film Festival - Kalispell MT
    Contact: Bobbie Gilmore, 390 Tally Lake Rd., Whitefish, MT 59937, (406) 862-9010
    SLApr 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.
    WWApr 13Mascoma Wildwater, Lebanon, NH(New England Cup Series WW #2)
    Contact: Mascoma Race Chairman, Ledyard Canoe Club, PO Box9, Hanover NH 03755 (603) 643-6709.
    OApr 12Neuse 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/WWApr 12Humber 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
    OApr 12-13Spring 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/WWApr 12-13Missouri 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
    SLApr 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).
    OApr 13Ridge 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/RDApr 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.
    WWApr 18-20US 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.
    SLApr 19-20Codgers 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.
    SLApr 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
    SLApr 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.
    WWApr 20Moira 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
    SLApr 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
    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.
    WWApr 20Westfield Wildwater(New England Cup Series WW #3)
    Contact: Jeff Defgo, 35 Ingell Road, Chester, MA 01011, (413) 354-9684.
    RDApr 25-27New 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.
    RDApr 26-27Chili Bar Rodeo, California
    Contact: Larry Goral, PO Box 562, Coloma, CA, 95613, (916) 621-1224, fax (916) 621-1224.
    Remarks: fun tier rodeo.
    SLApr 26-27Slalom Training Clinic, Fredericktown, MO
    Contact: Jonathan Lehmann (314) 991-3969.
    SLApr 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/WWApr 26-27Capilano 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/WWApr 27Spring-Splash Slalom/Wildwater, Peterborough, Ontario, CAN
    Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca
    OMay 1US Team departs for ICF Wildwater World Cup series.
    OMay 2-3Cheat River Festival - Albright, WV
    Contact: West Virginia Rivers Coalition, PO Box 606, Buchannon, WV, 26201, (304) 472-0025, fax (304) 472-0033.
    SL/WWMay 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
    SLMay 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/RDMay 3-4Canyon Creek Festival
    Contact: Keith Jensen and Andrew Wulfers, (503) 285-4366.
    Remarks: Race to save Canyon Creek; team and solo extreme races.
    SLMay 3-4Quebec 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 3-4Spring Splish, Otonabee River, Ontario, CAN
    Remarks: Novice race. Contact: Dave Gillespie (705) 742-6532, Monica Moisander.
    SLMay 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.
    SLMay 4Penticton 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
    RDMay 9-11Lochsa 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.
    SLMay 10Riverfest 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.
    OMay 10First 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
    SLMay 10-11
    Race #1 results
    Race #2 results     		US National Team Trials, Races #1 and #2, Wausau, WI
    WWMay 10-11Wildwater World Cup #1 and Pre Worlds, Garrish, Germany
    Contact Jim Ingram at 706-878-2586, or Chris Osment at 770-934-3326.
    SL/WWMay 10-11
    Results     		Mother's Day Races, Rio Grande River, Pilar, NM
    Contact Adobe Whitewater Club (505) 281-1798 or mbwood@unm.edu
    SLMay 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
    SLMay 11Apple River Slalom, WI (Buttercup Series)
    SLMay 10-11Andrew 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 16-18Big 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/WWMay 16-19Toby 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 17
    Race #3 Results     		US National Team Trials, Race #3, East Race Waterway, South Bend, IN
    SLMay 17-18
    Race #1 Results
    Race #2 Results     		US Junior Team Trials, Races #1 and #2, East Race Waterway, South Bend, IN
    SLMay 17-18Tres Coroas Azteca Cup 1997, Tres Coroas, Brazil
    SL/WWMay 17-18Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival, OR
    Note: schedule is still being worked out. Contact: Becky Storey, (503) 771-7371, bstorey628@aol.com
    WWMay 17-18Wildwater World Cup #2, Kramsach, Austria
    Contact Jim Ingram at 706-878-2586, or Chris Osment at 770-934-3326.
    SL/WWMay 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/WWMay 17-18Boulder Creek Races, Boulder Creek, Boulder, CO
    Contact Jim Healy, 2554 Mapleton Ave., Boudler CO 80304-3812, (303) 938-8314
    SL/WWMay 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.
    WWMay 24-25Wildwater World Cup #3, Sesia, Italy
    Contact Jim Ingram at 706-878-2586, or Chris Osment at 770-934-3326.
    RDMay 24-25Kananaskis 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
    SLMay 24-26Eagle River Races, Eagle River, Minturn, CO
    Contact: Bill Bryce, VVTCB, 100 East Meadow Dr., Vail CO 81657, (970) 476-1000 x3050.
    SLMay 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.
    SLMay 24-25Elora 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
    RDMay 29-30East 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
    RDMay 30-Jun 1Jackson Hole Rodeo
    Contact: Aaron Pruzan, PO Box 9201, Jackson Hole, WY, 83002, (307) 733-2471, fax (307) 733-7171
    Comments: fun tier rodeo
    SLMay 31Animas Race, Animas River, Durango, CO
    Contact: Eric Lokken, 22 Rio Vista Circle, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 259-0367.
    RD/??May 31-Jun 1Potomac 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/WWMay 31-Jun 1Maupin 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
    SLearly Jun-SatPoudre River Festival, Ft. Collins, CO
    OJun 1Canoe and Kayak Demo Day - Symposium - Lake Galena, Doylestown, PA
    Contact: Doug Reilley, Appalachian Trail Outfitters, (215) 348-8069.
    SLJun 1Petite 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
    SLJun 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/RDJun 7-8Petawawa 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
    SLMay 3-4Quebec Cup #2, Rivire Ste. Anne, du Nord, Beaupr, Quebec, CAN
    Contact: Winston Kelso, (418) 827-2929
    SLJun 7-8Winfield 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
    OJun 7-14Delaware 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.
    SLJun 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/RDJun 7-8Yampa River Festival, Steamboat Springs, CO
    Contact: Peter Van De Carr, Backdoor Sports, Steamboat Springs, CO 80447, (970) 879-6249.
    RDJun 7-83rd 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.
    SLJun 8Slalom, Juniors, Tacen, ??
    Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com.
    SLJun 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.
    RDJun 14-15Rhino 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/RDJun 12-15FIBark Festival - Arkansas River, Salida, CO
    Contact: Donna Rhodes, 317 W 2nd, Salida, CO 81201, (719) 539-3861
    RDJun 13-15Headwaters 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 15Similkameen 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
    OJun 15Chilliwack 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
    SLJun 21-22Wisconsin River Slalom, WI (Buttercup Series)
    SLJun 21-22
    Finish order     		Slalom World Cup #1, Bourg St. Maurice, FRA
    SL/WWJun 21-22Aspen Race, Roaring Fork River, Aspen, CO
    Remarks: Downriver Saturday, Slalom Sunday.
    Contact: Kirk Baker, PO Box 1520, Aspen, CO 81611, (970) 925-6248.
    SLJun 21-22Mamquam 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
    RDJun 20-22Taylor 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/RDJun 21-2314th 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
    OJun 21-22Paddleplay '97 - Symposium - Brighton, MI
    Contact: Robert Branch, 13896 Woodsett Ct., Shelby TWP, MI 48315, (810) 781-4189.
    SLJun 21-22Minden 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/WWJun 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.
    WWJun 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/RDJun 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.
    WWJun 28Charlemont Canoe & Kayak Race (New England Dowriver Championship Series Final), MA
    Contact: Charlemont Lions Club, PO Box 20, Charlemont, MA 01339.
    SLJun 28-29
    Results
    		Slalom World Cup #2, Bjorbo, SWE
    SLJun 28-29
    Saturday short race results
    Sunday short race results
    Sunday long race results     		WACKO Race, Wausau, WI
    Contact: Jim Elliot, (715) 845-8200.
    RDJul 1Chilliwack 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/WWJul 4-6Colorado 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 5Slalom, Juniors/Seniors Drau lienz, AUT
    Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com.
    SLJul 5-6Quebec Cup #3, Riviere aux Sables, Jonquire, Quebec, CAN
    Contact: Winston Kelso, (418) 827-2929
    SLJul 5-6
    Finish order     		World Cup #3, Sjoa, NOR
    WWJul ??Wildwater Junior Pre Worlds, Bouge St. Maurice, France
    Contact Mike Freeburn at 970-247-9165.
    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.
    WWJul 5-6Cataracts 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
    SLJul 5-6
    Results     		Slalom Northwest Junior Olympic Qualifier - Idaho Falls, ID
    SLJul 5-6Ottawa 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
    SLJul 10-13
    Results     		Slalom Junior Pre Worlds, Lofer, AUT
    Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com.
    SLJul 10-13Junior pre-World Championships, Lofer, AUT
    SL/RD/WWJul 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/WWJul 12Citizen'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.
    RDJul 12Rouleau 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
    SLJul 12Slalom 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.
    WWJul 12Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #1
    Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
    RDJul 12-13West 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
    SLJul 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
    WWJul 13Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #2
    Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
    WWJul 15Gorge 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/WWJul 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..
    WWJul 19Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #3
    Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
    SLJul 19-20Slalom, Junior European Championships Wietrznice, POL
    Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com.
    WWJul 20Colorado 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
    WWJul 22Green 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/WWJul 26Citizen'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.
    WWJul 26Colorado Junior Wildwater Race Series #5
    Contact: Tim Sampsel, (719) 539-3370.
    SLJul 26-27
    Results (final only)     		World Cup #4, Upper Ocoee, TN
    RDJul 26-27Derby Creek Days - Colorado River, CO
    Remarks: NOWR event. Contact: Chris Emerick, PO Box 22, Oakcreek, CO 80467, (970) 736-0080, fax (970) 736-0078.
    OJul 26-27Paddling in the Park - Symposium - Palatine, IL
    Contact: Sigrid Pilgram (847) 328-0145
    RD/SL/WWJul 26-27Nugget 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
    SLJul 27Madawaska 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/WWAug 2Citizen'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.
    WWAug 2-3Great 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
    SLAug 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/WWAug 2-4Kootenay 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
    WWAug 2-3Salmon 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
    SLAug 3-5
    Results     		Slalom Junior Olympic Final - Carowinds, Charlotte, NC
    WWAug 7-8Canadian Whitewater National Downriver Championships, Rivire Montmoreney, Quebec City, Province Quebec, CAN
    Contact: Winston Kelso (418) 827-2929 or (514) 252-3099.
    RDAug 8-10Derby Creek Days
    Contact: Chris Emerick, PO Box 22, Oakcreek, CO 80467, (970) 736-0080, fax (970) 736-0078
    Remarks: fun tier rodeo.
    SLAug 9
    Results     		United States Slalom National Championship, Wausau, WI
    SLAug 10
    Results     		Mid-America Slalom #1, Wausau, WI
    OAug 9-10Montreal 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
    SLAug 9-10Canadian 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
    SLAug 9-10Burleigh Falls Slalom, Ontario, CAN
    Contact: Ian Edward, (416) 421-6550.
    Contact: Maureen Lamb, Ontario Wild Water Affiliation lamb.maureen@tbs-sct.gc.ca
    SLAug 16-17
    Results     		Mid-America Series #2, East Race Waterway, South Bend
    SLAug 16-17
    Results     		United States Junior/Senior/Masters Nationals, NF Payette, Banks, ID Contact: Ted Ryan, (208) 344-2567.
    SLAug 22-24Slalom, Junior/Senior, Bratislava Danubia Cup, SVK
    Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com.
    SLAug 23-24St. 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.
    SLAug 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
    OAug 23Sacandaga 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
    WWAug 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.
    RDAug 29-31Ottawa 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
    SLAug 30-31Slalom, Junior/Senior, Peniny SL, SVK
    Contact: Don Giddens/Karin Baldzer, 74512.1673@CompuServe.com.
    SLAug 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.
    SLAug 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.
    RDSep 5-7World 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
    OSep 6World 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.
    SLSep 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.
    SLSep 6-7Quebec Cup #4, Rivire St. Charles, Valleyfield, Quebec, CAN
    Contact: Patrick Gagn, (514)621-4076.
    SLSep 7Gull 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
    SLSep 6-7Taylor's Falls Slalom, St. Croix River, Taylor's Falls, MN (Buttercup Series)
    RDSep 12-14American River Festival
    Contact: Larry Goral, PO Box 562, Coloma, CA 95613, (916) 621-1224, fax (same, call first)
    Remarks: upper tier rodeo.
    SLSep 13-14
    Results     		Little Lehigh SL, Little Lehigh River, Allentown, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #2)
    Remarks: Class I slalom. Contact: Lehigh Valley Canoe Club.
    SLSep 20
    Results     		Last Ditch Slalom, Wolf River, Langlade, WI (Buttercup Series)
    RDSep 19-21Outer 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/RDSep 20-21Big 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/WWSep 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
    SLSep 20-21
    Results     		Codorus SL, Codorus Creek, York, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #3)
    Remarks: flatwater slalom. Contact: Linda Davidson, Conewago Canoe Club, ddavidson@csdavidson.com
    WWSep 22-23Great 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/WWSep 26-28Savage 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
    SLSep 27-28
    Results     		Fiddler's Elbow SL, Swatara Creek, Hershey, PA (Pennsylvania Cup #4)
    Remarks: class I slalom. Contact: Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg.
    SLSep 25-28
    Results     		Slalom World Championships, Tres Coroas, BRA
    There's an official web site as well as a US mirror site.
    WWSep 29Upper Gauley Race
    Contact: Donnie Hudspeth, (800) 950-2585
    RDOct 3-5Coosa River Whitewater Festival
    Contact: Lonnie Carden, 5143 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109, (334) 272-0952, fax (334) 272-1207
    Remarks: upper tier rodeo.
    SLOct 3-5
    Results     		World Nature Games Slalom, Brazil
    SLOct 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.
    RDOct 10-12Ocoee Rodeo
    Contact: Susan Wilson, 14 Norwood Ave., Asheville, NC 28804, (704) 258-3836, fax (call first).
    Remarks: upper tier rodeo.
    OOct 10-13Southwest Canoe Rendezvous - Symposium - Houston, TX
    Contact: American Canoe Association at (703) 451-0141
    Remarks: Huntsville State Park.
    SLOct 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.
    SLOct 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.
    SLOct 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
    OOct 24-26Guest 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.
    WWOct 25Third Annual Russell Fork Race (tentative date)
    SLOct 25-26Mamquam 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
    ONov 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.
    WWmid-NovNarrows of the Green Race
    Contact: Leland Davis, 704-253-2725 (winter), 704-692-1123 (summer), leland@ioa.com
    SLNov 27-29Thanksgiving 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/WWDec 6-7Bryson 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.
    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