2008 USA Canoe/Kayak Whitewater Slalom Junior Team Trials        

Golden , Colorado 

When:

May 26th- June 1, 2008

Register Now - Deadline May 27

Where:

Golden, Clear Creek Whitewater Center

Who:

All athletes (under age 18) wishing to try their hand at qualifying to represent the

United States at the Junior World Championships in July.

Lodging Info:

All competitors will be provided a special event rate at the Golden Hotel,

Race headquarters (first come first serve)

Additional lodging available:

Table Mountain Inn, Golden 303-277-9898

Residence Inn by Marriott, Golden 303-271-0909

Comfort Suites, Golden 303-231-9929
Courtyard by Marriott, Golden 303-271-0776
Days Inn - Denver West, Golden 303-277-0200
Denver Marriott West, Golden 303-279-9100

DIRECTIONS TO THE WHITEWATER PARK

 

Welcome to Colorado's Front Range

Host to your 2008 USA Whitewater Slalom Team Selection

The Clear Creek whitewater Course offers a great setting for whitewater Slalom Racing. Similar to the feel of Roudnice in the Czech Republic, home of the 2008 World Championships.

You can expect a cold water high volume creek with man made features and warm Colorado sun. Open training from May 25 - May 28. Block training will begin on May 29-May 30th.

Course Closure on May 30th at 2:00 for course construction and Demonstration runs are at 6:00.

Register Now - Deadline May 27

Schedule of events:

                                          Mon 5/26 – 5/29  
6:00 – 21:00  OPEN TRAINING  (course is open to all slalom and recreation users)

                                           Thurs  5/29
17:00 –18:30  JUDGES TRAINING AND SCORING SYSTEM RUN THROUGH

                                            Fri 5/30
13:00  COMPETITION COURSE CLOSED             

9:00-13:00  COMPETITOR CHECK-IN  (Registration deadline was Wed 5/28)        

9:00-15:00   BOAT CONTROL    (boat length, end diameter checks, boat weight, life jacket buoyancy, helmet checks)       
15:30      OFFICIAL START LIST POSTED

16:15-16:45     RACERS MEETING   (LYONS PARK- Next to Golden Pond)
17:00    OPENING CEREMONIES / BIB HANDOUT   (Olympic speaker and address to all- LYONS PARK))
17:45     DEMONSTRATION RUNS   (2 boats of All Classes )           
                                           Sat 5/31    
8:00        COURSE ADJUSTMENT          
9:00        FORERUNNERS
9:30        FIRST RUNS (C1, K1W, C2, K1)    SECOND RUNS (C1, K1W, C2, K1) (30 minute break between runs for judges)
15:30-16:30   COURSE CONSTRUCTION
17:30     DEMONSTRATION RUNS
18:00     COURSE APPROVAL; AT FINISH
18:30     START LIST POSTED FOR SATURDAY
19:00     DINNER FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS- GOLDEN HOTEL (parents/others – 10.00 per person)
                                          Sun 6/1                  
8:30      COURSE ADJUSTMENT          
9:00      FORERUNNERS
9:30      FIRST RUNS (C1, K1W, C2, K1)    SECOND RUNS (C1, K1W, C2, K1) (30 minute break between runs for judges)
15:00    AWARDS (AMERICAN CLIMBING CENTER AUDITORIUM 10TH/WASHINGTON)

 

 

 

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