Olympic Day 2009, Charlotte, NC

USA Canoe/Kayak and the US National Whitewater Center are proud to host the Olympic Day 2009 celebration on June 27th from 11:30am-3:30pm to support the Chicago2016 bid to bring the Olympics back to the United States.

The celebration will kick off at 11:30am featuring a presentation by Olympian Paul Wylie. The presentation will be followed by an autograph session and photograph opportunities.

Items provided by USA Canoe/Kayak, the USNWC and associated sponsors will be raffled off every 15 minutes, including AllSport Passes and apparel.

Sample kayaks, paddles and PFDs will be exhibited in order to give attendees an idea of what it feels like to paddle.

Kayakers will be on the water doing demonstrations on how to properly paddle and roll.

Those who attend the event will have the limited opportunity to join USA Canoe/Kayak for free.

This celebration is in collaboration with cities across the country at the urging of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley as a collective pledge of support for hosting the Olympic Games in Chicago in 2016. This cooperative celebration amongst
cities around the country will send a clear message to the International Olympic Committe that Charlotte and the United States of America support the Chicago 2016 bid for the Olympic Games.

All residents of the greater Charlotte area are encouraged to participate in the celebration at the USNWC on June 27th and to wear red, white and blue to show support for Olympic Day and Chicago2016.

Tags: Canoe Slalom, Olympians Past & Present