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2012 Slalom Senior and U-23 Criteria, posted for comments.
2012 Slalom Senior and U-23 Criteria is posted for comments. Read More
Road to London Begins In Charlotte
Three Sports with Olympic Ties Compete in the Queen City This Spring Read More
2012 Jr Natl Team Trials Rules & Selection Criteria posted
The USA Whitewater Slalom Junior National Team will be selected at the 2012 USA Whitewater Slalom Junior National Team Trials ("Junior Team Trials") on the Wisconsin River in Wausau, WI, May 19-20, 2012. Click here to download selection criteria. Read More
Former canoe/kayak athlete publishes first book
Sarah Leith Bahn, who was a fixture on the Canoe Slalom National Team for over a decade, has now joined this select company as she recently published her first children's book. Read More
Charlotte to Host 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom
The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom April 12 – 14, 2012. The three-day competition also features live music and a fireworks display on Saturday night. Read More
Notice to Slalom C-2 athletes
Slalom Team Visits Hemby Children's Hospital Thanksgiving Day
Participants in the USA Canoe/Kayak Thanksgiving slalom training camp once again had the chance to visit the Hemby Children's Hospital Thursday in Charlotte, N.C. Read More
Slalom Event Packet 2012-2014
The signed Initial bid proposal should be submitted to USA Canoe/Kayak office no later than July 10, 2011. Read More
COPAC Board of Directors, Announced Oct. 29
As a result, COPAC is pleased to annouce its current Board of Directors finalized at the 2011 Pan American Games on October 26, 2011. Read More
Development Thanksgiving Training Camp at USNWC
The US National Whitewater Center (USNWC) will host a slalom training camp for development athletes Thursday, November 24 – 27, 2011. Read More
Youth is Served at Slalom National Championships
The 2011 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom National Championships concluded Sunday on the Nantahala River in Bryson City, N.C., Oct. 1-2. Read More
Wesser (NC) Hosts Slalom National Championships
This weekend, the best whitewater paddlers will compete for national titles at the 2011 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom National Championships on the Nantahala River in Wesser, N.C., Oct. 1-2. Read More
Chesapeake Finish Line Tower Welcome to Oklahoma River
Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Celebrate with Christening and Dedication Read More
Parsons Qualifies 2nd Olympic Slot for Team USA
Scott Parsons (Bethesda, Md.) qualified an Olympic boat quota slot in Men’s Kayak for Team USA Sunday at the 2011 ICF Slalom World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 7-11. Read More
Queen Qualifies Olympic Slot for Team USA
Caroline Queen (Darnestown, Md.) qualified the first Olympic position for the U.S. It was the last boat quota slot available in Women's Kayak at the 2011 ICF Slalom World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 7-11. Read More
U.S. Slalom Athletes Vie for Olympic Slots
The 2011 Slalom season culminates this weekend with World Championship medals and London 2012 Olympic spots on the line. Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2011 ICF Slalom World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 7-11. Read More
ICF Canoe Slalom Information - September '11
Slalom info on equipment register and Olympic Training periods. Read More
Slalom National Team Completes World Cup No. 4
The fourth and final ICF Slalom World Cup begins Friday in Prague, Czech Republic, Aug. 12-14. The event marks the final race prior to the 2011 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia, Sept. 6-11, the first of two Olympic qualification events. Read More
US Slalom Team Completes London 2012 Test Event
Today (Thursday) marks the start of the 2012 London Prepares Series to test the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre as the official Olympic venue for slalom canoe/kayak. The opening ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games are 364 days away - July 27, 2012. Read More
USA Canoe/Kayak’s One-Year-Out Olympic Primer
July 27 marks the official one-year-out date from the Opening Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games, July 27-August 12, 2012. Read More
Slalom National Team Completes World Cup No. 3
The 2011 ICF Slalom World Cup series continues Friday with the third stop in Markkleeberg, Germany, July 8-10. The fourth and final World Cup takes place in Prague, Czech Republic, Aug. 12-14. Read More
Team USA Completes Slalom World Cup No.2
The 2011 ICF Slalom World Cup series continues Friday with the second stop in L'Argentiere la Bessee, France, July 1-3. The U.S. National Team will look to improve upon its performance at last weekend’s World Cup No. 1 in Tacen, Slovenia, June 24-26. Read More
Announcing the Junior National Slalom Team
The 2011 USA Canoe/Kayak Junior Slalom Team Trials wrapped up Sunday in Wausau, Wis. The event plays a role in naming the athletes to compete in the upcoming Wausau Open (July 9-10, 2011), also on the same Wausau whitewater course. Read More
Touring the Course at ASCI: Preparing for Deep Creek 2014
Recap of Colorado High School White Water Championships
The Colorado High School White Water Championships took place May 13 and 14, and as is our motto, we were focused on youth and open to all. Read More
Memorial Day Junior Slalom Development Camp
Camp will consist of two (2) sessions on Saturday & Sunday and one on Mon morning. Rafal Smolen will focus on helping Junior athletes in preparations for Junior Team Trials and summer races. Read More
Approved & Posted, 2011 Junior Slalom Team Trials Rules and Selection criteria
2011 Junior Slalom National Team Trials Rules and Team Selection Criteria has been approved and posted. Read More
Video highlights from 2011 US National Slalom Team Trials
Video highlights from the 2011 US National Slalom Kayaking Team Trials hosted by the US National Whitewater Center. Read More
USA Canoe/Kayak Names Smolen to Slalom National Development and Coaching Manager
USA Canoe/Kayak announces the hiring of Rafal Smolen as its Slalom National Development and Coaching Manager. Smolen will oversee two critical areas: the development of slalom clubs/coaches around the country and coaching senior national team athletes. Read More
Whitewater Slalom Foundation, Funded Junior Trip to the Vajda Cup
Whitewater Slalom Foundation, Funded Junior Trip to the Vajda Cup-July 30-August 21, 2011 Read More
USA Canoe/Kayak begins search for Slalom National Development and Coaching Manager
USA Canoe/Kayak seeks an individual with a high level of international coaching experience that is excited about growing the sport of whitewater slalom in the United States. Read More
Athlete Service Coordinator (ASC) positions notification for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
2012 Athlete Service Coordinator (ASC) announcement - time sensitive Applications due March 4, 2011 Read More
Cathy Hearn steps down as Slalom National Team Coach.
Cathy Hearn, USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Canoe coach, steps down as National Team Coach. Read More
2011 Senior Slalom Selection criteria posted for review
Posted is the 2011 Senior Slalom World Cup/World Championships Athlete Selection criteria for membership review and comments. Please send all comments to William Irving, National Teams Director. Read More
Pan American Paracanoe Development Camp in Mexico
Paracanoe athletes arrived at the Pan American Championships in Union de Tula, Jalisco, in time for a development camp on January 15, 2011. Read More
Thank you, Dr. Sperlich, innovator to slalom
It is a huge loss to the Paddling community around the World as Dr. Jurgen Sperlich was one of the biggest contributors and innovators to the sport of slalom. Read More
Canoe & Kayak Racing - Nov/Dec
While those of us in the northern hemisphere have visions of sunny days and warm waters, maybe a bit of reading will help us get through the winter. Read More
Slalom Team Camp comes to an end
Although it's only November, the 2011 canoe/kayak season is underway with the first USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom National Team Camp over the Thanksgiving break. Read More
Notice of Rules Changes for USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom, comments welcome
Notice of Rules Changes for USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom, comments welcome Read More
Sports Programme for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to be decided on 11 December
Sports Programme for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games to be decided on 11 December Read More
Wounded Warriors Recover on the Rivers of Texas
Veterans from our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are whitewater kayaking in Texas, as part of their rehabilitation after suffering the worst of wartime injuries. Read More
Canoe/kayak could be staging a comeback
I wondered if I had hit a time warp when I spotted Joe Jacobi's name among the podium finishers at the U.S. canoe and kayak national slalom championships held in Dickerson, Md., the last weekend of September. Read More
2010 Slalom Pan Am Championships Moved to 2011
2010 Slalom Pan Am Championships Moved to January 2011. Read More
Oklahoma City setting the pace for river sports in the United States
UNCA's DeWeese to Shape Up US Canoe/Kayak Team
Brad DeWeese has been tapped to help the U.S. whitewater slalom team get to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Read More
Register Today for 2010 Slalom National Championships
Online registration for the 2010 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Nationals is now open at Active.com. Read More
Call for International Slalom Judges at Pan Ams
The Pan American Canoe Confederation (COPAC) kindly requests all International Judges, with valid ICF card, to consider officiating at the 2010 Pan-American Slalom Championships and Pan Qualifier for the Pan American Games 2011. Read More
2010 Amended Pan Am Champs Slalom Selection Procedures
USA Canoe/Kayak was recently notified that the Pan Am Championships are a qualifier for the Pan American Games. Based on this information USA Canoe/Kayak is lifting some of its previous pre-qualifiers to encourage maximum participation. Read More
Charles Clinton Lyda (1952-2010)
Charles Clinton Lyda, a Lt. Col. in the California National Guard, died on Saturday, June 12, 2010, after a 7-month battle with cancer. Read More
Lokken and Smolen take 2nd in Jr. Worlds Qualifying
Zach Lokken and Michal Smolen take 2nd in Jr. Worlds Qualifying, advance to Sunday’s Semi-Finals. Read More
Announcing 2010 Fall Slalom Series in Durango, CO
Durango Whitewater is pleased to announce the first annual Fall Slalom Series. This series of four fun Saturday slalom races is designed to give paddlers many more exciting and competitive events at the end of the season. Read More
Team Captain Scott Mann Leads U.S. Through Europe
U.S. Slalom Team Heads to Germany for Final World Cup of Season Read More
Heyl Finishes 12th in Men’s Kayak
Heyl Finishes 12th in Men’s Kayak. First World Cup of Season Comes to an End Read More
2011-2012 Slalom Event Bid Application Now Available
2011-2012 Slalom Event Bid Application is now available. Deadline is July 10, 2010. Submit your application today. Read More
Hurd takes 3rd; Strong showing by Team USA in Merano
Eric " Butter" Hurd finished third in K-1 Mens at the 55th International Canoe Slalom Race in Merano, Italy, June 4-6, 2010. Read More
Hailey Thompson nominated for US Sports Academy Athlete of the Month
Hailey Thompson has been nominated for US Sports Academy Athlete of the Month. Cast your vote today! Read More
Kayaking is Kayaking
As a slalom paddler, my schedule has rarely intersected with the competitive freestyle world. Read More
2010 Slalom Junior Worlds Team Named
Congrats to the following juniors for making the 2010 Junior Slalom World Championship Team! Read More
USA Team Selected at the 2010 Team Trials
Team USA will be represented by the following athletes at the 2010 Slalom World Cups... Read More
2010 Alt Games College Kayaking Boatercross Championships
The 2010 Alt Games College Kayaking Boatercross Championships are open to all college students currently enrolled in at least two courses within a 6-month window. Read More
Age Group Nationals Coming to ASCI on June 27
Co-sponsored by Adventure Sports International and the Bethesda Center of Excellence (BCE), the 2010 Age Group Nationals will be held at the ASCI, Wisp Resort in McHenry, Maryland, Sunday, June 27, 2010. Read More
Watch it Now! 2010 Charlotte Open Video
Be the first to watch USA Canoe/Kayak's coverage of the 2010 Charlotte open Slalom race hosted by the US National Whitewater Center. Read More
USA Officials Named for 2010 ICF Events
New sponsor Ripxx provides USA Canoe/Kayak Olympic National Teams with leading edge technology.
New sponsor Ripxx provides USA Canoe/Kayak Olympic National Teams with leading edge technology. Read More
Charlotte Open Shines
On April 2-3, the US National Whitewater Center hosted the Charlotte Open. 65 athletes from all across the world, including the US, Canada, and Senegal, gathered to find out who was the fastest. Read More
Slalom Athletes Open Training at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom athletes hit the whitewater hard with the 2010 water opening of the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) in Charlotte, NC. Read More
2010 Junior Worlds Slalom Criteria has been Approved, POSTED
2010 USA Canoe/Kayak Whitewater Slalom National Team Selection Criteria
2010 USA Canoe/Kayak Whitewater Slalom National Team Selection Criteria have been posted Read More
2010 Junior Olympics, 2009 Junior Olympics Report
2010 Slalom Selection Procedures, Comments No Longer Needed
USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom National Team would like to solicit member feedback for the First Draft of the 2010 Slalom National Team Selection Procedures. Read More
Submit your Nominations for 2010 ICF Slalom Race Season Today
USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Governance Committee is asking for nominations for the ICF Competition for the 2010 race season. Read More
USA Canoe/Kayak holds National Championships along with International Charlotte Open
USA Canoe/Kayak holds National Championships along with International Charlotte Open at the US National Whitewater Center on Oct 2-3, 2009. Read More
Women's Canoe at Slalom Worlds: Carolyn's Experience
Heyl Finishes 7th at Slalom Worlds, Overview
Deadline Extended to register for Pan American Championships
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. Read More
USA Canoe/Kayak announces the 2009 Slalom World Cup Team
The Call of the River... A Hundred Years of Whitewater Adventure
Whitewater’s history has as many twists and turns as the canyons its pioneers explored. Its story is a collage of unexpected influences, from building boats in friends’ basements to bribing damkeepers to release water. Read More
2009 Athlete Agreement Posted
Attention athletes! For your convenience, the 2009 USA Canoe/Kayak National Team Member Athlete Agreement has been posted on three different pages on our site. Read More
2009 USA Under-23 Development Initiative
New initiative to help reduce the attrition of 19-22 year-old paddlers Sponsored by the Whitewater Slalom Foundation Read More
Front Range Development Camp, Success!
2009 NRC Glacier Breaker - Slalom Results
This event includes a slalom race on Saturday at the Nantahala Falls and classic wildwater races on Saturday on the Tuckesegee River in Dillsboro and Sunday on the Nantahala River from Ferebee to the walking bridge. Read More
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Zachary Lokken
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Aaron Mann
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Hailey Thompson
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Micki Reeves
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Jim Wade
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Jeff Larimer
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Carolyn Peterson
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Tad Dennis
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Benn Fraker
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Scott Mann
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Brett Heyl
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Casey Eichfeld
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Simon Ranagan
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Peter Lutter
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William Farmer
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Tyler Hinton
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Ben Peters
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Michal Smolen
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Nick Wilkening
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Liam Malakoff
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Ashley Nee
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Michelle Kvanli
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Benjamin Kvanli
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Mark Poindexter
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Colleen Hickey
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Michael Rudnitsky
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Chelsea Easley
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Anna Ifarraguerri
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Will Grubb
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Brynn Benson
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Cole Moore
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Andre Sanborn
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Moriah Heaney
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Horace Holden
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Wayne Dickert
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Christopher Ennis
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Scott Parsons
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I finally made it into the city last night. I want to give a brief explanation of the photos. I have always felt that Prague is a city that is beautiful because of how it has survived it's tragic, war-ridden past. I wanted to create that feeling of tragic, dark beauty that I feel when I am… Read More
Freestyle World Cup -- Augsburg, Germany
This past weekend was the first of two Freestyle World Cups being held in Germany. While the US Team sent a small delegation (due I’m told to the upcoming TEVA games in the US) they represented well.
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Road Trip-- Prague to Augsburg
Every year, we drive along the autobahn at 100 mph, and I see tons of beautiful scenery and think, "I wish I could take an hour and photograph that!" So this year... I did.
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Tacen Training
I decided to take the afternoon off to get rested for next week’s World Cup in Prague, and it gave me an opportunity to take some pictures.
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I took another afternoon off...
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