All Events

Upstate New York: June 27, 2009 to June 28, 2009

Jr/Sr/Masters Nationals

Pau, France: June 27, 2009 to June 28, 2009

World Cup #1, Pau France

Arkansas River, Salida, CO: June 16, 2009 to June 21, 2009

Salida, CO: June 15, 2009 to June 21, 2009

The FIBArk boat races started June 19th, 1949 when six boats entered the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado on their treacherous 57 mile run to Canon City through the vertical cliffs of the Royal Gorge Canyon.

Foix, France: June 12, 2009 to June 14, 2009

Jr. Pre-World Championships, Foix France

Violette's Lock, Potomac, MD: May 31, 2009

Philadelphia Canoe Club, Philadelphia, PA: May 31, 2009 to May 31, 2009

Glenwood Springs, CO: May 30, 2009 to May 31, 2009

US Team Trials for all classes for the 2009 World Freestyle Championships in Thun, Switzerland.

Ten Mile River, Webatuck, NY: May 23, 2009 to May 24, 2009

Buena Vista, CO: May 23, 2009 to May 24, 2009

Ocean County, NJ: May 17, 2009

The Toms River Canoe & Kayak Race is held annually on the Toms River, from Riverwood Park to Huddy Park. 

Bethesda, MD Feeder Canal: May 17, 2009

Junior Olympic Qualifier & Open Slalom race 

Housatonic River, West Cornwall, CT: May 17, 2009

Race #6 New England Slalom Series

Feeder Canal, Bethesda, MD: May 16, 2009

Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius, NC: May 16, 2009 to May 17, 2009

The Charlotte Dragon Boat race is a day of fun... Corporate and community teams paddle in a set distance course in Lake Norman in 40’ Dragon Boats competing for medals and all in name of charity.

Wingfield Park, Reno, NV: May 16, 2009 to May 17, 2009

Spanaway Park, Tacoma, WA: May 16, 2009 to May 16, 2009

Established in 1996 and paddling out of Federal Way, Washington. Kikaha is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to the sport of Hawaii Outrigger canoe paddling. We welcome new members wanting to discover this exciting sport. We seek those in love with being outdoors, active and want to be a part of this special sport.

Durango, CO: May 15, 2009 to May 17, 2009

Durango Whitewater is pleased to have the opportunity to host the 2009 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Senior Team Trials, May 15-17, 2009 at Whitewater Park in Durango, Colorado.

Winooski River, East Montpelier, VT: May 10, 2009

Race #5 New England Slalom Series

Sombrero Beach, Marathon, Florida Keys: May 09, 2009

Dragon boat race: Sombrero Beach in Marathon, Florida Keys.

Gainesville (Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club), GA: May 09, 2009 to May 10, 2009

Oak Ridge, TN: May 09, 2009 to May 10, 2009

On May 9 & 10, colleges and Universities from around the nation will gather in Oak Ridge, TN for the 2009 USA Canoe/Kayak Collegiate National Championships.

Reno, NV: May 08, 2009 to May 10, 2009

Welcome to the 5th annual Reno River Festival – America’s premier whitewater event that takes place in the heart of downtown Reno at the Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield May 9 – 11, 2008. Known for attracting the world’s top whitewater athletes for an action-filled weekend in America’s Adventure Place, this year’s event is even more exciting and entertaining than ever with the addition of the “Run Amuck” fun run, which invites competitors to get down and dirty during an obstacle filled run through downtown Reno.

Charlotte, NC: May 08, 2009 to May 09, 2009

The meeting of the Board on May 8 will be open to all USACK Members.

Golden, CO: May 08, 2009 to May 09, 2009

Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, ME: May 03, 2009 to May 03, 2009

Race #4 New England Slalom Series

Islands of Molokai & Oahu, Hawaii: May 02, 2009 to May 03, 2009

Blackwater River, Webster, NH: April 26, 2009 to April 26, 2009

Race #3 New England Slalom Series

Boston, MA: April 26, 2009 to April 26, 2009

Registration has begun for this year's Run of the Charles! February 19 is the early registration deadline.

Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA: April 25, 2009 to April 25, 2009

Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon, CO: April 25, 2009 to April 26, 2009

Tariffville Gorge of the Farmington River: April 25, 2009 to April 26, 2009

The 1st Annual New England Whitewater Triple-Crown Championships will take place April 25-26, 2009 on the Tariffville Gorge of the Farmington River. The New England Whitewater Triple-Crown Championships will bring world-class canoe and kayak competition back to Connecticut.

Johnstown, PA: April 24, 2009 to April 26, 2009

Freestyle, Boatercorss, Downriver Race & Festival.

Chula Vista, CA: April 24, 2009 to April 26, 2009

2009 USA Canoe/Kayak Team Trials for Flatwater Sprint will determine the Senior and Junior World Championships to represent the USA. This year the event will take place at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula, Vista, CA on April 24-26, 2009.

: April 18, 2009 to April 19, 2009

Kernville, CA: April 18, 2009 to April 19, 2009

45th Annual Whitwater Races at Riverside Park in Kernville, CA

Charlotte, NC: April 11, 2009 to April 11, 2009

Golden, CO: April 11, 2009 to April 12, 2009

The Colorado School of Mines hosts 2-day multi-discipline competition

Farmington River, Burlington, CT: April 05, 2009 to April 05, 2009

Race #2 New England Slalom Series

Nantahala Outdoor Center, Nantahala River: April 04, 2009 to April 05, 2009

2009 U.S. Slalom Junior National Team Trials

Mechanicville, NY: April 04, 2009 to April 04, 2009

Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, NC: March 28, 2009 to March 29, 2009

Join the Nantahala Racing Club and the Nantahala Outdoor Center on March 28th & 29th for the 2009 Bank of America US Open. In its eighth year, this race promises challenging courses and tough competition for both slalom and wildwater paddlers.

San Diego, California: March 22, 2009 to March 22, 2009

Charlotte, NC: March 21, 2009 to March 22, 2009

March 21 – Single pole slalom/down streams only
March 22 – Traditional 2 run slalom race, best times

Guntersville and King's Bend, Alabama: March 20, 2009 to March 22, 2009

The NAWFest is geographically dispersed into two main areas for the competitions.  The first day of competitive activities is located at Short Creek which is near Guntersville, Alabama.  The rest of the Festival and events are held at King's Bend with immediate access to the Locus Fork river.  King's Bend is located near the city of Cleveland, Alabama, which offers many outdoor adventures.  In the past three years, NAWF has not only attracted private (commercial) and public (government) funding, but has earned a great deal of exposure to the sport of kayaking by bringing together some of the world’s best whitewater kayakers for fun, entertainment and competition. The Alabama based team has put their blood, sweat, and tears into turning King’s Bend into one of the premiere whitewater parks in the country while offering a convenient campground. As one of the largest festivals in the United States, NAWF kicks off freestyle events for the United States Freestyle Committee’s yearly schedule of events.

Salmon River, Colchester, CT: March 15, 2009 to March 15, 2009

Race #1 of the New England Slalom Series

Denver, CO: March 08, 2009 to March 08, 2009

Nantahala River, NC: February 28, 2009 to March 01, 2009

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.

Charlotte, NC: January 31, 2009 to January 31, 2009

Sydney, Australia: January 14, 2009 to January 18, 2009

: January 12, 2009

Fri 1/16, 23, 30:  5:30- 6:30 pm

Sat 1/17, 24, 31: 9-10 am + 4-5 pm

Sun 1/18, 25, 2/1: 11 am -12 noon

Charlotte, NC: December 05, 2008 to December 07, 2008

U.S. National Whitewater Center, Charlotte, NC: November 28, 2008 to November 30, 2008

Canoe development camp conducted by USA Canoe/Kayak Coach, Cathy Hearn.

San Marcos, TX: October 31, 2008 to November 02, 2008

What’s happening?

USA Canoe/Kayak is coming to San Marcos again next week for the US Kayak Polo National Championships!  Teams from all over the US and North America will compete Oct 31-Nov 2 to become US National Champions right here in the Texas Hill Country.

Ontario, Canada: October 30, 2008 to November 04, 2008

Junior National & Development Teams & U23. For canoe only. For more information, contact Mac Hickox at 619-587-4454.

Chula, Vista CA: October 23, 2008 to October 28, 2008

Junior National and Development Teams & U23 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Contact Mac Hickox for more information at 619-587-4454.

New York City: October 19, 2008 to October 19, 2008

Otis, MA: October 18, 2008 to October 19, 2008

Chula Vista, CA: October 16, 2008 to October 21, 2008

Junior National & Development Teams & U23  at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. For more information, contact Mac Hickox at 619-587-4454.

North Cove Marina, NYC: October 12, 2008 to October 12, 2008

Phoenicia, NY: October 04, 2008 to October 05, 2008

Class II+, Esopus Creek

Nantahala River: October 04, 2008 to October 05, 2008

Oklahoma City, OK: October 03, 2008 to October 05, 2008

McHenry, MD: October 03, 2008 to October 04, 2008

Indianapolis, Indiana: September 29, 2008 to October 01, 2008

between Raleigh & Durham, NC: September 27, 2008 to September 27, 2008

The 2008 Triangle Paddlefest is a kayak and canoe race on Lake Crabtree between Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina. 

South Bend, IN: September 27, 2008 to September 27, 2008

This race and recreational paddle are dedicated to the memory of Patrick Sawyer.  The net proceeds will be contributed to the Sawyer Family Fund. 

Moscow, Russia: September 02, 2008 to September 05, 2008

McHenry, MD: August 30, 2008 to August 30, 2008

The U.S. Whitewater Slalom National Championships on August 30, 2008 is an open competition that will draw the best slalom racers in the country, including the entire U.S. Whitewater Slalom Team. The race is a one-day event that involves two race runs for each competitor, the results of which will determine the 2008 National Champions in four different categories.

Beijing, China: August 08, 2008 to August 24, 2008

Oklahoma City, OK: August 05, 2008 to August 09, 2008

Oklahoma City, OK: August 03, 2008 to August 04, 2008

The U.S. Junior Team Trials will determine the athletes to represent the USA in the 2008 Moscow Junior World Championship Test Regatta on September 2-5, 2008.

Alberta, Canada: July 23, 2008 to July 27, 2008

Augsburg, Germany: July 04, 2008 to July 06, 2008

The final stage of the World Cup Series for 2008 will be held in Augsburg, Germany.  Beginning July 4-6, the U.S. National Whitewater Slalom Team will be competing for their final opportunity to qualify for Beijing.  

Olympic Training Center- Lake Placid, NY: June 30, 2008 to July 03, 2008

Lake Placid, NY: June 29, 2008 to July 07, 2008

Tacen, Slovenia: June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2008

Tacen, Slovenia is the site for the second part of the 2008 Whitewater Slalom World Cup Series.  

Lake Placid, NY: June 22, 2008 to July 07, 2008

Prague, CZE: June 20, 2008 to June 22, 2008

The first 2008 Slalom World Cup in Prague, CZE started today. Keep checking back for updates and results!

Mount Holyoke, MA: June 14, 2008 to June 15, 2008

Salida, CO: June 14, 2008 to June 15, 2008

Wasau, WI: June 12, 2008 to June 13, 2008

Golden, CO: May 31, 2008 to June 01, 2008

Montreal, Canada: May 15, 2008 to May 18, 2008

The 2008 Pan American Canoe Championships and Continental Olympic Qualifier was held in Montreal, Canada for USA athletes to attempt to qualify additional berths for the 2008 Olympic Games.