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Whitewater Junior Olympics
July 28, 2017 @ 10:00 am - July 30, 2017 @ 4:00 pm UTC-4
Nantahala Racing Club hosts the 2017 Whitewater Junior Olympics on the Nantahala River! This national-level youth event features slalom, downriver and freestyle competitions as well as just-for-fun on and off the water events such as duckie-cross, SUP free padde, and lawn games. Family-friendly and fun for beginning through advanced paddlers, the Whitewater Junior Olympics are a great opportunity to meet young paddlers and families from around the country!
2017 Event Schedule:
Friday, July 28
10-11AM : Check-in & late registration – Event Tent
11:30AM : Competitors Meeting – Event Tent
12:00PM : Adventure Dash Relay – Event Tent
12:00-4:00PM : Slalom Open Practice – Nantahala Bridge Gates
4:30PM : Downriver Sprint – Nantahala Bridge Gates
6:00PM : Lawn Games – Event TEnt
6:00PM : Live Music – Big Wesser BBQ
Saturday, July 29
10-11AM : Check-in & late registration – Event Tent
12:00PM : Slalom Start – Bridge Gates
3:00PM : Duckie Cross Start – Bridge Gates
4:00PM : SUP Free Paddle – Below Big Wesser Falls
6:00PM : Banquet Dinner and Awards – Event Tent
Sunday, July 30
10-11AM : Check-in & late registration – Event Tent
12:00PM : Freestyle Start – Event Tent
3:00PM : Giant Slalom – Nantahala Bridge Gates
4:00PM : Awards Ceremony – Event Tent