2020 Whitewater Junior Olympics

Date: August 7-9, 2020
Cost: $45 (NRC members receive a $10 discount on pre-registration. NO discounts on day-of)
Age: 18 and under
Location: Nantahala Outdoor Center
Address: 13077 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713

This August, paddlers from across the USA will converge on the Nantahala for this youth whitewater kayak event. Showcasing freestyle, slalom and downriver competitions, this event will also offer plenty of just-for-fun events, like a Ducky Cross through the 2013 Wave, SUP, Giant Slalom, and off-the-water social events.

Event Details

Slalom: Nantahala Bridge Gates
Downriver Sprint: Beginner course starts below Nantahala Falls, Advanced course starts above Nantahala Falls. Both finish below the 2013 Wave.
Freestyle: Beginner competition at Founder’s Bridge wave, Advanced competition at 2013 Wave
Ducky Cross: Nantahala Bridge Gates, parents are invited to participate!
Giant Slalom: All NRC members and parents are invited to participate. Negotiate 7 downstream gates in this sprint event at the Nantahala Bridge Gates.
Banquet Dinner: All participants free entry. Banquet is held in conjunction with NRC Membership Banquet.

Registration

Pre-registration: N/A
Onsite registration: N/A

Volunteer

NRC welcomes both member and non-member volunteers. Junior Olympics, along with all our other programs, is run entirely by volunteers, and we need your help! Your involvement will lead to a higher quality event, whether you are a certified judge or parent, we can use your help.

If you are interested in volunteering for Junior Olympics please contact us at nantahalaracingclub@gmail.com

Results

Please visit the Results Page for all Junior Olympics events results.

Event Schedule