Junior Olympics
2017 Whitewater Junior Olympics
Date: July 28 – 30, 2017
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 July, 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, 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
Duckie 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. RSVP if you plan to bring family/friends.
Registration
Pre-registration: Register Online by July 22, 2015 to avoid late fees
Onsite registration: Register on-site from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Friday and Saturday competition days and 9:00 – 9:30 am on Sunday. A $20 late fee applies to previously unregistered athletes. No late fee applies to registered athletes wishing to add an additional class or event during on-site registration.
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 fill out this interest form HERE
OR contact us at nantahalaracingclub@gmail.com
Results
Please visit the Results Page for all Junior Olympics events results.
Click HERE for Regional Teams Rankings.
Event Schedule
| Friday, July 28th |
Time | Location |
| On-site Registration & athlete check-in | 10-11 am | Event Tent |
| Volunteer Meeting | 11:15 am | Event Tent |
| Competitor’s Meeting | 11:30 am | Event Tent |
| Adventure Dash Relay | 12 pm | Event Tent |
| Slalom Open Practice | 12 – 4 pm | Nantahala Bridge Gates |
| Downriver Sprint START | 4:30 pm | Nantahala Bridge Gates |
| Yard Games | 6:30 pm | Event Tent |
| Live Music | 7 pm | Big Wesser BBQ + Brew |
| Saturday, July 29th |
Time | Location |
| On-site Registration & Athlete Check-in | 10-11 am | Event Tent |
| Volunteer Meeting | 11:15 am | Event Tent |
| Competitor’s Meeting | 11:30 pm | Event Tent |
| Slalom START | 12 pm | Nantahala Bridge Gates |
| Duckie Cross START | 3 pm | Nantahala Bridge Gates |
| Banquet Dinner and Awards Ceremony | 6pm | Event Tent |
| Sunday, July 30th |
Time | Location |
| On-site Check-in | 10-11 am | Event Tent |
| Volunteer Meeting | 11:15 am | Event Tent |
| Competitor Meeting | 11:30am | Event Tent |
| Freestyle START | 12pm | 2013 Wave and Bridge Wave |
| Giant Slalom | 3 pm | Nantahala Bridge Gates |
| Awards Ceremony | 4 pm | Event Tent |