USACK CANOE/KAYAK MARATHON TEAM TRIALS
MAY 19-20, 2001
LOCATION: Walla Walla Point Park, Wenatchee, Washington. Wenathee Valley Sports Council, 116 North Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801. (509)-663-3723.
COURSE: The event will be held on the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. The course will begin and end at Walla Walla Point Park near the swimming area. The race will proceed south and pass under two bridges (one vehicle and walking bridge) to a buoy near the old ferry winch tower. Racers will then head north retracing the route to Walla Walla Point Park. Racers will enter the swimming pool area and undertake a 200-meter portage, reentering the water at the north end of the swimming beach. Paddlers will exit the swimming area and continue north up the Columbia until they reach the Wenatchee River. Paddlers will head up the Wenatchee River approximately 600 meters and round a buoy just below the walking bridge and follow a marked course back to the swimming area. The up river section will be repeated three times, with portages at the end of conclusion of the first and second circuits. At the end of the third circuit, racers will enter the swimming area where the finish line will be located at the approximate mid-point. Course modifications may occur if unexpected water conditions occur. The course is Class I throughout, with the current dam controlled and steady. The course is flanked by a biking path and is ideal for spectator viewing. The course will be set for practice by May 17 for practice.
Lodging/Camping: There are a number of hotels within 5 miles of the race start: Ramada Limited (509) 665-8585; Westcoast Hotel (509) 662-4411; Cedar Inn (509) 886-8000; Camping is available at Confluence State Park (800) 452-5687.
ENTRY FEE: Entry fee is $15 per person /per event BY THE PREREGISTRATION DATE of May 12 for entries received May 13 or later it will be $20. Fees are payable to Wenatchee Valley Sports Council (see above address). All entries must be members of USACK to compete; no exceptions.
USACK MEMBERSHIP: All participants must hold current USACK memberships. $5 event only memberships are available.
CLASSES: ICF specifications and race rules will apply for marathon ICF canoes and kayaks. ICF Team classes will be Junior and Senior classes K-1M, K-1W, K-2M, K-2W, C-1M C2M. Athletes may be required to have their boat inspected immediately following trials.
TRIALS The competitors meeting will be on May 18 at 5:00 PM at Walla Walla Point Park. The meeting will cover team selection process, course description, race rules, description of starts; procedures, boat number assignment and drawing for start order. All junior and senior Trials athletes should plan to attend the meeting. There is a shelter near the start area that has restrooms and a changing area.
BOAT RENTAL: Some boats will be available for use by competitors. All competitors must make arrangements in advance to insure that you have a craft to paddle. Contact Shaun Koos for information. His phone number is (509) 548-6296 and e-mail addresses are spkoos@hotmail.com and skoos@wvclinic.com.
TRIALS WEEK.
SCHEDULE: May 18 3:00-5:00 PM boat inspection at Walla Walla Point Park (recommended not required)
May 18 5:00 PM Competitors meeting and draw at Walla Walla Point Park. (Near the shelter).
May 19 8:00 AM Athlete’s pre-trials meeting at Walla Walla Point Park
9:00 AM Senior Men K-1 Trials start, Junior Men K-1 Trials start
9:05 AM Senior Women K-2 trials start, Junior Women K-2 Trials start
9:10 AM Senior Men C-1 Trials start, Junior Men C-1 Trials start
9:15 All other classes (surfski, OC, kayak, canoe) start
12:30 Awards
May 20 8:00 AM athlete’s pre-trials meeting at Walla Walla Point Park
9:00 AM Senior Men K-2 Trials start, Junior Men K-2 Trials start
9:05 AM Senior Women K-1 Trials start, Junior Women’s K-1 Trials start
9:10 AM Senior Men C-2 Trials start, Junior Men’s C-2 Trails start
9:15 AM All other classes
12:30 Awards and Team Announcements!
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ENTRY FORM
ICF MARATHON TEAM TRIALS
NAME: ______________________________ USACK #: ________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________STATE: __________ZIP: ______________
DATE OF BIRTH: _____________________TELEPHONE: _________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________
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TRIALS CLASSES (All checks should be made to the Wenatchee Valley Sports Council)
Saturday, May 19, 2001 ( ) ICF K-1 Men Senior, 19+ ( ) ICF K-1 Men Junior, 15-18
( ) ICF C-1 Men Senior, 19+ ( ) ICF C-1 Men Junior, 15-18
( ) ICF K-2 Women Senior, 19+ ( ) ICF K-2 Women Junior, 15-18
Partner:___________________________________________________
Sunday, May 19, 2000 ( ) ICF K-2 Men Senior, 19+
( ) ICF K-2 Men Junior, 15-18 ( ) ICF C-2 Men Senior, 19+
( ) ICF C-2 Men Junior, 15-18 ( ) ICF K-1 Women Senior, 19+
( ) ICF K-1 Women Junior, 15-18
Partner:___________________________________________________
The first year a junior competitor can compete is the year in which his or her 15th birthday falls, and the last year he or she may compete as a junior is the year in which his/her 18th birthday falls.
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SEND THE APPLICATION TO: Jennifer Korfiatis, Wenatchee Valley Sports Council, 116 North Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801, (509) 663-3723-
Email: sports @wenatcheevalley.org
FOR INFORMATION ON TEAM SELECTION, RULES, ETC, CONTACT: Bob Spain, 1500 Northridge Drive, Austin, TX 78723, (512) 302-1005.
U.S. Marathon Team Website http://www.oocities.org/txpaddler