2008 Leader Board
2007 ButterCup Final Standings
For 2008, the Buttercup Whitewater Slalom Series is in its 42nd year. A citizen level race series, it draws competitors from across the United States as well as a number of overseas countries. A number of former paddlers have gone on to National and International prominence in whitewater competition. All levels of skill are accommodated for in the races and people new to whitewater competition are encouraged to participate.
There are now seven races in the Buttercup series. Paddlers earn points for each class they race in at each event. First place is 5 points, second place is four points, third place is three points, and anything beyond third place is one point. Points are cumulative for the series, and first, second, and third place trophies are awarded in each class at the banquet following the last race.
Check out the web site links below for additional information on regional trips, camps, and water releases!
Disclaimer: Early season plans may change. Check back here and with organizers for updates!
| EVENT DATE | EVENT LOCATION & DETAILS |
|---|---|
| April 26-27 | MEMORIAL SPRING RIVER RACES Wolf River, Langlade, WI |
| Description: | Saturday Slalom, Sunday Downriver |
| Race Organizer: | Bear Paw Adventure Resort |
| May 10-11 (Sunday race) | APPLE RIVER. Somerset, Wisconsin. Hwy 64 bridge. |
| Description: | Class II. Well suited to beginners, but fun for all. |
| Race Organizer: | Jeff Bolte - 715-386-9289 |
| June 14-15 | STONE ARCH Minneapolis, MN |
| Description: | Swift current, with challenges but relatively flat water. Great learning place. Simultaneous arts festival. |
| Race Organizer: | Jeff Bolte - 715-386-9289 |
| June 28-29 (Saturday-Sunday) |
WACKO - Wausau Whitewater Weekend: Wausau, WI |
| Description: | Class III : Great intermediate race and beginner course w/ portages on Int'l race site, big drops and fast water near downtown Wausau. Race weekend includes Age Group Nationals. Practice water before the race; Tue 3-6, Wed 3-6, Thur 10-4, Fri 9-12. See web sires for camps and other water releases! |
| Race Organizer: | Tom Wood - 715-845-3969 www.wausauwhitewater.org (then select Events) |
| July 18-20 (Saturday-Sunday) |
RODEO and BUTTERCUP EVENT - St. Louis River at Carlton, MN-20 min from Duluth, MN |
| Description: | Class III- Challenging course, but lower water level and easier course usually prevails for the Buttercup Event. Gates and practice times start about Tuesday, early in the week. See web site for details. Located in a deep, scenic gorge. |
| Race Organizer: | Randy Carlson -218-726-6177 www.umdrsop.org |
| August 23&24 (Saturday - Sunday) |
TAYLORS FALLS, MN - St. Croix River |
| Description: | Class II+ in a big river. Rolling skills mandatory. Practice on Saturday, racing on Sunday. |
| Race Organizer: | Jeff Bolte - 715-386-9289 |
| September 13 | LAST DITCH SLALOM (Wolf River): White Lake, WI- 45 min N.E. of Wausau, WI |
| Description: | Class II : Great beginner race with flat water race option. *** Butter Cup Series final and Banquet |
| Race Organizer: | Scott Stalheim - 715-748-0647 |
