Old time photos including Last Ditch and more from 1980's |
Wolf River Spring Race (Langlade, WI) May 5, 2012 |
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Apple River (Somerset, WI) May 13, 2012 |
Cedar River (Charles City, IA) August 18-19, 2012 |
Wisconsin River - WACKO (Wausau, WI) August 26, 2012 |
Wolf River Last Ditch Sept 22, 2012 |
For 2012, the Buttercup Whitewater Slalom Series is in its 46th 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 5 Buttercup races. 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!
Most races require an ACA waiver. The fees listed on the waiver may be included on the
race registration forms, but you could fill out your waiver ahead of time by printing the
adult waiver,
and/or the minor waiver.
Disclaimer: Check with organizers for details or changes!
| EVENT DATE | EVENT LOCATION & DETAILS |
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| May 5, 2012 | CLINE/MCLAIN MEMORIAL SPRING RIVER RACES - Wolf River, Langlade, WI |
| Saturday Slalom, Sunday Downriver | |
| Contact: Bear Paw Adventure Resort | |
| May 13, 2012 | APPLE RIVER. Somerset, Wisconsin. Hwy 64 bridge. |
| Class II. Well suited to beginners, but fun for all. | |
| Contact: Jeff Bolte - 715-386-9289 | |
| August 18-19, 2012 | On the Cedar River right in the friendly town of Charles City, IA. Come and support this brand new whitewater park. They also have events in June, and water flows pretty much all the time. |
| Class II. | |
| Contact: Robert Kloberdanz - kloby43@yahoo.com Race Website. |
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| August 26, 2012 | WACKO - Wausau Whitewater Weekend: Wausau, WI |
| Class III. Course will be set up relatively "easy" for this challenging course, with a portage option for "Big Drop". See the web site for details on other events, camps, and water release dates. | |
| Contact: Wausau Kayak Canoe Corporation (Ashley Knutson) 715-572-6197 www.wausauwhitewater.org (then select Events) |
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| September 22, 2012 | LAST DITCH SLALOM (Wolf River): White Lake, WI- 45 min N.E. of Wausau, WI Volunteers needed for Friday set-up and race day. Look here for race details. |
| Class I-III. For all abilities including a flatwater course option. *** Buttercup Final Race and Series Awards | |
| Contact: Scott Stalheim - 715-748-0647 |
