Old time photos including Last Ditch and more from 1980's |
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For 2011, the Buttercup Whitewater Slalom Series is in its 45th 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 |
|---|---|
| Apr 30-May 1 | CLINE/MCLAIN MEMORIAL SPRING RIVER RACES - Wolf River, Langlade, WI |
| Saturday Slalom, Sunday Downriver | |
| Contact: Bear Paw Adventure Resort | |
| May 14&15 (Sunday race) | APPLE RIVER. Somerset, Wisconsin. Hwy 64 bridge. |
| Class II. Well suited to beginners, but fun for all. | |
| Contact: Jeff Bolte - 715-386-9289 | |
| July 13-17 (Saturday Junior Race) (Sunday Buttercup Race) |
ST. LOUIS WHITE WATER RENDEZVOUS. Junior Training camp and open water for training Wed-Fri. Challenging race below the damn on Saturday and meal Saturday night. Course sprint Sunday AM. Buttercup race Sunday PM. Click here for a brochure that includes places to stay (p. 3) and a description of the events and schedule (p. 7). You can also download the race registration form. |
| Class III. Located in a deep scenic gorge. This challenging course will be run at alower water level for the Buttercup race. Practice water, rodeo, and other events precede the Sunday slalom race. | |
| Contact: Randy Carlson -218-726-6177 More umdrsop.org Info Here Note: Scroll down to the "Thirteenth Annual St. Louis River Whitewater Rendezvous" |
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| July 31 (Sunday Race) |
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 17 (Saturday race) |
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 |
