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All events are held at Whitewater Park, Downtown Wausau
Spectator capacity 5000+

Download the above files for a complete listing of the season's
events, training, and recreational paddling opportunities.


Season Sponsors - Thank you so much, you make Wausau Whitewater Flow!

Bar2009 Wausau Whitewater Season Lodging Specials with our Hospitality Industry Partners!
Call local numbers listed and use code word Kayak to get these rates!

Slalom  
 

Waivers - to be completed by all participants

To participate in any activity (except for the USACK Team Trials) on the Wausau Whitewater course, individuals must complete the ACA and Wausau waivers below:
(USACK Team Trial competitors must complete the USACK and Wausau Whitewater waivers)

ACA Adult Waiver (pdf)
ACA Minor Waiver (pdf)
Wausau Whitewater Waiver (pdf)

   
 

 

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USACK Junior and Senior Team Trials
April 30 - May 2, 2010

More Information Coming Soon!

    USACK Team Trials

     

 
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Wausau RiverFest
June 11-13, 2010

More Information Coming Soon!

 

   
       
 

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Wausau Whitewater Weekend
June 27 - 28, 2009

Wausau Whitewater Weekend June 27 - 28, 2009   Wausau Whitewater Park
Featuring ever popular WACKO race, Dash for Cash, & all-new SLALOM SURVIVOR & MORE!

Friday’s Slalom Practice Practice water available for competitors on Friday. Slalom Course for event set on Thursday. Wausau Whitewater’s Ray McLain Training Camp is still in session on Friday and camp participants and coaches have priority on use of course, gates, & features. Please allow unrestricted access for instruction.

Recreational Paddling Friday – Sunday with daily fee or weekend option Upper course above Washington Street is open for play & recreational paddling during competition times. During competition lunch break, freestyle paddlers may play throughout the full course as long as they are off the course for the afternoon competition. Lunch is included for rec paddlers as well as competitors.

  • Safety personnel on-site Saturday & Sunday.
  • Competitor Meetings both days. Unique paddling events will be explained at meeting. Rec Paddlers should also attend.
  • Down River Sprint, Team Runs, Dash for Cash, Slalom Survivor, and more!!!!
  • Lunch both Saturday & Sunday included.

Fun-filled weekend! Options for registration (on form too, go to link) – I want to:

    Enter the Down River Sprint Each competitor in the downriver sprint gets one run. Start above the dam and finish at bottom of course. Lowest time in a class wins.
    • Enter WACKO Slalom Race  – Saturday. Each competitor may run a max of 5 slalom runs with 2 runs per class. This is a low- key fun event. Open start. Scoring is best run.
    • Enter WorldKayak.com's Slalom Survivor – Sunday Do you feel like you’re fighting to get anywhere on the river? Better stroke timing will give you that extra finesse you need to improve all your river maneuvers as well as make your paddling look great! Slalom Survivor is a fun way to help you think about timing strokes precisely, applying power smoothly and setting specific destinations on the river. Non-racers can apply some of the skills and habits of slalom racing to everyday paddling and have a great time. Joe Jacobi will explain!
    • Enter Dash for Cash Slalom Race – Sunday. Earn back gas money. Competitors with top 3 scores in selected classes win small cash prizes. Rules to be explained at meeting. Qualify during WACKO race.
    • Team runs is a crowd pleaser. (organized by class)
    • Junior Olympic Qualifier (age 18 and under, based on Birthdates)
    • National Rankings Race Brand new event for 2009. Throughout the country, points will count toward this series of races. Coordinated by Nic Borst.
    • Recreational paddler only & will not compete (1 day fees $20 or weekend $35) Recreational paddling registration throughout weekend

    Registration form for Wausau Whitewater Weekend (MS Word)
    Registration (PDF)

    Wausau Whitewater Weekend Options
    Wausau Whitewater Weekend

     

 

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Midwest Freestyle Championships
August 21 - 22, 2010

Witness the best whitewater paddlers from the Midwest performing amazing stunts.  Known as freestyle, play boating or rodeo; competitors score points based on the difficulty and precision of moves made in hydraulic features on the river.  Every Competitor is entered in a drawing for a chance to win a new Jackson Kayak and other prizes!
Midwest Freestyle Championships Schedule

 

Class Rules and Information

Each registered boater receives 3 days of water to paddle on the Wausau course Friday though Sunday, free lunches on Saturday and Sunday and other goodies.

The paddler who wins the beginner and intermediate recreation class must move up in class the following year. This includes the 08 winner.
  
Paddlers who choose to physically compete in a class will receive one free entry into a competitors drawing for a certificate for a new Jackson kayak of their choice! Other prizes will also be drawn for from the competitors drawing giving every competitor a chance to win. Competitors’ Drawing is held at the awards following teardown on Sunday. Must be present to win.

In this 2009 event women can enter the freestyle expert / intermediate / beginner classes.

Please check the box for the class you are entering. You must check at least one class when registering, but you do not have to compete if you just want to come to paddle on the course recreationally for the weekend and enjoy the water, food, and fun. Please fill in registration form completely to assure that you are fully registered. Missing data could cause you to be omitted in the competitor database.

 

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K-1 Freestyle Expert

 

Team Event

 

K-1 Freestyle Intermediate 

 

K-1 Freestyle Master class (Men’s K-1 class over 40)

 

K-1 Freestyle Beginner

 

OC-1 Freestyle

 

K-1 Freestyle Women’s

 

C-1 Freestyle

 

Recreational paddling

 

Boater cross

 

Jackson Kayak

Register for event only

! Payment due upon registration, no refunds 30 days prior to the event. Please submit registration as soon as possible to help us get ready for your event. Please fill out the form below and mail with your check to 1803 Stewart Ave. Wausau, WI 54401 or e-mail to info@wausauwhitewater.org with your credit card information. Payments can also be processed securely through PayPal. We have cancelled bib deposits; If you do not return your bib, you will be given a notice and billed $50.00.


Midwest Freestyle Championships Only Registration (MS Word Doc)

Midwest Freestyle Championships Only (PDF)

ACA Membership Choices.

  • ACA Member ________________ Number _____________Expiration
  • ACA Event Fee $5 – one time only fee
  • Join ACA $10 Intro Special (6 months)
  • Join ACA Individual Membership $30
  • Join ACA Family Membership $40
Midwest Freestyle Championships
 

Please see your scores from the "09" event to aid your decision as to what skill level to enter in the "09" competition. Remember this is not mandatory only a suggestion. If you just had some bad rides in "09" comp and feel you can improve over the summer then enter a higher class if you want. You will also not be held to the class you choose, if you need to move up or down a class just let one of the event organizers know what class you need to be in by Friday August 20th prior to the event. No Changes in Class will be allowed after registration on Friday, August 20th.  

If you did not compete in the "09" event please see the score sheet to aid you in determining what class to enter.

90+ Expert
30-89 Intermediate
0-29 beginner



Trick Sheet / Scoring Sheet (MS Word)
Trick sheet / Scoring Sheet PDF

2009 Final Results:
K1 Beginners Finals
K1 Intermediate Finals
K1 Womens Finals
K1 Masters Finals
K1 Expert Finals
BoaterCross Final
Team Event

 

Practice Water, August 19th and 20th, 2010
Recreational Paddling on the course is available from Thursday through Sunday. The competition hole will be available on Thursday and Friday during the times the clinic is not using it.

Jackson Kayak Freestyle Clinic
August 19 - 20, 2010

Payment is due upon registration, a full refund will be given 1 month prior to the clinic if you are not able to attend. Early registration is strongly suggested as the clinic sold out in “09”. No refunds within 30 days prior to clinic.

Clinic and competition Information

All paddlers entering the clinic must fill out a skill level questionnaire 2 weeks prior to entering the clinic. Clinic Starts at 8:00am on Thursday am on Flatwater. Water turns on at 9am.

Paddlers who register for the clinic will receive a 2-day clinic with Jackson sponsored boaters and one free entry into the Midwest Freestyle Championships (lunch will be provided all 4 days). All competitors will also be entered into a drawing for a new Jackson kayak of their choice (certificate)! Other prizes will also be drawn. The drawing will be held following teardown on Sunday. Must be present to win.  

The paddler who wins the beginner and intermediate recreation class must move up in class the following year. This includes the 09 winner.
  
Women can enter the freestyle expert / intermediate / beginner classes in addition to the women's class.

Teams for the team event will be chosen at random.

Please check the box for the class you are entering. You must check at least one class when registering. But if you do not want to compete and just want to come to paddle on the course register for recreational paddling for the weekend and enjoy the water, food, and fun. Please fill in the registration form completely to assure that you are fully registered. Missing data could cause you to be omitted in the competitor database.

 
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Thank you to 2009 Season Sponsors:

City of Wausau | Wisconsin Public Service | Liberty Mutual |

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

Noodles & company | WorldKayak.com | US Trail Maps

TD Fischer Group| Greenheck Fan Corporation | Abby Bank | Wipfli LLP
Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort | Rutabaga.com - the paddlesport shop
Jackson Kayak | Jefferson Street Inn | 89Q | Deffner Law Firm | Siemens
Green Bay Packaging | Wausau Paper | Eastbay | Esquif | Sun Printing

Associated Bank | Wisconsin Valley Improvement | Precision Grading & Utilities
Marathon Savings Bank | Design Resumes | Rapids Riders Whitewater Canoe and Kayak Club | Midwwest Mountaineering | M&I Bank | VFW | Riiser Energy