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9th Annual Midwest Freestyle Championships
August 18th and 19th, 2012 (10am-4pm)
Jackson Freestyle Clinic August 16th & 17th
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Beginner Class
Intermediate Class
Expert Class
Women's Class
Masters Class
Boatercross

Spectator Information | Movie Night Saturday 20th @ VFW | Where to Eat | Where to Stay
Media: For access to our Athletes, Coaches, and Judges
Contact Ashley Knutson, Operations Manager, at (715)572-6197 or alknutson@wausauwhitewater.org

All competitors are entered to win a NEW Jackson Kayak
Just started paddling? Not sure if you're ready to compete? We've got a beginner competition just for you. So give it a shot!
Beginners will compete at the "Number 4" hole and all other classes at Little Drop

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What Takes Place at the Midwest Freestyle Championships?
Well, a Freestyle Kayaking Competition. But that's not all!

The event also offers a competitive Boatercross (See video to the right) Competitors begin in heats and the top one from each heat races in the finals. Bragged about as the Best Boatercross Course of any event in the country by Colin Kemp. We pride ourselves in this fun competition that allows anyone to participate in the weekend's activities.

The TEAM EVENT is unique to Wausau as well, where 3 paddlers have 2 minutes to rack up points by throwing tricks in the hole. Every team has their own strategy some have 2 people in the hole at the same time while others take turns. The competition is really all about style and fun with some teams throwing paddles, shooting squirt guns, party surfing, and more!

 Wausau Boatercross 2010 from Colin Kemp
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Haven't seen a Whitewater Freestyle Competition before?
Freestyle 101
Learn the Tricks at USA Freestyle
(Scroll Down to the Hole Moves)

Come out and enjoy the show as paddlers of all levels from beginner to expert show off their tricks in one of the hydraulic features on our river. Professional Boaters Colin Kemp and John McConville from Jackson Kayak return to duke it out against the best of the Midwest for the title of Midwest Freestyle Champion. From Loops (flips), to cartwheels, spins, and split-wheels you're in for a great show!

Where to find us: Located along the eastern channel of the Wisconsin River in Downtown Wausau, Wisconsin. You can easily access all of the activity by turning right onto River Drive after crossing over the Washington St. Bridge as you enter Downtown. Our Information Tent, announcers booth, and spectator seating are located along the river on the 200 block of River Drive. Map
   

Stop by and Say Hello!
While hundreds of paddlers and spectators are expected to grace our course, we want to get to know you. So be sure to stop by the Information Tent.

- Our friendly staff ready to answer any of your questions!
- Start Lists containing the order of paddlers and their numbers
- Season Schedule
- Introductory and Advanced Kayak and Canoe Lesson Information
- Get your Wausau Whitewater Merchandise

Will there be food available at the park?
Our amazing food vendors will be onsite to meet your hunger needs and our friendly staff will be available to answer any of your questions. So grab your friends, bring your family, and enjoy a wonderful spring day on the water with the Best of the Midwest and the Jackson Kayak Pros!

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Saturday Night Movie Night at the VFW

Featuring Locals Only & Coming Home

 

"Coming Home" Teaser from Horizonline Pictures on Vimeo.