Rapids Riders
Club Events (and others of interest)
April 2012
4/1 - 5/31  Jim Falls Spring Release
  April 1st through May 31st - 24/7 - 850 cfs
Info
Directions

May 2012
5/19 - 5/20  Canoe U Weekend
  Saturday & Sunday on the water classes.
Details about Canoe U!
Register Online!

5/26  Jim Falls Safety Days
  Beginner/Intermediate Course
One Day Swiftwater Rescue Clinic 9am–4pm
Participant Limit – 10
Cost for ACA members is $35, $55 for non-members.
More Info

June 2012
6/2 - 6/3  Canoe U - Graduation Weekend
  Saturday & Sunday on the water classes.
Details about Canoe U!
Register Online!

6/2 - 6/3  Wausau Rec Release
  Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM
www.wausauwhitewater.org

6/9  Paddlemania - St Louis River
  Paddlemania at the St. Louis River!
When: June 9th, 2012 - Starts at Noon
Where: St. Louis River, Carlton, MN - Meet in the KCI parking lot
Water: 600 cfs scheduled release for Saturday and Sunday!
Who: Everyone is welcome! Whitewater paddlers, families, pets, spectators

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6/16 - 6/17  Wausau Riverfest
  2nd Annual fun-fest for paddlers and the general public too.
Events include rodeo, 5K Fun Run/Walk, Hooligan Race, Intro to Kayaking Lessons, Film Festival. Fun for the whole family.
Rec Release on Sunday and a car show at the VFW. More Info

July 2012
7/10 - 7/15  Junior & U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships
  The International Canoe Federation’s 2012 Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships will take place July 10-15, 2012 on the Wisconsin River in downtown Wausau, Wisconsin, USA. The world’s best young paddlers under age 18 from more than 30 countries are expected to compete.
The ICF’s first U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships for competitors ages 18-23 will take place in conjunction with the Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships.
More Info.

7/14  Jim Falls Release - Chippewa Falls, WI
  Jim Falls, WI (~2h from Twin Cities)
10AM-3PM 650cfs
More Info
Directions

7/14  Jim Falls Safety Days
  Beginner/Intermediate Course
One Day Swiftwater Rescue Clinic 9am–4pm
Participant Limit – 10
Cost for ACA members is $35, $55 for non-members.
More Info

7/28 - 7/29  Wausau Rec Release
  Both Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm
www.wausauwhitewater.org

7/28  Jim Falls Release - Chippewa Falls, WI
  Jim Falls, WI (~2h from Twin Cities)
10AM-3PM 650cfs
Info
Directions

August 2012
8/4 - 8/5  Wausau Rec Release
  Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
www.wausauwhitewater.org

8/11  Jim Falls Release
  Jim Falls, WI (~2h from Twin Cities)
10AM-3PM 650cfs
Info
Directions

8/16 - 8/17  Jackson Freestyle Clinic
  The clinic has sold out all 4 years! Only 20 Spots available! Reserve your today! Register Here.

8/18 - 8/19  9th Annual Midwest Freestyle Championships
  Freestyle Kayaking Competition in Wausau, WI. 10am-4pm
But that's not all! There is also a competitive Boatercross and team events!
More Info

8/18  Jim Falls Safety Days - Advanced Course
  One Day Swiftwater Rescue Clinic 9am–4pm
Participant Limit – 10
Cost for ACA members is $35, $55 for non-members.
More Info

8/18 - 8/19  Buttercup Series Race
  On the Cedar River right in the friendly town of Charles City, IA.
Come and support this brand new whitewater park. Details
They also have events in June, and water flows pretty much all the time.


8/19  Jim Falls Release - Chippewa Falls, WI
  Jim Falls, WI (~2h from Twin Cities)
10AM-3PM 650cfs
Info
Directions

September 2012
9/1 - 9/2  Wausau Rec Release
  10AM-4PM Saturday and Sunday
www.wausauwhitewater.org

9/1 - 9/2  Jim Falls Sturegeon Fest - Down River Races
  Swiftwater and Flatwater races.
Whitewater race - half mile class 2 to 3 rapids OC-1 / K-1 race.
Registration will begin at 11AM Sept.1st, race will begin at 2PM.
You are pre-registered if you attend one or more of the Jim Falls Safety Days.
Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd will be announced at the beer garden after the race.
Flat water race starts at 2:30PM.
5 miles of flat water with prizes for 1st, 2nd, best dressed, most unique color of boat, most garbage collected etc.
Free lunch, camping, entertainment etc.
Sept. 1st. 9AM - 1PM classic car show
Noon - 2AM beer garden
2PM - 5PM white water boat race
2:30PM - 5PM flat water canoe/kayak race
5PM - 7PM music at beer garden (T B A)
5PM - 7PM results for races at beer garden
7PM - 11PM Nat'l Truck Pull (big boys)

9/15 - 9/16  Wausau Rec Release
  10AM-4PM Saturday and Sunday
www.wausauwhitewater.org

9/22  Last Ditch Slalom
  Buttercup Series race on the Wolf River.
White Lake, WI. 45 min N.E. of Wausau, WI
Volunteers needed for Friday set-up and race day. Click here for race details.