This is the premier event for colleges and universities from across the country to compete in canoe and kayak downriver racing. There will be individual as well as team races in kayak and both solo and tandem canoes.  Whether you have an experienced paddling program or one that is just starting up, attendance at the National Championships will provide camaraderie, networking, and of course all the fun associated with racing! More importantly, once a student experiences the fun and excitement of paddlesports they will be able to carry those skills and enthusiasm past their collegiate years and develop it into a family and lifetime activity.

Date: October 9-10, 2010

Location: Tuckasegee River - Dillsboro, NC

Important Facts:

• Inidvidual Races on Saturday (K1W, K1M, OC2Mixed, OC1W, OC1M)
• Team Relay on Sunday
• Awards Ceremony
• Race Headquarters - The Dillsboro River Company

Format:

Each College or University can send one or more teams to compete in the ACA Collegiate Canoe and Kayak National Championships. A full team consists of 3 men and 3 women (and a faculty advisor) though teams can be comprised of more or less than that number. Each team must have a designated team captain or coach. There is no entry fee required of college participants at the National event but each college club would need to be either an American Canoe Association Paddle America Club or an American Canoe Association Paddle America College Club member.

The downriver event should, generally, follow the format listed below:

1. Canoes that meet the ACA Whitewater Open Canoe Downriver Committee 16% rule (most ABS, Aluminum type canoes meet this specification). Standard canoes were selected for the initial effort since most schools with outdoor curricula have a trailer and standard ABS or aluminum canoes.

2. Kayaks that meet the ACA Whitewater Downriver Kayak Committee short boat specifications. (a general production model commercially available that does not exceed 13'2" in length) 

3. Course: downriver, moving water up to class two rapids. Distance between 2 and 5 miles.

Day 1. Individual and team races: classes - OC1 Men, OC1 Women, OC2 Mixed, K1 Men, K1 Women.

Day 2. Relay - Three 2 person teams, at least 2 women per team. Each team completes one leg of relay and the canoe acts as the baton. A portage may be added if conditions allow.

Previous Race Results:

2010 Results - Tuckaseegee River, NC - to be decided!

2009 Results - Rappahannock River, VA

• 1st Place - Albion College
• 2nd Place - Davidson College
• 3rd Place - Messiah College, PA
• 4th Place - Warren Wilson College, NC
• 5th Place - Penn State University, PA
• 6th Place - Hollins University, VA
• 7th Place - University of Mary Washington, VA

2008 Results - Rappahannock River, VA

• 1st Place - Albion College, MI
• 2nd Place - Brevard College, NC
• 3rd Place - University of Mary Washington, VA 
• 4th Place - University of Virginia, VA
• 5th Place - Penn State University, PA                     

2007 Results - Rappahannock River, VA

For additional information, please contact Race Director Chris Stec. 

The ACA would like to thank the Virginia Outdoor Center for their continued support of the Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships.