The Next Feeder Cup Race will be August 19.  The Feeder Cup Summer Slalom Series (sponsored by BCE) is a casual and fun way to experience slalom racing and test your slalom skills with other like minded local paddlers. Racing is open to paddlers of all ages, boats of all types, and is free of charge.  Racers practice on the course before the race, count their own penalties, and take as many runs as time will allow, but only best two runs count for FeederCup points. The results will published (or linked to) on the BCE website, and at the end accumulated scores are tabulated and overall winners are declared.

Course will be set by 6PM for practice runs with timed runs starting around 7 PM. Canoes (decked and open) and kayaks are welcome.

Race boats not required! Kayak categories will include race boats, long plastic boats (9ft and over) and short plastic boats(under 9 ft.). Top male and female racers will be recognized. Age classes will include Cadet (14 and under), Junior (15-18), Senior (35 and older) and Master (50 and older), plus an Open class.

FeederCup Points:

5 Points for participation
5 Points for each clean run
8 points for a first place finish
5 points for a second place finish
3 points for a third place finish

On Sunday, June 27th, over 50 racers braved the turbulence of the the whitewater slalom course at Adventure Sports International at the Wisp Resort to compete in Age Group Nationals.  For many seniors and cadets, this was their first time competing in the major leagues, and the course proved extremely challenging for these new athletes.   For results, click here.

This BCE sponsored event was made possible by many BCE members dedicating their weekend to helping with timing, scoring, safety, and judging.  Thanks guys, and now you can paddle for free at ASCI for the rest of the year!

Co-sponsored by Adventure Sports International and the BCE, the 2010 Age Group Nationals will be held at the Wisp Resort in McHenry, MD Sunday, June 27th.  Age Group Nationals is a slalom race for paddlers of all ages: from cub cadets to masters. The water level will be moderate, at 3 pumps, and the course design will be an intermediate level.  Training on the course from Thursday-Saturday is included in the entry fee.  Since this is a BCE event, if you are not planning to race, please come and work off your volunteer hours providing judging or safety, or by organizing the barbeque. Registration links and additional information will be available on the bce website.

The Feeder Cup Slalom Races for 2010 will take place on Thursday evenings on the Feeder Canal. This informal slalom is a great way for newbies to get their feet wet and for experienced racers to test themselves. The course is set by 6pm and timed runs begin at 7pm. Self-scored, and you get as many runs as you want! There is no entry fee.

Dates: June 17, July 22, and August 19

On June 17th, free coaching will be available to BCE members from 6-7pm by BCE’s top athletes.

For additional information contact John Munnell.

A great weekend of racing for everyone!  Thanks everybody for coming out.

2010_Downriver_Race_Results

Violette’s RESULTS

Our next two events will be the Feeder Spring Fling Slalom on June 13th and the Age Group Nationals on June 27th at the WISP resort.

BCE’s Violette’s Lock Slalom, a class II novice/intermediate-level slalom race, is coming soon. A great race to test your boat handling skills after a long winter. Entries must be postmarked May 20th.

Volunteers needed. Please contact Dana Chladek, if you can gate judge or provide safety.

For entry form and additional information:  springraceentry