News Archive: 2005 Headlines

2006 USA Wildwater Team Trials Head Back to N.C.! Dec 7, 2005
  NRC to host the trials on April 1-2.
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Fletcher Anderson Dec 5, 2005
  A tribute to a Wildwater Pioneer
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Jiffy Wildwater Race Dec 4, 2005
  Winter racing on the Tuckaseege River
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Election Results: USACK Wildwater Committee Dec 2, 2005
  The Eastern Athlete Representative has been chosen.
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John Pinyerd Honored with the Luminox Volunteer Award Nov 29, 2005
  This annual award honors distinguished service by three top volunteers of USACK.
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USACK Partners with the Hilton Family of Hotels Nov 29, 2005
  Save on hotel room rates at participating Hilton Family hotels.
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Call for VOTES: USACK Wildwater Committee Nov 22, 2005
  Send in your vote!
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2005 Wildwater Highlights Nov 20, 2005
  A view from the Chair
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Challenges for 2006 Nov 20, 2005
  Our vision for the future
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Third Annual Chute the Hooch Training Camp Nov. 6, 2005
  Come enjoy the mild Hotlanta winter weather.
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Major Change to the 2006 ICF International Competition Calendar Nov. 4, 2005
  Withdrawal of plans for the UK to host the 2006 Wildwater Senior worlds at Bala.
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New Wildwater Kayaks From Savage River Works Nov. 3, 2005
  Order yours now.
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A New Forum for the U.S. Wildwater Scene Nov. 1, 2005
  Here's a new way to promote communication about wildwater racing.
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USA Wildwater Coaching/Mentoring Program Oct 25, 2005
  This is a great opportunity for newcomers to our sport to learn from seasoned veterans
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Call for Nominations: USACK Wildwater Committee (WWC) Oct 25, 2005
  Nominations are being sought for the 2006-2007 Term.
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FIBArk to Host the 2006 USA Wildwater Nationals & Western Junior Team Trials Oct 22, 2005
  The 2006 festival is scheduled for June 14-18.
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USAWildwater is looking for Coaches/Mentors Oct 5, 2005
  Learn more about this new initiative!
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2006 Calendar of Wildwater Events Oct 5, 2005
  Please tell us about races for 2006
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Animal Upper Gauley Race Sept 30, 2005
  Results and More!!
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Tohickon Wildwater Classics Sept 29, 2005
  This event has been cancelled!!
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Join/Renew Your USACK Membership Sep 21, 2005
  NOW is a Great Time to join or renew your membership in USA Canoe/Kayak (the governing body for Wildwater and racing in the USA)
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Nantahala Racing Club Announces New Look for Winter Schedule Sep 15, 2005
  NRC schedule of winter 2005 wildwater races and training camps.
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USACK Coaching Conference Sep 6, 2005
  The USACK fall coaches conference will take place Friday-Sunday, the 18-20 of November, at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Junior Team Competes at the World Championships Sep 2, 2005
  A report on the USA Junior Team and their trip to Italy
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Request for Bids to Host 2006 National Events Aug 20, 2005
  Team Trials, Jr. Team Trials, and the National Championships
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2007 Junior Wildwater World Championships Aug 19, 2005
  The race organizers have developed a tentative schedule
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2005 Gauley River Access Update Aug 17, 2005
  Private boaters will have access to the river this year,
but what about next year?
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2005 Upper Gauley Race Aug 15, 2005
  and a Gauley River access update
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2007 Junior Wildwater World Championships Aug 15, 2005
  The ICF Wildwater Committee has awarded the 2007 Junior Wildwater World Championships to the United States.
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Tohickon Wildwater Classics July 31, 2005
  To be held on November 5 & 6, 2005
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2005 Upper Yough Race Results July 27, 2005
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25th annual Upper Yough Race and Festival July 19, 2005
  Special Upper Yough Race dam release
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Tommyknocker Clear Creek Challenge July 15, 2005
  Check out the results
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Salmon River Downriver Race July 12, 2005
  Check out the results
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FiBArk (First in Boating on the Arkansas) July 7, 2005
  The Longest, Oldest, Most Prestigious and Toughest Wildwater Race...on Earth(?)
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Potomac Downriver Race July 7, 2005
  Check out the results
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Water World July 7, 2005
  By Mike Cane, Herald Writer
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Wildwater Champion joins National Sprint Team June 27, 2005
  Geoff Calhoun makes him mark in sprint racing
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USA Wildwater - 2005 Junior Team June 21, 2005
  Western Junior Team Trials Completes the Selection Process
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2005 USA Wildwater Nationals June 21, 2005
  Wildwater Camaraderie and Fierce Competition at a World-Class Whitewater Festival
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A Note of Gratitude from the FIBArk Organizers June 21, 2005
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USA Wildwater Brings Home the Medals June 3, 2005
  Team athletes return from 2005 World Cups with a slue of medals
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2005 World Cup Races 5 & 6 May 30, 2005
  Results, Point Totals and Photos.
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Front Range Paddle Association
Whitewater Development Camp
May 25, 2005
  News about the FRPA camp for 2005
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2005 World Cup Races 3 & 4 May 22, 2005
  Results and Photos.
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Junior World Championships May 20, 2005
  Europe, here we come.
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2005 World Cup Races 1 & 2 May 18, 2005
  Results and Photos.
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Gore awards $30k for annual Shipton-Tilman grants May 17, 2005
  One of the grants goes to 3 top wildwater athletes.
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Jr Worlds/Western Team Trials Selection Update May 16, 2005
  The Jr. Worlds is Inviting 6 Boats Per Class From Each Country.
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Wildwater Nationals, West Junior Trials and FIBArk (June 17-19) May 10, 2005
  What you need to know.
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2005 Cheat Canyon Race Recap May 10, 2005
  Overall results and link to results by division.
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The Cheat River Massacre-ence May 4, 2005
  Epic mass start downriver race is growing in size and notoriety every year.
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2005 Southeastern US Wildwater Championships Apr. 26, 2005
  The weather doesn't keep everyone away.
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The Endicott Files eBooks Apr. 22, 2005
  Maximum Whitewater Performance is putting the world renowned William T. Endicott books on top level paddlesports into eBook form.
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Chris Hipgrave Joins USA Canoe/Kayak as High Performance Director Apr. 18, 2005
  Chris Hipgrave has joined the USACK staff in Charlotte, NC.
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2005 USA Wildwater Nationals and Western Junior Team Trials Apr. 15, 2005
  The 57th annual FIBArk Whitewater Festival is hosting these events.
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Spring 2005 Little Falls Classic and Sprint Looms Large Apr. 9, 2005
  Solid water levels indicate 2nd Mid Atlantic Downriver Series event will have big class 4 whitewater punch.
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2005 USA Wildwater Team Trials Video Apr. 7, 2005
  How to order your own copy.
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37th Annual Southeastern US Whitewater Championships Mar 31, 2005
  Wildwater Chairman will pay you to beat Southeastern records
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Red Moshannon Downriver Race Mar 31, 2005
  The race results are in
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24th Annual Outdoors, Inc. Canoe and Kayak Race and Festival Mar 31, 2005
  The largest canoe and kayak race in the southeastern United States!
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US Open - Wildwater Race Mar 28, 2005
  The US Open provides a great weekend of Slalom and Wildwater racing
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Spotlight on Emily Stein Mar 28, 2005
  Check out this article on the U. S. Olympic Committee web site
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Familiar faces repeat at the U.S. Team Trials Mar 15, 2005
  This is a reprint of an article in the Beckley, WV Gazette-Mail - by permission from Pat Hanna, regional editor
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Irish Canoe Union - Race Bulletin #1 Mar 10, 2005
  Information about the World Cup Races in Ireland on May 20-22.
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Stein and McEwan Deliver Crushing Blows at the Team Trials!! Mar 7, 2005
  Unseasonably warm temperatures, record turnout, a spectator friendly course and an exciting competition set the tone for the largest USA Wildwater Team Trials in well over a decade.
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USA Team Information - 2005 World Cups (Update) Mar 5, 2005
  The Latest Information About the 2005 Word Cups
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Nantahala Racing Club Glacier Breaker Wildwater Race Feb 27, 2005
  A solid turn out made for some very exciting racing and some upsets.
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Lodging for the Wildwater Team Trials Feb 23, 2005
  NOC has lodging for the Trials participants and their guests.
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2004 National Wildwater Rankings Feb 7, 2005
  The 2004 national wildwater rankings.
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2005 Wildwater Team Trials Feb 7, 2005
  Final Information
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USA Team Information - 2005 World Cups Feb 5, 2005
  Arrangements for the USA Team at the 2005 World Cups
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2004 Best of the Outdoors Readers' Choice Awards Jan 25, 2005
  Southeastern Paddler of the Year - Geoff Calhoun
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Wildwater is one of Life's Blessings Jan 24, 2005
  An article about John Pinyerd from the Dart Transit Company Newspaper
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Second Annual Chute the Hooch Training Camp Jan 17, 2005
  It's never too cold to paddle in Hotlanta
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Wildwater Team Trials 2005 Jan 14, 2005
  What you need to know!
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