May 3 & 4, 2008
Canton NY

47th Canton Canoe Weekend
Rushton Memorial Canoe Races

CCW Race Raffle benefit CAVA
Citizens Against Violent Acts

EVENTS ~ SPONSORS ~ RAFFLE PRIZES ~ RAFFLE TICKETS
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NYMCRA Points Race Both Days
NYMCRA Pro-Points Race Sunday

Free "Rough" Camping Friday-Sunday

Race Raffle benefit CAVA
Citizens Against Violent Acts

 

This is one of the premier canoe race weekends in the state. There are events appropriate for the local recreational racer and teams of recreational paddlers in the relay. There is also top-level international level competition in solo and tandem racing canoes. The 12 and 14- mile courses are among the most challenging on the marathon race circuit. All races are on the Grasse River, with the start and finish at Taylor Park, Canton NY. Canoe dealer displays are available both days and a children’s playground on site. All participants will receive a race T-shirt.
~~ Print Registration Forms ~~ Print Waiver ~~

Rushton Race: Saturday May 3 ~ 9:30 start
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Rushton Recreational Race

Recreational canoe or kayak events (5 miles)
Solo canoe - M & W;
Solo kayak - M & W;
Tandem canoe - M, W, Mx, Ad/Y, Jr, Ad/Jr;
Unlimited canoe - M, W, Mx


Antique Canoe Race (3 miles)

War Canoes and C-4 (8 miles)

Predict your time
(Prizes for Closest Predictions)

9:30 Start 11:30 Awards
Entry form & Waiver

 

 

 

C-1 Marathon: Saturday May 3 ~ 12:30 start
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C-1 Marathon
C-1 Pro Marathon Championships~14 miles
Pay to 12 places

C-1 & K-1 Amateur Marathon ~ 12 miles
NYMCRA Points Race

12:30 Start 3:30 Awards


Entry Form & Waiver

 

 

 

Canton
American
Theater


Blackbird Cafe

Going local - food from local farmers
Upscale coffees, lattes, homemade desserts, micro brewery beers and excellent wine. Live music per schedule.
Open all day for the races and racers.
Stop by for an awesome sandwich & brew.
Main St., Canton

The Rushton Family
In Memory of J. Henry
and S. Paul Rushton


C-2 Marathon: Sunday May 4 ~ 9:30 start
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C-2 Marathon
C-2 Pro Marathon- 14 miles ~ NYMCRA Pro Points Race
Pay to 6 places Open
Pay to 6 places Mx

C-2 & K-2 Amateur Marathon- 12 miles
NYMCRA Points Race

9:30 Start 12:30 Awards

Entry Form & Waiver

Newman Designs
 
Rushton Relay: Sunday May 4 ~ 9:30 start

Rushton Relay Race

* Teams of 4 to 6 paddlers ~~ 2 miles
* Paddling Recreational Canoes
* 2 paddlers at a time over 3 legs totaling 2 miles
* Events for men, women, mixed, family, high school & college teams
* Special War Canoe class
* Special Standard Canoe Class NEW

1:30 Start 2:30 Awards
Entry Form & Waiver



 

 


 





Paddle

the

Valley

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~~ Race Course Description ~~ Race Course Maps ~~ Driving Directions ~~ Past Results ~~
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Contact:
Before April 29- Chuck Bolesh (315) 379-9241 bolesh1@gmail.com
After April 29- Cathy Giglio (315)379-9135 cagiglio@verizon.net


ENTRY FEE INCREASE

Youth Promotional Fee $5.00

Military and Veterans $15
Military and Veteran SLVP members $10

Adult SLVP Member $15.00 ~~~ Adult Non-Member $20.00

C-1 & C-2 Pro $30.00

PRE-REGISTRATION accepted via mail if received by April 28 (no refunds)
Please include signed waivers
Mail to: CCW, PO 284, Canton NY 13617

 

Register at the race site up to 15 minutes before the race start.
To be more thoroughly prepared for your race and to help the race organizers,
you should register as soon as you arrive (about 1 hour before race start).

Waivers must be signed and presented at registration

Insurance waivers must be signed at registration by all participants. Paddlers below the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign for them. Waivers may be printed from the web site, pre-signed and brought to the race day registration.

SLVP has a NO ALCOHOL policy before or during any events.

Promotions
SLVP promotes young paddlers by keeping their race entry below cost.


NYMCRA Points Race both days
NYMCRA Pro Points Race Sunday

Join SLVP on April 20, 2008

for a race on part of the Canton Canoe Weekend Race Course

Little River Ramble

Last updated 3/20/08

Within a 25 mile radius: 350 motel rooms, 100 restaurants and 200 campsites in Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Madrid, Gouverneur & Ogdensburg.
Go to the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce for more information.


GOLD Level Sponsors
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Forge Racing, Rochester NY
Paddlers supporting paddling

Paddler friendly home town banking.
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Providing awards for CCW and fine canoes to discerning paddlers. See our lightweight canoes at all local races.
John & Gene Newman, Canton
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Imagine what we can do together
Canton Plant

Supporting Canton events
Main St., Canton


Race t-shirts and more

Year after year, quality films and race advertising
American Theater, Main St., Canton
www.jscinemas.com

Main St., Canton

Two locations in Canton for gas and convenience items.

St. Lawrence University Intramurals

Donating canoe paddles to the winning
team in the College Relay Challenge

Going local - food from local farmers
Upscale coffees, lattes, homemade desserts, micro brewery beers and excellent wine. Live music per schedule.
Main St., Canton

   

SILVER Level Sponsors
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Since the very beginning

Quality kayaks on display at the race.
Come try one !!

Shaw's Performance Products

Nutritional supplements for athletes
See Joe at his race booth during the weekend



Serving the North Country's many communities
Canton Offices

Kingsley Wood Products
Heuvelton NY

Supplying hardwood for CCW awards
Cabinetry, hardwoods, custom woodworking


Mountain Mart

Mobil Gas
Deli & Goodies
Dunkin Donuts & Dominos Pizza
East Main St., Canton

 

Dr. Scott Springstead
Chiropractor

Canton & Ogdensburg NY
386-BACK & 394-BACK

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts which is concerned with human health and prevention of disease. Chiropractic treatment pays special attention to spinal biomechanics, and musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular and nutritional relationships.

Josie's Little Pizzeria

&

Sylvia's Lounge & Eatery

Best pizza in town in a friendly down under atmosphere.

Main St., Canton

   



BRONZE Level Sponsors
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Sleep and eat in style.
90 E. Main St.
Canton

J&J Canoe Accessories
Canoes (new & used), Paddles and race accessories.
Come see them at Taylor Park during the races
and at other major marathon canoe races.

Commercial Press

All your printing and design needs
Canton

386-3431

 

Canton Police
Association

There for you 24/7

 

Canton Lions Club
 


Green's Furniture

Outfit your home
Wall to wall
with Vern

Smith's Plaza, Canton



Jana's Hair Studio

Regular and Specialty Cuts
Prom and Wedding Groups
Canton 379-0313

"She cuts to please you"

 

Drawing Prizes for the
Rushton Predication Race
&
Raffle Benefit for CAVA

$250 fuel oil

Mountain Mart

Mobil Gas
Deli & Goodies
Dunkin Donuts & Dominos Pizza
East Main St., Canton

$50 gift card
10 cases Dansani water

 


Ostrander's B&B and Sheepskin Shop

A quality country B&B overlooking a farm pond and sheep pasture. Sheepskin shop and gifts on site.
1675 SR 68, Canton 315-386-2126
www.ostranders.com

$20 gift certificate


Link to Partridge Cafe info at http://www.facebook.com
Bagels, wraps, coffee, soups, lattes
Wine and Micro brew beers
Smiths Plaza, Canton 386-3016 partridgecafe@gmail.com
Hours:
----Mon.-Wed. 6:30am - 3:00pm
----Thursday, Fri. - Sat. 6:30am - 10:00pm
---- Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Meal gift certificate

Wear On Earth

All your adventure and watersport outfitting needs.
Canoes, kayaks, hiking, climbing, camping
We have it all at Wear On Earth ~ Where Else
265-3178
Downtown Potsdam
Weekend & 2 day rental of canoe or kayak; 20% off canoe or kayak; 20% off paddle accessories


Race t-shirts and more
HATS - HATS - HATS

2 free entries for 2009


2 SLVP 2009 Memberships


Sleep and eat in style.
90 E. Main St.
Canton

Dinner for 2

Asian World Imports
Offering handmade old & new works: clothing, jewelry, gifts & artifacts from Nepal, India, Thailand & Vietnam
256 Morrill Rd., Canton 315-714-2119

Visit out booth at Taylor Park during the races.

Gift basket of handmade goods & items.

Nature's Storehouse

Health foods, nutritional supplements, healthcare products, daily variety of homemade soups and breads
Main St., Canton 386-3740
rainbowcrabtree@yahoo.com

$15 Gift Certificate

Blackbird Cafe

Going local - food from local farmers
Upscale coffees, lattes, homemade desserts, micro brewery beers and excellent wine. Live music per schedule.
Main St., Canton

2 - $25 gift certificates


The Gallery

Quilts, pottery, jewelry, artwork and sculpture from local and regional artists.
Main St., Canton
$25 Gift Certificate

Key Bank
Canton

Duffle Bag


Drawing prize

 
Please support all our sponsors
and drawing prize contributors
Print and Mail Raffle Tickets


CLAY & GIRLS RELAY TEAM
2005
Melissa, Katie, Niki, Kelsie & Clay Streit, Canton

Clay was the top fundraiser for the relay in 2006 and in 2007 and received the $250 fuel oil prize donated by Kunoco.