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
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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. |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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 Newman Designs |
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| Rushton Relay: Sunday May 4 ~ 9:30 start |
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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
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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.
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 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 |
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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.
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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
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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 |
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SILVER Level Sponsors
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Since the very beginning |
Quality kayaks on display at the race.
Come try one !!
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Shaw's Performance Products
Nutritional supplements for athletes
See Joe at his race booth
during the weekend
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Serving the North Country's many communities
Canton Offices
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Kingsley Wood Products
Heuvelton NY
Supplying hardwood for CCW awards
Cabinetry, hardwoods, custom woodworking
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Mountain Mart
Mobil Gas
Deli & Goodies
Dunkin Donuts & Dominos Pizza
East Main St., Canton
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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
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Sylvia's Lounge & Eatery
Best pizza in town in a friendly down under atmosphere.
Main St., Canton |
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BRONZE Level Sponsors
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Sleep and eat in style.
90 E. Main St.
Canton
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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.
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Commercial Press
All your printing and design needs
Canton
386-3431
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Canton Police
Association
There for you 24/7
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Canton Lions Club |
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Green's Furniture
Outfit your home
Wall to wall
with Vern
Smith's Plaza, Canton
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Jana's Hair Studio
Regular and Specialty Cuts
Prom and Wedding Groups
Canton 379-0313
"She cuts to please you" |
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Drawing Prizes for the
Rushton Predication Race
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Raffle Benefit for CAVA
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$250 fuel oil
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Mountain Mart
Mobil Gas
Deli & Goodies
Dunkin Donuts & Dominos Pizza
East Main St., Canton
$50 gift card
10 cases Dansani water
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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
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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
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Race t-shirts and more
HATS - HATS - HATS
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2 free entries for 2009
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2 SLVP 2009 Memberships
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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
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Key Bank
Canton
Duffle Bag |
Drawing prize
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