May 1 & 2, 2010
Canton NY
49th Canton Canoe Weekend
Rushton Memorial Canoe Races
EVENTS
SPONSORS
RAFFLE PRIZES ~ RAFFLE TICKETS
RACE COURSES
RESULTS
.
Recreational Races both days
&
NYMCRA Points Race
C-1 Saturday ~~ C-2 Sunday
C-1Pro SAturday ~~ C-2Pro Sunday
Free "Rough" Camping Friday-Sunday
2010 CCW Race Raffle benefit local Humane Society
2010 Rushton Relay Fees reduced:
$5 high school and younger, $10 college students and $15 all others
Participants will receive a race T-shirt until all are gone, register early on race day to ensure you receive a shirt.
Sponsor information letter ~~~~~~ Sponsor reply form
Current Sponsors
~~ Print Registration Forms ~~ Print Waiver ~~
Take post race survey:
Rushton & Relay ~~~~ C-1 & C-2 Marathon & Pro
Rushton Race: Saturday May 1 ~ 9:30 start
~
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, Ad/Y
Unlimited canoe - M, W, Mx
3 miles
Antique Canoe Race
Youth Kayak
8 miles
War Canoes and C-4
Predict your time
(Prizes for Closest Predictions*)
9:30 Start 11:30 Awards
Entry form & Waiver
All your paddling needs
and
Adirondack Adventures for Youth & Teens
Potsdam NY
315-265-3178
In Memory of J. Henry Rushton
and S. Paul Rushton
"Rushton"
A name synomous with canoeing, craftsmanship
and Canton.
J. Randi Construction
Call Joe, he talks paddling and construction.
McDonalds, conveniently located on Main St.
Near the intersection of Miner St./Rd
*PREDICTION RACE PRIZES: CCW (free entry); Madrid Canoe Regatta (free entry); SLVP (1 yr. membership) plus more prizes.
Youth Sponsorship Available: Local businesses have donated to sponsor a youth paddler (High School age and younger). Contact us for your "free entry" compliments of a local business. Chuck Bolesh (315) 379-9241 bolesh1@gmail.com
Barb's Wiener Wagon
Treat yourself to locally produced hot dogs and other treats at Barb's concession at Taylor Park, Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
C-1 Marathon: Saturday May 1 ~ 12:30 start
~
~
C-1 Pro Marathon Championships
14 miles
C-1 & K-1 Amateur Marathon
12 miles
NYMCRA Points Race
Entry Form
Waiver
Forge Racing
Promoting Marathon Canoe Racing in NYS
Including the Pro-Am Series
and the development of young paddlers
Official sponsor of the C-1Pro Championship
Canton
American
Theater
* Providing advertising
on the
Vintage Marquee
and 5 theaters inside
http://jscinemas.com/
Imagine what we can do together
Canton Plant
C-2 Marathon: Sunday May 2 ~ 9:30 start
~
C-2 Pro
14 miles
C-2 & K-2 Amateur
12 miles
NYMCRA Points Race
Entry Form
Waiver
* Providing awards for CCW and fine canoes to discerning paddlers. See our lightweight canoes at all local races.
John & Gene Newman, Canton
Jrecks
Friendly service and healthy food
Main Street, Canton
Next to the Theater
MaC's Canoe and the Adirondack Watershed Alliance
Supporting canoeing in the Adirondacks and promoting the Stock Class events.
WHILE YOU ARE AT THE RACES
YOUR CANTON
BASIC NEEDS QUICK LIST
LODGING
Best Western ~
Asian World Imports
GAS
Stewarts Shops ~ Mountain Mart
FOOD
Blackbird Cafe ~ McDonalds
Jreck's Subs ~ Sergi's Restaurante
Stewarts Shops ~ Mountain Mart
Kunoco
Rushton Relay:
Sunday
May 2
~
1:30 start
and promoting paddling by veterans, wounded warriors and their families
VFW Post 1231 Edward C. Seymour Post
Rt. 11 South, Canton NY
(315) 386-8953
VFW Rushton Team Relay Race
* NEW reduced entry fee of $15/paddler
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 teams
* Special War Canoe class
* Special Standard Canoe Class
* Kayak Relay- NEW
* College Co-Ed Relay $10 entry- NEW FORMAT
1:30 Start 2:30 Awards
Entry Form & Waiver
NEW in 2010
Kayak Team Relays
College Co-Ed Relay- Teams must have 6 paddlers, all students, minimum of two females and two males.
Traveling trophy to winning college team.
Drawing for 2 paddles to any participants.
Printing the CCW shirts for over 20 years
Fast friendly service
Potsdam NY 315-265-6511
.
Hometown ~ Friendly
Responsible ~ Reliable
East Main Street
Canton NY
Stewarts Shops
Giving is part of the company's culture.
Gas and Convenience Store items
at 2 locations in Canton:
32 Gouverneur St, Rt 11 South
115 E Main St, Rt. 11 North
More sponsors
listed below,
please support
and thank them.
REGISTRATION
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.
ENTRY FEE
Youth Fee (high school and younger) $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
Relay special: College $10; Adult $15
PRE-REGISTRATION accepted via mail if received by April 25 (no refunds)
Please include signed waivers
Mail to: CCW, PO 284, Canton NY 13617
Contact:
Chuck Bolesh (315) 379-9241 bolesh1@gmail.com
NYMCRA Points Race both daysJoin SLVP on April 18, 2010
for an event on part of the Canton Canoe Weekend Race Course
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.
Quality rooms and pool
