May 2 & 3, 2009
Canton NY
48th Canton Canoe Weekend
Rushton Memorial Canoe Races
EVENTS
SPONSORS
RAFFLE PRIZES ~ RAFFLE TICKETS
RESULTS
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Recreational Races both days
&
Pro & NYMCRA Points Race
C-1 Saturday ~~ C-2 Sunday
Free "Rough" Camping Friday-Sunday
2009 CCW Race Raffle benefit local food pantries
Racers: Bring cans or packages of food to help local food pantry and donate for a chance to win raffle prizes.
2010 Rushton Relay Fees reduced: $15 adult, $10 college student, $5 high school and younger
Participants will receive a race T-shirt until all are gone, register early on race day to ensure you receive a shirt.
Rushton Race: Saturday May 2 ~ 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
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.
Call Joe, he talks paddling and construction.
Conveniently located on Main St.
Near the intersection of Miner St./Rd
C-1 Marathon: Saturday May 2 ~ 12:30 start
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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
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
Canton
American
Theater
Providing advertising
on the
Vintage Marquee
and 5 theaters inside
http://jscinemas.com/
WHILE YOU ARE AT THE RACES
YOUR CANTON
BASIC NEEDS QUICK LIST
LODGING
Best Western ~ Comfort Suites
Asian World Imports
GAS
Stewarts Shops ~ Mountain Mart
FOOD
Blackbird Cafe ~ McDonalds
Jreck's Subs ~ Sergi's Restaurante
Stewarts Shops ~ Mountain Mart
Kunoco
C-2 Marathon: Sunday May 3 ~ 9:30 start
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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
Friendly service and healthy food
Main Street, Canton
Next to the Theater
Rushton Relay:
Sunday
May 3
~
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
* 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
NEW in 2010
Kayak Team Relays
.
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
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 them
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
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 19, 2009
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
