2014 USCA National Canoe & Kayak Championships lhnationals.com Hosted by the Tiadaghton Elm Canoe and Kayak Race Committee

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1 2014 USCA National Canoe & Kayak Championships lhnationals.com Hosted by the Tiadaghton Elm Canoe and Kayak Race Committee August 12-17, 2014 Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA USCA Nationals Information and Registration Forms for all National Championships and Trial Events are enclosed. For more information go to lhnationals.com.

2 Important Information for the 2014 USCA National Championships Please Read Carefully 2014 USCA membership is required for all USCA championship and trial events. Send USCA membership application to: Interim Membership Chair, Susan Williams, 509 S Bishop Ave, Secane, PA on or before July 20, 2014 or apply on site. Join on by July 20, Proof of membership is required for event registration. To Pre-register by mail: Send the registration forms with personal check payable to T-ELM addressed to: Jeff Rankinen, 130 Middle Rd, Jersey Shore, PA on or before August 1, For further information please go to lhnationals.com. Note: Any changes to pre-registrations will be in written form and a fee assessed. Change forms will be located at the race headquarters at the pavilion, north of the Jay Street Bridge. No day-of-event registration. All races require pre-registration no later than 5 p.m. on the prior day with the exception of Orienteering and Biathlon events. Each participant must fill out a participant registration form and submit it along with your registration form(s) for the different event(s) entered. Transfer the fees from each page to the Total Fees Form on the Participant Registration Form. Failure to observe the following safety requirements will result in a disqualification in that event or a time penalty may be assessed to the violators' finish time as determined by the Competition Chair. Safety Rules: Attendance at pre-race meetings is mandatory. A US Coast Guard approved PFD must be in the possession of each contestant, and properly worn if wearing it is required in accordance with the PFDs Owner s Manual and what is stated on the label attached to the PFD (if there is not a manufacturer s instruction label on the PFD then the PFD is not US Coast Guard approved). If there are any questions pertaining to PFDs consult with the Nationals Coordinator or Competition Chair BEFORE YOU ARE ON THE START LINE. A sound producing device (such as a whistle or portable air horn) must be in each boat, easily accessible. A US Coast Guard approved PFD must be worn by all non-swimmers and by persons ages 5 through 14 at all times on the water, and by all contestants in Youth (13-14) and younger classes. Inflatable PFDs shall NOT be worn by non-swimmers and by all persons under the age of 16. Lightning Safety: Before a race has started, if thunder is heard and/or lightning is seen, or a lightning detector indicates an approaching thunderstorm, the racers, race helpers, and spectators shall take proper shelter and wait at least 30 minutes after hearing the last thunder. Once a race has started, if lightning is seen, you count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is 30 seconds (6 miles) or less, or if you do not see the lightning, but hear loud thunder; get off the water immediately and seek proper shelter. The race is considered officially stopped at that moment in time. This is a weather emergency and race clocks will be stopped. The order of the paddlers on the race course at that instance will be considered their placement in the finishing order, based upon discussion with the racers and race officials at the finishing area. Thirty minutes after hearing the last thunder the racers may proceed down the race course. Detailed information will be provided at the pre-race meeting. Important: Paddlers may elect to paddle down but only into the Open Class. If one chooses to race down, the only option is to go to the open class. Winners will be awarded only in the class in which they register to compete. No duplication of awards except for Special Age Recognition Awards. See age groups below. The following age groups will apply for all the classes except for those that are stated otherwise. Adult Age Groups Youth/Junior Age Groups Men/Women (open) Youth 5-7 years of age on 1/1/ Master Youth 8-10 years of age on 1/1/ Senior Youth years of age on 1/1/ Veteran 1 Youth years of age on 1/1/ Veteran 2 Junior years of age on 1/1/ Grand Veteran 1 Adult/Youth Adult must be 18 or older on race day; Youth must Grand Veteran 2 be 5 to 14 years of age on 1/1/ Grand Master Veteran Adult/Junior Adult must be 18 or older on race day. Junior (15-17) must be years of age on 1/1/2014 In tandem events (C2 or K2), the team s age group is determined by the younger of the two paddlers in adult classes. In youth classes, the team s age group is determined by the older of the two paddlers. Page 1 Important Information

3 Important Information for the 2014 USCA National Championships (continued) Special Age Recognition Awards for USCA Marathon Events To be awarded to the first in the following: 1. C2 Women, 24 and under team 2. C1 Woman, 24 and under K2 Men and Women, 40-49, 50-59, team K1 ICF Man and Woman, 50-59, C2 Mixed, 24 and under team 9. First 70+ team or individual in any event without a 4. C2 Mixed Master, and 60+ teams 5. C2 Men, 24 and under team Grand Veteran class. 6. C1 Man, 24 and under 10. First 80+ team or individual in any event without a Grand Master Veteran (octogenarian) class To be awarded to the first three and partner in the following: 1. C2 Man/Youth (5-14) & C2 Woman/Youth (5-14): 5-7, 8-10, and (age groups). 2. C2 Man/Junior (15-17) & C2 Woman/Junior (15-17): award to first three Junior women (15-17) Medals: All adult USCA classes: 3 medals deep. All Junior (15-17), adult/youth (5-14), and adult/junior (15-17) classes: 5 deep for sprints and 6 deep for marathon. Trial events awarded 3 medals deep. Trial and Demonstration (Demo) Events: Trials, which require USCA membership, are official USCA nonchampionship races to test if number of entrants warrant future championship status. Demo events are additional, non USCA events. If you are racing only in these non USCA events, then USCA membership is not required. Joining the USCA is welcomed, and there are other benefits other than championship participation, such as receiving USCA s Canoe News magazine. Greg Barton K1/C1 Junior Marathon Cup Challenge USCA offers a national youth program, the Greg Barton Cup Challenge, to encourage youth participation in any solo kayak and solo USCA canoe. To qualify to compete for the Greg Barton Cup Challenge Cup at USCA Nationals, within the USCA K1 Junior and C1 Junior championship races, participants ages 9 through 17 must have competed in and finished a regional Barton Cup Challenge Qualifying race in K1 and/or C1 prior to the National Championship events to compete in the Barton Cup Challenge finals in K1 and/or C1 respectively. Competing in the preceding year at the USCA National Championships will allow the paddler to compete at the current year finals as long as age requirements are still met. Barton Cup Challenge Qualifying races are listed (as soon as they are announced) on the Barton Cup Challenge page at Barton Cup Chair is Paula Thiel prma1@comcast.net Remember: All Canoes and Kayaks must be jigged prior to Marathon events. A 2014 sticker is required to be eligible to race. Watch bulletin board for jigging times and location. In the marathon events, the top 5 finishing boats in all age groups must go immediately to the jigging area, and be measured, or face disqualification. This is done before the awards presentation ceremony begins in order to make sure all are legal. Thank you for your cooperation. Friday Pasta Dinner: Friday August 15, 2014 at 5 p.m. at the Dunnstown Fire Company, 119 Woodward Avenue, Lock Haven. Free to pre-registered participants. Otherwise $8 per adult and $5 per youth USCA Semiannual Meeting: Friday, August 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Dunnstown Fire Company, 119 Woodward Avenue, Lock Haven. Race Starts: In the for the marathon races, the start time for the first race in the sequence of events is listed. The rest will follow about every 5 minutes. The USCA race starter is in control. Page 2 Important Information

4 2014 USCA National Canoe & Kayak Championships Hosted by Tiadaghton Elm Canoe and Kayak Race Committee Lock Haven, PA, Tuesday, August 12 Sunday, August 17, 2014 Monday, August 11, 2014 USCA NATIONALS OPENING DAY CHECK IN Last Day to register for Tuesday Sprints 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Pre-registered entrants may check in at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge. On-site registrations accepted for all events. USCA membership verification and new memberships accepted. USCA membership required for all USCA Events. Tuesday, August 12, 2014 USCA CANOE & KAYAK SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE All events at Lock Haven Boat Launch below Jay Street Bridge Participants must be USCA members Pre-registration required - No race-day registration Note: $5 fee for each race-day change. Pre-register for Orienteering today or on site tomorrow Adult paddlers must be 18+ years of age as of race day. Adults may paddle in one age group per classification except for the Adult/Youth events where they may paddle with more than one age group of Adult/Youth events. 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Pre-registered participants check-in Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge. On-site registrations accepted for all Wednesday through Sunday events. USCA membership verification / new memberships accepted. 9:15 a.m. National Anthem 9:30 a.m. to Finish. Adult Sprints begin. Awards will be at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge as soon as possible after races. 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Canoe Orienteering seminar Lock Haven boat ramp 500 Meters (Sequence of events) 1-4 C1 Woman; C1 Woman Master; C1 Woman Senior; C1 Woman Veteran** 5-8 K1 Man; K1 Man Master; K1 Man Senior; K1 Man Veteran** 9-10 C2 Man/Youth (5-7) ; C2 Woman/Youth (5-7) PK1Paddler w/a Physical Disability Woman; PV1 Paddler w/a Physical Disability Woman C2 Man/Youth (8-10); C2 Woman/Youth (8-10) C1 Man; C1 Man Master; C1 Man Senior 18 C1 Man Veteran** C2 Woman/Youth (11-12); C2 Man/Youth (11-12) 21 SUP Unlimited Woman C2 Mixed; C2 Mixed Master* K1 Woman; K1 Woman Master; K1 Woman Senior; K1 Woman Veteran** C2 Men; C2 Men Master; C2 Men Senior; C2 Men Veteran** C2 Women; C2 Women Master; C2 Women Senior; C2 Women Veteran** PK1Paddler w/a Physical Disability Man; PV1 Paddler w/a Physical Disability Man C2 Man/Youth (13-14); C2 Woman/Youth (13-14) 40 SUP Unlimited Man C2 Man/Junior (15-17); C2 Woman/Junior (15-17) * Special Age Recognition 1st 50+. ** Award to 1st Grand Veteran team 70+, and in all other classes with a team or individual 70+ If heats are required, the winner from each heat is guaranteed to advance to the final round. Balance of remaining positions in the final round will be based upon fastest heat times of remaining boats, with a maximum of 12 boats in the final round. If there are 2 heats, two winners advance, plus next 10 fastest times. Any blatant obstruction of other competitors may result in disqualification of the offending boat. In the event of severe, inclement weather or circumstances beyond the control of the event organizer, the decision to cancel, postpone or delay will be decided by the following committees: Event Organizer (host), Sprint Chair, Competition Chair, Safety Chair and USCA President. If the decision is made to cancel the event, awards will be given on fastest heat times to all completed classes. Jigging will be available every day. Watch the bulletin board for times. All canoes and kayaks for Marathon events must be jigged prior to the marathon events. This year s sticker required to be eligible to race. Page 1

5 Wednesday, August 13, 2014 (continued) USCA CANOE ORIENTEERING (See events on Registration Form) Where: Boat ramp, Lock Haven, PA. Time: The course will be announced at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, Also posted on bulletin board at race HQ and USCA Facebook pages. 2:00 p.m. Orienteering awards presentation. Contact: Chairperson: Stephen Miller, Philip Soule National Biathlon Championships (a non USCA event) (See events on page 3 Registration Form ) Where: Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge (Registration on site only) Time: Registration: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pre-race meeting: 4:45 p.m. Race start: 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Biathlon awards and banquet (location to be announced at the event) RACE REGISTRATION / USCA MEMBERSHIPS 1:00-5:00 p.m. On site registrations accepted for all Thursday through Sunday events at race headquarters pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge USCA membership verification / new memberships accepted. USCA membership required for all Championship and Trial events. Boat jigging available. (See bulletin board at race HQ for additional times.) Thursday, August USCA YOUTH SPRINTS USCA YOUTH SPRINTS 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Check-In, registration and membership for Youth sprint races on August 14. Pre-registration is encouraged and recommended. 9:15 a.m. - National Anthem 9:30 a.m. - Sprints start. Youth marathon trial events to follow. Awards will be at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge as soon as possible after races. A paddler may enter one each of C1, C2, C2 Mixed, K1, and SUP for a total of five (5) events Sequence of events 250 Meters 1 C1 Youth (5-7) 4 K1 Youth (11-12) 7 C1 Youth (11-12) 2 C2 Youth (11-12) 5 C2 Youth (5-7) 8 C2 Youth (8-10) 3 C1 Youth (8-10) 6 K1 Youth (8-10) 9 K1 Youth (5-7) Orienteering Pre-registration requested (Tiadaghton Elm Canoe and Kayak Race Committee) -not required Last Day to register for Friday Marathon Events: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Youth Marathon (trial) 5-12 year olds - C-1 & K-1 3 mile race. Awards 1-3. See Registration page Meters 1 C1 Girl Youth (13-14) 5 K1 Woman Junior (15-17) 9 C1 Man Junior (15-17) 2 K1 Man Junior (15-17) 6 C2 Men Junior (15-17) 10 C2 Girls Youth (13-14) 3 C2 Women Junior (15-17) 7 C1 Woman Junior (15-17) 11 C2 Mixed Open (5-17) 4 C1 Boy Youth (13-14) 8 C2 Boys Youth (13-14) 12 SUP Unlimited Man (5-17) 13 SUP Unlimited Woman (5-17) Effective in 2010: In Youth (5-7), Youth (8-10) and Youth (11-12) events, any boat may be used. The sole requirement is that the boat is propelled by a USCA - legal canoe paddle in canoe events and a USCA legal kayak paddle in kayak events. Rudders, outriggers and multi-hull designs are allowed. Jigging is available at the conclusion of the youth sprints until 5 p.m. See bulletin board at race HQ for additional times. 1 p.m. 5:00 p.m.: On-site pre-registrations for all Friday through Sunday event at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge. USCA membership must be verified. New memberships accepted. Page 2

6 Friday, August 15, 2014 (continued) USCA MARATHON EVENTS (Day 1) 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m.: Boat number pick up at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge. 8:30 a.m.: - National Anthem - MANDATORY pre-race meeting at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge. 9:00 a.m.: USCA Championship Races begin. K1 Unlimited Woman: Open, Master, Senior, Veteran 1& 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K1 Unlimited Man: Open, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K2 Unlimited Mixed (Trial) C2 Standard Mixed C2 Man /Junior (15-17)* C2 Mixed: Open*, Master* Short Course (starts 10 a.m.) C2 Man/Youth (5-14)* C2 Men Junior (9-17) C2 Women Junior (9-17) No day-of-race registration permitted Last Day to register for Saturday Marathon Events Boat Jigging at finish line after completion of races. POST RACE JIGGING: Top 5 boats in each age group MUST go immediately to jigging station, and be measured, or face disqualification. Awards will be at Race HQ at the pavilion north of the Jay Street Bridge as soon as possible after races. 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. - On-site registration accepted for all Saturday and Sunday events, Race HQ, USCA membership verification / new memberships accepted. Pasta dinner tickets available at race HQ. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Pasta dinner at the Dunnstown Fire Company, 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven, Fees: $8 for Adults and $5 for Youth under 14. 7:00 p.m.: USCA Semi-Annual Meeting. Dunnstown Fire Company, 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Saturday, August 16, 2014 USCA MARATHON EVENTS ( Day 2) 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Boat number pick-up at race HQ. 8:30 a.m. - National Anthem - Mandatory pre-race meeting at race HQ. 9:00 a.m. USCA Championship Races begin. C2 Standard Men: Open, Master K1 Sea Kayak Man: Open, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K1 Sea Kayak Woman: Open, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K2 Unlimited Men* C1 Stock Woman C1 Woman: Open*, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1& 2 C2 Men: Open*, Master, Senior C2 Men: Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K1 ICF Woman: Open, Master* K1 ICF Man: Open, Master* C2 Woman /Junior (15-17)* No day-of-race registration permitted Short Course (starts 10am) C2 Woman/Youth (5-14)* National Junior Championships and Barton Cup Challenge Finals K1 Woman Junior (9-17) Championship (including Barton Cup) C1 Man Junior (9-17) Championship (including Barton Cup) Trial Events (starts 1 P.M.) C4 Unlimited Open (to include stock class and any four paddlers) OC1 Man and OC1 Woman POST-RACE JIGGING - Top 5 boats in each age group MUST go immediately to jigging station, and be measured, or face disqualification. Awards ceremony at race HQ as soon as possible after the race finish.1 p.m. -5:00 p.m.: On-site registration accepted for Sunday events at race HQ. USCA membership must be verified. New memberships accepted. Page 3

7 (continued) Sunday, August 17, 2014 USCA MARATHON EVENTS (Day 3) 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Boat number pick-up at race HQ. 8:30 a.m. National Anthem - Mandatory pre-race meeting at race HQ. 9:00 a.m. USCA Championship Races begin. C2 Standard Women: Open, Master K1 Touring Man: Open, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K1 Touring Woman: Open, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 K2 Unlimited Women* C2 Women; Open*, Master, Senior, Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 C1 Stock Man C1 Man: Open*, Master, Senior C1 Man: Veteran 1 & 2, Grand Veteran 1 & 2 Short Course (starts 10 a.m.) SUP Unlimited Woman SUP Unlimited Man C2 Mixed Junior (9-17) National Junior Championships and Barton Cup Challenge Finals C1 Woman (9-17) Championship (including Barton Cup) K1 Man (9-17) Championship (including Barton Cup) No day-of-race registration permitted Boat jigging at finish line after completion of races. * Special Age Recognition Awards for Marathon events. Awards presentation as soon as possible after the race is finished and winning 5 boats are jigged in each age group. USCA Membership Application Form Please print clearly Type of Membership First name: M.I. Last name Organization (if any) Street Address City State Zip Country Date of Birth Gender Phones, home ( ) cell Family Members First name MI Last name 1. Date of Birth Gender 2. Date of Birth Gender 3. Date of Birth Gender 4. Date of Birth Gender Total Amount $ Make check payable to: USCA and mail with application form to: Interim Membership Chair: Susan Williams, 509 S Bishop Ave, Secane, PA Type of Membership Governing, 18 & over $20.00 (15-17) $7.50 Family $25.00 Race Sponsor $30.00 Club Affiliate $30.00 Business Affiliate $30.00 Life Paid $ Foreign (remit in US funds) Canada/Mexico add $5.00 Elsewhere add $10.00 Please check: Renewal Returning Member (lapse of 1 year or more) New member If new member recruited by: Page 4

8 Map of Lock Haven Area Google Map Link: USCA shouts out a big HELLO and WELCOME to the 47th Annual USCA National Championships. For all of you traveling to Lock Haven, PA drive carefully and have a safe journey. The USCA would like to say Welcome and while at the Nationals we hope you have a great time. Enjoy the races and all the other activities that abound in the area. But, at all times remember to be courteous and practice good sportsmanship and safety practices. The USCA wishes you the best and we thank you for your continued support of the USCA. Enjoy your stay and have a safe journey home. Please take the opportunity to thank our major sponsors:

9 Make sure your USCA dues are current as 2014 membership is required to race at the USCA Nationals. Renew online at or use the form inside on page 4 Schedule of Events. Canoe News is the official publication of the United States Canoe Association Supporting a Five Star Program Camping Camaraderie Cruising Conservation Competition Location for start / finish line and boat jigging: Boat Ramp, Coudersport Pike Rd, (Route 664), Lock Haven, PA If questions contact: Telephone Jeff Rankinen, Text to receive important updates during Nationals. Race Sponsor Website USCA Information: for Competition Rules and Canoe/Kayak Specifications as well as joining USCA on-line. Competition Chair: Norm Ludwig, Phone: ncludwig@kcnet.org As a reminder: On Friday, August 15, Pasta Dinner that will be served from 5:00-7 p.m. at the Dunnstown Fire Department, 119 Woodward Avenue, Lock Haven, PA followed by the USCA Semi- Annual Meeting at 7:00 p.m. All members are invited to attend.