USA Whitewater Slalom Team Trials
June 10-12, 2005
Animas River in Durango, Colorado
Here's link to complete results & the US Whitewater Slalom Team
Location: Smelter Rapid Race Course
The Animas River is a natural flowing river. The current snow pack is well above average.
Expect the river flow to be above average. It is difficult to predict the exact flow for the Team Trials, however, we can tell you it will be big and exciting!
Animas River level at Durango, CO AHPS Animas River Level at Durango, CO: Flow Prediction
Flood waters offer adventure, frustration Durango Herald May 29, 2005
Swollen Animas may peak today Durango Herald May 24, 2005
Animas River Weather Forecast Durango Herald May 24, 2005
Rural homeowners prepare as rivers rise from snowmelt Durango Herald May 24, 2005
Animas is spilling over Durango Herald May 22, 2005
Residents dig in against flood Denver Post May 22, 2005
On Western rivers, surf's up after a spate of dry years Denver Post May 9, 2005
River runners revel in runoff Rocky Mountain News May 7, 2005
Snow melt promises strong runoff Durango Herald April 8, 2005
Snowpack buoys southern Colorado Denver Post March 31, 2005
Durango sits at the southern base of the San Juan Mountains, so we have desert, mountains, a real steam train, Anasazi ruins and attractions to explore within minutes of town. Not to mention the great whitewater!
Open practice is available on a permanent slalom course in the weeks leading up to the Team Trials. Please abide by this slalom training site's agreement with the city of Durango:
** The slalom gates may not to be out in the main channel between 8:45 am and 5:15 pm.**
The Animas River is a multiuse river. Please be respectful of all the river users. Many of the play waves are in the middle of the race course. We highly suggest that your workouts happen early or late in the day. All slalom gates must be raised after every workout. Again, please be polite and respect everyone’s time on the water and they should respect yours.
Class order for all three days of slalom racing is C-2, K-1, C-1, K1-W
Here's a link to the tentative Team Trials Schedule
This is Who is Qualified to compete in the US Team Trials
This is the link to the official USA Team Trials Registration Forms that at due June 4th
Here is the USA Whitewater Slalom 2005 Team Trials Selection Criteria
We are working hard to put on a great race for everyone and are looking forward to the weekend. We also have some fun activities planned.
If you need more information please contact:
Eric and Angela Lokken 970-259-0367; 970-749-2256
John Brennan and Erin Van Winkle 970-385-8660
The USA Whitewater Slalom Team Trials will select the top three boats in each class
(C-2 men's double canoe, K-1 men's kayak, C-1 men's canoe , K1-W women's kayak) for a total of twelve boats and fifteen athletes who have the opportunity to compete in the "2005 Tour of Olympic Courses".
These are the Whitewater Slalom World Cup competitions:
Athens, Greece (2004 Olympic Course) ~ World Cup #1, July 8-10
Augsburg, Germany (1972 Olympic Course) ~ World Cup #2, July 15-17
La Seu d'Urgell, Spain (1992 Olympic Course) ~ World Cup #3, July 22-24
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Prague, Czech Republic ~ Pre-World Championships, July 30-31
Pan American Championships held in conjunction with the National Championships
Kern River, Miracle Hot Springs, Bakersfield, CA, August 26-28
The whitewater slalom season finale concludes with the
2005 World Championships:Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Australia (2000 Olympic Course) ~ September 28-October 2
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Durango Whitewater Racing News |
Slalom race
replaces Animas River Days
Durango Telegraph
May 14, 2005
John Gerstenberger making waves
Durango Herald
May 13, 2005
John Gerstenberger wins Nordic National title Durango Herald March 12, 2005
Animas River Race Association News 4 Corners Riversports.com February 28, 2005
River Days goes to the dogs Durango Herald Online June 6, 2004
Rogan Brown gets down on the river Durango Herald Online June 5, 2004
Rocking 'n' rolling along the Animas Durango Herald Online June 5, 2004
Animas River Days cast off Durango Herald Online June 4, 2004
All-American Boy John Gerstenberger Durango Herald Online May 14, 2004
Ryan Bahn qualifies for U.S. canoe team Durango Herald Online April 5, 2004
Local slalom racers train well into the off-season Durango Telegraph December 12, 2002
