Deep Creek Open and US Nationals in Canoe Slalom

The Deep Creek Open is a dual Canoe Slalom event.  It will be an Open race for competitors from around the world, including those from the London Olympics and also serve as the U.S. National Championships.

Canoe Slalom is the sport of racing closed deck boats through a gated course in a whitewater venue. It will feature both canoeing where the athlete kneels in the boat and uses a single bladed paddle and kayaking where the athlete sits in the boat and uses a doubled bladed paddle.  There will be men's and women's categories.