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Mar 21

NOC Freestyle Rodeo | A Part of the Paddle South Tour

  • Date & Time

    March 21, 9:00 AM – March 22, 2026, 5:00 PM

  • Price

    $31

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Description

The Southeast’s premier multi-stop freestyle kayaking competition circuit! Paddle South brings kayakers together across Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia for a spring series that’s competitive and rooted in the Southeast paddling scene. Join us for one of the area’s most exciting kayaking events!

Registration goes live this week! 

Registration Bundle 

Competition Registration | for one of the below divisions: 

  • Men and Women Cadet: The year you turn 14 and under  
  • Men and Women Junior: The year you turn 15 through the year you turn 18 
  • Men and Women Senior/Pro: The year you turn 19 and up – this will be for advanced and professional level paddlers 
  • Men and Women Intermediate: The year you turn 19 and up – this will be for those beginner and intermediate paddlers 
  • Men and Women Masters: The year you turn 40 and up 

Registration includes:  

  • 1 Divisional entry 
  • Saturday Pizza Party entry for 1 competitor (and 1 parent or Guardian if registering for a Cadet.) 
  • Medals for divisional winners 

Add an Additional Divisional Registration. For those who want to compete in an additional and higher age division.

Add a Pizza Party for your Non-Competitors | Want to bring another parent or significant other to Saturday’s party? This is the step for you! 

Save Big 75% off Basecamp Accommodations or Car Camping | Both include access to Basecamp kitchen and bathhouse. Please keep in mind that NOC NO LONGER has the ability to host RVs or Travel Trailers. Alternative options for RVs and Trailers to come soon. 

Relax in Style! 25% Off Hemlock’s Bungalows and Trailside Cabins | Upgrade your stay to one of our mountain cabins and compete in style. Recharge in the newly constructed Hemlocks mountainside bungalows, featuring king bedrooms, modern fireplaces, and spacious decks with mountain views. If you’re traveling with a bigger group, opt for our trailside cabins, complete with large common areas and sleeping accommodations for 5-20 people.  

Schedule

Friday
2-4pm Paddle with the Pros
Saturday
10am Freestyle Preliminaries for all Divisions
2pm Freestyle Semi-Finals
5:30pm Pizza Party in the Backyard of Big Wesser
Sunday
10am Freestyle Finals
12pm Downriver Spring
1pm Award Ceremony

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