US OPEN Slalom Competition

Description

This national-level slalom event on the Nantahala is a Southeastern classic. Everyone is invited to compete against the country’s top whitewater athletes, including Olympians and National Champions. The weekend will include two days of racing, with each paddler taking two runs per day. The better run each day counts toward the overall US OPEN rankings.

The races will take place on the lower Bridge Gates course (behind the NOC Outfitter Store) and should challenge beginner to intermediate level slalom paddlers. Participants are encouraged to use slalom-specific boats.

Open practice will be available all week leading up to the race, including Friday. Race days will start early, leaving time in the afternoons for river runs during the special releases on the challenging Upper Nantahala section. The weekend also coincides with NOC’s “Spring Fling” festival—expect fun events and great energy throughout the day!

The race entry fee is $50 and includes an event T-shirt. 

Pre-registration is mandatory—no same-day registration will be available. Use the link below to sign up, and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s US OPEN at NOC

Click here for race details.