Kettle River Rodeo-Sponsored by
Get together for the "Kettle River Rodeo"
12 - noon Sunday May 6, 2011 in Banning State ParkKayakers and canoeist compete by doing stunts and tricks on river waves and holes. Paddlers will judged by difficulty of stunt, fluidity between stunts and by crowd approval.
Registration for the rodeo will be from 11 A.M. to 12 noon on Sunday, May 6. Sign-up at the boat launch in Banning State Park. Fees are $10 for ACA members and $15 for non ACA members.
Water levels will determine the rapids to be surfed. This decision will be made Sunday prior to the event.
2011 Winners
Brody Johnson
Graeme Bloor2010 Winners
Nora Whitmore
Graeme Bloor2009 Winners
1st place Mike Manger
2nd place Brody Johnson
open canoe Dave Jergenson
2008 Winners
First place women's Melissa Grover
First place men's Craige Esposito
Second place men's Jim Jenson





2007 rodeo results
Over all Winner....Nathan Goltz
First Place Womens...Mellisa Grover
First Place Men's ...Mike Manger
*The Kettle River Paddle Festival Safety Committee reserves the right to cancel the rodeo due to unsafe water conditions. The final river inspection will be conducted Friday May 2 at 3:00, any concerns about the water levels and river obstruction should be directed to the safety committee.
*All prizes for the rodeo are pledged donations from sponsors, the Kettle River Paddlers Club reserves the right to amend the prizes and the final prize categories.
Water sport activities imply many hazards which could result in serious injury or death. All participants in these activities must assume responsibility for themselves, their safety and their actions.
