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Get together for the "Kettle River Rodeo"
12 - noon Sunday May 6, 2011 in Banning State Park

Kayakers 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 Bloor

2010 Winners

Nora Whitmore
Graeme Bloor

2009 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.

 

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