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Come paddle the H2O Overdrive SUP CUP Series - race against the West’s best in the $5,000 PRO Race, immerse yourself & friends in the Ghost Town Paddle and Luck of the Draw Relay.
This championship style event will be held high up in Utah’s scenic mountain country at Jordanelle State Park located just outside of Park City, Utah.
Designed for the advance & adventurous paddler - the H2O Overdrive SUP CUP PRO Race will be a demanding 5-mile course that tests not only the endurance but also the technical skills of stand-up paddle racers. The PRO Race will have men (14’ class) & women (12’6” class) and offers a $5,000 cash purse including lap cash premiums. Pro Racers will have a chance to earn a spot in the next day’s H2O Overdrive Weber River Cross Presented by Boardworks. This prestigious first time river event will bring together the sport's top professional racers and West's top river paddlers in an exciting board-cross format... stay tune for further details. The Pro Race is a WPA sanctioned race and part of the WPA national race series that offers competitors qualifying spots for the 2011 Hennessey’s-WPA World Championship in September. Any competitor that finishes in the top 20% of their board division in the Long course race of a National race and or finish in the top 5 of their board division through September 10, 2011 in the National race series will receive a qualifying spot. For more information go to www.worldpaddleassociation.com
Line-up for the Ghost Town Paddle - a fun open age group course open to all types of craft (12’6”, 14’ & unlimited) and skill level. Take on the four-mile loop above Keetley, Utah a ghost town submerged by the waters of Jordanelle Reservoir
Following lunch, there will be a “Luck of the Draw Relay” team race. All event participants names are dropped in a bucket and our VIP Elite racers will be required to pick names of two paddlers from the bucket to complete their 3-person teams.
New this year is the Saturday night event party and "World Premiere" showing of “Stand Up The Movie” at NewPark Resort. You do not want to miss out on the evening's great entertainment including musical performance by "American Hitman"
All participants will receive a cool event tee and H2O Overdrive racer’s kit full of sponsor samples. Racers will also enjoy a delicious lunch at the event.
Awards/Prizes: Ghost Town Paddle: Special H2O Overdrive SUP CUP Series trophies/prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age category & SUP craft class PRO Race: $5,000 cash purse including lap cash premiums, trophies/prizes. Luck of the Draw Relay: Trophies and sponsor awards for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams
Age-groups/categories: Ghost Town Paddle: Men & Women- Junior (18 & under), Open, Senior (45 and over). PRO Race: Open, Men & Women Luck of the Draw Relay: Open, Men & Women
SUP Craft classes: Ghost Town Paddle: 12’6” class, 14’ class and unlimited class (UL). Pro Race: 14’ class for men / 12’6” class for Women Luck of the Draw Relay: 14’ class
Rules & Courses: Specific event courses and rules will be posted at the event site. |
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Entry fees per person: GHOST TOWN PADDLE - $45.00 includes event tee, H2O Overdrive racer’s kit, and lunch. PRO RACE - $75.00 includes event tee, H2O Overdrive racer’s kit, race jersey and lunch. Wasatch Mountain SUP Party - $25.00 includes dinner, movie premiere & concert at the NewPark Resort. Combo: Ghost Town Paddle & Wasatch Mtn SUP Party - $60.00 Pro Race & Wasatch Mtn SUP Party - $90.00 On-site Registration begins: 7:00 a.m. at Hailstone Day Use Area. Mail in completed form and check payable to: IHS, LLC H2O Overdrive SUP CUP Series 1767 South 5500 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 |
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Event # 1 9:00 am Ghost Town Paddle (4 mile course, 12’6’, 14’ & UL) Event #2 11:00 am H2O Overdrive SUP CUP Pro Race (5 mile course) Event #3 1:30 pm Luck of the Draw Relay (short multi-lap course, 14’ class) |
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Come paddle the H2O Overdrive Weber River Cross Present by Boardworks. That’s right……a high octane fast & furious technical paddle down the famed Weber River against well known river pro’s……you don’t want to miss this.
This prestigious first time river event will bring together some of the sport's top professional racers and West's top river paddlers in an exciting board-cross format. Designed for the advanced paddler only – this race will be a demanding 1/4 mile sprint course down some of the hardest rapids of the Weber River (Taggart Falls). The course will not only test the endurance but the technical skills of these elite athletes by having them paddle down the Weber River to two (2) different locations where they will be required to touch a buoy each time and then paddle to the next location prior to paddling to the finish line. Racers will run in heats of four (4) competitors with the winning two (2) advancing to the next round. This is a one-design race with all boards and paddles being provided by Boardworks. The inflatable 10’2” SHUBU’s will be the race boards for the SUP Cross. This course is subject to change depending on river conditions and water levels.
New this year and prior to Sunday’s race is the Saturday night event party and "World Premiere" showing of “Stand Up The Movie” at NewPark Resort. You do not want to miss out on the evening's great entertainment including musical performance by "American Hitman"
The event will be limited to 50 competitors and each registered competitor will be required to validate their experience and knowledge to compete at this type of river race. All participants will receive a cool event tee and H2O Overdrive racer’s kit full of sponsor samples.
Awards/Prizes: H2O Overdrive Weber River SUP Cross: Special H2O Overdrive Weber River SUP Cross trophies/prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each category of men and women
Age-groups/categories: H2O Overdrive Weber River SUP Cross: Men & Women OPEN only (no age-groups)
SUP Craft classes: H2O Overdrive Weber River SUP Cross: One design competition. Boardworks will provide all competitors with similar inflatable race boards and paddles.
Rules & Courses: Specific event course and rules will be posted at the event site.
Mandatory Safety: All entrants must have PFD (personal floatation device), helmet and footwear. It is advised that competitors bring additional protective wear for knees and chins.
***RACE LIMITED TO 50 COMPETITORS***
Entry fees per person: H2O Overdrive Weber River SUP Cross - includes event tee and H2O Overdrive racer’s kit. Preregistration - $35.00 Race day registration - $40.00 Wasatch Mountain SUP Party - $25.00 includes dinner, movie premiere & concert at the NewPark Resort. Combo: H2O Overdrive Weber River Sup Cross & Wasatch Mtn SUP Party – Preregistration = $50.00 / Race day registration = $70.00
On-site Registration begins: 8:30 a.m. at Taggart Falls Area.
On-Line Registration at: www.h2ooverdrivesupcupseries.com / www.h2ooverdrivesupcup.eventbrite.com
Mail in completed form and check payable to: IHS, LLC H2O Overdrive SUP CUP Series 1767 South 5500 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 |
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