2008 BV Pro Rodeo Results

Men K-1
1 Dustin Urban
2 Nick Troutman
3 Dane Jackson
4 Jonathan Shales
5 Jason Craig
6 Greg Parker
7 Stephen Wright
8 Bryan Kirk
9 Jed Selby
10 Eric Jackson
11 Jeremy Laucks
12 Jonny Meyers
13 Jake Greenbaum
14 Corey Volt
15 Clay Wright
16 Andrew Holcombe
17 Billy-Bob Malesky
18 Dan Gavere
19 Dave Fusilli
20 Jared Seiler
21 Chad Hixon
22 Graham Seiler

Women K-1
1 Emily Jackson
2 Ruth Gordon
3 Katie Selby-Urban
4 Brooke Bevin
5 Lauren Burress

USAFK accepting bids for 2009 team trials.

USA Freestyle kayaking is accepting bids for hosting Team Trials for the 2009 World Championships.

Requirements:
1: Team Trials must be held no later than May 1, 2009. Fall 2008 is acceptable.
2: Team Trials must be held on a Wave feature, similar to the wave in Thun (see video here)
3: The site must be accessible for Judges/competitors/spectators
4: The site must have reliable/predictable waterlevels
5: The event must use use of sanctioned ICF judging and scoring guidelines (what is current and approved or acknowledged as likely to be used at the Worlds).
6: Results from the event must be posted online within 24 hours of the event and a follow up summary to provide feedback to USAFK what can be learned and utilized for the next Team Trials event.

Bids should include a description of the site and feature (photos and/or video are helpful), water level information, proposed schedule, and any other information that may aid the committee in site selection.

Bids should be submitted via email to Jeremy Laucks (Jeremy@ChasingRain.com) no later than midnight of June 4, 2008. A decision will be made during the committee meeting during US Freestyle Nationals (June 12th). Any questions or comments should also be directed to Jeremy Laucks

Judges needed for Lyons Outdoor Games

Lyons Outdoor Games will be held May 30-June 1 in Lyons Colorado. Qualified judges are needed for the Freestyle event. If you're planning on being in Lyons and aren't going to be competing and would be willing to Judge, please contact Matt Solomon.

USAFK Sanctioning Guidelines

Guidelines for Sanctioned Events - 2009

The following illustrates the intention of the USA Freestyle Kayaking Committee to create a skeleton for the Freestyle body. We're trying to balance the structure that we need to provide consistency for athletes and sponsors with flexibility that will encourage even cadets and squirt boaters to participate. Thanks to all who are contributing to this effort!

Competition

1- The event must include Men’s and Women’s Pro and Junior Kayak classes as part of the competition; other classes such as C1, OC1, Squirt, Cadet, and Amateur are optional.

2- The event is strongly encouraged to include a downriver, boater-cross or a creek race.

3- The event must utilize ICF Freestyle and Squirt rules for both event procedure (e.g., number of judges) and scoring (not applicable for boatercross, creek, etc.) as posted and otherwise available from USAFK and USA Canoe Kayak. Variances will be stated in writing by the USAFK (e.g., pending updates by ICF that are already being implemented by the US and other countries). Submit requests for variances in writing and for approved by the USAFK prior to the close of event registration

4- Cash prizes will be awarded for a minimum of Top 3 places in both Men’s and Women’s Pro Level events.

5- A minimum of three (3) USAFK approved judges and one (1) administrator will be paid according to USAFK recommendations for duration of the event for all Pro and Junior classes. The USAFK recommends, but does not require, the use of a Head Judge.

6- The event will provide three experienced and/or approved scribes.

7- Squirt judges and/or scribes may be hired for their specific expertise.

8- Event scribes will use USAFK approved scribe sheets and scoring systems.

Communication

9- The event website will link to the USAFK site. Website links and use the USAFK logo and name must be prior approved. Non-sanctioned events may not use the USAFK logo.

10- Competition classes, rules, requirements, and registration information for events must be posted at least one month before the first registration deadline on the USAFK website and any printed material.

11- Provide event location directions and lodging information to the USAFK to post and share with the kayak community.

12- Provide event results to the USAFK for posting within 24 hours of completion of event.

Financial

13 - The USAFK seeks revenue and cost sharing such that the event enhances the value of the host city and site, and the competitors are able to experience the highest quality competitive experience possible. Partnership proposals are welcome

Events Interested in Hosting a Nationals or Team Trials Event

1- Provide the request two (2) years prior to the event year (i.e., apply in 2009 for 2011).

2- Host a USAFK sanctioned event prior to the request submission and must have met all requirements at that time.

3- Show the event has predictable, adequate water flow and quality for training.

4- The host city must provide a plan or set of options for lodging or camping for participants and spectators.

5- If request is for Team Trials, the venue must have a feature similar in nature to the World’s feature for the following year.

6- The event will provide for ALL classes: Pro M/W, Junior M/W, C1,OC1 and Squirt.