Pan Am Championships - Mexico

OKC athlete update:- OCU Student Katy Hill wins Bronze in the Pan Am Champs with Morgan Smith in the K2 200m. OCU Student Jen Burke & OKC High Performance Centre Athlete Kaitlyn McElroy 4th in 1000m K2. http://ow.ly/2RPDz

Bria Cornforth - Wins in Canada

Bria Cornforth OKC's youngest kayaker traveled to NW USA last weekend to join her new buddies from Seattle Canoe Club for a Regatta in Canada.

Bria placed in a number of events. Making new friends and having fun. Thanks to Assim Salah, Seattle Head Coach for helping out and making the trip possible.

See picture of Bria above, with her ribbons from the following events.

4th K1 500m, 3rd K2 500m, 2nd C4 500m, 2nd K2 200m and 1st in K4 500m & 200m.

Bria will be racing this weekend in the Head of the Oklahoma Regatta.

Head of the Oklahoma

Pre-view of this weekends event!! HOTO & the OG&E Night Sprints. Whole thing kicks off with the Blue Party on Thursday!!

Mexico

‎3 Girls from OKC go to PAN AM Champs in Mexico. Jen Burke & Kaitlyn Mcelroy will paddle in the Senior Womens K4 and K2. Katy Hill will compete in K1 and K2 in the Junior Event. http://ow.ly/2OGSq

Blu Party

Oklahoma City University to host Devon Boathouse christening party http://ow.ly/2IQVx

Blu Party Tickets

Get Tickets for the party --- Follow link http://oklahomariverevents.org/oklahoma-regatta-festival/blu

OCU BLU PARTY

Oklahoma City University to host Devon Boathouse christening party http://ow.ly/2IQYH

USA Canoe/Kayak National Championship THIS WEEK!

http://oklahomariverevents.org/usack-nationals

Worlds 2010 Poznan

Support Team USA this week at the Worlds in Poznan!! http://www.kayak2010.com/

Sprint World Championship Team:

Men Kayaks: Women Kayaks:

Tim Hornsby Carrie Johnson
Ryan Dolan Emily Vinson
Pat Dolan Krisztina Zur
Morgan House Ariel Farrar-Wellman Maggie Hogan

Coaches: Guy Wilding, Stein Jorgensen
Team Leader: Shaun Caven

Non-Olympic:Women’s Canoe:
Anna Crawford
Pam Boteler
Itzel Reza Flores

Para-Canoe:
K-1 M LTA - Robert Brown
K-1 M A - Vadim Kin
K-1 W TA - Ashley Thomas
V-1 M LTA - Gregory Crouse
V-1 W LTA - Tami Hetke

Coach:Deborah PageJanet Whitaker

NewsOK Video at Rt66 Boathouse

Check out this limk from NewsOK

http://newsok.com/hidden-oasis-kayaking-at-lake-overholser/multimedia/video/221202855001

Bochum and LPI

U.S. Junior Paddlers Represent U.S. Proudly at Regattas Lake Placid and Bochum, Germany Host International Races

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Sunny skies and the Adirondack Mountains provided the backdrop for the head to head competition between Team USA and Team Canada, as part of the 2010 Lake Placid International (LPI) regatta.

After two years of Canadian dominance, the United States prevailed on Mirror Lake, July 2-4, to hoist the Grand Prix Trophy."It is great to see all the programs that have been put into place coming to fruition with such encouraging results at the LPI,” said Chris Barlow, Team USA Assistant Coach. “I know the USA still has a long way to go but we are well on the way to restoring the USA as a premier sprint canoe/kayak nation.”

The regatta drew 300 paddlers from all over the United States and Canada, with 34 athletes drawn from the USA Canoe/Kayak National Junior and Developmental teams to represent the U.S. The event followed a two-week training camp for the Americans at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.

"Congratulations... It shows that canoe/kayak is getting stronger in the U.S., and importantly, in North America," said Peter Niedre, National Coaching Education Director of Canoe Kayak Canada.

For complete results, visit http://www.lakeplacidinternationalregatta.com/.

Bochum, Germany hosted the 58th Bochum International Regatta, June 18-20, with 23 countries and clubs competing. Shaun Caven, Head Coach of the Bochum Tour, led Team USA to seven finals appearances and four podium finishes.Cedric Bond and Ryan Stock won the U23 K2 500m race. Clare Kim and Bailey Nurmia took silver and bronze, respectively. in the U16 K1 200m competition. Tatjana Perrin and Clare Kim combined to earn the bronze medal in the U16 K2 500m race.Stanton Collins finished fourth in the U16 K1 1000m, missing the podium by 12 one-hundredths of a second. Shawn Kahookele and Hezekiah Blackburn finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the U18 K1 200m Final B."Our athletes gained confidence each day, with their best performances coming on Day 3 with the 200m events,” said Mac Hickox, USA Canoe/Kayak National Sprint Development Director. “These were modest results in a strong international regatta.”

Members of U.S. Junior National Team: Bailey Nurmia, Clare Kim, Mia Overton - Seattle, Wash. (Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club); Katy Hill - Seattle, Wash. (Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Club); Stanton Collins, Hezekiah Blackburn – Gainesville, Georgia (Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club); Tatjana Perrin, Shawn Kahookele - Honolulu, Hawaii (Hawaii Canoe and Kayak Club).Ryan Stock (San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team) and Cedric Bond (Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Club) are competing with the Under 23 Team for USA Canoe/Kayak.

USA Canoe/Kayak is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Canoe Federation. It governs the Olympic disciplines of Flatwater Sprint and Whitewater Slalom and sanctions Freestyle, Marathon, Outrigger, Wildwater, Kayak Polo, Dragon Boat and Canoe Sailing in the United States. For more information about USA Canoe/Kayak, please visit us on the web at www.usack.org

Nova Scotia Regatta

Canoe/Kayak athletes Jen Burke and and Kaitlyn McElroy finished 2nd and 3rd in the Senior Women's 500m sprint today at the Atlantic Division International Invitational regatta on Lake Banook, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. http://www.adckc.ca/images/2010_Day2_Results.pdf

Margarate Annis Boys Trust Project

Special thanks to a wonderful partnership with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for a grant from the Margarate Annis Boys Trust allowing the OKC Boathouse Foundation to install new landscaping at the Route 66 Boathouse and Stroud House as phase one plan of an ongoing effort to beautify the grounds around these community facilities.

Lake Placid

OKC Paddler- Dylan Puckett will take part in a Regatta in Lake Placid this weekend. OKC Coach Caven, has been in Lake Placid all week with the National Junior Team. Staying at the Olympic Training Centre, the Junior and U23 Team is on a 3 regatta, 5 week tour.

2014 Marathon World Championships in OKC

Oklahoma City Awarded 2014 Canoe Marathon World Championships

OKLAHOMA CITY – June 24, 2010 The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has announced it

will award the 2014 Canoe Marathon World Championships to Oklahoma City, Okla. This will be the first World Championship event on the Oklahoma River and the first Canoe Marathon World Championship to be held in the USA.

“This event is a favorite with spectators in Europe since you can see the action right in

front of you as the paddlers lap the race course and hop out to portage their boats,” said

Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation Executive Director Mike Knopp. “To have an event coming to Oklahoma City that will be hosted in Rome and Copenhagen in the years leading up to the Oklahoma River race truly underscores the remarkable success we are having with the

development of the Oklahoma River. And, it’s exciting for us to be able to bring a race that’s so

popular in Europe and introduce it to a new audience here in America.”

The event is awarded on a competitive process with cities around the world vying for it. It

has been awarded to Rome, Italy, in 2012 and Copenhagen, Denmark in 2013.

Canoe Marathon is a flat-water long distance race that includes portions of the race

where athletes carry or “portage” their kayaks over land. The race is 20 kilometers for men and

15 kilometers for women with athletes making several laps on a course to cover the distance.

Canoe Marathon World Championships are held annually and attract athletes in the junior, under 23, senior and master categories. The 2014 event will take place Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 on the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City.

"Hosting the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championship in Oklahoma City is a great

honor,” said Shaun Caven, Oklahoma City National High Performance Center head canoe/kayak. “This will be the first time the event will be held in the USA, proving that the vision of the city leaders has correct – build it and they will come.”

Approximately 300 athletes will travel from around the world to Oklahoma City to

compete at the event, bringing with them their coaches and families for the four-day event.

The Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation submitted a bid on behalf of the city for the

event in March of this year, with Knopp traveling to Budapest, Hungary in April to present the

City’s bid to the ICF Board of Directors. Jorn Cronbereg, the Danish Chairman of the ICF

Marathon Canoe Committee and ICF Official Rutgerus Pieter Heijselaar toured the Boathouse

District venue and race course May 27-30, after which they recommended the ICF Marathon

Committee award the 2014 event to Oklahoma City.

“We are thrilled that the Canoe Marathon Committee will get to experience the best

paddle sports has to offer through Oklahoma City,” said Joe Jacobi, USA Canoe/Kayak executive director. “USA Canoe/Kayak always looks to Oklahoma City to raise the standard of competitive paddle sports. Now the international paddling community will get to experience why this city is our paddle sports capital of the USA.”

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A PROJECT OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOATHOUSE FOUNDATION

Olympic Day 2010

What a GREAT event at the Oklahoma River! Glad so many could join us for OKC's #OlympicDay http://ow.ly/1XpHd

Route 66 Boathouse Spring Photos

OCU - Kayaking News

Canoe & Kayaking at Oklahoma City University http://ow.ly/1Vo2h - Another OKC 1st!!!

Marathon US Team Trials

Update from Austin TX.

OKC Kayaker - Katie McElroy wins US National Team Trial and Coach wins the Masters Event. Katie will race K2 Sunday. Coach will watch!

School Visit

OKC HPC athletes visit Johnson Elementary today as part of the "Healthy Lifestyles" program coordinated by Chesapeake. http://ow.ly/1Njua

Joe Jacobi

Joe Jacobi named as USACK CEO. http://ow.ly/1LB21

World Cup 1 - Nelo Report

See report from NELO.

http://www.nelo.eu/en/news/article/world_cup_i_vichy/

Canoe & Kayak Magazine

Canoe & Kayaking Magazine latest issue - Lots of input from OKC, again.... http://ow.ly/1LAJx

USA Team - World Cup 1 Vichy France

Vichy Update - Morgan House placed 5th in men's Finals B 500 meters with a time of 1:41.595 Dolan/Dolan placed 4th men's Finals C K2 500 with a time of 1:32.980 Ryan Dolan 7th men's Finals C 200 meters with a time of 37.005 Krizstina Zur 5th women's Finals B in a time of 42.755. Tim Hornsby placed 2nd men's Finals B 200 meters with a time of 36.451

National Coach in OKC

Caven Named OKC-based National Coach for USA Canoe/Kayak

USA Canoe/Kayak has named Oklahoma City coach Shaun Caven to its staff as a Sprint National Team coach. Coach Caven, who has coached athletes at the Olympic level in Great Britain, will primarily focus on athlete development and creating world-class programs for national team athletes training at the OKC High Performance Center for Canoe/Kayak. He will also continue as director of canoe/kayak programs for the OKC Boathouse Foundation.

Kansas City Races

Fun Weekend in Kansas - Thanks to Dan Grubbs - Canoe & Kayak Racing Magazine Editor for organising the event and hosting the OKC Team in his home.

Saturday races where 500m, 200m Sprints and on Sunday we raced twice. 1st up was a 5 mile race with a portage in the middle. Then a 7.5 mile race.

Kaitlyn MeElroy won the 500m and 5 mile race. Shaun, won the 200m and 7.5mile race. Dylan Pucket was 4th in the 500m, 3rd in the 200m, 4th in the 5mile and 7.5mile races. We all had fun during the weekend. See the update below on Dans facebook page.


Mad props to the head coach of the Oklahoma Boathouse high performance program, Shaun Caven, for speaking to a couple of dozen paddlers in Kansas City this weekend. Thanks Shaun for helping spread the great news about paddling, training and technique. We're hopeful it will generate more interest here in our neck of t...he woods. Thanks to Kaitlyn McElroy and Dylan Puckett for showing us how its done. --Dan

Stroud House Renovations Begin

The "Stroud House" is painted green to match the Route 66 Boathouse.
Future plans for phase one improvements include a new roof, bay door, interior paint, and floor improvements.


The "Stroud House" will serve as the storage facility for Riversport rowing programs at the Lake Overholser area. The "Stroud House" is named in honor of Bob Stroud, the man responsible for introducing rowing to Oklahoma City in the late 70s. The Stroud House was built to house the Oklahoma City Rowing Club. Located across the North Canadian River from the Route 66 Boathouse, the Stroud House will be renovated over the never several months and will help continue the development of the Lake Overholser area as a beautiful water sports destination. The Riversport programs and facilities at Lake Overholser provide a natural complement to the world class facilities in downtown Oklahoma City.

News Update

The latest news from the ICF, is that shark skin can be used to make kayak's and canoe's. Its has been proved by Nelo, KayakPro and Epic that this is 10% faster, than a normal boat. NASA confirm also that all new rockets will use this type of surface!!

Monday

Monday, after the 1st Day of Spring!! 4" of Snow?? Its all gone and we had 65 and sunny today. Dylan Puckett continues to improve his PB on the erg. He is now down to 1'56'4. Which is very good for a 13 year old. We will be open for business soon. Lessons etc details to follow.

Cocktails and Contruction

2012 Friendfest

Cocktails and Construction Featuring a Tour of the Devon Boathouse with Rand Elliott
The next 2012Friends of the Oklahoma River networking event, Cocktails & Construction, is set for Thursday, April 1 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. 2012 members will get the inside scoop on construction of the Devon Boathouse with a hardhat tour led by Elliott + Associates architect Rand Elliot and OKCBF Executive Director Mike Knopp.
To join this dynamic networking group that support the initiatives of the Oklahoma River US Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, you can sign-up online, or contact Mary Jo Hope

New Finish Line Tower

Chesapeake Finish Line Tower Update


Mobilization and construction of the one-of-a-kind Chesapeake Finish Line Tower will begin next week. This structure will cantilever over the river bank and will meet all international rowing and canoe/kayak specifications.

The tower will feature four levels:
Level 1 - a gathering spot for river users and visitors for great viewing of waterfront activity, surfing the internet, and socializing (it will offer a place to purchase refreshments/coffee and information about the river activities) and will serve as an administration area during events;
Level 2 - Judges and officials floor with tiered judge seating, timing, and camera equipment;
Level 3 - Media and commentating level that will be available for meeting throughout the year;
Level 4 - Sky Suite for special events and premier river event viewing; Levels 1, 2, and 4 will feature balconies (Level 4 to be a full balcony facing the river). All levels will have catering functions and restrooms and will offer spectacular views of downtown.

The outdoor ground level of the tower will continue to emphasize the facility's function as a gathering spot, featuring terraced seating, a fire pit, and a screen on the side of the tower for viewing information and highlights during events, and movies during special evening programs at the river throughout the summer months. LED lights will symbolize the finish line with a large vertical light on the south side of the tower, and small lights in the sidewalks leading to the tower. Additional LED lights installed in the tower will light up as boats cross the finish line during events. The LED lights will complement other lighting features of the new boathouses, Lincoln Bridge, and future river projects. The Chesapeake Finish Line Tower is sure to become an iconic Oklahoma City landmark and will be the premier facility of its kind in the world. The tower is expected to open March, 2011.

1st Day of Spring at Rt66 Boathouse

New Developments Downtown

There is water back in the river downtown. Also, there are more updated pictures of the construction site on Boathouse District Blog.

http://boathousedistrictdevelopment.blogspot.com/

More Devon Boathouse Pictures

OKC - Devon Boathouse

See latest picture's from the Devon Boathouse, which will host the OKC High Performance Centre for Canoe/Kayak and Rowing. Also see the shoreline taking shape and the power line has been moved!! The water is back in the river next week.

US Indoor Photo's

The 1st Indoor Kayak Races were held in Oklahoma City on the 20th Feb 2010. The event was Hosted by Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation and KayakPro USA provided race control, race machines and prizes for the event.

The Overall winner's received a KayakPro Kayak Machine, for their efforts on the day. The men's open winner was Jeff Smoke and the women's open winner was Maggie Hogan.

Thanks to KayakPro, the Boathouse Staff and volunteer's who made history possible. Once again Oklahoma continues to set the bar high, take risk's and break barriers. Allowing athletes the chance to shine in ways never possible before!

The world is taking notice of what we are doing here. Frank Garner, who is chairman of the International Canoe Federation Sprint Committee, was in town for the event. Commented on the "warm welcome, the passion and the potential he witnessed in OKC". Look out for more events coming our way in the future as the world gets to here more and more about what we do best here!!

2012 Friends of the Oklahoma River

2012 Friends of the Oklahoma River Next Friendfest: "Cocktails & Construction" Thursday, April 1, featuring an insider's tour of the Devon Boathouse. More details soon! Not a 2012 member yet? Sign-up online: http://www.chesapeakeboathouse.org/2012okc.html2012

Skirvin Hilton - OKC

Skirvin Hilton Hotel - OKC. All High Performance Athletes will now get a fantastic dinner every night on the house!! Thanks to Chef Black!!

http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/OKCSKHF-The-Skirvin-Hilton-Oklahoma-City-Oklahoma/index.do

1st USA Indoor Event - OKC

Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation & KayakPro

Event Space Ready to Rock!!!

1st US Indoor Weekend Schedule

US Indoor Kayak Championship

EVENT SCHEDULE

500 METERS

8:00 AM
REGISTRATION OPEN COX CENTER

8:30 AM
WARM-UP AREA OPEN

9:30 AM
MEN'S HEAT 1
9:40 AM
MEN'S HEAT 2
9:50 AM
MEN'S HEAT 3
10:00 AM
JUNIOR WOMEN'S FINAL
10:15 AM
JUNIOR MEN'S FINAL
10:30 AM
SENIOR WOMEN'S FINAL
11:00 AM
SENIOR MEN'S FINAL B
11:15 AM
SENIOR MEN'S FINAL A
12:00 PM

500 METERS AWARD CEREMONY

EVENT SCHEDULE

200 METERS

2:00 PM
WOMEN'S HEAT 1
2:10 PM
WOMEN'S HEAT 2
2:20 PM
MEN'S HEAT 1
2:30 PM
MEN'S HEAT 2
2:40 PM
MEN'S HEAT 3
3:30 PM
JUNIOR WOMEN'S FINAL
3:40 PM
JUNIOR MEN'S FINAL
3:50 PM
SENIOR WOMEN'S FINAL
4:00 PM
SENIOR MEN'S FINAL B
4:10 PM
SENIOR MEN'S FINAL A
4:30 PM

200 METERS AWARD CEREMONY


USACK & OKCBOATHOUSE FOUNDATION - COACHING CONFERENCE

OKC - 21st February 2010 - Chesapeake Boathouse

8.am
Coaches Informal Meeting - Coffee/OJ/Doughnut
9.am
Introduction - Shaun Caven
9.am - 9.30am
Mike Knopp - OKC Plans
9.30am - 9.50am
Grayson Bourne - KayakPro Software
9.50am - 10.15am
Stein Jorgenson - USA Team Coach - Use of Erg
10.15am - 10.30am Break

10.30am - 11.00am
Frank Garner - ICF Update
11.00am - 12noon
LTAD Part 1 - Mac Hickox
12 -1pm
12 -1pm - Provided Box Lunch and Site Tour
1pm-2pm
LTAD Part 2 -Mac Hickox
2.00pm - 2.15pm Break

2.15pm - 2.35pm
William Irving - USACK National Team Director
2.35pm - 3.00pm
Joe Jacobi - CEO USACK
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Open Forum - Q&A Session
4.00pm
Close

A Remarkable Transformation Along the Riverbank: Tree Work Day Thanks to the Oklahoma Arborist Association

Some great help from OKC High Performance Center athletes

Canoe & Kayak Racing Magazine

Latest issue of Canoe and Kayak Racing Magazine. Articles on OKC Maps vote, K McElroy and new feature ask Coach Caven. See link - http://bit.ly/4OkigK

KayakPro - Kayak Erg's in OKC

Last week we got 6 new KayakPro Erg's delivered to Rt66 Boathouse. See photo's and if you want to have a try out on one, give us a call on 552-4040

RiverSport Event - OKC

Join us for our first 2012 FRIENDFEST Thursday, Jan 14 6-7:30 p.m.Chesapeake Boathouse Event Room
Invite your friends and join us for the first FriendFest of 2010! We'll celebrate the 4th anniversary of the opening of the Chesapeake Boathouse and learn what the passage of MAPS means for the continued development of the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River.
In addition to networking with other 2012 members, you'll learn about the various 2012 committees as well as volunteer opportunities for the year. We'll also outline our volunteer recognition program and membership drive initiative. Light appetizers, beer, wine, and cupcakes (in honor of the Chesapeake Boathouse's birthday) will be served. R.S.V.P. to Mary Jo Hope today!

KayakPro & OKC Indoor Event Flyer

See attached Flyer for the Indoor Event 20th Feb this year!!

Canoe & Kayak Racing Magazine

Next issue of Canoe & Kayak Racing is just about a week away -- great new "Ask Coach Caven" feature we're really excited about.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all Rt66 user's. 2010 will be the continuation of transformation of this area of town. The boathouse opposite will be opened up for use and new programs will developed.