Route 66 Boathouse

Pan Am Championships - Mexico

2010-10-11T12:35:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-06T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-05T19:18:00.000-07:00

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

Mexico

2010-10-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

‎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

2010-10-04T20:24:00.001-07:00

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

Blu Party Tickets

2010-09-23T09:56:00.001-07:00

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

OCU BLU PARTY

2010-09-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

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

USA Canoe/Kayak National Championship THIS WEEK!

2010-08-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

http://oklahomariverevents.org/usack-nationals

Worlds 2010 Poznan

2010-08-15T02:36:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-24T20:50:00.000-07:00

Check out this limk from NewsOK

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

Bochum and LPI

2010-07-15T20:46:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-10T20:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-01T23:21:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-24T13:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-11T18:17:00.001-07:00

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

2010-06-07T21:59:00.001-07:00

OCU - Kayaking News

2010-06-07T18:09:00.000-07:00

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

Marathon US Team Trials

2010-05-22T18:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-20T12:18:00.000-07:00

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

Joe Jacobi

2010-05-15T20:25:00.000-07:00

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

World Cup 1 - Nelo Report

2010-05-15T20:01:00.000-07:00

See report from NELO.

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

Canoe & Kayak Magazine

2010-05-15T19:55:00.000-07:00

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

USA Team - World Cup 1 Vichy France

2010-05-09T19:03:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-21T21:59:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-12T10:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-05T19:07:00.001-07:00

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

2010-04-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-22T17:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T17:34:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T17:31:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-20T17:10:00.000-07:00

New Developments Downtown

2010-03-19T11:13:00.001-07:00

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

2010-03-11T19:26:00.003-08:00

OKC - Devon Boathouse

2010-03-11T06:12:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-09T20:59:00.001-08:00

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

2010-03-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

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.html 2012

Skirvin Hilton - OKC

2010-03-01T19:33:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-19T11:27:00.000-08:00

Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation & KayakPro

Event Space Ready to Rock!!!

1st US Indoor Weekend Schedule

2010-02-17T22:31:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-18T19:05:00.000-08:00

Some great help from OKC High Performance Center athletes

Canoe & Kayak Racing Magazine

2010-01-14T20:22:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-13T22:37:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-07T15:57:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-07T13:58:00.001-08:00

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

Canoe & Kayak Racing Magazine

2010-01-02T14:46:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-02T14:42:00.000-08:00

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.

Indoor Event - OKC

2009-12-24T19:23:00.000-08:00

USA Canoe/Kayak Indoor Championship

KayakPro USA, the OKC Boathouse Foundation and the Chesapeake Boathouse present the U.S. Indoor Kayak Championship on February 20 in Oklahoma City. The US Indoor Kayak Championship will offer competition for both novice and experienced paddlers.

Registration fees will be nominal with the goal of encouraging the greatest number of paddlers possible to participate in this inaugural event. Kayak Pro has donated two kayak ergs as grand prizes for both the women's and men's competition.Whie in OKC, paddlers will have the opportunity to learn about the development of the sport of kayaking in Oklahoma City and view the world-class sprint course, new boathouse construction plans and planned race course improvements.

In early December, the citizens of Oklahoma City voted to fund $60 million in improvements to the Oklahoma River including the construction of a Whitewater Kayaking Center similar to the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. The Indoor Championship will be held at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City in conjunction with the Nadia Comaneci International Invitational gymnastics competition as well as corporate, masters and juniors erg racing. A community-wide health and wellness expo will also take place that day.

Those interested in competing should contact OKC High Performance Center coach Shaun Caven, scaven@okcbf.org, for registration and lodging information.

World Championships 2010

2009-12-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

World Championships 2010 - Poznan - http://www.kayak2010.com/

Stroud House

2009-12-16T20:40:00.001-08:00

Today we carefully removed some old boats and equipment from the Stroud Boathouse. The city move in over the next few days to clear the site ready for The Boathouse Foundation to return the building to former glory. The building will be used to support all sorts of programs at Overholser next summer.

Devon Boathouse Update

2009-12-16T20:39:00.000-08:00

Devon Boathouse rowing tank foundation is in! Looking forward to seeing more next month when construction goes vertical! http://ow.ly/MHZo

USACK Update from Joe Jacobi

2009-12-14T08:57:00.001-08:00

Joe Jacobi shares news of OKC office with USA Canoe/Kayak members: http://bit.ly/6pUGUb. Welcome to Oklahoma!

ICF Board Meeting

2009-12-06T10:10:00.000-08:00

ICF Announce Changes to Sprint Racing Olympic ProgrammeIn direct response to the expectations of the IOC, the ICF has taken a giant leap forward by revising its Olympic programme for the Canoe Sprint discipline. These changes mark the first for the sport in 30 years and move canoeing into a new phase of not just equality but also a phase that shows canoeing as the exciting spectacle it really is. These will, in turn, create a more attractive TV experience for fans and spectators around the world.
The changes see more female athletes in the 2012 Games, as the Men’s 500M event is turned over to the Women’s events. This means there will be a total of four female events for Canoe Sprint at the Olympics.
The Men’s 500M events have been moved to 200M events and will become a new focus at the Olympic Games in London 2012. The IOC President, Jacque Rogge commented that the 200M would make the event ‘more spectacular’.
The ICF President, Mr Jose Perurena said that ‘These changes to the Olympic Programme represent an evolution for Canoeing as a sport. It has been the vision of the ICF Board to make suitable changes to keep our sport relevant and exciting for the youth and general public in the coming years. We look forward to seeing the new format being put in use in London 2012.’
The 1000M distances will remain for men as the traditional ‘blue ribbon’ events and 500 m for the women. There will be more women represented at the 2012 Games in canoeing and the 200 m kayaking for men will provide a more watchable, more entertaining format presenting some nail-biting finishes.
At the same time, the ICF requested additional quotas for Canoe Slalom. The IOC has recognised the value that Canoe Slalom brings to the Olympic Games, but have decided to maintain the existing quota for 2012.
The ICF has 330 places in Canoe Sprint and Canoe Slalom with a total of 16 medals at the Olympic Games. For more information please contact ICF Secretary General, Simon Toulson simon.toulson@canoeicf.com.

UCO - Wellness Centre

2009-12-04T19:59:00.000-08:00

University of Central Oklahoma, has given the Oklahoma City Elite Kayak Program access to its' Wellness Center. http://www.ucowellnesscenter.com/

Maps 3 Information Session

2009-11-30T17:45:00.000-08:00

Join us @ the Boathouse, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd, tomorrow from 5-7:30 to learn about MAPS3 & the future of OKC. http://bit.ly/2IlWCt. YES4MAPS!

Maps 3 In the News

2009-11-30T17:43:00.000-08:00

Article by TOM MCDANIEL - OCU President

http://newsok.com/article/3421396

News Article

2009-11-23T20:09:00.000-08:00

See link for new story about the River in OKC. http://bit.ly/7JqCEC

2012 Launch Party

2009-11-16T21:04:00.000-08:00

Getting ready 2 kick off our 2012Friends of the Oklahoma River organization w/a launch party tomorrow! http://bit.ly/2IlWCt

Water Sports City

2009-11-11T22:21:00.000-08:00

OKC Water Sports in the News...... follow link. http://www.okgazette.com/p/12776/a/4991/Default.aspx?ReturnUrl=LwBEAGUAZgBhAHUAbAB0AC4AYQBzAHAAeAAslashAHAAPQAxADIANwAyADkA&sms_ss=twitter

Rob Brown

2009-11-10T20:14:00.000-08:00

This video is so meaningful as tomorrow, November 11th, is Veteran's Day. Please take a moment to watch it and pass it on. Rob Brown, thank you - you inspire us and we are so proud of you. Team River Runners, thank you for the amazing services you provide to those who aren't thanked enough, and to all of our women and men in uniform - Thank you for all you do! http://usack.org/news/article/28944

MAPS 3

2009-11-10T19:00:00.000-08:00

Vote for a better future in OKC.... MAPS 3 will put the city and the river into a new league, and onto a world stage. So, vote yes...... to find out more. Click on http://www.yesformaps.com/index.html

Rt.66 Boathouse Rally for Maps3 Trails Proposal

2009-11-07T10:18:00.000-08:00

We had a successful rally supporting the trails initiative. When the trails are completed the Rt.66 Boathouse will be connected to both the Lake Hefner and Oklahoma River Trails. There will also be a complete trail around Lake Overholser. Thanks to Hal McNight, of Wheeler Dealer, and Council members Sam Bowman and Larry McAtee for attending. Find out more about the Trails Master Plan here.

OKC Head Coach - USA Travels Update

2009-11-04T20:47:00.001-08:00

Coach Caven - This month has been out to Chula Vista, Olympic Training Centre and Seattle. In Chula Vista he was involved in Coaching the USA National Junior Team. The focus of the camps was on crew boat development for the Junior Worlds in 2011. Both the boys and girls groups showed promise for 2011 and 2013.

In a quick visit to Seattle, he visited the clubs at Green Lake and Gig Harbour. Both clubs have some great people involved and was good to see the proposed site for the 2011 nationals up close.

On the home front in OKC, we will have some new team paddlers here soon. We also have, visits to check out the facilities, from a number of others soon. Watch this space for more updates.

Oklahoma River: A Vision for the Future

2009-11-04T20:44:00.000-08:00

Oklahoma River: A Vision for the Future: "OKLAHOMA RIVER EXPERIENCE' Mobile Boathouse Tour Stop

The Oklahoma River Experience Mobile Boathouse is now booking tour stops. This mobile interactive exhibit will be on display at Campus Corner during all home OU football games and will be making appearances throughout Central Oklahoma. Please contact Katie Johnson at 552-4040 to inquire about scheduling an tour stop at your school, event, or business. While not on the road, the Oklahoma River Experience is open for public touring at the Chesapeake Boathouse during normal operating hours. Please visit www.chesapeakeboathouse.org for more information about the Chesapeake Boathouse."

Joe Jacobi talks about Maps3 and the Whitewater Park

2009-10-24T16:24:00.001-07:00

USACK Visit

2009-10-15T15:31:00.000-07:00

William Irving - the new International Teams Director for USA Canoe & Kayak (USACK). Was in town the last couple of days. To get a on the ground view of the opportunities for Canoe & Kayak in OKC. He was impressed by the facilities and the plans for the future.

William talked at a class at Southern Nazarene University, about Leadership and Management skills. He had a number of meetings with Foundation Staff members about OKC's role in the future of the sport.

Water

2009-09-30T19:17:00.001-07:00

The river was filling back up today to a normal level. That means that more and more of Stinchcombe open to access from a kayak. This weekend the club will all race on the river at Exchange in the "Boot of the Oklahoma". The kayak race will be at 2.45pm on Saturday, come and watch the kids race + a couple of special guests???

Another Accent

2009-09-28T20:35:00.000-07:00

If you thought Scottish would be the extent of the coaching accents in OKC think again!! Aleksandr Vodovatov from Kyrgystan arrived in OKC today, on a coaching education and exchange program developed by the USA Olympic committee. "Alex" will stay in OKC for two weeks, helping out with coaching at the boathouse. Alex is a former World Champion in the sport and is here to expand his coaching knowledge to help his country compete at the highest level.

Jen Burke

2009-09-28T20:20:00.001-07:00

Jen Burke - USA National Team paddler arrived in OKC this week. Jen has moved to OKC to further her paddling career. Jen is from San Diego, CA. She was selected to paddle for the USA this year on the World Cup Tour in Europe and in K4 for the World Championships in Canada.

Jen will be studying, working and training here in OKC. She hopes to enrol at OCU in the spring. Jen drove out for CA, last weekend. A two day road trip with here mum.

Jen will be working with Shaun, to improve her ranking in the USA and to better her international results. So, if you see here round the boathouse say "hi".

Stinchcomb Water Levels

2009-09-15T09:28:00.000-07:00

Ideal paddling is at 1240 and above. You can check the level here.

9.9.9

2009-09-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

9.9.9 (8 racing paddlers out this evening!! 1st Full Sprint Kayaking Session at the New Boathouse.)

River In Use

2009-09-08T19:57:00.000-07:00

22 people paddled on the river today!!

Sprint Program

2009-09-03T18:52:00.000-07:00

Next Tuesday after Labour Day. We will move the Junior Sprint Kayaking program out to Rt66 Boathouse.

Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge

2009-08-31T16:10:00.000-07:00

Matt on TV

2009-08-31T04:52:00.000-07:00

Canoeing indoor with Matt and Fox 25 news. Live this morning!!

Fox 25 News

2009-08-31T04:16:00.001-07:00

Fox 25 News are doing stuff at the Rt66 Boathouse all morning...... Tune in a watch.....

Grand Opening Coverage on NewsOK.com

2009-08-30T14:50:00.000-07:00

http://newsok.com/enthusiasts-row-to-new-boathouse/article/3396845

Grand Opening Day

2009-08-29T19:08:00.000-07:00

Around 250 people on the water today!! Great weather, Great Location, Great Day!!

Route 66 Boathouse Now Open! Venue and Programming Overview

2009-08-28T21:31:00.000-07:00

New Kayaks and Canoe

2009-08-28T09:08:00.000-07:00

8 new Kayaks and 1 Canoe have been delivered today. The boats will be used for rental, lessons and tours.

School Flyer

2009-08-26T17:46:00.000-07:00

Today, we handed out 700 flyer's to local schools for the "Grand Open Day" this Saturday!! On Friday we will visit Lake Park Elementary School, to introduce the sport to Students & Staff.

RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE ROUTE 66 BOATHOUSE - A MILESTONE FOR LAKE OVERHOLSER

2009-08-25T12:48:00.000-07:00

RIBBON CUTTING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th

2009-08-20T09:32:00.000-07:00

The Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon-cutting for the Route 66 Boathouse at Lake Overholser on Tuesday at 11:00am. The Route 66 Boathouse is located south of the Lake Patrol building at 3115 East Overholser Drive in West Oklahoma City.

GRAND OPENING AND OPEN HOUSE- SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th, 9:00am - 5:00pm

2009-08-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

The Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation will hold a grand opening celebration for the Route 66 Boathouse on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9am to 5pm and will offer free kayaking, dragon boating and bicycle rentals throughout the day. The boathouse is located on the east shore of Lake Overholser at 3115 E. Overholser Drive.

“We’re excited to get back to our roots at the Route 66 Boathouse – the place where Oklahoma City rowing began,” said Mike Knopp, executive director of the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation. “As our programs continue to expand, we want to offer the best facilities possible, and the Route 66 Boathouse will accommodate many of our growing kayak programs.”

The Route 66 Boathouse is a US Olympic & Paralympic Training Site and will be a focal point of development for canoe/kayak programs. Shaun Caven, coach of 2008 Olympic gold medalist Tim Brabents of Great Britain, is coaching the new sprint kayak program.

“We have our sights set on developing America’s best sprint kayaking program,” Caven said. “We’re currently inviting youth who are interested in exploring the sport to come out and give it a go. We’re looking for kids as young as 8 and there’s really no upper age limit.”

Located near the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, the Route 66 Boathouse will recreational kayak programs including nature kayak trips that wind through the 1,000-acre preserve. Bicycle rentals will also be available and groups may schedule private events including kayak and dragon boat excursions.

GRAND OPENING SPECIALS!

2009-08-19T10:12:00.000-07:00

25% discount on kayak and bike rentals for a limited time!

SUMMER CELEBRATION - AUGUST 29th

2009-08-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

EXPLORE THE PRESERVE

2009-08-14T20:57:00.000-07:00