Alabama NewsCenter – Can’t Miss Alabama: Inaugural Montgomery Whitewater events to take place this weekend

By: Shirley Jackson

Montgomery Whitewater Grand Opening

Enjoy whitewater rafting and kayaking, a 5K and fun run, a national kayaking competition and live music performances at the new 120-acre state-of-the-art recirculating whitewater park and outdoor adventure center. As part of the grand opening celebration, the park will draw athletes from across the country for the Canoe Slalom Age Group Nationals, an American Canoe Association (ACA) sanctioned event. The ACA is the Olympic governing body for the sport of canoe slalom, a timed event in which athletes navigate a whitewater course through rapids and a combination of downstream or upstream gates. Walk around the vendor village and grab a meal at Eddy’s Restaurant and Bar. Alabama Power is supporting the event. The grand opening event schedule is subject to change.

Friday, July 7:

11 a.m.: Public whitewater activities.
1 p.m.: Canoe Slalom Age Group Nationals. Second run.
6-10 p.m.: Live music performances.

Saturday, July 8:

7 a.m.: Yoga on the concert lawn.
8 a.m.: Splash 5K Run.
9 a.m.: Whitewater Mile fun and kids run.
9 a.m.: Extreme Kayak Cross qualifying rounds. Qualify to compete against Olympian Evy Leibfarth. Register online with the American Canoe Association.
9 a.m.: Corporate raft races.
10 a.m.: Public whitewater activities.
2 p.m.: Extreme Kayak Cross finals. Beat the Best with Evy Leibfarth.
4 p.m.: Live music performances.

Sunday, July 9:

8 a.m.: Canoe Slalom Age Group Nationals semifinals, finals and awards ceremony.
9 a.m.: Jackson Kayaks demos.
11 a.m.: Public whitewater activities open.
Noon: Jackson Kayak hometown throw down freestyle boat competition. Registration opens at 11 a.m. A day pass will be required.

For the complete schedule of grand opening events and daily water activity departures or to learn more about Montgomery Whitewater, visit montgomerywhitewater.com. For information on the corporate raft race, contact info@montgomerywhitewater.com. The park is at 1100 Maxwell Blvd.

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