2012 AllSport Season Pass – Now On Sale
2012 AllSport Season Passes are now on sale. With this pass you’ll have access to the AllSport Activities, including several new activities opening in 2012, and exclusive benefits all year long.
When you purchase your Pass before the end of the year, you’ll not only benefit from preseason prices, but you can use your Pass for the remainder of the 2011 season.
For more information check out the AllSport Season Pass Page.
Now Hiring — Food and Beverage Staff Open Call
The U.S. National Whitewater Center is holding an Open Call for all Food and Beverage positions as we look to hire for the 2012 Season. The Open Call will be held on:
- Sunday, February 19 (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Monday, February 20 (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
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Green River Revival – March 17
Event Info:
Green River Revival
When: St. Patrick’s Day Saturday, March 17
Schedule: Live Music and Green River at 1 p.m.; PowerBall Race at 3:30 p.m.
Music: Larry Keel and Natural Bridge to open; Chatham County Line to headline
Cost: Free and open to the public
2012 Kayaking Pool Sessions
Pool Sessions Info:
Available dates: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, January through March
Location: Dowd YMCA
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pricing: $30 per session/$25 per session for YMCA Members
Registration is Required: Register through the Dowd YMCA at 704.716.6100
2012 River Bound Race Series
Event Info:
What: Trail Race Series that is a joint production between North Carolina Outward Bound and the USNWC
Dates:
- March 10 (5K/8K)
- May 19 (5K/10K)
- July 21 (5K/15K)
- September 22 (5K/Half Marathon)
More Information: River Bound Race Series
Online Registration: Available Online
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Carolinas Spartan Sprint – March 24 & 25
Event Info:
- When: March 24 & 25
- Start Time: 9 a.m.
- Distance: Roughly 4 miles
- Complete Race Information and Registration: Available at Spartan Race
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First River Jam of 2012: Larry Keel and Chatham County Line
We are kicking of the first River Jam of 2012 with the Green River Revival, a St. Patty’s Day party featuring Larry Keel and Natural Bridge and Chatham County Line.
Larry Keel and Natural Bridge to open and Chatham County Line to headline. Music begins at 1 p.m. after the river is turned green.
Chatham County Line
U.S. National Whitewater Center to Host 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom.
Three-day competition at the U.S. National Whitewater Center also features the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials, live music and fireworks.
CHARLOTTE, NC – December 12, 2012 – The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom and the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials on April 12 – 14, 2012. The three-day competition also features live music and a fireworks display on Saturday night. The competition and festival will be free and open to the public.
Road To London For Many Olympic Hopefuls Begins In Charlotte
Three Sports with Olympic Ties Compete in the Queen City This Spring
CHARLOTTE, NC – January 25, 2012 – London may be calling, but before these athletes compete across the pond,they need to make a critical stop in the Queen City. An unprecedented amount of athletic ability with ties to 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will take place in Charlotte this spring, bringing together three Olympic sports in one exceptional city.
North Carolina Adventure Race – March 31
Event Info:
What: North Carolina Adventure Race Series (NCARS) Race #1 of NCARS Series
Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Race Options:
- 4-Hour Race
- 8-Hour Race
Registration: Available online through Sport Often.
Additional Details: Available from NCARS.