U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as Rafting, Biking, Climbing, Ziplines, Eco Trekking and more.

Slalom

As an official Olympic Training Site, the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) provides a world class whitewater channel system in an urban setting, allowing athletes to train and compete while still having the opportunity to work or attend school locally.

In addition to Youth Development Programs and Kayak Instruction, the USNWC is an ideal place for elite and aspiring athletes to train. The USNWC provides public water throughout a majority of the year; with late summer through early winter and early spring through early summer being the best times to train. Peak season for commercial activities at the USNWC is during high summer when most of the athletes are in Europe racing on the World Cup Circuit.

Throughout the year, the USNWC provides exclusive (no commercial activities on channels) slalom training sessions and slalom races, the schedules for which are provided below.

Scheduled Slalom Races

Spring Race (Mar. 17-18) Information

Athlete registration will be available online beginning February 1, 2012.

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom (Athlete Information)

Athlete registration is available online.

  • Early Registration ($100) : Feb. 2 – Mar. 29
  • Late Registration ($125) : Mar. 30 – Apr. 6
  • Final Day for Registration: April 6

Local Accommodations available at the Hampton Inn Charlotte-Belmont at Montcross.

Training Schedule (2011 – 2012)

The schedule with specific times for water and slalom sessions will be posted here and updated weekly.

March

  • 7 exclusive slalom sessions per week
  • Average 40+ hours of public water over a 7 day week

April

  • 7 exclusive slalom sessions per week
  • Average 40+ hours of public water over a 7 day week

Training Fees

  • Day Pass (access to public water) : $25 per individual
  • AllSport Season Pass (access to public water for calendar year in addition to other activities at USNWC): $169 per individual
  • Exclusive Slalom Sessions: $10/session, per individual
  • Channel Buyout: $300/hour, per channel
  • Day Parking: $5/day, $40/annual pass

Local Amenities

  • On-site flatwater training site on the Catawba River (5 minute walk from USNWC Kayak Center)
  • 14 miles of running and biking trails
  • Locker room/showers
  • USNWC is located across the river from the Stowe YMCA where weight lifting facilities are available
  • Click here for info on local lodging

Questions?

Please contact the Kayak Center by phone, 704.391.3900 ext. 192.

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