Bank of America US Open
Top whitewater athletes from across the United States converge on the Nantahala in this elite-level competition. This two day race includes both slalom and wildwater disciplines, in all internationally recognized classes: K1, K1W, C1, C1W, and C2.
Junior and cadet paddlers are welcome at the US Open! Each day of the US Open will count as one Youth Regional Team Qualifier for U16, U14 and U12 athletes. Learn more about the USA Canoe/Kayak Youth Regional Team HERE.
SLALOM
Event Schedule
| Friday, March 22 | Time | Location |
| Check-In / Late Registration | 3:00-5:00pm | Slow Joe's Cafe |
| Open Practice | 12:30-2:30pm | Nantahala Falls |
| Course Construction | 2:00-5:00pm | Nantahala Falls |
| Demo Runs | 5:30pm | Nantahala Falls |
| Saturday, March 23 | Time | Location |
| Competitor's Meeting / Bib Pick-Up |
9:00am | Slow Joe's Cafe |
| Foreruns | 9:45am | Nantahala Falls |
| Slalom 1st Runs | 10:00am | Nantahala Falls |
| Lunch Break | 11:30am | N/A |
| Slalom 2nd Runs |
12:30pm |
Nantahala Falls |
| Demo Runs | 5:00pm | Nantahala Falls |
| Banquet Dinner | 6:00pm | Slow Joe's Cafe |
| Sunday, March 24 | Time | Location |
| Competitor's Meeting | 9:00am | Slow Joe's Cafe |
| Foreruns | 9:45am | Nantahala Falls |
| Slalom Semifinals | 10:00am | Nantahala Falls |
| Lunch Break | 11:30am | N/A |
| Slalom Finals | 12:30pm | Nantahala Falls |
| Awards Ceremony | 3:30pm | Slow Joe's Cafe |
Registration
- $50 for first class, $5 for each additional class.
- Register by Wednesday, March 20 to avoid late fees.
- Pre-registration must be received by Wednesday, Wednesday 20. After that, competitors must wait to register at Friday's Competitor Check-In.
- A $10 Late Fee will be added to Friday registrations.
Online Registration - A $2 Online Processing Fee will be added to Online Registrations. Payment available via PayPal.
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WILDWATER
Event Schedule
| Saturday, March 23 | Time | Location |
| Registration | 8:00-9:00am | River's End Restaurant |
| Competitor's Meeting | 10:00am | River's End Restaurant |
| Sprint Start |
11:00am | Patton's Run |
| Sunday, March 24 | Time | Location |
| Competitor's Meeting | 10:00am | Ferebee Park |
| Classic Start |
11:00am | Ferebee Park |
| Awards Ceremony |
1:00pm | River's End Restaurant |
Registration
- $20 - includes Classic & Sprint components.
- One class only for logistical reasons.
- Register Day-of event ONLY! (No Late Registration Fee will be applied) Registration forms and waivers will be available at registration.
Downloadable event information coming soon!