ButterCup Whitewater Slalom Series

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For practice water and other dates and events surrounding these races, see the race descriptions below.
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Wolf River Spring Race - Canceled

Langlade, WI

Canceled

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Bicentennial Riverfront Park - Canceled

Yorkville, IL

Canceled

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Last Ditch Wolf River

Langlade, WI

September 16th, 2022

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For 2022, the Buttercup Whitewater Slalom Series is in its 56th year. A citizen level race series, it draws competitors from across the United States as well as a number of overseas countries. A number of former paddlers have gone on to National and International prominence in whitewater competition. All levels of skill are accommodated for in the races and people new to whitewater competition are encouraged to participate.

There will be one Buttercup race for the 2022 season. Paddlers earn points for each class they race in at each event. First place is 5 points, second place is four points, third place is three points, and anything beyond third place is one point. Points are cumulative for the series, and first, second, and third place trophies are awarded in each class at the banquet following the last race.

Normally registration for these races can be done at 8 AM the day of the race. For more information or if you can help with any of these events, including setup the day before, please check the web site link or contact the organizer.

Most races require an ACA waiver. The fees listed on the waiver may be included on the race registration forms, but you could fill out your waiver ahead of time by printing the adult waiver, and/or the minor waiver.

Disclaimer: Check with organizers for details or changes!

Canceled - Spring Race
Camp Gardner - Wolf River

Wolf River Spring Slalom (Canceled)
Due to the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus and recommendations given by the CDC and other government bodies, the Board of Directors for Buttercup have voted to cancel the upcoming Wolf River Spring Slalom. The event will not be rescheduled for a later date.

Peter B. Buckley, Secretary for
Buttercup Whiterwater Slalom Series
April 29, 2021

Canceled - Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Yorkville, IL

BiCentennial Riverfront Park (Canceled)
Due to the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus and recommendations given by the CDC and other government bodies, the Board of Directors for Buttercup have voted to cancel the upcoming BiCentennial Riverfront Park Slalom. The event will not be rescheduled for a later date.

Peter B. Buckley, Secretary for
Buttercup Whiterwater Slalom Series
April 29, 2021

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Last Ditch Wolf River

The Last Ditch Wolf River race will be held on September 16th, 2023.

The race will be held at Gardner Dam Boy Scout Camp off on Hwy. 55.

The course will be set on Friday night for practice. The race will start at 9:30 am Saturday. The cost is $20 plus ACA membership/or day event fee. (View Waivers)

We always need volunteers. For more information contact Michelle 715-252-3506