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The Sierra Cup Slalom Series

What is the Sierra Cup?

California and Nevada has been the home of a number of notable river festivals, rodeos and races throughout the years. The Sierra Cup Series links these great paddling events into one big event, which spans the boating season. Racers enter the slalom races at any of the five events, points are awarded for entering an event and for placing in an event (more on that later). At the end of the season, the points are tallied and the winners announced. The top 10 point earners are awarded trophies and the #1 boater of the year's name is inscribed on the Sierra Cup (currently on display at Sierra South River Store, Kernville, California).

All ages, gender, ability, and types of boat are welcome and prizes will be awarded to the top ten finishers overall. Since all ability levels have an equal opportunity to accumulate points, everyone has a chance to place in the top ten - novices, intermediates and experts alike!

What are the rules?

1. A paddler must compete at a minimum two races.
2. A paddler's races results will be used to compute total cup points.
3. Points are accumulated for the same class per competitor, i.e. must all be K-1, K-1 W, C1, C2, etc. May earn points in more than one category per race; however, points are accumulated for the same class only.
4. Cup races follow ICF slalom rules: 2 point penalties for touches, 50-point penalties for missed gates, and adding the times of the two runs together for the final score. The race director may elect to use the old rules (best of two runs) for selected classes such as novice, OC-2, or K-2 classes.
5. Ties: 1st consideration: The Paddler who attended the most races is placed higher. 2nd consideration is the number of competitors in a class at a particular race. The higher the number of competitors gives precedence over a smaller class.
6. The Sierra Cup organizers have final say in all aspects of the Series regarding rules, racing and operation. Their word is final.

How are points awarded?

Everyone who signs up for competition at any of the series events gets at least one point for entering, after that it depends on how you place in your event:

1st place		20 points		6th place		6 points
2nd place		16		7th place		4
3rd place		12		8th place		2
4th place		10		9th place or lower		1
5th place		8

Who can enter?

All boats, ages and abilities are invited to participate. K1 race boats - yes! Juniors - yes! First time racers - yes! Your old beat-up boat from 20 years ago - yes! Playboats - yes, yes, yes!

Classes may include but are not limited to: Race and recreational boats, K1, K2, C1, C2, OC1, OC2, Men's, Women's, Masters, Juniors and Cadets - at the discretion of the local organizer.

Who's sponsoring the Sierra Cup?

The Sierra Cup is a collaboration of the following paddling clubs and organizations: Kern Valley River Council, Kern River Alliance, Loma Prieta Paddlers, South Fork of the American Paddlers, Sierra Nevada Whitewater Club, and Sierra Club RTS, San Francisco Bay Chapter.

Race	Location	When	Organizer
Kern River Festival	Kern River, Kernville California	April 16-18 2004	Kern Valley River Council Contact: Terry Valle (818)340-3083 tvalle@ix.netcom.com
American River Festival	South Fork of the American Lotus, California	April 24-25 2004	South Fork of The American Paddlers Contact: Bobbie Housand bobbieh@innercite.com
Cache Creek Whitewater Races	Cache Creek, west of Woodland, California	May 8-9, 2004	Sierra Club RTS, SF Bay Chapter; Contact: Bruce Schumacher (925) 455-8850 BSSchu@aol.com
Reno/Truckee Whitewater Races	Truckee River Downtown Reno, Nevada New Permanent slalom & freestyle courses built for all to use!	May 15-16, 2004	Sierra Nevada/Reno Whitewater Paddlers Contact: Charlie Albright (702) 787-1751 cralbright@juno.com
Miracle Hot Springs Slalom Race	Lower Kern River Miracle Hot Springs CG New Permanent slalom race course site	Aug 21-22 (tentative)	Kern Valley River Council Contact: Terry Valle (818) 340-3083 tvalle@ix.netcom.com
Eddy Hop Slalom	Rancheria Rapid Section Lower Kern River Bakersfield, CA	Sept 11-12	Kern River Alliance Patti LeVeque RPLeveque@aol.com
Mokelumne Whitewater Races	Mokelumne River Jackson, California	Sept 18-19 (tentative)	Loma Prieta Paddlers Contact: Tom Musolf tmusolf@leapfrog.com

Why should I enter the Sierra Cup? Why not? The best reason for participating in the Sierra Cup is that it's fun, but it also gives you a chance to meet other paddlers and the rivers they haunt, to paddle at places other than your home rivers. Some of the race organizers also host great festivals, parties, and auctions where you can check out the latest and greatest equipment

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SIERRA CUP SERIES - SIGN UP INFORMATION

All racers who enter any slalom at any of the Sierra Cup Series events is automatically included. There is no charge for this, although the organizers will gladly accept donations to the cost of putting on this event. (Please indicate any donations to be dedicated to the Sierra Cup Series, payable to Kern Valley River Council). ALL proceeds will be dedicated for this event only, going to the awards for the participants.

Any participant in this series must have a completed registration form, along with appropriate waivers for any of the races listed for the Sierra Cup Series. The host organization of the races are responsible for verifying the completion of the appropriate forms and will maintain those records (copies not required to go with this form).

This series is only intended to be a fun addition to the already organized events. All liability is assumed by the Event Host Organization and as such are responsible for the completion of all necessary forms and waivers. No warranties or guarantees other than as expressed in the Series Description Flyer are implied nor expressed by the organizers of the Sierra Cup Series.