Saturday, August 27, 2011
The following paddling competitions will get under way at 9:00 am. All registered paddlers are asked to sign in at the registration tent one hour prior to their departure time. Please review activity schedule posted under Festival Events for all departure times.
The Elite Challenge
Open to all age groups
Entry Fee: $110
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $1,500 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 3-4 hours.
Boat restrictions: 10.65:1 ratio
At 35 km in length, the Elite Challenge is the most physically demanding course in the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge. This challenge requires participants to paddle both the Mattagami and Mountjoy Rivers and incorporates two 100 metre portages. Kayak carts may be used but will not be supplied. Carts will be available for purchase. (Elite Challenge map)
The Elite Recreational Challenge
Open to all ages
Entry fee: $75.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $750.00 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 2 hours or less
Boat restrictions: 10.65:1 ratio.
The Elite Recreational Challenge will take place on the Mattagami River. This course is 16 km in length with no portages. (Elite Recreational Challenge map)
The Recreational Challenge
Open to all age groups
Entry fee: $60.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $500.00 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 2 -- 3 hours.
Boat restrictions: 14’2″ and under
The Recreational Challenge will take place on the Mattagami River. This course is 16 km in length with no portages. (Recreational Challenge map)
The Open Challenge
Open to all age groups
Entry fee: $30.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $250.00 for both male and female categories
Estimated duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Boat restriction: 10.65:1 ratio
At 6.5 km in length, the Open Challenge, takes place on the Mattagami River only. There will be no portages in this division. You may enter the Open Challenge even if you have participated in other divisions. (Open Challenge map)
The Novice Challenge
Open to all age groups.
Entry fee: $30.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $250.00 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 1 -- 2 hours.
Boat restrictions: 14’2″ and under.
At 6.5 km in length, the Novice Challenge, which takes place on the Mattagami River only, is perfect for those who kayak casually or are new to the sport. There will be no portages in this division. (Novice Challenge map)
The Seniors (Masters) Elite Challenge
Age 55 +
Entry fee: $30.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $200.00 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 1 -- 1.5 hours.
Boat restrictions: 10.65:1 ratio.
Paddling the Mattagami River only, this challenge is 6.5 km in length with no portages. (Seniors (Masters) Elite Challenge map)
The Seniors (Masters) Recreational Challenge
Age 55 +
Entry fee: $30.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $200.00 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 1 -- 2 hours.
Boat restrictions: 14’2″ and under.
Paddling the Mattagami River only, this challenge is 6.5 km in length with no portages. (Seniors (Masters) Recreational Challenge)
The Youth Challenge
Ages 14 and under.
Entry fee: $20.00
Top prize: 1st place cash prize of up to $200.00 for both male and female categories.
Estimated duration: 1-2 hours.
Boat restrictions: 14″2′ and under.
Paddling the Mattagami River only, this challenge is 6.5 km in length with no portages. (Youth Challenge map)
The Celebrity Challenge
Open to all age groups
By invitation only, no entry fee
Top Prize -- NOHFC Trophy and 1 Year’s worth of bragging rights
Estimated duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
Boat Restriction: 14’2″ and under
Paddling the Mattagami River only, this challenge is 3km length with no portages. (Celebrity Challenge map)
