NOC hosted the first annual NOC/Dagger Freestyle Shootout at the Outfitter’s Store Wave on the Nantahala River. With the wave’s spectator-friendly surroundings, NOC’s on-campus amenities and a hefty $5,000 purse, this event is sure to become one of the Southeast’s largest competitions
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The Winners!

				FINAL STANDINGS K1 – Juniors 1. Matt Wright 2. Alex Jamison K1 – Women 1. Maria Noakes 2. Anna Matson 3. Crystal Gustin 4. Rebecca Cramer
K1 Juniors Winner Matt Wright		K1W Winner Maria Noakes
				K1 – Expert Men 1. Tyler San Souci 2. Daniel Dutton 3. Craig Parks 4. Alan Young 5. Josh Burton K1- Pro Men 1. Bryan Kirk 2. Tommy Yon 3. Chris Gragtmans 4. Spencer Cooke 5. Brian Jennings
K1 Experts Winner Tyler San Souci		K1 Pros Winner Bryan Kirk
				C1 1. Tommy Yon 2. Jeremy Laucks 3. Garret Bryant 4. Phillip Young K1 – Novice Men 1. Emmerson Clauss 2. David Stone 3. Chris Erdahl 4. Matt Smink 5. Steven Brooks
C1 Winner Tommy Yon		K1 Novice Third Place Chris Erdahl

 

Shootout Women: Maria Noakes, Anna Mattson, Crystal Gustin and Rebecca Cramer.

Shootout Experts: Tyler San Souci, Daniel Dutton and Craig Parks.

Shootout Pros: Chris Gragtmans, Bryan Kirk and Tommy Yon.
Competition Format:
Hole time is limited to two minutes per ride.
Three rides Saturday, August 23rd (Qualifier/Elimination)
Three rides Sunday, August 24th(Finals – top six in each division)
Must have five contestants in each division for prizes.
Two-day event open entry $40.
Maximum 100 contestants.
$5000 Purse (cash and/or prizes) split between all divisions.
Categories:
Pro K1 Men
Pro K1 Women
Junior Men
Junior Women
Open C1
Open Intermediate/Beginner Kayak
Men’s Expert
Women’s Expert
Registration Info:
Online registration available at active.com.
Walk-up registration will be open at the Outfitter’s Store Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22 from 4-8pm, and Saturday before the event from 8-9am.
Event begins each day when the water turns on, between 11 and 11:30am.
Evening Activities, August 23rd:
Live music by Johnny Floor & The Wrong Crowd
Barbecue by Rivers End Restaurant & Team NOC August 23rd and 24th
$8.00 per plate
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