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19th ANNUAL SCANTIC SPRING SPLASH - ENFIELD, CT
SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010
Downriver Canoe and Kayak race
American Canoe Association (ACA)
New England Regional Down River Championship Races

Registration will be available online
beginning March 1, 2010

Thank you all for the Biggest Race in 18 years!

Please check out all the new photos we have added.

183 Paddlers from all over New England have arrived to Hazardville Connecticut to display their athletic paddling techniques. This "Poetry in Motion" techniques are now archived in photos for all to see.
See all the pictures now... see menu above.

Thanks to everyone who have contributed in making this day a success.
This will be continued.....
 2010 Race  Date:
Saturday, March 27, 2010 for the 19th annual race
  "Be a Fan, Donate a Can" Help Us Fill Up the Canoe with non-perishable foods for The Enfield Food Shelf!
 Registration:

9:00 am to 11:00 am at See Map (see #5) in the Powder Hollow Barn at the Finish by South Maple Street Bridge. Last pre-start bus to Novice and Race Start Area at 11:05. Don't get left behind - be early, the bus fills up. Late registrations will start at the end of the race.

 


Reminder - Everyone needs to go to finish line (Powder Mill Barn) to pick up their numbered Bibs for the race. 32 South Maple Street,Enfield Ct

( Even for all those who pre-registered )
 Start Times: Mandatory Race Meeting: 11:15am at See Map (see #1)
Novice Start: 11:30 
Racing Classes Start: 12:00 Pm
 Entry Fee: $20.- per individual, $18.- with a donation to Enfield Food Shelf
This includes insurance fee. Note: Entry Fee is pending final insurance fee.

@006 Finish Line
Finish Line (32 South Maple St, Enfield CT)

Our goal is to fill up a canoe with non-perishable food items for the
Enfield Food Shelf. By contributing you will get a discount of $2.00 off your registration fees the day of the race. Be part of the community by contributing to the Enfield Food Shelf.

(click here to view canoe food photo )

 

 
For Sale: 2009 DVD of last years race. Limited copies will be available at the race.

Online Registrations - This will be online as of March 1, 2010
 Point Series:
  • The New England Canoe Racing Association and
  • American Canoe Association (ACA)
    New England Regional Down River Championship Races
 RACE COURSES:

Racing Course:
See Map
(see #2,3,4,5)

5 Miles with 1 mandatory Portage from Somersville, CT to Powder Hollow Barn in Hazardville. 3 Class II Rapids, including the popular finish area. Lots of spectators.

Race is a part of New England Canoe Association Series (NECRA)

* NEW RULES FOR RACING FOR 2010

All boaters entering the entire 5 mile race must wear helmets including all kayakers. ( Bicycle, skateboarding, or whitewater helmets are acceptable )

All racers 16 and under must wear helmet.

Novice Course:
See Map
(see #1)

2.5 miles of downriver racing from Somersville, CT to RT-191 Bridge (Broadbrook Road, Enfield CT). Class I rapids.

All racers 16 and under must wear helmet.
 ENTERTAINMENT:
 Post Race: Footage from the race will be played on large screens in the barn immediately after the race.

 
No alcohol allowed prior to or during the race.
Any questions email us at mdynia@yahoo.com or jeffdynia@hotmail.com

New video clips will be added soon to provide insight on
the difficult areas of the race.
 

 

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