Scantic Spring Splash Canoe/Kayak Race

2014 Race Date:	Saturday, March 29, 2014 for the 23th 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 be left behind - be early, the bus fills up.
	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, Benefits The Enfield Food Shelf This includes insurance fee. Note: Entry Fee is pending final insurance fee.

Point Series:	NECKRA Downriver point series -- (NECKRA.ORG)
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 2014 * 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 down river racing from Somersville, CT to RT-191 Bridge (Broadbrook Road, Enfield CT). Class I rapids.

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.

**FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE**

SCANTIC SPRING SPLASH
SPECTATOR SHUTTLE

Click on the picture above for a map.

FREE spectator parking will be available at the staff parking lot of Fermi High School (corner of North Maple Street and Moody Road). The free shuttle bus will provide spectators a worry free trip to and from the Powder Mill Barn on race day. The bus will run from 11:30 am until about one half hour after the end of the race.

Please assist by donating a non-perishable food item for the Enfield Food Shelf.

Any questions email Mike Dynia at mdynia@yahoo.com (860 745 9986) or jeffdynia1@cox.net

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