Venerable Event Will Combine Comp With 60th Anniversary Festivities

The US Freestyle Committee has announced that the FIBArk Boat Races will host the 2008 National Freestyle Kayaking Championships once again, in conjunction with its 60th anniversary.

“We are thrilled to once again host the US National Freestyle Championships at FIBArk,” states River Race Organizer & Past Board Member Chad Hixon. “The Salida whitewater park is one of the best locations for this event, both for the top freestyle kayaking competitors in the US and the thousands of spectators who can watch them duke it out for the number one spot. As we saw in 2006, hosting the Nationals will step up the already-great competition up a couple of notches.”

“We appreciate and are excited about having the support and enthusiasm of the FIBArk team and the town of Salida,” notes Risa Shimoda, Chair of the US Freestyle Committee. “Our newly-formed committee worked with the Adventure Sports Center International to pull off a well-run 2007 Nationals, and we look forward to reinforcing our commitment to high quality and consistent judging, scoring and awesome performances!”

“The US Nationals could not be a better addition to the 60th anniversary of FIBArk, the oldest whitewater festival in the United States,” notes Hixon. “This will surely be a FIBArk to remember, both for competitors and spectators. We will see you there!”

For more information contact Risa Shimoda (301) 502-6548 [mail address protected from spambots with javascript] or Jaime Keating Klco (719) 539-6918 [mail address protected from spambots with javascript] .