10 Things You Gotta Know

By Michael Phelan

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If You Are Going to Compete in 2002!!

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and AW have joined forces to host the “2002 Teva Tour”. The Tour will include fourteen events
in four geographic regions and will culminate with the Teva
Whitewater National Championships sanctioned by American Whitewater.</li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>All
athletes must be current members of American Whitewater prior to
competing. Athletes will be able
to join AW at events or purchase a one-day membership for $10. Athletes joining AW at an event will be
able to join for $25.</li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>All
paddlers must register with AWF prior to competing. Registration allows for the tracking of
points and ensures that all necessary information is on file. Once registered, athletes will receive
a membership card that must be presented at each event in order to receive
a bib.</li>
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<![if !supportLists]>a.      
<![endif]>There is no registration fee for Beginner,
Sport, or Expert competitors.

<![if !supportLists]>b.     
<![endif]>If an Expert wishes to have their points count towards a spot
at the Teva Whitewater National Championships then they must pay a registration
fee to the AWF. This fee is the same
registration fee that has been charged in the past. The fees help to cover the costs of maintaining the necessary
records and the Championships.

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i.     
<![endif]>Expert $20

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ii.     
<![endif]>Pro $40

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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>All
amateurs must choose to a home region.
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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>An
athlete’s home region is the region that the athlete must qualify in to
attend the National Championships presented by Teva and American
Whitewater.</li>
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<![endif]>Amateur athletes may not register in more than one region, but
they are encouraged to compete in as many events as possible.

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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>Points
received in an amateur’s home region are worth 25% more than out of region
events.</li>
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<![if !supportLists]>a.      
<![endif]>The Pro Am event in each region is worth 50% more points to
both amateur and pro athletes.

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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>Amateurs
placing in the following categories, according to earned AW Freestyle and
Boatercross points, from each region will be eligible to attend the Teva
Whitewater National Championship.</li>
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<![endif]>Junior (15)
Men & (15) Women

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<![endif]>Junior Expert* (10) Men & (10) Women

<![if !supportLists]>c.      
<![endif]>Beginner (15)
Men & (15) Women

<![if !supportLists]>d.     
<![endif]>Sport (20)
Men & (20) Women

<![if !supportLists]>e.      
<![endif]>Expert (25)
Men & (25) Women

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*Will have the
opportunity to compete in the senior expert class for a chance to earn pro
status for 2003.

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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>Pro
athletes will compete for (40) spots for Men and (40) spots for Women to
attend the Championships. When
determining a pro athlete’s ranking only the athletes top six finishes
will be included.</li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>The
Teva Whitewater National Championships will be held at the Olympic
Whitewater Center on the Ocoee River in Ducktown, TN, October 10-13th.</li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style=’mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt left 50.0pt’>All
American Whitewater Freestyle information including schedule and rankings
will be available at <a href="http://www.americanwhitewater.org/">www.americanwhitewater.org</a>.</li>
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