The Brierlies Fest will be a weekend long event with whitewater competitions and a festival vibe at the Brierlies rapid on the North Saskatchewan River, with the event based on the island next to the rapids. There will be coached practice for all competitors, spectators attend free! Not paddling? Consider signing up to volunteer. This event is hosted in collaboration by Alberta Slalom, Alberta Playboater's League and CANRVRSUP with support from Badfish SUP. The 2022 Alberta Whitewater Race Series is supported by AQ Outdoors & Kootenay PDL.
Registration: https://paddlingraces.com/event/brierlies-fest-2022
Volunteer Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m7_WWLCn_p3dk_Pqag-TQ4sLCOSb8hdZQ6yuNLBMfQ8/edit?usp=sharing
Online registration closes 11:59pm Thursday June 23rd. We will take on-site registration, arrive early and speak to the organizer for your event.
| Schedule | Friday, June 24th | Saturday, June 25th | Sunday, June 26th | ||
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| 9:30am | Participants & Volunteers Meet at Brierlies put-in | Participants & Volunteers Meet at Brierlies Put-In | |||
| 10:00am | Set-up on Island | Set-up on Island | |||
| 10:30am - 12:00pm | Extreme Slalom Practice (Coached) | Freestyle Practice (Coached) | SUP Downriver Race (Blue Bridge to Brierlies) | Freestyle Competition Heats (Canoe-Kayak & SUP) | |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | |||
| 1:00pm | Extreme Slalom Racers & Volunteers Meeting at Tent on Island |
Freestyle Semi-Final & Finals |
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| 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Slalom Course Construction | Extreme Slalom Race | |||
| 3:00 - 4:00pm | Clean Up Day 1 | Clean Up Day 2 | |||
Camping is open and available here: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ab/rockymountain/activ/camping
