SUP CROSS

Saturday May 19th – 4 p.m.
VEPCO Levy off of Brown’s Island

In this single elimination, head to head Stand Up Paddle Board race down the James, heats of 4-5 competitors will battle it out to advance to the next round.  Top two survivors move on until only four are left to compete in the championship heat.  Spectators can enjoy the carnage – err competition – from the bridge to nowhere. The downriver race starts at the Brown’s Island rapid above the old VEPCO dam and drops through several significant holes in the VEPCO Levy rapids. 



Cost: 
Through February 14: $20
February 15 - April 14: $25
April 15 - May 15: $30
On Site May 17 - 19 $35


Includes: an event t-shirt, a post-race beer or soda, and free concert.

Register: 

REGISTER NOW!

Online through 11:59 p.m. on May 15

On site registration is in the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar courtyard during the following times:
Thursday, May 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Saturday, May 19 beginning at 11 a.m.  

Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Packet Pick Up: 

Packet Pick-up is in the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar courtyard during the following times:

Thursday, May 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  
Friday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 beginning at 11 a.m.

Age Requirements: 

You must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Rules: 
  • Navigate your way through the rapids and around two strategically placed buoys, scrambling to be the first to pass the final buoy.
  • All competitors must wear life vests and helmets.  When things get rowdy, you’ll be glad you did! 
  • Ladies, grab your friends.  We need at least six of you to create a women’s only division.
  • Consumption of alcohol before the event is PROHIBITED
Details: 
SAFETY BOATS NEEDED:
Calling all kayakers! If you’re not competing, we could use you out on the course to monitor the competitors. 
Email jon@sportsbackers.org if you’re interested.
 
Awards: 

 

Prize money will be awarded to the top three Male and Female finishers.*

1st           $250
2nd          $150
3rd           $100

*Minimum of 10 competitors in each class in order to qualify for the cash.

 

Past Results: 

2011
#1 Patrick Griffin - Chester, VA
#2 Ben Moore - Richmond, VA
#3 Jody DesRoches - Glen Allen, VA
 

More Info: 

Email the Sports Backers