The Ray McLain Paddling Scholarship Fund
has been set up under Wausau Kayak /
Canoe Corporation’s 501(c)3 to provide financial help to qualified up and
coming paddlers in the whitewater kayaking sport in Wisconsin and the Midwest.
This will enable qualified canoe/ kayak athletes to train and compete in the
sport in pursuit of national and /or international medalling.
As Ray McLain has committed so much of his time, efforts, and dollars over the years to help youth excel in the sport, Wausau Kayak / Canoe Corporation and Green Bay Paddlers United want this to keep his legacy going. A committee to administer the fund is comprised of representatives from Green Bay Paddlers United and Wausau Kayak / Canoe Corporation.
Rebecca Giddens, formerly of
Green Bay, WI, Whitewater Slalom World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist says, “It’s the Ray McLain’s of this
world that make the difference. He teaches with fun, love, dedication, and
determination. Thanks for helping me get to the top, Ray!”
The qualification criteria for athletes
includes:
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Must be involved in slalom, freestyle, or wildwater |
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Must express financial need |
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Demonstrate a commitment to
the sport |
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Demonstrate potential as an
athlete, as shown by successfully completed competitions with a track record
of improvement in rankings. |
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Preference is shown to
residents of Wisconsin, then residents of the Midwest, as defined by the
states of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Iowa. |
If you wish to donate to the Ray McLain
Paddling Scholarship fund, the check should be made out to Wausau Kayak / Canoe
Corporation with a memo that this donation is for the scholarship fund to Wausau
Kayak / Canoe Corporation, 1202 Elm Street, Wausau, WI 54401. All donations are
tax deductible.
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, contact Wausau Kayak / Canoe Corporation, 1202 Elm Street, Wausau, WI 54401. Application forms will be available soon. Click here for pdf version. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2004. Mail the completed application form to the address above. The decision of the committee will be announced at the end of January 2005.
