Whitewater Racing 2006 Canoe Kayak News

Here are the Links to 2005 News and archived button webpages

These are more Press Archives to 2004 & the 2004 Olympic features

Check out the Racer pages for whitewater blogs from around the world!

John Sweet passes torch to Davey Hearn ~ Sweet Composites in 2006

Jamie McEwan Gathering Whitewater Team Alumni & Friends

Protect the C&O Canal Park Land Save the Canal 2006

Olympic water complex on course for early opening HEN News Dec. 31, 2006

Taking on a challenge in paradise Examiner December 24, 2006

Look back, then step into your future Concord Monitor Dec. 22, 2006

Sporting hopefuls set for Sydney BBC Sport Dec. 19, 2006

Whitewater park needs lots of help to move forward Rockford Register Dec. 18, 2006

This is no slow boat to China Philadelphia Inquirer Dec. 17, 2006

City's white water slalom plans BBC News Dec. 14, 2006

White water centre plans revealed icWales Dec. 14, 2006

PPA and TAPS to Work Together, But Separately playak.com Dec. 13, 2006

Kayak Surfing: Seat-of-Your- Pants Excitement New York Times Dec. 13, 2006

Nature projects looking for some green Post Crescent Dec. 12, 2006

UV disinfection equipment for Charlotte course Processing Talk Dec. 8, 2006

Study price tag dampens zeal for kayak park Rockford Register Dec. 8, 2006

Top U.S. Paddlers to Compete in Western Md. in 2007 WTOP Dec. 7, 2006

Paddling on a promise in Tasmania NZL Herald Dec. 7, 2006

From peaks to the Pacific ... Globe and Mail Dec. 1, 2006

Paddling enthusiasts look to establish whitewater park AppletonPost Nov. 27, 2006

Dom Joly takes on the Pyrenees Sunday Times Nov. 27, 2006

Who'll pay for £11m course? HEN News Nov. 24, 2006

Kayaking Metropolitan White Water in Vancouver New York Times Nov. 24, 2006

To-do list for Armstrong may include Leadville 100 Rocky Mountain News Nov. 24, 2006

Jessica Subido's blog from China November 21, 2006

Biathlon 'blood, sweat, toil, triumph' wounded service members Dolphin Nov. 21, 2006

Paddlers chosen for training trip to China Centre Daily Times Nov. 20, 2006

To the limits The Australian November 18, 2006

Making a splash Sports Durham Region November 17, 2006

Westford kayaker competes in World Cup Town Online Nov. 16, 2006
James continues his rapid progress icCheshireOnline Nov. 15, 2006

Green race roars with kayak reputation Denver Post Nov. 15, 2006

Pioneer Paddler: Rob Blickensderfer Paddling Instructor Nov. 14, 2006

'Blood, Sweat, Toil, Triumph' Conservative Voice Nov. 14, 2006

Racing rapids is rush for Marr Recorder and Times Nov. 14, 2006

The Old Man and the Canal Washington Post Nov. 12, 2006

Medal-Winning Whitewater Kayaker Kirsten V. Brown Washington Post Nov. 12, 2006

Roaring start for whitewater center News-Record November 12, 2006

Kenya Canoe Championships Magical Kenya November 9, 2006

Team River Runner Run & Paddle Biathlon November 12

Teen paddles on in sport that he loves Courier Press November 5, 2006

Student paddles down the river in kayak race GoUpstate.com Nov. 5, 2006

White tornado keeps Hannah's Olympic dream on course Belfast Telegraph Nov. 5, 2006

Paddlers envious for Green title Citizen Times November 3, 2006

The sports village is becoming reality icWales November 1, 2006

Kayaks are the steed of choice for polo Register-Guard October 31, 2006

NZL Paddlers impress Olympic legend Bay of Plenty October 31, 2006

Whitewater park idea floats their boats Rockford Star October 30, 2006
Hoping to Bring Whitewater Park to Rockford WIFR October 30, 2006

Hannah's paddling her canoe to Olympic glory Belfast Telegraph Oct. 29, 2006
Elkhorn whitewater leaves visitors wanting more News-Express Oct. 29, 2006

Whitewater Hall of Fame Induction Raises the Bar October 26, 2006

Rock hits Olympic canoeist The Star October 23, 2006

Musings from an Upturned Canoe in the Pacific The Cud October 23, 2006
Engineers to study kayak course Pueblo Chieftan October 22, 2006

In Memory of Kirsten V. Brown October 21, 2006

Scott Shipley has a vision for the Pigg River Roanoke October 19, 2006

World champion Urban pursues his passion Princetonian October 17, 2006
A big night of the blues manawatustandard.co.nz October 17, 2006

March 16-18, 2007 test event for Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil World Championships

China ready to shock in 2008 Games Florida Today October 9, 2006
Greg Barton Wins Kayak Race around Manhattan 1010wins October 9, 2006

2016 Olympics need Chicago's best shot Chicago Sun Times October 8, 2006

China puts brawn into preparing for the Olympics Mercury News October 8, 2006

Rapid Reaction Post & Courier October 7, 2006
Even Experts Enjoy Some Trilling Rides Post & Courier October 7, 2006

Jeff Smoke Olympian school visit Niles Star October 6, 2006

Golden Lavy keen to make a splash Barking & Dagenham October 5, 2006

Interview with Nikki Kelly playak.com October 5, 2006

Norm Bellingham Named Chief Operating Officer of USOC Ivy League Sports 10/5/2006

óNorm Bellingham named USOC Chief Operating Officer Seattle Times October 4, 2006

Performance GBR coach of the year – Chris Martin Matlock Today October 4, 2006
It's Thanksgiving in Hawaii for canoe crew Mississauga October 4, 2006

Whitewater center attracting major events Charlotte Observer October 1, 2006

Kayak polo offers whole new world of water play Charlotte Observer October 1, 2006

Charlotte selected for Olympic trials Charlotte Observer September 29, 2006

Eastern Tennessee rivers offer wild rides Rocky Mount Telegram September 25, 2006
Lance Armstrong isn't your typical first-time marathoner Runner's World Sept. 27, 2006

River center has a new dust-up Charlotte Observer September 23, 2006

Kayak polo continues to grow in U.S. Daily Skiff September 22, 2006

No Cresta boating release PCN September 22, 2006

Squirt boating Denver Post September 21, 2006

C2 Kiwis to the final Nescafé Big Break Varsity.co.nz Sept. 18, 2006

Seven-time Gauley winner plans to return Register-Herald Sept. 17, 2006

Jessica Subido: Lifestyle Sacramento Bee September 15, 2006

Whitewater group works to keep project afloat The Derrick Sept. 12, 2006

Charlotte Whitewater is everything we expected Charlotte Observer Sept. 10, 2006

2006 World Cup Freestyle Kayaking September 2006

Board Approves $48,400 Paddle Study Bend Weekly Sept. 7, 2006
Epic salmon journey dies in slack water Idaho Mountain Express Sept. 7, 2006

Kayak park closer to reality Coloradoan September 7, 2006
Whitewater deaths surge in U.S. CNN September 6, 2006

Fake river holds the future for U.S. paddling Citizen Times September 4, 2006

Olympic champion Yang's gold hope dashed People's Daily September 4, 2006

Paddlers hang tough on national course  Centre Daily Times September 3, 2006

Yang two silvers ICF Guangzhou Canoe World Cup People's Daily September 3, 2006

'It's gonna rip' Vail Daily September 1, 2006

Manmade whitewater park opens News 14 Carolina August 31, 2006

Spe: Outdoor Notes Salt Lake Tribune August 31, 2006

South Africa on track for Sprint Olympics sport.iafrica.com August 31, 2006
Director ready to help tourism make region grow Rockford Register August 31, 2006

Maltese canoeist rattles the top Europeans at Worlds Observer August 30, 2006
Why is whitewater center's water brown? Charlotte Observer August 28, 2006

New whitewater venue earns respect Citizen Times August 27, 2006

Athletes compete at whitewater center News 14 Carolina August 26, 2006

It won't be hard to get into flow of center's fun Charlotte Observer August 26, 2006

Queen City, paddle town Charlotte Observer August 25, 2006
U.S. Nationals for whitewater slalom Charlotte Observer August 25, 2006

Water running at whitewater course in time for U.S. nationals Citizen Times August 24, 2006

Whitewater Park To Hold First Event Friday WSOC August 24, 2006 Video ó

óFrom ripples on a napkin to raging rapids Charlotte Observer August 20, 2006

Lindgren thrives in rough waters Auburn Journal August 20, 2006
Canada wins two silvers at world championships Canada.com August 20, 2006

Fouhy starts to show winning form stuff.nz.co August 19, 2006

Whitewater Park opening dates nailed down WCNC August 18, 2006

Olympics rehearsal in chaos as Foreign Office sticks oar in The Times August 18, 2006

Age Group Nationals by Bert Hinkley August 18, 2006

Pan-Am paddlers hit the water Ottawa Sun August 17, 2006

Nantahala hosts Open Canoe Nationals Citizen-Times August 15, 2006

Athens struggles to find use for 2004 venues Super Swimmer August 14, 2006

Shipley named to Whitewater HOF Daily Camera August 12, 2006

Six named to Whitewater Hall of Fame AP Wire August 11, 2006

Memorable race for a cause Newsday August 11, 2006

6 Whitewater Legends International Whitewater Hall of Fame ASCI August 10, 2006

Jessica Subido: Home isn't always inside a house Auburn Journal August 10, 2006

Emily Jackson: named "Outdoor Idol" with 7 other athletes Outdoor Industry August 9, 2006

USA Today Sports USA Today August 8, 2006

Amazon disaster brings whitewater race to Canada The Republic August 7, 2006

Bell slips to sixth at slalom worlds Australian Canoeing August 7, 2006

Emotions flow over river's fate The State August 7, 2006

Larimer 18th in C1 Worlds Conclude USACK August 6, 2006

Bellofiore & Milne 13th in worlds semi final Australian Canoeing August 6, 2006

To medal in Beijing kayaker needs to take time off South Bend Tribune August 6, 2006

K1 Stop In Semis at Worlds; C-1 Team Finishes Sixth USACK August 5, 2006

News & Notes: Kayaking Washington Post August 5, 2006

Slalom Worlds Photos Cathy Hearn August 2006

Slalom Worlds Photos USACK August 2006

Slalom Worlds Photos Australian Canoeing August 5, 2006

Crane & Larimer into Worlds C1 Semis USACK August 4, 2006

Drought moves Pan Ams from Brazil to Canada Brazilian Canoeing August 3, 2006

Scott Parsons Qualifies 6th at Slalom Worlds USACK August 3, 2006

Whitewater center working on temporary road Charlotte Observer August 3, 2006

Making a living playing outdoors Fredericksburg August 3, 2006

U.S. slalom kicks off world championships USOC August 2, 2006

Prague welcomes the world Australian Canoeing August 2, 2006

Frank Havens Olympic legend racing toward his golden years Gainesville Times July 30, 2006
Last year's loss motivates canoe-racing pair Free Press July 30, 2006

Maryland high-tech waterway nears completion Baltimore Sun July 29, 2006

Charlotte Whitewater Center loses Open Boat Slalom Nationals Charlotte July 28, 2006

Sport must be the norm in kids' lives, not an exception Telegraph July 28, 2006

Delays force first whitewater center event to move Charlotte Observer July 27, 2006
Aussies warming up in Prague Australian Canoeing July 27, 2006

Au Sable canoe race wide open Free Press July 27, 2006

One for the Road Columbian July 27, 2006

L.A. named U.S. finalist for 2016 Press Telegram July 26, 2006

Water park in jeopardy as its cost skyrockets Daily Sentinel July 26, 2006

45th annual Downriver Canoe/Kayak Race New Age Examiner July 26, 2006

Freestyle Kayaking World Cup in Watertown News 10 July 24, 2006 Video
Whitewater park in works LJWorld July 24, 2006

Olympians come to town for rapid fun Anchorage Daily News July 23, 2006

Lanier rings in Olympic anniversary Gainesville Times July 22, 2006

Junior Olympic Results kayakrdc.org July 22, 2006

Junior Olympics in Chilliwack The Progress July 21, 2006

Will Natchez be wild about white water? Democrat July 21, 2006

The day the ‘Beast of the East’ was tamed The Recorder July 20, 2006

New city park is jewel for kayakers Democrat & Chronicle July 20, 2006

Get behind the 2012 Olympics Hertz24 July 20, 2006

Whitewater rafting trip was tougher than some expected Record July 20, 2006

Camaraderie while fighting the rapids Telegraph July 19, 2006

Jared Meehan adventure-style paddling Bay of Plenty Times July 17, 2006

A fond look back, from one who was there Gainesville Times July 17, 2006

Spirit of '96 lives Gainesville Times July 16, 2006

Awesome rapids will be just one of the thrills Winston-Salem July 14, 2006

Bern Collins takes ninth at world championships Tryon Daily July 14, 2006

Great to have this 2012 facility Mercury Sport July 14, 2006

óNational Whitewater Center The VIDEO July 13, 2006

Olympics bid tries new concepts Chicago Tribune July 13, 2006

...Negotiating the rapids may be the easier task Mercury News July 11, 2006

AW Deerfield River Festival July 29 Outdoor Newswire July 11, 2006
All Star Game Fans on the river soak up souvenirs Post Gazette July 11, 2006

óNational Whitewater Center Photos Charlotte ATL July 10, 2006

Whitewater Course in Progress Dutch Water Dreams July 2006

Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group Deseret News July 10, 2006

Fraker 5th, Poberaj 6th at Junior World Championships Cathy Hearn July 9, 2006

Kvanli Paddling to the Olympics Statesman July 9, 2006

Swollen waterways claim lives Rocky Mountain News July 8, 2006

James River stretch has deadly reputation News Advance July 8, 2006

óNational Whitewater Center Photos Charlotte Mountain Buzz July 7, 2006

Paddlers, progress in downtown Wausau JS Online July 7, 2006

Swedish canoeist Gert Fredriksson dies at 86 Slam Canoe July 7, 2006

Rockford Illinois Whitewater Park WIFR July 6, 2006

A whitewater exodus Citizen-Times July 3, 2006

Greene edges Lawry at finish Beaufort Gazette July 2, 2006

$32 million, 12 million gallons bring rapids to Charlotte AP Wire July 1, 2006

High water heightens whitewater danger Press Republican June 30, 2006

Benn Fraker making splash for '08 Games Atlanta Journal Constitution June 28, 2006
Nantahala (and Wayner) show off for cameras Citizen-Times June 28, 2006 Video

DeRoses Rescue Reno Boy Mail Tribune June 27, 2006

Whitewater play spot in Clark Fork R. dedicated Missoulian June 26, 2006

Whitewater Festival Comes to Great Falls Washington Post June 25, 2006

Rescued kayaker now trains others for emergencies TMC.net June 25, 2006

Kayak popularity grows AP June 25, 2006

Chris Hipgrave: In flow motion Citizen-Times June 24, 2006

Paddle a kayak for fun, exercise News 8 Austin June 23, 2006
Questions remain at water complex Charlotte Observer June 23, 2006

U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Nationals Citizen-Times June 23, 2006

USA Wildwater National Championships USA Wildwater June 22, 2006

War veterans find strength in river kayaking Mountain Mail June 22, 2006

Kayaker's legacy lives on in waves Missoulian June 22, 2006

Scottsdale huge outdoor superpark for surfing, whitewater EastValley Tribune June 22, 2006

World’s Largest Adventure Super Park Transworld Surf June 21, 2006

Charlotte Whitewater Slalom National Championships USACK June 19, 2006

Charlotte National Whitewater Center Photos USACK June 2006

2006 Wildwater World Championships USAWildwater June 12-18, 2006

USA Wins 4 Medals in World Championship Masters USAWildwater June 18, 2006

London 2012 canoe course at Broxbourne 2012 Press Release June 2006

Corra returns to win downriver race Mountain Mail June 19, 2006

Aspiring judge: Kayaker wants to work at Olympics Free Press June 19, 2006

Kayaks turning up all over Midwest Beacon Journal June 16, 2006

What Went Wrong on Montana's Alberton Gorge? Missoula June 16, 2006

Canoe Kayak World Cup USA Today June 13, 2006

Kate Lawrence Through To First World Cup Final Australian Canoeing June 13, 2006

Don't count out nonschool sports Coloradoan June 12, 2006

Seven in a row for Lombard South Africa June 12, 2006

Canoe Challenge raises $116,340 for Ronald McDonald House Canada News June 12, 2006

Intrepid boaters paddle river and celebrate it Arkansas Democrat-Gazette June 12, 2006

Whitewater festival participants paddle, flip, and strut Longmont June 11, 2006

Boaters test tricky waters Durango Herald June 11, 2006

Heyl and Fraker Finish Strong at World Cup USACK June 11, 2006

Bell Out Of World Cup In Judging Controversy Australian Canoeing June 10, 2006

Park draws world-class athletes to area News 14 Carolina June 10, 2006

Appreciation of Volunteers for River Cleanup Efforts  Southern Maryland June 9, 2006

Jacksons Unstoppable in Rodeo Finals Canoe Kayak June 9, 2006

Junior whitewater boaters take aim at Animas Durango Herald June 9, 2006

Ohiopyle Waterfall Clinics Outdoor Newswire June 9, 2006
Chasing the cup Jackson Hole StarTrib June 8, 2006

Boaters Keep Potomac River Falls Open Stellar June 6, 2006

Teva Mountain Games: Seeking a foothold Denver Post June 6, 2006
USA Today Olympic Sports USA Today June 6, 2006

Pat Keller lives for thrills of big drops Denver Post June 5, 2006

Wenatchee River Festival Outdoor News Wire June 5, 2006
Kaliska, Florence dominate Augsburg World Cup Australian Canoeing June 5, 2006

River Racer Ben Kvanli University Star June 4, 2006

Scott Parsons Fourth at Augsburg World Cup USA Canoe Kayak June 4, 2006

Germans seal success on home course Australian Canoeing June 4, 2006

Two new records for globetrotter Tony Lespoir Seychelles Nation June 3, 2006

Planning underway for 2012 canoe course Noticias.info June 2, 2006

Kayak tricks in Vail Travel News June 2, 2006

Whitewater center standoff ends...for now WCNC Charlotte June 2, 2006

Whitewater: Even Better Than the Real Thing Men's Journal June 2006

Co legislation preserves niche for new kayak parks CSIndy June 1, 2006

Willamette River welcomes boaters StatesmanJournal June 1, 2006

Junior Slalom Team Prepare for World Champs Australian Canoeing May 31, 2006

2007 Whitewater Slalom Worlds course Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil May 2006

2006 Junior Worlds Stamp Soca River, Solkan, Slovenia ICF May 2006

Byrd is the word at kayak festival Bigfork Eagle May 31, 2006

Charlotte Whitewater center hits real roadblock Charlotte Observer May 31, 2006

Roadblock delays Charlotte whitewater park News14 Charlotte May 30, 2006

Dispute Threatens Opening of Charlotte Whitewater Park WSOCtv May 30, 2006

Charlotte Whitewater Park Opens in June WetDawg May 2006
Junior paddlers prove youth will be served Denver Post May 2006

Racers to put paddles to battle in dash down Arkansas R Arkansas May 29, 2006

Paddlefest to raise money for water trail along river Sports May 28, 2006

Canadian paddlers grab more World Cup gold CBC Sports May 28, 2006

Hydroelectric dam’s heritage celebrated at Ware Shoals Index Journal May 27, 2006

World Cup Team in Athens USACK May 26, 2006

Kenya hosts Africa Sprint Canoe Kayak Championships Coast Week May 26, 2006

Young athletes conquer waves Gainesville Times May 26, 2006

Hoping to cash in on kayakers Capital News 9 May 25, 2006

South Texas Star: Ben Kvanli My San Antonio May 21, 2006

For the Sake of the Salmon Coastal Post May 21, 2006

High-water endeavor Duluth News Tribune May 21, 2006

Teva Mountain Games Rocky Mountain News May 20, 2006

Canadian Whitewater Team Chilliwack Progress May 19, 2006

Rain creates whitewater heaven for kayakers Nashua Telegraph May 19, 2006

Whitewater enthusiasts paddle high flows Glenwood Springs Post May 19, 2006

2012 London Roadshow Herts & Essex May 19, 2006

Launching off waterfalls Jackson Hole Star May 18, 2006

Skykomish earns its reputation as 'The Monster' Yakima Herald May 18, 2006
Jeffrey Poe makes Junior National Slalom team Citizen-Times May 18, 2006

Hydropower Dams Must Obey Clean Water Act Outdoor Newswire May 17, 2006
Naked on the Chattahoochee Creative Loafing May 17, 2006

It's a Good Time To Be a 'Yaker Kitsapsun May 16, 2006

Time's worth more than athlete funds The Star May 16, 2006

Paddlefest Welcomes Beginners and Experts Utah KSL May 16, 2006

Waterkeepers bring new energy to Chesapeake Bay Bay Journal Post May 15, 2006

RiverFest boosts Nevada's economy in a big way KRVN May 15, 2006

Kansas Canoe & Kayak Clinton Outlet rendezvous Lawrence Journal May 15, 2006

Canada earns five more medals at World Cup Canada.com May 14, 2006

Carrie Johnson Wins Bronze in 1000 Meter World Cup USACK May 14, 2006

Fans leave kayaking stunts to the pros Reno Gazette-Journal May 14, 2006

History of the East Race Waterway South Bend Tribune May 14, 2006

Braving Waves and Weather WSAW May 14, 2006

van Koeverden wins World Cup gold TSN.ca May 13, 2006

Surf kayaking competition makes return Outer Banks Sentinel May 13, 2006

Three Missoula teens kayak the rapids Missoulian May 13, 2006

THE MOM behind the man Hamilton Spectator May 13, 2006

Rubenstein shines in Poland SuperXtra South Africa May 13, 2006

Canoe and Kayak Paddling School Chattanoogan May 12, 2006

Bring on the rapids Reno Gazette-Journal May 12, 2006

Getting ready for RiverFest Scranton Times May 12, 2006

Lock 32 open to whitewater enthusiasts Democrat Chronicle May 12, 2006
Trip down Delta Clearwater awakens a paddler's soul News-Miner May 12, 2006

Relaxing journeys Statesman Journal May 11, 2006

Cheoah River, dammed 80 years ago, gets new life Citizen-Times May 11, 2006

Wounded Troops Get Kayaking Defense Link May 11, 2006

Great run down Colorado R. begins where others end Denver Post May 9, 2006
Launching new Kayakers Press Connects May 8, 2006

Boating safety a must Tribune-Chronicle May 8, 2006

Greg Barton wins kayak race for sixth time Commercial Appeal May 7, 2006

Mountain Sports Festival Citizen-Times May 7, 2006

Kayak Race Draws Large Support Eyewitness News May 6, 2006 Video

Gold medal-winning skier Tommy Moe to participate Commercial

Whitewater Derby in North Creek Post-Star May 5, 2006

On your mark, paddle Commercial Appeal May 4, 2006 Video

Open the Flood Gates Tahoe World May 3, 2006

Challenging the power of the Nile The Star May 3, 2006

Thomastown paddle their way to the top Kilkenny Advertiser May 3, 2006

The wild, wild West, river that is Brattleboro Reformer May 1, 2006

Copyright © Maximum Whitewater Performance 2007

This website and all content within are property of MWP unless otherwise noted
 Questions regarding this website contact us
http://www.daveyhearn.com     Last updated: December 31, 2006

HOME