NOC hosts the first annual NOC/Dagger Freestyle Shootout August 23-24 at the Outfitter's Store Wave on the Nantahala River. With the wave's spectator-friendly surroundings, NOC's on-campus amenities and a hefty $5,000 purse, this event is sure to become one of the Southeast's largest competitions. The Shootout will also boast a unique scoring system designed to encourage exciting big-air moves, so you'll be sure to see some jaw-dropping acrobatics.

Competition Format:
Hole time is limited to two minutes per ride.
Three rides Saturday, August 23rd (Qualifier/Elimination)
Three rides Sunday, August 24th(Finals - top six in each division)
Must have five contestants in each division for prizes.
Two-day event open entry $40.
Maximum 100 contestants.
$5000 Purse (cash and/or prizes) split between all divisions.

Categories:
Pro K1 Men
Pro K1 Women
Junior Men
Junior Women
Open C1
Open Intermediate/Beginner Kayak
Men's Expert
Women's Expert

Registration Info:
Online registration available at active.com.

Walk-up registration will be open at the Outfitter's Store Thursday and Friday, Aug. 21-22 from 4-8pm, and Saturday before the event from 8-9am.

Event begins each day when the water turns on, between 11 and 11:30am.

Evening Activities, August 23rd:
Live music by Johnny Floor & The Wrong Crowd
Barbecue by Rivers End Restaurant & Team NOC August 23rd and 24th
$8.00 per plate

Sponsors
Astral Bouyancy
Dagger
Liquid Logic
Shred Ready
Immersion Research
Werner Paddles
Gaia Sports
Extrasport