The Mascoma Slalom is the oldest, consecutively run collegiate whitewater race in the country. Every April, racers from all over New England and Canada come to the 'Scoma, which is a part of the New England Cup circuit.
It
all began back in 1963 with a total of three local racers competing,
negotiation only 12 gates. The race was conducted using two R.O.T.C. field
telephones, one clipboard, and one stop watch. Each racer took over 20
runs on that historic opening day. In the later 1960's, the number of club
members competing grew considerably. The competitors used mostly home made
kayaks and paddles. Soon the race attracted people from beyond the Upper
Valley. In the 1970's and 80's, more people from the eastern seaboard of
the United States as well as Quebec were attracted to the Mascoma. In the
early 1990's, the number of active Ledyard racers declined while the number
of outsiders continued to grow with a net increase in the total number
of competitors. Today, the race continues to be a great, very friendly
event for paddlers of all abilities and ages! Many thanks to Dave and Peggy
Mitchell of Mitchell Paddles,
and the Mascoma Express team who help make it happen every year.
Results from the 2002 Mascoma SlalomResults from the 2001 Mascoma Slalom
Results from the 2000 Mascoma Slalom
Results from the 1999 Mascoma Slalom
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