Hey whitewater paddlers! Outdoor Chattanooga and RiverRocks will host a Wacky Paddler Olympics on Saturday, October 1 at Ross Landing in downtown Chattanooga. Test your skills in a canoe jousting tournament or try some aerial kayak moves off the dock. Prizes are useless swag and bragging rights. No pre-registration required. Just come and play! You may be required to show your bomb proof kayak roll before being allowed to compete. Some equipment will be available. To learn more, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888. Helmets, PFD's and play boats are a must. If you can't bring your own gear, we'll have some available.

Must be 18 or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated.

http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com

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RiverRocks is a fun-filled, family-friendly, environmentally-conscious event that celebrates the Tennessee Valley’s incomparable natural resources, the health benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle and Chattanooga’s commitment to environmental stewardship and land conservation.

Events and activities include rock climbing, trail running, kayaking, rowing, cycling, off-road biking, hiking and hang gliding for both expert and novice competitors as well as casual participants of all ages. The 10-day event will also feature entertainment such as live music, hot air balloons, river cruises and more. RiverRocks celebrates the majesty of the area’s mountains, rivers and forests by holding many of the festival’s events in some of the Tennessee Valley’s unsurpassed parks and conservancies. These natural resources inspire the kind of outdoor activities that promote healthy lifestyles.