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Nominations
are Now Being Accepted for the 2006 Class of Inductees for the International
Whitewater Hall of Fame (pdf)
Nomination Deadline for 2006 Whitewater Hall of Fame
McHenry, MD March 1, 2006.
The International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF) has announced that the
acceptance period for nominations for the 2006 Class of Inductees is now
open. Nominations will be accepted from Affiliate Organizations through
May 5, 2006. The paddling public is encouraged to contact their affiliates
to participate in the nomination process. A listing of the affiliates
can be found on the IWHOF website through a link on www.adventuresportscenter.com
along with the nomination criteria for the inductee categories: Pioneer,
Explorer, Champion, and Advocate.
The Inaugural Class of the Hall of Fame was inducted in October 2005 with
seven Honorees:
Pioneer
Bob McNair (Massachusetts): wrote THE manual for basic river canoeing
techniques; instrumental in forming American Whitewater Affiliation uniting
clubs across America; key proponent for forming American Canoe Association
Slalom Committee.
Explorer
Rob Lesser (Idaho): set the standard for exploratory kayaking on big,
Class V, water; first to run the Grand Canyon of the Stikine in Northern
Canada, the North Fork of the Payette; several first descents on difficult
rivers in U.S. and Canada.
Champion
Davey Hearn (Maryland): two time World Champion gold medalist in single
canoe (C-1), six times team gold ,and eight times a silver medalist; dominating
force in canoe slalom producing paddling techniques and boat design innovations
over a 26 year competitive career; holder of Top 10 Sportsman of The Year
award by U.S. Olympic Committee.
Jon Lugbill (Virginia): only athlete in history to have won 12 World Championship
gold medals; recognized as best paddler ever in whitewater canoeing (C-1)
competition; NBC commentator in two Olympics; winner of Wheaties “Search
for Champions”; U.S. Olympic Top 10 Sportsman of The Year and several
other national awards.
Advocate
Payson Kennedy (North Carolina): co-founded Nantahala Outdoor Center built
it into the largest outdoor education/training center the world; won six
National championships in two-man canoe (C-2); ardent supporter of slalom
and wild water racing helping to produce several U.S. Olympic racers.
Charles Walbridge (West Virginia): work in whitewater safety and rescue
saved countless lives and is known and replicated worldwide; numerous
accomplishments and contributions including safety/rescue devices, active
participation in speaking engagements and publications over 40 years;
many national honors.
Media Contact
Brian Trusty
(301) 387-3250
btrusty@adventuresportscenter.com
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