U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as Rafting, Biking, Climbing, Ziplines, Eco Trekking and more.

U.S. Olympic Trials – VIP Packages

February 29th, 2012

The U.S. Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom returns to the U.S. National Whitewater Center on April 12 – 14. The three-day competition also features live music from Donna the Buffalo and a fireworks display on Saturday night.

We’re now offering a limited number of VIP Passes and Packages for the U.S. Olympic Trials. With these passes and packages, you can experience the U.S. Olympic Trials from the River Center Terrace and Belmont Abbey Island, providing the best views of the competition and festival. Dinner and access to private, open bars are also included.

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom

December 9th, 2011

2012 U.S. Olympic Trials

U.S. National Whitewater Center to Host 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom.

December 12th, 2011

Three-day competition at the U.S. National Whitewater Center also features the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials, live music and fireworks.

CHARLOTTE, NC – December 12, 2012 – The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Canoe Slalom and the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials on April 12 – 14, 2012. The three-day competition also features live music and a fireworks display on Saturday night. The competition and festival will be free and open to the public.

Road To London For Many Olympic Hopefuls Begins In Charlotte

January 25th, 2012

Three Sports with Olympic Ties Compete in the Queen City This Spring

CHARLOTTE, NC – January 25, 2012 – London may be calling, but before these athletes compete across the pond,they need to make a critical stop in the Queen City. An unprecedented amount of athletic ability with ties to 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will take place in Charlotte this spring, bringing together three Olympic sports in one exceptional city.

USA Canoe/Kayak Athletes on the Today Show

July 27th, 2011

We are only a year away from the the start of the 2012 London Olympic Games and NBC’s Today Show marked the occasion by highlighting several USA Canoe/Kayak athletes and the Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Check out the video to see Michal Smolen, Caroline Queen, Brett Hyel and Casey Eichfeld in London.