Deep Creek 2014 and the Adventure Sports Center International in Deep Creek Lake, MD will host the 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Slalom Team Trials and Deep Creek Open on May 17-19, 2013. The Adventure Sports Center International is the world’s only mountaintop recirculating whitewater course located on top of the mountain at Wisp Resort.

Athletes from all over the US will be competing along with 3 Olympic Gold Medalists.

The USACK Senior Team Trials is open to USA athletes and will serve as the selection for the 2013 National Slalom Team.

Admission is Free and there will be food, beer, great music in addition to Olympic level whitewater action.

This will be an event you won’t want to miss!

In addition to the racing, Deep Creek 2014 announces these other activities:

Open invitation to all regional and local media outlets to come and learn about media opportunities and the significant impact of the World Championships on our region.

The World Championships will put Garrett County on the World’s Stage as we play host to over 40 international countries, 21.5 million broadcast viewers and the largest inbound sporting event to the United States in 2014.

Media Day will feature a general presentation by Deep Creek 2014’s Executive Director Todd Copley and will be followed by a VIP lunch at the Island Tent with a brief presentation by Joe Jacobi, US gold medalist and current CEO of USA Canoe/Kayak.

Media must pre-register by going to Media Day at www.deepcreek2014.com. Special lodging rates are also offered through our Wisp Resort partner.

Opportunity for local businesses, civic organizations and Garrett County general public to learn more about the prep for the Worlds and see the infrastructure improvements necessary to host a World Championship. Recently Deep Creek 2014 and the Adventure Sports Center International were awarded a 1 million dollar State Bond to support necessary capital projects at the venue.

Includes a presentation by Executive Director of Deep Creek 2014, Todd Copley

A great day for local and regional school aged children to come see the Adventure Sports Center International and have a chance to meet and see Olympic athletes and paddlers. Kids will get a great overview of the sport of Slalom Canoe and Kayak and have unlimited access to the interior Island and close viewing of the action. Admission is free and includes a free hot dog and drink for the kids. Come out to enjoy the fun!

The racing, fun and other events will certainly have something for everyone! Come out and join us for a day or for the weekend. Deep Creek Lake MD is the East Coast epicenter of adventure sports!