photos byTodd Newcomer
Santa Rita Park and
the Animas River were hosts to a U.S. Canoe and Kayak
Team qualifying event on Saturday. Slalom racers earned
a combined score on two runs through the whitewater park.
A two-second penalty was assessed if a paddler touched
a gate and a 50-second penalty if a gate was missed altogther.
Racers will go from here to South Bend, Ind., to compete
for a spot on the national team.
(mouse over photos for captions)
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