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Southern Invitational
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Morgan House
Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Manager
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770-540-6307
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Southern Invitational
LAKE LANIER OLYMPIC VENUE
ON SATURDAY June 14th
WHAT:
The Southern Invitational Will be held on Saturday, June 14th at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. This regatta will feature high caliber athletes from the Lanier Canoe Kayak Club as well as over 50 athletes competing from Oklahoma City. This event is a mid season event where athletes can test their skills against one another in preparation for the National Championships to be held on Lake Lanier in July.
WHEN:
Saturday, June 14th – 8 am to 5 pm
WHERE:
Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park,
3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, Georgia
WHY:
The mission of the LANIER CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB, INC. is to serve as a catalyst and as a legacy program of the ’96 Summer Centennial Olympic Games and to promote health, education and fitness for all ages and abilities through quality flatwater canoe and kayak programs while continuing the Olympic spirit by promoting excellence in our competitive teams. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club will seek opportunities to host events that will have an economic and social impact on the community.
HOW:
The event is free to all spectators.
THE VISUAL:
The venue will be in full operation utilizing all areas of the plaza and tower. Hundreds of athletes will be competing against one another to see who is the fastest in the Southeast!
ABOUT the Lanier Canoe Kayak Club
To establish an environment where all participants and staff feel welcomed, respected and affirmed.
To do our part to protect Lake Lanier by participating in environmental and recycling programs.
To give back to our community by providing programs for all individuals regardless of gender, national origin, religion or ability levels.
To provide the community with a lifelong, low impact sport.
Develop and nurture our athletes through programs that reach them on an emotional, physical and mental level.
FOR INFO:
Visit LCKC web site at www.lckc.org or call Morgan House at 770-540-6307 for more information.
