8/8/10 - A memorial for Bill Schmitz is being planned by his family. It will be held at Kensinngton Metropark. It will be after Labor Day. Details will follow.
8/3/10 - The 2010 MCRA Canoers Memorial Monument Induction Ceremony will be held September 26, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at the Monument. More information can be found on the Monument page.
7/28/10 - As you may know Bill Schmitz passed away yesterday morning. He had requested that he be cremated and have his ashes spread on his U.P. property. Please keep Bill and his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
7/27/10 - Another sad day for Michigan paddling. Bill Schmitz has passed away. More details to follow.
7/20/10 - The Spikes Challenge Race results are posted.
7/12/10 - Check out Rebecca Barton's article about marathon canoe racing in the July 2010 print edition of Outdoor Athlete, as well as their website http://www.outdoorathlete.com/oa/article.htm?news=323
7/12/10 - The Curley Memorial results are posted.
7/8/10 - Some sad news. Rich Kent has passed away. His funeral is being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral home in Traverse City,
(305 6th Street). Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral is at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Reform Church on Front Street . Our thoughts and prayers are with Patsy, Jason, Candy, and family.
7/7/10 - The Curley Memorial information in available on the race schedule page.
7/5/10 - The Traverse City Canoe Race results are posted.
6/28/10 - The MCRA Points are posted through the Huron River Challenge, Ann Arbor.
6/20/10 - The Huron River Canoe Challenge results are posted.
6/18/10 - To maintain Michigan Canoe Racing Association high level of expertise and sportsmanship, the MCRA Board of Directors has added the following amendment to the MCRA Race Rules. This statement is effective immediately.
"Any paddler that does not complete the designated race course will receive automatic disqualification from the race. The infraction is reviewable by the Michigan Canoe Racing Association Board of Directors."
6/16/10 - The Huron River Canoe Challenge information in available on the race schedule page.
6/14/10 - The
Power Paddle, Newaygo, MI results are posted.
6/9/10 - The June MCRA Newsletter is
now posted.
6/7/10 - The
Black River Canoe & Kayak Race, Port Huron, MI results are posted.
6/4/10 - A letter from the Shelterhouse of Midland to Steve Bis and the MCRA.
6/2/10 - The
Black River Canoe & Kayak Race, Port Huron, MI information in available on the race schedule page.
5/26/10 - The 9th Annual Onaway Pro Race results are posted.
5/24/10 - The Michigan Canoe Racing Association raised $1046 towards the Shelterhouse of Midland. The money was raised with entry fees and fees for lunch after the race. The weather turned out to be fantastic and the racers came in numbers. The C-2 race had 44 boats participate and the C-1 had 35 boats participate. I want to thank all those that helped out and especially TIC of Midland for sponsoring this years event and also to my family for everything they did to help me put this race on. - Steve Bis.
5/24/10 - The
TIC Race for Shelter, Midland MI results are posted.
5/20/10 - The
TIC Race for Shelter, Midland MI information in available on the race schedule page.
5/12/10 - The 9th Annual Onaway Pro Race information in available on the race schedule page.
5/2/10 - The 28th Annual Roscommon Canoe Classic results are posted.
4/28/10 - The 28th Annual Roscommon Canoe Classic information in available on the race schedule page.
4/18/10 - The Schafer Chevrolet Grand Ledge Canoe Race results are posted.
4/15/10 - Special Fundraising Event: April 28th: ZUMBA for the Roscommon Canoe Race Association
4/7/10 - It's the first Points Race of the season. The Schafer Chevrolet Grand Ledge Canoe Race information is posted.
3/28/10 - The Klonkdike Canoe Race results are posted.
3/24/10 - Paddles Up!! It's time for the Klonkdike! Also the MCRA Annual Meeting. Be sure to check out the newly updated MCRA Race Handbook too.
3/16/10 - The March MCRA Newsletter is
now posted.
1/11/10 - Mark your calendars! USCA Nationals Championships 2011 will be held on the Muskegeon River in Newaygo. Stay tuned there will be many exciting changes to the venue. In other news from the USCA meeting our own Dwight Walker was elected USCA Vice President.
1/4/10 - Jerry Lamotte of Grayling, paddler and most often known for all the work with the AuSable Marathon. He is the Chief of the Paddler Check-In. Jerry will undergo surgery for cancer on January 6. They ask for your prayers and thoughts.
1/4/10 - The 2010 MCRA Race Schedule is now posted.
1/4/10 - A few updates from the fall MCRA Board of Directors meeting.
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MCRA Paddlers' Points for the 2010 racing season will be calculated using 100 to first place. Every paddler will have one race drop. This is for all MCRA sanctioned classes.
- All participants in 2010 MUST be paid MCRA members to receive points or awards. With the exception of the Spikes race both paddlers in the canoe must be current MCRA members. There will no longer be a one day(weekend) race MCRA fee. All paddlers will pay the year fee. So register early and avoid the $15 late fee.
- Paddlers in the Spikes race do not need to be MCRA paddlers to receive prizes and points.
- All MCRA racing canoes need to have obtained a number or specification from Tom Cannon.
9/16/09 - The Tahquamenon Wilderness Canoe Race, Paradise results are posted.
9/13/09 - The MCRA Board is collecting input for the Annual MCRA Awards. Vote for your favorite paddler.
8/30/09 - It's a Luau! Don't forget to RSVP for the MCRA Annual Awards Dinner and Dance on September 26,2009. More details here.
8/30/09 - The Mio "First Dam" Race results are posted.
11/9/09 - 2010 MCRA Board of Directors will be meeting Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. in Lapeer. If any MCRA member has concerns to be submitted to the agenda, please send them to lynnewitte@juno.com
10/26/09 - 2010 MCRA Board: Rebecca Barton, Bob Bradford, Tom Cannon, Dave Hallman, Tad Hill, Rick Joy, Cheryl Lucey, Dave Teddy, Todd VanDeVen, Dwight Walker, Lynne Witte
Thanks to all of you who placed your name on the ballot. If you were not selected, rest assured the MCRA can use your input as you see fit. The Annual Planning Meeting is the first weekend in December. Bob Bradford offered his home for the meeting.
10/7/09 - The MCRA Final Points 2009 and Awards are posted. Congratulations to all paddlers and supporters on a great season.
9/16/09 - The Tahquamenon Wilderness Canoe Race, Paradise results are posted.
9/13/09 - The MCRA Board is collecting input for the Annual MCRA Awards. Vote for your favorite paddler.
8/30/09 - It's a Luau! Don't forget to RSVP for the MCRA Annual Awards Dinner and Dance on September 26,2009. More details here.
8/30/09 - The Mio "First Dam" Race results are posted.
8/25/09 - Nominations for the Annual MCRA Awards are now being accepted. Please submit your nominations and a short explanation to mcra@miracing.com or lynnewitte@juno.com before September 1. Awards to consider are: Bow Award (Positive contribution to Michigan canoe racing), Stern Award (Oops situation), Adams Improvement (Most Improved Paddler), Bank Runners Award , Harry Curley (Race Director/Sponsor). Online voting will be available after September 1.
8/25/09 - Nominations for 2010 MCRA Board of Directors - Do you want to assist and facilitate race directors and paddlers to strengthen and grow our awesome sport of canoe racing in Michigan? Send your name to be placed on the ballot to lynnewitte@juno.com.
8/13/09 - The 2009 MCRA Canoers Memorial Monument Induction Ceremony will be held September 27, 2009, 2:00 p.m. More information is available on the Monument page
8/13/09 - The August MCRA Newsletter is
now posted.
8/6/09 - The MCRA Points are posted through Spikes.
7/22/09 - Support crews needed for out of town Marathon teams (Belize, Quebec). If you'd like to help please contact John Chevron at the Marathon office (989-348-4425). Good Luck Marathon Paddlers!!!
7/20/09 - The Spikes Challenge Race, Grayling results are posted.
7/12/09 - The Curley Memorial Canoe Race, Oscoda results are posted.
7/6/09 - The Outback Steakhouse Canoe Race, Traverse City results are posted.
6/28/09 - Race information for Traverse City, Curley Memorial, and Spikes is available on the Race Schedule page.
6/22/09 - The Huron River Canoe Challenge, Ann Arbor results are posted.
6/16/09 - The June MCRA Newsletter is
now posted. If anyone has ideas for the newsletter please contact:
Cheryl Lucey, jclucey@i2k.com, 989-348-0148.
6/15/09 - The Huron River Canoe Challenge, Ann Arbor this Saturday will feature a special Adult - Mentor Race. This is an outstanding opportunity to paddle with an expert paddler. Kids, bring your friends and signup to race a short race with an adult paddler. There will be a sign up sheet at the registration table.
6/3/09 - This month's Paddler Profile is Pete Mead. The Paddler Profile is created by Carol Bennett.
6/2/09 - The MCRA Points are posted through Midland.
6/2/09 - The Black River Canoe Race, Port Huron information
is available on the Race
Schedule page.
5/31/09 - The Gulf States Incorporated Canoe Challenge, Midland results are posted.
5/23/09 - The The 8th Annual Onaway Pro Race results are posted.
5/8/09 - The May MCRA Newsletter is
now posted.
5/7/09 - The The 8th Annual Onaway Pro Race information
is available on the Race
Schedule page.
5/3/09 - The Roscommon Canoe Classic results are posted.
4/30/09 - The Roscommon Canoe Classic information
is available on the Race
Schedule page.
4/26/09 - This month's Paddler Profile is Ryan Bennett. The Paddler Profile is created by Carol Bennett.
4/19/09 - The Grand Ledge Canoe
Race results are posted.
4/12/09 - The Grand Ledge Canoe
Race information
is available on the Race
Schedule page.
Updated - Map to Jaycee Park
3/29/09 - The Klondike Canoe
Race results are posted.
3/26/09 - Those paddlers who received 2008 Race Bucks at the Awards Presentation in Grayling, please use them for your 2009 membership dues. This is to enable our treasurer, Rebecca to faciliate the records and to enable the race communities smooth registrations. If you have any questions, please contact one of the MCRA Board members. We can help you out. - Lynne
3/24/09 - Are you ready for some Paddling!!! It's Klondike time!!
The Klondike Canoe
Race information
is available on the Race
Schedule page. There will also be a MCRA general meeting after the
race and before the awards at the Au Sable Inn. (@3:00pm).
3/23/09 - The March MCRA Newsletter is
now posted. If anyone has ideas for the newsletter please contact:
Cheryl Lucey, jclucey@i2k.com, 989-348-0148.
2/19/09 - This month's Paddler Profile is Lynne Witte. The Paddler Profile is created by Carol Bennett. If you have ideas for the MCRA web site please contact us - mcra@miracing.com
2/4/09 - Here is some sad news for those of us who kew long time canoer Chuck Weis. Please share with fellow paddlers. - Lynne. More information is available here.
1/28/09 - The 2009 MCRA Race Schedule is now posted
1/4/09 - This month's Paddler Profile is Steve Corlew. The Paddler Profile is created by Carol Bennett. If you have ideas for the MCRA web site please contact us - mcra@miracing.com
The MCRA Web Site is a work in progress. Don't hesitate
to send us feedback on the new site at our email address mcra@miracing.com or
Webmaster Doug Heady dheady@gmail.com
