NYPRA Points Series
How It Works
Throughout the season, NYPRA members earn points based on their finishes in select races. These points are tallied at the end of the year, and Points Champions are crowned at our annual banquet!
This series fosters a spirit of amateur competition at smaller events across New York. Kayak and Canoe points are counted separately, with champions awarded in different boat classes.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Points Series Championship, racers must:
✅ Be a NYPRA member
✅ Participate in at least 5 races
✅ If a racer competes in more than five, only their best five races are counted
Kayak Points System
Points are awarded separately for:
- Men’s & Women’s categories
- Under 50 & Over 50 divisions
- K2 (tandem kayak)
Point Breakdown:
🏆 1st place: 50 points
🥈 2nd place: 49 points
🥉 3rd place: 48 points
(And so on…)
If a race includes more age categories, they are combined into these divisions:
- Men’s Open (Unlimited) Under 50 & Over 50
- Women’s Open (Unlimited) Under 50 & Over 50
- Men’s Sport (Touring) Under 50 & Over 50
- Women’s Sport (Touring) Under 50 & Over 50
🔹 K2 Scoring: Each paddler in a K2 race receives the same points.
🔹 No point combination between Open and Sport categories—each racer accumulates points separately.
🔹 K2 points can be added to either Open or Sport, but not split further due to limited K2 participation.
Canoe Points System
Canoe points are awarded separately for:
- Amateur & Stock categories (no combining points across classes)
- Men’s, Women’s & Mixed divisions
- Under 50 & Over 50 divisions
🔸 If a race includes more age categories, they are combined into these two age groups for NYPRA points.
🔸 C2 & C4 Canoe Racing: Each paddler earns full points.
- Example: In C4, a 2nd place finish means each paddler gets 49 points.
Stay Competitive & Earn Your Championship!
NYPRA’s Points Series is a great way to track your performance, compete against fellow paddlers, and celebrate achievements at the annual banquet!
Canoe Points Races
- Legends – April 19
- Canton – May 4 (Sunday - Amateur)
- Madrid – June 7 (Saturday - Amateur)
- Tupper Lake 8 – June 21
- Armond Basset – June 28
- Electric City – July 12
- Barge Chaser – July 13
- Newcomb – August 24
- Remington II – August 30
Kayak Points Races
- Round the Mtn – May 10
- Madrid – June 7 (Saturday)
- Tupper Lake 8 – June 21
- Armond Basset – June 28
- Barge Chaser – July 13
- Blue Mtn Lake – July 20
- Cranberry – August 23
- Newcomb – August 24
- Long Lake – September 20
📅 See Calendar for further race details.
Join the 200 & 400 Mile Clubs – Celebrate Your Paddling Achievements!
The 200 and 400 Mile Clubs recognize dedicated paddlers who go the extra mile—literally! These clubs honor racers who complete significant distances in a single season.
🏅 How to Qualify:
✔ 200 Mile Club: Race 200 miles within New York State.
✔ 400 Mile Club: Race 400+ miles total, with at least 200 miles completed in New York State.
📅 Tracking & Awards:
At the end of the year, total miles will be calculated, and qualifying paddlers will receive an award (typically a custom shirt) at the year-end banquet.
📩 Stay Updated:
A detailed email will be sent to members near the end of the season with instructions on how to submit your miles for consideration.
Start paddling, rack up those miles, and earn your place in the 200 & 400 Mile Clubs! 🚣💨
Awards - 2024
Paddler of the Year - Joe Schlimmer - Joe has been involved in New York paddlesport for most of his life. Over the last few years he's began mentoring a group of students at Cornell University. This year Cornell brought over 25 paddlers to the Adirondack Canoe Classic, and Joe is involved in coordinating a colligate racing series. Joe, along with two others, also brought a new race (NY Paddle Champs) to the calendar in 2024.
Race of the Year - Madrid Canoe Regatta - Known for it's good weather, fun camping, and quick results turn around, Mardid Canoe Regatta is a prennial winner of Race of the Year.
Rookie of the Year - Kim Young (Kayak) & Meghan Flack (Canoe) - Kim has been showing up as a photographer and support crew at NYPRA races for the better part of a decade. This year she made the decision to get in her own boat, and found herself competitive with the women in her class. Meghan is a Seinor racing with the Cornell Outing Club. Her 'just go for it' attitude and consistant improvement have gained her noteriety in the larger canoe racing community.
Lifetime Achievement Award - Gene Newman - Gene is co-owner of GRB Newman Designs along with his brother John. Over the past 40 years, Gene has brought many top quility boats into existance, has mentored paddlers in his community, and has turned Canton Canoe Weekend into the world class event it is today,
