U.S. National Whitewater Center

U.S. National Whitewater Center
U.S. Olympic Training Site

US Olympic Site Logo

Address:
820 Hawfield Road
Charlotte, NC 28214

Website:
www.usnwc.org 

 USNWC River Shot

Mission
The USNWC's mission is to build stronger communities by:

  • Promoting healthy and active lifestyles
  • Developing environmental stewardship
  • Encouraging family/civic interaction

 

 

2008 Athlete and Event Facts: 
  • 1763 Individual training days
  • Home to 18 National Team Athletes
  • Host 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
  • Host 2008 Pan American Championships
  • Five 2008 Olympians

Facility Amenities:
  • The world's largest re-circulating artificial whitewater course, featureing a slalom competition channel, along with beginner and intermediate channels
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Whitewater Kayaking and Instruction
  • Flatwater Kayaking on the Catawba River
  • Team Development Center providing custom designed ropes course experiences
  • Largest outdoor CLimbing Center on the east coast
  • 11 miles of single track mountain bike trails
  • Restaurant & Bar/Store

Athlete Services:
  • Slalom and flatwater training sites
  • Boat Storage
  • Locker Room/Showers
  • Full and Part time employment available