Featured Events
Schedule
SAFETY POLICIES :
All athletes MUST:
1. Wear an Approved PFD (as per Transport Canada) equipped with a Whistle or Attach a PFD with whistle to the board.
2. Wear a Leash. Required for the Kalamalka Crossing and Eagle Run SUP Challenge. (No refunds will be provided to any participants who refuse to wear a leash)
– We will have boat support with communication to event site and staff
Additional Restrictions
– Due to safety concerns, animals or children are not allowed on the board with any person. This places unnecessary strain on our safety crew.
– Minimum Age for the Kalamalka Crossing is 13 years. All paddlers under the age of 16 must have a capable parent paddling with them across the lake. * We reserve the right to refuse registrations and the final decision will be made by the Race Director.
– Boat support is not allowed for individual paddlers during any event. They can interfere with other participants. ________________________________________________________
Saturday Events: All events are staged on the West side of Kalamalka Beach
Parking – Saturday At the Kalamalka Lake Beach Parking Lot (no parking at The Rail Trail Cafe or Kalavida parking lot)
Sunday – Parking in Oyama
We are not permitted to park in the main lot for the Oyama General Store. Please arrive early and use parking area on Pelmewash Parkway (across from Gatzke’s Orchard)
Extra Washrooms:
We will have Porto-Potties in Oyama located right next to the Oyama Store.
| 2022 KALAMALKA CLASSIC – SCHEDULE (updated August 18, 2022) |
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| Friday, August 19 – Spirit Paddle |
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| 9:00am – 7:00pm | Late Registration Open (Check-in not available until 2pm) | At Kalavida |
| 2:00-7:00pm | Registration / Check-in / High Fives & Handshakes | At Kalavida |
| 5pm | Spirit Paddle (Open to all human-powered watercraft). Hosted by the Society for the Protection of Kalamalka Lake
Gather at 5:30pm for beach cleanup and rock walk. |
Free by Donation to SPKL or Don’t Move a Mussel |
| Saturday, August 20 – 11th Annual Kalamalka Classic |
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| 7am-8:30am | Last minute Check-in. No Registration available for Eagle Run. | On the beach |
| 9:00am – | Welcome to the 11th Kal Classic | On the beach |
| 9:30am | Eagle Run SUP Challenge (for the whole family!) Awards to follow. | Beginner to Expert |
| 11:00am | Awards for Eagle Run SUP Challenge | |
| 11:30am | Kieki Holo Kids Mini Clinic & Paddleboard Race | Kids, 12 & Under |
| 12:30pm | Chill Time | |
| 12:30pm-2:30pm | Inflatable SUP Scramble (we supply all boards) 10’6 & 11’6 only. Awards to follow. |
Beginner to Expert |
| 3pm-4:30pm | Live Music at Kalavida with local band, Panty Parade | Free outdoor concert |
| Sunday, August 21 – 11th Annual Kalamalka Crossing | ||
| 7am- | Breakfast & Coffee available for purchase at The Rail Trail Cafe’ |
Rail Trail Cafe’ |
| 6:30-8am | Mandatory Check-in for All Paddlers (No Registration available) | At Wood Lake Beach in Oyama |
| 6:30-7:30am | Limited Shuttle service available. | Meet at Kalavida |
| 8:30am | Start for all All-Round & Inflatable ≤ 12′ (Men and Women) | At Wood Lake Beach in Oyama |
| 8:50am | Start for all Junior, Prone & Tandem Classes | At Wood Lake Beach in Oyama |
| 9:00am | Start for Open / Recreational Classes 12’6 & 14’ – Women@9:00am – Men @9:15am |
At Wood Lake Beach in Oyama |
| 9:20am | Start for King & Queen (Competitive) – Women@9:20am – Men @9:30am |
At Wood Lake Beach in Oyama |
| 1:00pm | Kalamalka Crossing Awards and Crowning of King and Queen of Kalamalka | At Kal Beach |
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