[B]North American Unicycling Convention & Championships 2009
(NAUCC09)
Sunday, July 26th through Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Kennedy High School, Bloomington, MN
Hosted by Twin Cities Unicycle Club [/B]
NAUCC is the largest gathering of unicycle enthusiasts in North America and has activities for unicyclists of all ages and skill levels. There are non-competitive activities such as fun rides, workshops, games and social events for all unicyclists. Competition is open to all who want to unicycle for fun, achieve personal goals, or to compete for a 2009 national championship title.
2009 NAUCC Features:
1 location for all gym, track & field, trials and street events
Up to 5 gyms available daily* for non-competitive activities such as hockey, basketball, games, and workshops
Fun rides for Coker, Muni & Street held almost daily
Public performance showcasing the best of NAUCC
Meet other unicyclists; learn tips & skills from experts
Bloomington is a vibrant suburb south of Minneapolis that offers ample lodging opportunities at a variety of prices and easy access to restaurants, grocery stores & coffee shops. A block of rooms will be held for NAUCC participants and hotel and camping information will be distributed at a later date. Google map: http://tinyurl.com/78c9m6
2009 NAUCC activities for all levels of riders - beginners to expert:
Games & Workshops
Social events
Coker events: 10K, Marathon, Muni Coker
Muni events: Cross Country, Speed, Technical, Uphill & Down Hill
Trials
Street
Flatland
Hockey
Basketball
Artistic: Standards, Freestyle
Track & Field
*Events and schedule are being finalized and may change. Open gym time and gym space will vary each day and depend upon final number of registered participants. General gym times will be available 8 AM through 10 PM, and certain nights open to mid-night.
Tourist opportunities:
NAUCC site is within 10 minutes of the Mall of America - site of 520 stores & restaurants and Nickelodeon Amusement Park (indoor amusement park); water parks, lakes, beaches, pools and within 20 minutes of down town Minneapolis and its night life.
For more attractions and information check out these links: http://www.bloomingtonmn.org/visitorsguide/
Why are all these cool unicycling events out in Minnesota away from everyone else? I wish we could get some more unicycling events out east, particularly in the DC area!! Also, why does it seem like there are more unicycle riders and activities in Minnesota than anywhere else in the US?
Not only did I get approval from the wife to go, but she is coming along with my daughter and me. We are driving from Olympia, Washington. We already are pricing out bike racks for the Prius.
Yes there will be different skill level categories for these events.
Trials - beginner, Intermdiate & Expert
Street & Flat - Advanced & Expert
Advanced is anyone not competing in Expert, including beginners
Last years flatland advanced category had only 3 competitors - 2 beginners and 1 who registered to bring the participant total to 3 which allowed the other 2 to participate. I guess I’m trying to say that there is opportunity to participate for all skill levels of street flat & trials.
Sunday – 7/26
9:00a – 12:00p 10K
12:00p - 1:00p Opening Ceremony
2:00p - ? Criterium
3:00p – close Open gyms
TBD Street Judges Workshop
TBD Standard Judges Workshop
TBD Flatland Judges Workshop
TBD Social Event
Monday – 7/27[COLOR=“Blue”]
9:00a – 12:00p Marathon
1:00p - ? Standard (all)
1:00p – ? Street (prelim and final)
TBD Freestyle Judges Workshop
TBD Meet for fun rides: coker & muni
12:00p-close Open gyms
Tuesday – 7/28
9:00am-2:00p Individual Freestyle
2:00p - 4:00p Basketball (prelim)
4:00p – 6:00p Hockey (prelim)
6:00p - 8:00p Expert Individual Freestyle
TBD Meet for fun rides: coker, Muni, street
9:00a - close Open gyms
5:00p - dusk Trials obstacles available
TBD Social Event[/COLOR]
Wednesday – 7/29
8:00a – 2:00p Pairs Freestyle
2:00p - 4:00p Hockey and Basketball (final)
4:00p - 6:00p Flatland
6:00p - 8:00p Expert Pairs Freestyle
8:00p USA meeting
TBD Meet for fun rides: coker, Muni, Street
8:00a-close Open gyms
All day Trials obstacles
Thursday – 7/30
8:00a - 10:00a Group
11:00a - 1:00p Club
3:00p - 6:00p Trials
7:00p – 8:00p Public Show
TBD Meet for fun rides: coker, Muni
8:00a – close Open gyms (closed 6:30p – 8:00p)
Friday – 7/31
8:00a – 12:00p Muni Cross Country and Speed
11:00a – 12:00p Muni Coker
1:00p - dark Track (400, 100, 1ft, ww, obstacle, slow, high/long jump)
TBD Meet for fun rides
8:00a-close Open gym
TBD Social Event[/COLOR]
Saturday – 8/1
8:00a-12:00p Muni Uphill, Downhill and Technical
1:00p- 6:00p Track (1500m, juggling, coasting, ultimate)
7:00p Final Party-Awards Banquet
TBD Meet for fun rides
It’s up to the organizers. I’m sure the racing officials are well aware of the growth of the geared uni population, and how they are starting to dominate in road races. But then there’s the complexity of wheel size vs. gearing. What about a geared 24"? Make them compete with geared 36ers?
The nice thing about a category called Unlimited is that whoever wins really wins. If you keep subdividing the field, you might be left wondering who’s really the fastest…
