What is Kayak Polo?
Kayak Polo is a unique twist on Water Polo. Teams of 5-8 compete in specialized kayaks with bumpers as they jostle for position on the James.
Cup of the East
Teams will compete on Saturday, May 17, in a round robin style tournament. The top teams will then move into an elimination bracket, with the finals taking place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 18. This is a can’t miss spectator event!
Competition Schedule and Format
The first game will take place at 10:00 AM Saturday. Games have 10 minute halves with a 3 minute half time. The clock never stops unless there is a time out! Once the round robin tournament concludes, games will move into an elimination bracket.
Schedule
Saturday, May 17
- Round Robin Games from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday, May 18
- Round Robin Games from 8:00 to 11:30 AM
- Semi Finals from 1:00 to 2:00 PM
- Finals from 2:30 to 3:00 PM
- USA Exhibition Match at 3:30 PM
Rules
- Kayak Polo Rules and Beginner Guide
- Participants must be at least 15 years old to participate.
- You must be on time! If you are late for your game your team will be DQ’d and eliminated from the competition.
- All competitors must wear life vests and helmets. When things get rowdy, you’ll be glad you did!
- Consumption of alcohol before the event is PROHIBITED
Help Us Maintain Our World Class Trail System
The James River Park System and the Richmond Riverfront is an extremely important asset to Richmond, and Dominion Energy Riverrock provides the opportunity to celebrate the Park System and Riverfront and all of the outdoor recreation opportunities RVA has to offer. Please consider donating to Friends of James River Park System to help fund recreational access improvements to James River Park System. Your donation helps park staff manage the impact of events in the park system. This nationally acclaimed trail system would not be what it is today without the hard work of countless volunteers throughout the year and it is donations like yours that make this work possible. In the past Dominion Energy Riverrock donations were able to support not only general trail maintenance through RVA More’s tireless efforts but also very specific infrastructure and equipment improvements like a donation to the universal access ramp at Huguenot Flatwater, two new trail ramps, and the replacement of all bike pumps at the bike repair stations around the James River Park System. The James River Park System and riverfront continues to see heavy use so donations to maintain and make improvements are important to the overall sustainability of this RVA asset.
Our Story
We live and work by Richmond’s picturesque riverfront. With a network of trails and amazing views just steps away from a vibrant downtown, we knew we had to let everyone in on the secret that was Richmond, VA. And what better way to celebrate than with the nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival?!
Sports Backers and Venture Richmond both work to make RVA a vibrant place to live. Bringing our two nonprofit organizations together to create one of the nation’s most beloved outdoor festivals was a no-brainer! Venture Richmond provides the entertainment, and Sports Backers brings the athletes. It all adds up to a great showcase of Richmond’s riverfront and all it has to offer!
Sports Backers is a nationally recognized nonprofit whose mission is to inspire people from all corners of our community to live actively. Since 1991, Sports Backers has fostered a culture of active living in Central Virginia through its participatory sporting events and community-based programs that have inspired hundreds of thousands of people in the region to set fitness goals and pursue an active lifestyle. In everything that we do, we strive to promote health equity and create accessible opportunities for active living throughout our region. We fulfill our mission by: (1) advocating for bike and pedestrian infrastructure; (2) energizing the community through events; and (3) building a network of community-led group fitness programs in schools and neighborhoods.
Venture Richmond is a nonprofit organization formed to engage business and community leaders in partnering with the City to enhance the vitality of the community, particularly Downtown, through economic development, marketing, promotion, advocacy and events, to include: Friday Cheers, the 2nd Street Festival, the Richmond Folk Festival, and more.
Cancellation Policy
Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, even in the case of a event cancellation, postponement, event format changes, and/or if you are unable to participate.
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