Canal Day 2016, SCA's 34th Annual Celebration!

  • 26 Jun 2016
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Schuylkill Canal Lock 60 & St. Michael's Park

Registration

  • One of the highlights of the day! Knock your opponent off a narrow platform and into the Canal. Best two out three wins. Men's and Women's classes
  • Canoe and/or Kayak 5-mile water trail loop race - paddling downstream in the river, a short portage, and paddling upstream in the canal. Start time 11 AM. Separate classes for canoes and kayaks.
  • A scaled down version of the traditional Scottish competition. Events include: Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, and Sheaf Toss. Men's and Women's classes.
  • Sprint style race using identical kayaks. Held from 11 AM to 3PM
  • The 5-mile trail run along the Schuylkill River and through the ravines. The run continues to be an annual memorial to Denny Porrini and all he's has done for the Association.

    Registrations will also be accepted the day of the event starting at 8 AM at St. Michael's Park, run starts at 9 AM at Lock 60. The registration will require you to provide your sex; M or F, and age to place you in the appropriate run categories.
Sunday, June 26th, 9 AM to 5 PM
34th Annual Canal Day
Lock 60 at Schuylkill Canal Park, 400 Towpath Rd., Mont Clare, Pa, 610-917-0021

The SCA invites the community to its 34th annual Canal Day celebration at Lock 60 and St. Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, PA (right across the river from Phoenixville). This day full of family-oriented fun along the Schuylkill Canal Park includes food, music, kids' games & crafts, competitive activities such as the Schuylkill River Trail Run/Denny Porrini Memorial Run, Horseshoe Tournament,  the Canoe/Kayak 5-Miler Water Trail Race, Kayak Sprint Races, and the international and world reknown Canal Joust. An entrance donation of $5 is requested for everyone over 12 years of age.  Event parking is available at St. Mikes Park at the end of Jacobs Street in Mont Clare.  Entrance gates will be set up on the Towpath and at St. Mike's.  Please be advised, Towpath Road will be closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM, A handicap-accessible shuttle bus will bring people back and forth, free-of-charge, from the parking area all day. 

 

Sunday, June 21th, 8:30 AM to 4 PM

33rd Annual Canal Day

Lock 60 at Schuylkill Canal Park, 400 Towpath Rd., Mont Clare, Pa, 610-917-8030

The SCA invites the community to its 32nd annual event.  At Lock 60 and St. Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, PA (right across the river from Phoenixville). This day full of family-oriented fun along the Schuylkill Canal Park includes food, music, kids' games & crafts, competitive activities such as the Schuylkill River Trail Run/Denny Porrini Memorial Run, Horseshoe Tournament,  the Canoe/Kayak 5-Miler Water Trail Race, and the international and world reknown Canal Joust. The Canal Day $5/person donation will be accepted upon entering the access road from St. Michael’s Park to Lock 60, children 12 and under are free. Please be advised, Towpath Road will be closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM, A handicap-accessible shuttle bus will bring people back and forth, free-of-charge, from the parking area all day.

Sunday, June 21th, 8:30 AM to 4 PM

33rd Annual Canal Day

Lock 60 at Schuylkill Canal Park, 400 Towpath Rd., Mont Clare, Pa, 610-917-8030

The SCA invites the community to its 32nd annual event.  At Lock 60 and St. Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, PA (right across the river from Phoenixville). This day full of family-oriented fun along the Schuylkill Canal Park includes food, music, kids' games & crafts, competitive activities such as the Schuylkill River Trail Run/Denny Porrini Memorial Run, Horseshoe Tournament,  the Canoe/Kayak 5-Miler Water Trail Race, and the international and world reknown Canal Joust. The Canal Day $5/person donation will be accepted upon entering the access road from St. Michael’s Park to Lock 60, children 12 and under are free. Please be advised, Towpath Road will be closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM, A handicap-accessible shuttle bus will bring people back and forth, free-of-charge, from the parking area all day.

Sunday, June 21th, 8:30 AM to 4 PM

33rd Annual Canal Day

Lock 60 at Schuylkill Canal Park, 400 Towpath Rd., Mont Clare, Pa, 610-917-8030

The SCA invites the community to its 32nd annual event.  At Lock 60 and St. Michael’s Park in Mont Clare, PA (right across the river from Phoenixville). This day full of family-oriented fun along the Schuylkill Canal Park includes food, music, kids' games & crafts, competitive activities such as the Schuylkill River Trail Run/Denny Porrini Memorial Run, Horseshoe Tournament,  the Canoe/Kayak 5-Miler Water Trail Race, and the international and world reknown Canal Joust. The Canal Day $5/person donation will be accepted upon entering the access road from St. Michael’s Park to Lock 60, children 12 and under are free. Please be advised, Towpath Road will be closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM, A handicap-accessible shuttle bus will bring people back and forth, free-of-charge, from the parking area all day.

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