National Student Rodeo

National Student Rodeo was a freestyle kayaking event in the UK hosted by Leeds University Canoe Club.

The National Student Rodeo was the biggest freestyle kayaking competition in the world, with 670 entrants and over 1000 party goers from 36 universities at its peak.

The 'Rodeo Bosses' were responsible for not only booking the venue and getting universities to turn up, but also arranging camping, finding sponsors, promoting the event and organising the myriad other jobs necessary.

Event safety, first aid, judging, commentary, bar staffing and general 'gophering' were all dealt with by happy, enthusiastic members of LUUCC, River Legacy and other volunteers.

While the competition took up the daytime schedule of the Rodeo, most students attended for the parties that took place on the Friday and Saturday night in the rugby club and marquee.

The festival atmosphere and legendary parties earn the Rodeo its place as the best student kayaking event of the year.

Long-term sponsors of the NSR included PGL, Desperate Measures canoe and kayak shop, Palm Equipment / Dagger Europe and Pyranha.