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MISSOULA - Thousands of kayakers from across the country are beating the heat by riding in the waters near Brennan's Wave as Missoula gets ready to host the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team Trials.

Missouri Mayor John Engen will welcome organizers and participants during a ceremony being held downtown at one o'clock.

Local professionals and river enthusiasts will also announce their plans to develope a second surf wave in the Garden City during Tuesday's event.

Competitors started descending on Missoula over the weekend hitting the water and getting ready for this week's event.

The Garden City is the sixth and final event in the series sponsored by USA Freestyle Kayaking and also is serving as the National Championships.

The competition also is being used for the US Team Trials for the 2011 Freestyle Kayaking World Championships, which will be held next spring.