Stafford & Stone Mini Slalom 3 Feb 22ndStafford and Stone Canoe Club Venue: Stone Organiser: George Harratt Entry Limit: 150 Enter online before 23rd February Entries accepted on the day Sat Nav ST15 0EX Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
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The Mini Slaloms are a series of 3 warm up races for the 2026 season. The series is handicapped to allow to any competitor to win the overall race. Each class will have a handicap time that will be deducted from your actual race time.
The cost is £9 for a first entry and £5 for subsequent entries. This will be shown as a one off launch fee of £4 + an entry fee of £5.
We would prefer if you could enter online for the event before hand so we are aware of numbers etc. however the online entries will remain open for entries on the day until 09:30.
We will provide all race bibs for the event.
Schedule
Saturday 21st February
Course construction until approx. 11am. Free practice after that.
Sunday 22nd February
Free practice until 10.45
1st runs start 11.00
IMPORTANT - In order to access the results spreadsheet, you will need to have Google Sheets installed on your device. Please download this free app before coming to Stone. Once you have opened the link to the results spreadsheet, you can then leave it open. The results will be updated approx. every 15 mins.
There will be no cost for protests but we ask that competitors are sensible with their protests.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded by division and class according to entry numbers. The allocation of prizes will be as follows:
· Between 1 and 5 entries: 1st
· Between 6 and 9 entries: 1st and 2nd
· 10 or more entries: 1st, 2nd and 3rd
· Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Those that compete in all three races without winning a prize will be rewarded with race mug.
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Lee Valley Olympic 1/Open Double Feb 27th - Mar 1stLee Valley Paddlesports Club Venue: Lee Valley Olympic Organiser: Ros Kettle Entry Limit: Fri: 60, Sat: 160, Sun: 160 Enter online before 21st February No entries accepted on the day Enhanced Fees Apply , Div 1: £37.00, Open: £30.00, Div 1 Practice: £18.00, Lunchtime Practice: £12.00 - Late fees charged from 14th February Sat Nav EN9 1AB Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
More details PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ORDERED YOUR BIB! THIS INCLUDES OPEN PADDLERS AS PREM BIBS WILL BE USED FOR THE OPEN RACE
Order bib here
Welcome to our LV Div 1 race. The course will be set as a challenging division 1 level, not prem, and paddle-ups who are confident on this standard of white water are very welcome to enter. Please email Ros at lvpcslalomevents@gmail.com if you or your supporters can offer any help with judging, bank safety, control and refreshments - the more volunteers we have, the less everyone has to do! Happy to ply you with coffee and biscuits as a "Thank you!" - bring your own mug.
Open Entries (For prem standard paddlers): Condition of entry includes completing up to 60 minutes of official duties per entry per day. For this reason, open paddlers may only enter one boat class per day. You can, of course, enter a different boat class on Saturday to Sunday, should you wish. Anyone qualified for bank safety with white water rescue, stadium safety or regular practical white water rescue experience in your club, please contact Ros in advance to ensure we can allocate you to the safety team. Entries are capped for this event.
Paddling volunteers: During the hour lunchbreak, non-racing supporters who are div 1 or above standard, or have completed their LVWWC Olympic assessment can book a 40 minute paddle on the Olympic course with the gates in situ for £12.
Training Sessions: Training sessions can be booked for Friday evening either 5:30-6:30, or 6:30-7:30pm. Cost £18. Please only book one slot. In fairness to those who are unable to attend, the actual course will not go up until after the practice sessions. To keep costs down, we need to supply bank safety for these sessions. If your supporter can help, please let us know.
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Llandysul 1/2 Double Mar 7th - Mar 8thLlandysul Paddlers Venue: Llandysul Organiser: Gareth Bryant Entry Limit: 250 Enter online before 28th February Start list No entries accepted on the day Standard Fees Apply - Late fees charged from 21st February Sat Nav SA44 4AA Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
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Llandysul Lake Div 4 Double Mar 7th - Mar 8thLlandysul Paddlers Venue: Llandysul Lake Organiser: Gareth Bryant Entry Limit: 200 Enter online before 6th March Entries accepted on the day Standard Fees Apply Sat Nav SA44 4AA Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
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Symonds Yat Div 2/Open Double Mar 14th - Mar 15thSaturday Teams Wyedean Canoe Club & Seren Dwr Slalom Club Venue: Symonds Yat Organiser: Mike Mitchell Entry Limit: Sat: 130, Sun: 60 Enter online before 12th March Entries accepted on the day Enhanced Fees Apply , Div 2: £18.60, Open: £18.60 Sat Nav HR9 6JL Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
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Parking
The enhanced fee covers the boat launch fee. Parking for competitors is at the Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Center. We will have a parking marshal and hopefully can park on the Grass at the far end. Parking is payable at the Canoe Centre by Card and is £8.00 per day, per car - charging is strictly enforced! Please do not park elsewhere as the event depends on everyone following the parking requirements To maintain the relationship with local businesses
Timings
Sunday 15th is Mother’s Day. We have been asked to leave the site by 12.30 as the restaurants will need the parking.
So official practice for Sunday race will be on the Saturday evening from 4pm with free practice only before 9 am on Sunday. The event should be finished by 12.00, dependant on number of entries.
If we have time there will also be Team Runs on the Saturday, after practice on the New course.
Accommodation
If you book any of the places below, please make sure they know you are there for the Slalom to help us maintain a good relationship.
Camper Vans
There is camper van parking at The Royal Lodge, Wye Valley, Symonds Yat - Restaurant, Accommodation. 01600 890238
It’s £20.00 a night and you need to go for an evening meal. They have an outdoor toilet. Book directly in advance.
The Royal Lodge will also be doing takeaway food and Coffee.
Other Accommodation
Garth Cottage Symonds Yat East. 01600 890364. They have private parking for residents.
The Saracens Head. 01600 890435. Food and accommodation.
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Alva 3/4/Open/SUP Mar 15thPinkston Panthers Venue: Alva Organiser: Stewart Pitt Entry Limit: 100 Enter online before 14th March Entries accepted on the day Standard Fees Apply , Open: £7.40, SUP: £7.40 - Late fees charged from 1st March Sat Nav FK10 3AW Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
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Shepperton 1/2 Double Mar 21st - Mar 22ndShepperton Slalom Canoe Club Venue: Shepperton Organiser: Andrew Pearson Entry Limit: 170 Enter online before 19th March No entries accepted on the day Standard Fees Apply - Late fees charged from 14th March Sat Nav TW17 9LW Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
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Stone 3/4 Double Mar 21st - Mar 22ndStafford and Stone Canoe Club Venue: Stone Organiser: George Haratt Entry Limit: 200 Enter online before 22nd March Entries accepted on the day Standard Fees Apply - Late fees charged from 7th March Sat Nav ST15 0EX Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
More detailsIndoor changing rooms. excellent catering on site including the main room with seating.
WhatApp for communication will be create in the lead into the race.
FRIDAY
Course will be constructed on Friday by 6pm
SATURDAY
Clubhouse open from 8:00
Free Practice until 10:50
First Runs 11:00
Second runs approx 13:00
A Slalom cross race will be held after the slalom race.
SUNDAY
Clubhouse open from 8:00
Free Practice until 10.50
First Runs 11:00
Second runs approx 14:00
Refreshments and hot food will be available on Saturday and Sunday.
CAMPING
Unfortunately, there is nowhere suitable to pitch a tent by the club. Camper Vans / Vans are fine to stay on the car park overnight at own risk. If you park before 6pm on Friday, you can get a free 2 hours parking ticket. From Friday 6pm until Monday morning there is no parking charge.
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Lee Valley Olympic Premier Race 1/Kayak Cross Mar 28th - Mar 29thSelection Lee Valley Paddlesports Club Venue: Lee Valley Olympic Organiser: Jonathan Males Entry Limit: Sat: 200, Sun: 70 Enter online before 21st March No entries accepted on the day Enhanced Fees Apply , Prem & Selection: £38.00, Kayak Cross: £38.00 - Late fees charged from 14th March Sat Nav EN9 1AB Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
More detailsFor eligibility to Selection please refer to the Selection Policy 2026 Paddle UK Senior, U23 & Junior Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Selection Policy FINAL 5.12.25
Please note that entries will be in accordance with the UK rules. Those competing in Selection will not be given priority, so please get your entries in as soon as possible.
On entering the Premier race, you will be asked whether or not you are eligible and wish to be considered for selection.
The race will be run in accordance with the Selection policy linked above. Please not the following in relation to Kayak Cross:
4.2. There will be a limit of up to 70 Kayak Cross entries in total. Subject to available entries, any athlete meeting the eligibility criteria in section 3.5 who wishes to enter the Kayak Cross Selection event should enter directly via canoeslalomentries.co.uk by the published entry deadline.
4.3. For Kayak Cross only, athletes not meeting the criteria in section 3.5 wishing to enter for selection should enter directly via canoeslalomentries.co.uk, confirm eligibility and demonstrate an appropriate competency to participate. Entries are subject to availability of places and are provisional until confirmed at the absolute discretion of the IP following the passing of the published entry deadline.
In regards to start order please note:
11.3. The start order for all 2026 Canoe Slalom selection races will be
- reverse order of 2025 National Divisional Ranking
- Top ten athletes from the 2025 senior team selection ranking going last in reverse order
The International Panel also reserves the right to adjust the selection start order.
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Holme Pierrepont Premier Race 2/Div 1 Apr 11th - Apr 12thSelection Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club Venue: Holme Pierrepont Organiser: Julie Naidu Entry Limit: 190 Enter online before 4th April No entries accepted on the day Enhanced Fees Apply , Prem: £25.90, Div 1: £25.90 - Late fees charged from 28th March Sat Nav NG12 2LU Directions: Google - Waze - Apple
More detailsSaturday - Prem Race 2 and Selection Race 3 and 4 (Please be assured that those who are registered for Selection will have a guaranteed place as long as they apply on or before 13th March. The rules regarding waiting list order will still be applied)
Sunday - Prem Race 3, Div 1 and Selection Race 5 and 6 (Please note that athletes who are registered for selection in one or more classes will not be given a practice run in any class. Other Division 1 paddlers and Vets will be give practice runs as normal)
Please see extract from the Selection Policy 2026 to confirm registration.
Entry & Registration 4.1. There will be no separate registration process for Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross selection in 2026. All athletes meeting the eligibility criteria stated in section 3 above wishing to be considered for selection to a 2026 Great Britain Canoe Slalom and/or Kayak Cross team should ensure that they confirm their eligibility for selection as part of the bib application and selection race entry process by entering the appropriate Canoe Slalom and/or Kayak Cross race(s) before entry limits are reached. Subject to age criteria, athletes ranked in premier (in the event(s) that they are ranked in premier) on the 1st January 2026 are eligible for all age categories. Eligible athletes meeting the criteria in 3.5 and not ranked in premier on 1st January 2026 are only eligible to enter junior selection in canoe slalom and kayak cross.
For eligibility please refer to section 3 of the Selection Policy 2026 Paddle UK Senior, U23 & Junior Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Selection Policy FINAL 5.12.25
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