2026

 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 7th February

Course construction until approx. 11am. Free practice after that.

Sunday 8th 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.

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.

 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.

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. 

Camping and refreshments available all weekend. Training, Teams entry and White Water Race entry happening on Saturday and will all be covered by the single £10 charge per paddler or £5 for WWR only

 We will be having camping on site and it will be necessary to pre-book.

A link to a form will be be put here and sent with the information pack

There will be a charge for camping.  Priority will be given to helpers.

We will be having catering on site during the race.

If time allows we will have team runs

This is a short course event on flat, slowly moving water.

For the most up to date information (traffic etc) see the club website at https://www.nckc.org.uk/slalom/

There may be additional activities after the competition - watch that space.

Camping and refreshments available all weekend. Training, Teams entry and White Water Race entry will run on Saturday and all be covered by the single £10 charge per paddler, entry to WWR only £5