2026

Start List

Those doing the volunteer lunch time session can collect bibs on the day from event control.

If racing in the Open, you will be helping at the opposite end of the day to your race, unless allocated to Friday practice bank safety or set up/ take down. Please check the rota each day for timings/ role.

Officials/ helpers rota

Please read race brief as include timings for day and parking information, amongst other details

Race Brief

WhatsApp Channel

Once you have opened the link above click "follow", top right corner. Ensure notifications are on. 

You will find the channel under "updates" at the bottom of your WhatsApp page each time you reopen the app. It does not show up on your chats.

Shepperton Div 1 / 2 – 21/22 March   

Location & Parking The address & post code for SatNav is -  Lock Island, Ferry Lane, Shepperton, Middx, TW17 9LW  Parking next to the club is tight but there is space before coffee shop on Ferry Lane. Access to this will be clearly signed and marshalled from 7am on each morning. 

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE COFFEE SHOP CAR PARK FOR ACCESS OR PARKING AS THIS WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THIS PARKING CONCESSION. 

We will have parking marshals to facilitate kit & boat drop off & directing.   

Camper Vans    If you park by the lock, please don't hang clothes, pitch tents, light BBQs etc by the lock. You're welcome to do this on the island by the club. 

Course Availability  The course will be erected on Friday and available mid to late afternoon for ‘free’ practice. 

The course for Sunday will be set after the Saturday event finishes & will be available to paddle.  

Catering  The kitchen will be open, serving drinks, hot food, cakes etc.     Any profit goes back into the club.

Judges If you can help, please contact me (shane_timlin@hotmail.com) 

Saturday - 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

"Please Volunteer ... help to keep your sport"

All Paddlers must register before going on the water. Please complete paperwork below. It will help if you send as attachment on email.  Or hand in when you arrive at the centre.

Paperwork Link

Event WhatsApp group

WhatsApp Link

Training Slots available on Sunday Evening at £7.50/40 minutes. Double-Ups are welcome.

Times (awaiting entry page)

Slot 1        18:30 to 19:10

Slot 2       19:10 to 19:50

Slot 3       19:50 to 20:30

Please note all times may vary as pumped facility.  

PLEASE NOTE. Judges in very short supply. Volunteers will be gratefully received! However, competitors should be aware that it is probable that they may be required to complete a judging stint during the competition.

Event WhatsApp link: 

Saturday only: Premier Division race with Superfinal 1 Race Format

 Sunday Only: Division 1 race

Paddlers progressing to the Premier Division final are:

• K1M: 7 from run 1, 3 from run 2
• K1W: 6 from run 1, 2 from run 2
• C1M: 6 from run 1, 2 from run 2
• Cw1: 4 from run 1, 1 from run 2

Premier Demonstration runs will be: Saturday AM, Time 8.30am

Sunday: 

Kayak Cross head to head races following the div 1 racing. This will start approx 15.00. 

UK slalom ranking plus organisers discretion to decide seedings for head to head. 

Kayak cross will use of the start ramps.

Every entry in the Kayak Cross is guaranteed at least two head to head races. 

Kayak Cross Race briefing prior to event to confirm rules and permitted equipment, paddles, helmets and PFDs. 

Some kit will be available to borrow. 

 The location of the race is at the top of the venue above the Graveyard.

Parking will be available at the course

 Please check the National Whitewater Centre web site for release information to confirm the water release.

A Whatsapp group will be created to share the latest information.

Paddleups will go on a waiting list and will be made available according to the agreed guidelines in the yearbook.

Depending on the release times more entries may be granted nearer the time. 

We will be working closely with the centre to run a  safe event. 

Should time allow we will do team runs on the Saturday

Site post code: DL12 9TN

A camping field will be available from Wednesday 2nd Sept onsite for tents, campervans, and caravans - no booking required.

Catering will be available both days serving a range of delicious hot breakfasts and lunches as well as sweet treats and hot drinks all day. Bring your own mug for 20p off hot drinks!

There will be a WWR event after the slalom on Saturday with boats available to borrow.

 Please check the National Whitewater Centre web site for release information to confirm the water release.

A Whatsapp group will be created to share the latest information.

Paddleups will go on a waiting list and will be made available according to the agreed guidelines in the yearbook.

Depending on the release times more entries may be granted nearer the time. 

We will be working closely with the centre to run a  safe event. 

Due to the cost of hiring the venue there will be enhanced fees.

Please note online entries will close on Thursday before the event.

UK Slalom Championships - more details to follow!

Prem/Div 1 Saturday 

Kayak Cross event Sunday