2026

Div 1 Calendar

Please Note: Divisional calendars only show ranking events.
Organisers: If any details are incorrect please amend them on the entry systm.


Feb 27th - Mar 1st
Lee Valley Olympic 1/Open Double

Lee Valley Paddlesports Club
Venue: Lee Valley Olympic
Event details not published

Mar 7th - Mar 8th
Llandysul 1/2 Double

Llandysul Paddlers
Venue: Llandysul
Organiser: Gareth Bryant
Entry Limit: 250
Opens for entries on 20th January
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply  - Late fees charged from 21st February
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Mar 21st - Mar 22nd
Shepperton 1/2 Double

Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club
Venue: Shepperton
Organiser: Andrew Pearson
Entry Limit: 170
Opens for entries on 20th January
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply  - Late fees charged from 14th March
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Apr 11th - Apr 12th
Holme Pierrepont Premier Race 2/Div 1

Selection Days 3 & 4

Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club
Venue: Holme Pierrepont
Organiser: Julie Naidu
Entry Limit: 190
Opens for entries on 1st February
No entries accepted on the day
Enhanced Fees Apply , Prem: £25.90, Div 1: £25.90 - Late fees charged from 28th March
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Saturday - Prem and Selection Day 3

Sunday - Prem, Div 1 and Selection Day 4  

Please see extract from the Section 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



Apr 18th - Apr 19th
Grandtully Premier Race 4 & 5/Div 1

Pan-celtic (seniors)

C R Cats & Breadalbane Canoe Club
Venue: Grandtully
Organiser: Jen Cameron / Alice McCrae
Entry Limit: 180
Opens for entries on 1st February
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply  - Late fees charged from 4th April
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May 4th
Cardiff Bay Premier Race 6/Div 1

Seren Dwr Slalom Club
Venue: Cardiff Bay
Organiser: Russell Scaplehorn
Entry Limit: 200
Opens for entries on 1st February
No entries accepted on the day
Enhanced Fees Apply , Prem: £42.00, Div 1: £42.00
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"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.  



May 9th - May 10th
Holme Pierrepont Premier Race 7/1/Kayak Cross

Stafford and Stone Canoe Club
Venue: Holme Pierrepont
Event details not published

Jun 27th - Jun 28th
Tryweryn Stilling Basin 1/2/Open Double

Canoe Wales Slalom Committee
Venue: Tryweryn Stilling Basin
Event details not published

Aug 29th - Aug 30th
Grandtully 1/2/Open Double

Pinkston Panthers
Venue: Grandtully
Organiser: Stewart Pitt
Entry Limit: 200
Opens for entries on 1st June
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply , Open: £24.00 - Late fees charged from 15th August
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Sep 5th - Sep 6th
Abbey Rapids 1/2 Double

Yorkshire Slalom Committee
Venue: Abbey Rapids
Organiser: Andrew Crowhurst
Entry Limit: 200
Opens for entries on 1st May
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply 
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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.



Sep 19th - Sep 20th
Pinkston 1/2 Double

C R Cats
Venue: Pinkston
Organiser: Jen Cameron
Entry Limit: 150
Opens for entries on 1st July
No entries accepted on the day
Enhanced Fees Apply , Div 1: £28.80, Div 2: £20.10 - Late fees charged from 5th September
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Sep 26th - Sep 27th
Tryweryn Graveyard Premier Race 8 & 9/1/Open

Canoe Wales Slalom Committee
Venue: Tryweryn Graveyard
Event details not published

Oct 10th - Oct 11th
Llandysul 1/2 Double

Jun & Vet Championships

Llandysul Paddlers
Venue: Llandysul
Organiser: Gareth Bryant
Entry Limit: 250
Opens for entries on 1st August
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply  - Late fees charged from 26th September
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Oct 17th - Oct 18th
Tees Barrage Premier Race 11/Div 1

Yorkshire Slalom Committee
Venue: Tees Barrage
Organiser: Les Ford
Entry Limit: 175
Opens for entries on 1st August
No entries accepted on the day
Enhanced Fees Apply , Prem: £40.00, Div 1: £40.00
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Due to the cost of hiring the venue there will be enhanced fees.

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



Oct 24th - Oct 25th
Holme Pierrepont Premier Race 12/1/Kayak Cross

Uk Slalom Championships

Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club
Venue: Holme Pierrepont
Organiser: Julie Naidu
Entry Limit: 190
Opens for entries on 1st August
No entries accepted on the day
Standard Fees Apply , Kayak Cross: £24.80 - Late fees charged from 10th October
Sat Nav NG12 2LU
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UK Slalom Championships - more details to follow!

Prem/Div 1 Saturday 

Kayak Cross event Sunday