2025

Site post code: DL12 9TN

This event will be cash only!

A camping field will be available from Wednesday 27th Aug onsite for tents, campervans and caravans - £7.50 per vehicle per night - 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. More information and entries here: https://www.wildwater.org.uk/race/abbey-rapids-2025/

Whatsapp event community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcfkUlcTOPOFsPNRIEBlmr?mode=ems_copy_h_t

Onsite camping (no need to book, just turn up and pay (card payment only please) on arrival), breakfast and lunch available to purchase both days. Full details can be found in the event information pack. If, having read the event information pack you need more information, please email cardingtonslalom@vikingkayak.co.uk.

We are hoping to have team runs on Saturday afternoon after 2nd runs, entry £3 (card payment only please) per team at control on Friday night or Saturday morning before the end of 1st runs.

Avoid late entry fees, enter in advance and make the organisers life easier. 

Important: The park where the event is located is currently very dry. No BBQs or Fires are allowed. Any camping stoves MUST be well off the ground

Please enter your squad details in one go (including your Squad Manager) prior to checking out - this will make it easier for the organiser and be cheaper than doing everyone individually! ALL races are shown as being on Saturday, but the races will be spread across the weekend - one entry covers the teams and individual races. The system does restrict entries within the rules to some extent but it is up to you to make sure that your entries do meet the limitations within the rules. For any issues with entering the squad please contact dee@jepso.com, for everything else including changes and cancellations, contact Donna.

Entering Squad Members Select appropriate class and the members usual ranking in that class.  The entry options will include all those that the paddler can enter with that class.Eg if Sue Jones ranked in Div 3 K1W, the option to enter the P/1/2 K1W races and all the K1M races will also be displayed.If the paddler is being entered as a C1 and is not ranked or previously registered on the system in C1, then

• select class of C1M /C1W (according to paddler's sex)
• select division of Guest
• click button to add them to the list
• follow process for adding them (similar to squad managers or Div 4)

Please note that all K1s and C1s not in Prem will see Vets as an option, but only masters or vets can enter the vets race.  

 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. 

Full information can be found here:  https://shorturl.at/ivaSS

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

There is camping on site for Friday and Saturday night, please email the organiser to book a place.

Please be aware of the Sheffield Clean Air Zone and check using this link: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/clean-air-zone-sheffield 

Saturday: We will run teams with entries taken on the day.

Sunday: Fun C2 event with an emphasis on family entries. Prizes for first C2 crews made up of an adult and either a J8, J10, J12, J14 in the front. You can enter as prem/3 or div 4. Entries will be taken on the day, please enter before 10:00am on the Sunday.

On the day entries will be accepted until 10am both days, payment can be made with cash or card.

 Thursday evening Div 4. Changing rooms available from 5.30pm, practice and race starts at 6pm. 

RACE

This is the British Junior (Under 16) & Vet Champs on Saturday with British Junior C2 Champs on Sunday along with a Double Division 1/2 race.

 Prem paddlers should enter the Open category for the British Champs. Both Divisions will race on 3 pumps on the Pinkston white-water course. There is a fee enhancement to cover pump costs.

C2 entries are welcome; please apply for ranking before entering (bib applications). We have a number of C2s available to borrow.

PRACTICE

There will be supervised practice slots after the course is set as follow - 

Friday night      : 1 hour slots from 4:30 -8:30               £10

Saturday night :  40 minutes slots  from 5:00 - 7:40     £6

These can be booked at the same time as you enter.     

CAMPING 

We have on site camping for tents. Campervans/motorhome pitches fully booked.

Please email crcats.events@gmail.com to book camping.     

This is £10 per person per night (to cover Pinkston Watersports charges only). 

PARKING

There is car parking on the streets next to Pinkston Watersports and also in the car park up the hill at 110 Barron Street. Please park only in marked bays. On site parking will be limited to pre-booked motorhomes, campervans and organisers.

CAFE

There will be a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food all weekend.     

HOW TO FIND US 

From the M8, take J16 and turn right under the motorway and follow the road up to the left through a mini roundabout up to traffic lights.   Take a right at the traffic lights and you will see the Pinkston Watersports Orange Tower on your right hand side.

Cars are not charged to use Bradford's Clean Air Zone. Larger vehicles may be - please check prior to travelling, to inform your journey choice: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/breathe-better-bradford/where-is-the-clean-air-zone/where-is-the-clean-air-zone/ Camping available.

There will be a Wild Water Race on the Saturday after the Slalom. 

Details at https://www.wildwater.org.uk/race/wagon-lane-river-race-with-div-3-4-slalom-2/

The additional £2.50 on the standard entry fee covers the boat launch which is required by the private landowner. Parking is payable on the day at the Canoe Centre by card and is £8.00 per day.  Please do not park elsewhere as the event depends on everyone following the parking requirements.

Due to the cost of hiring the venue there will be enhanced fee of £40.00 per entry.

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

Lorraine Murray-Glendenning Memorial Slalom Race Shield 

This trophy is awarded to an U23/Senior female paddler in memory of Hexham canoe club chair/coach  who lost her battle with a brain tumor on 11th August 2019. Lorraine  coached slalom paddlers at the club and supported her two daughters in their passion to compete. A handicap will be applied to each eligible paddler’s time across all classes, with the trophy awarded to the eligible paddler with the lowest adjusted time. The handicap system follows that used at the Stone Mini Slaloms (details will be on the start list).

Note: This Shield is only open to U23 and Senior paddlers - those ranked as Juniors are not eligible. 

There will be slalom racing on both days but no Kayak Cross

Saturday - World Ranking Race 1 and Premier Race.

Sunday - World Ranking Race 2 and British Open.

For athletes entering the World Ranking Races that are not in the UK ranking system:

• Select your boat class (event)
• Select "Guest" as your Ranking Division
• Click on the button to add yourself to the list of athletes.
• Click the enter button on both Saturday and Sunday events (if applicable)
• Click the button to go the checkout and pay
• Your account will be charged in middle of September