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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/

Shepperton Div 2 / 3 – 4/5 October   

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 the coffee shop on Ferry Lane. 

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. 

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. 

Event Timing  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.     

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

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.

Please read the Event Information

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 before 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. 

• Eligibility: Paddler must be ranked in div 1 - Prem. International paddlers will need their club or federation coach to confirm competency via email. 
• If you are interested in the training sessions and not racing at the weekend, please email and we will add you onto a waiting list. Those racing will get priority. 
• We are looking to add an extra session in on the Thursday morning. Please email if you are interested in doing an additional session. 
• If you are a large group and would like to request more sessions please get in contact. 
• Any coaches attending the sessions, please get in contact to coordinate safety, gate setting and session structures so that we can ensure productive sessions for all. 
•  Sports Hotels offer discounts at a number of hotels worldwide, including around Lee Valley. Booking through this link will secure discounts at a range of hotels. 
• Div 1 paddlers, select join waiting list and we will add you if /when your race entry is accepted. 

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

1. Select your boat class (event)
2. Select "Guest" as your Ranking Division
3. Click on the button to add yourself to the list of athletes: "Is paddler ranked or registered in another class?": select "no"->Club: Search for and select "independent"->"Is paddler a member of the BC/WCA/SCA/CANI?": Select "No"->"Next" 
4. Click the enter button for any sessions you want to do
5. If you are entering a group, add as many athletes as you need by repeating the process
6. Go the checkout, review all the names you have added and pay 
7. Your account will be charged in middle of September

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:  Is paddler ranked or registered in another class?": select "no")->Club: Search for and select "independent"->"Is paddler a member of the BC/WCA/SCA/CANI?": Select "No"->"Next" 
• 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

 SportsHotels offer discounts at a number of hotels worldwide, including around Lee Valley. Booking through this link will secure discounts at a range of hotels.