2025

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.

Event information can be found at https://cheltenhamcanoeclub.co.uk/symonds-yat-slalom-2025.pdf

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. 

Event brief: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OwHXb0nrXkJ9t9YFZzI7JDmlIUEPp1b_P962AHzvY3I/edit?tab=t.0