2026

Lots of time to practice Friday and Saturday evening. Team event after divisional races on Saturday. Onsite camping, breakfast and lunch available to purchase both days Avoid late entry fees, enter in advance and make the organisers life easier.

Further details can be found in the Event Information Pack.

The Sharks will be running a wild water Wavehopper race after the slalom on Saturday, the event is open to all and there will be boats available to borrow. To enter the Wavehopper race go to  Cardington Wavehopper Race.

Indoor changing rooms. excellent catering on site including the main room with seating.

FRIDAY:
Course will be constructed on Friday by 6pm

SATURDAY:
Clubhouse open from 8:00
Free Practice until 10:50
First Runs 11:00Second runs approx 13:00
A Kayakcross race will be held after the slalom race with plenty of practice before the race. Entries on the day.

SUNDAY
Clubhouse open from 8:00
Free Practice until 10.50
First Runs 11:00
Second runs approx 13:00

Refreshments and hot food will be available on Saturday and Sunday. 

CAMPING: Unfortunately, there is nowhere suitable to pitch a tent by the club. Camper Vans / Vans are fine to stay on the car park overnight at own risk. If you park before 6pm on Friday, you can get a free 2 hours parking ticket. From Friday 6pm until Monday morning there is no parking charge.

WhatsApp for communication will be create in the lead into the race.

 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. 

 We will be having camping on site and it will be necessary to pre-book.

A link to a form will be be put here and sent with the information pack

There will be a charge for camping.  Priority will be given to helpers.

We will be having catering on site during the race.

If time allows we will have team runs

Entry for championships as single Division 2 fee

Scottish Junior Champs is on Saturday

Two day training camp followed by Division 2/3 on the river

Subject to water levels, a div 4 will also be run on the river as a shortened/easier course.  (There will be a separate Div 4 on the lake for those who would like to remain on flat water)

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.

Camping and refreshments available all weekend. Training, Teams entry and White Water Race entry will run on Saturday and 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. WWR after the slalom, 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 Junior 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. 

 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. 

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/ 

More Information at:  bradbingcc.co.uk/2026-slalom-races/

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 link will be published closer to the time.

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