2025

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

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.

 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. 

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

  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

The club have kit that can be borrowed by anyone - boats, paddles, BAs and helmets etc

Saturday Course erected 

Sunday

10:00 - 11:30 Free practice 

11:30 - 12:00  Full practice runs only 

12:00                First Runs

13:30                Second Runs

15:00                Prize Giving

 LOCATION: The event will be held on the River Tay in the Village of Grandtully. Follow signs from the A9 to Aberfeldy. The site can be found on the right hand side of the road in the centre of Grandtully. Sat Nav code PH9 0PL 

Camping at Grandtully Station Park please contact for link 

PARKING: The only parking on the day is in the Paddle Scotland car park in Grandtully. There will be an overflow car park available in the case of larger numbers. In the interests of maintaining good relations with local residents and businesses, competitors and families are politely requested not to park in car parks belonging to local commercial concerns or associated side streets. 

FACILITIES: Refreshments will be available from approx 8am, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, soup, filled rolls, etc as well as a fantastic array of home baking to cheer us all up! . Changing and showering facilities can be found in the Paddle Scotland car park. Paddlers are welcome to use the toilet block to change and shower. Please do not leave any kit or clothing etc in the shower area or toilets at any time. Anything that is left will be removed. Please remove any very wet or muddy gear before entering the facilities. 

COURSE CLOSURE: The course is likely to be set from 12pm on Friday.  

Paddlers are reminded to take care when crossing the road from the car park to the slalom site. Children should be supervised at all times.  

Site post code: DL12 9TN

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.

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.  

Information will be supplied at https://www.nckc.org.uk/slalom/

 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. 

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 along with a 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, camper vans and motor home.   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.

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.

Enhanced entry fees (£40) will apply due to the cost of hiring the facility

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