2026

Entry fees will be taken from your bank account around 12th March; please continue to enter in the meantime so that the organiser can plan accordingly.  Paddle ups are now welcome.

Parking

The enhanced fee covers the boat launch fee. Parking for competitors is at the Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Center. We will have a parking marshal and hopefully can park on the Grass at the far end. Parking is payable at the Canoe Centre by Card and is £8.00 per day, per car - charging is strictly enforced! Please do not park elsewhere as the event depends on everyone following the parking requirements To maintain the relationship with local businesses 

Timings

Sunday 15th is Mother’s Day. We have been asked to leave the site by 12.30 as the restaurants will need the parking.
So official practice for Sunday race will be on the Saturday evening from 4pm with free practice only before 9 am on Sunday.  The event should be finished by 12.00, dependant on number of entries.
If we have time there will also be Team Runs on the Saturday, after practice on the New course.

Accommodation 

If you book any of the places below, please make sure they know you are there for the Slalom to help us maintain a good relationship.

Camper Vans

There is camper van parking at The Royal Lodge, Wye Valley, Symonds Yat - Restaurant, Accommodation. 01600 890238

It’s £20.00 a night and you need to go for an evening meal. They have an outdoor toilet. Book directly in advance. 

The Royal Lodge will also be doing takeaway food and Coffee. 

Other Accommodation

Garth Cottage Symonds Yat East. 01600 890364. They have private parking for residents. 

The Saracens Head.  01600 890435. Food and accommodation. 

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

 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

This is a short course event on flat, slowly moving water.

For the most up to date information (traffic etc) see the club website at https://www.nckc.org.uk/slalom/

There may be additional activities after the competition - watch that space.

 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. 

Should time allow we will do team runs on the Saturday

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

 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. 

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.