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Calendar for 2024
England Slalom Talent Programme Squad
The England Slalom Talent Programme have published their Qualification Criteria for 2024/25. A link can be found HERE>
England Slalom Talent Programme Squad List 2023/24>
Minutes of Committee Meetings
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Lois Leaver at HPP - picture © Malcolm Cook www.endlessskies.co.uk
Alfie Boote at GB Selection Training Opportunities at Lee Valley There are regular training opportunities at Lee Valley Whitewater Centre on water pumped for our Southern-based squads during weekday evenings and over various weekends. Access costs £15 per session on the Olympic Course and £10 per session on the Legacy Course. Sessions are un-coached and open only to paddlers ranked in Prem or Div 1. If your club wants to use these opportunities then please email Capacity in each slot is limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. MORE DETAILS> Daniel Thompson Slalom sessions are now on the LV website to book. Email to ask them to add the slalom waiver to your account and the sessions will then show on the booking app under Olympic Slalom. |
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Results
| 31 Aug | Cardington 2/3/4 | 01 Sep | Cardington 2/3/4 |
| Abbey Rapids 1/2 | Abbey Rapids 1/2 | ||
| 14 Sep | Tryweryn Graveyard P/1 | 15 Sep | Tryweryn Graveyard P/1 |
| Oughtibridge 3/4 | Oughtibridge 3/4 | ||
| 21 Sep | Alva 3/4 | 22 Sep | Alva 3/4 |
| Langham Farm 3/4 | |||
| 28 Sep | HPP Prem | 29 Sep | HPP Div 1 |
| Wagon Lane 3/4 | Wagon Lane 3/4 | ||
| 5th Oct | Stone Div 3/4 | Shepperton Div 2 | |
| 6th Oct | Stone Div 3/4 | Shepperton Div 2 | |
| 6th Oct | Blaxton Div 4 | ||
| More results>>> |
Symonds Yat Slalom 19-20 October
Due to very high water levels this event has unfortunately been cancelled.
WATER QUALITY - Recommendations for the paddling community
With the recent high water levels and the risk of more and more rain, we would like to remind all paddlers, volunteers and anyone spending time by the rivers to consider the water quality and the risk of infection caused by microorganisms in the natural environment.
Please remember the following precautions:
cover any cuts and grazes with waterproof plasters
avoid swallowing river water
clean any wounds as soon as possible
wash your hands with soap and water after any contact with water, and
shower as soon as possible if you've been in potentially infected water.
If you become sick, contact your GP and let them know you are a paddler, with details of when or where you paddled.
Further guidance and information
ACM Reminder
As the end of the racing season comes into sight, a reminder that the Slalom ACM will be on Saturday 30th November 2024, 10am, at Paddle UK HQ, Nottingham.
Any item for the Agenda at the Annual Consultative Meeting, not originating from the British Canoeing Slalom Committee must be signed by two Individual Members who are members of and represent a Voting Club. Agenda items must be received by the Secretary
() by Friday 25th October.
There is also the opportunity for willing volunteers to be elected to the Slalom Committee to help the running and future of the sport. Individuals can be nominated by two individual home nation members. Nominations or enquiries to the
Secretary please.
Ed Ecclestone Award
Ed Ecclestone was a quiet man, working in the background to smooth the wheels and ensure that paddlers could concentrate on paddling. If there was a problem all you had to do is ask and he would sort it out, whether it was getting a replacement trailer, sorting a hotel or getting food for lunch. In his memory, this trophy was created to recognise those supporting our sport from out of the limelight, truly ‘hiding their light under a bushel’. Anyone can be nominated and can nominate someone. The award itself is decided by the previous nominees and the winner announced at the ACM.
If you would like to nominate someone for this year's award, please send your nomination including a few paragraphs to the Secretary () by 22nd November 2024.
Protected Ranking Status
A reminder that athletes who have been unable to race in a major part of the season due to unforeseen circumstances, may apply to be protected from demotion. Such applications must be in writing and received by the 31st October of that season. Such status is discretionary. Applications will be decided by the Slalom Committee following a recommendation by the Ranking Status Officer. Please email requests to
Slalom Coach Development Programme
Jonathan Males will be running a 6 month programme to take a cohort of aspiring coaches through core coach, slalom discipline specific, and assessment. Cost is £450.
Dates:
Core Coach
16-17 November, Lee Valley
Slalom Coach Discipline Specific
13 – 15 December, Lee Valley and Shepperton
Plus, from October to April:
Complete online modules and self-study.
Shadow experienced coaches at Lee Valley or other clubs.
Lead club sessions under supervision of experienced coaches.
Support coaches at Slalom Schools, Lee Valley
18/19th January 2025
15/16th February 2025
Slalom Coach Assessment:
Half day, April 2025, Lee Valley or Shepperton
For more information contact
Bib Returns
We will soon be at the end of our slalom season, to help with returning your bibs you can return them to your bib officer at the following events as indicated below:
| Paul Mew* | HPP Prem /Div 1, Shepperton 2/3, Llandysul Div 1, Lee Valley Prem |
| Tracy Wells | Lee Valley Prem |
| Les Ford | HPP Prem/Div 1, Llandysul Div 1 |
| Karen Crowhurst* | HPP Prem/Div 1, Stone Div 3/4, Llandysul Div 1 Lee Valley Prem /KX |
| Sally Atkinson * | HPP Prem/Div 1, Lee Valley Prem |
| Donna Hawkins* | Stone 3/4 |
| Oli Snowdon | HPP Prem, Llandysul Div 1, Lee Valley Prem/KX |
| Stuart Meakins | HPP Prem, Lee Valley Prem |
*To reduce the number of bibs being posted, Paul will accept any bib at Shepperton 2/3. Sally, Karen and Donna will accept any bib return. Alison Longhurst has agreed to collect bibs from Symonds Yat.
Interclub Championships 2024
What an amazing weekend at Interclubs 2024! Thank you to the twelve club managers for their enthusiasm to get a squad together and get this event back on the calendar, after a five year gap. Thanks also to Patrick O’Hara and Viking KC for all their help to get the course and site ready for the competition.
Congratulations to Stafford & Stone A for winning the event.
Click the link for more results:
FINAL SQUAD RESULTS
PERPETUAL TROPHY WINNERS
AWARD WINNERS
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Saturday)
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (Sunday)
The End of an Era
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We are so sad to have to tell you that Nick Penfold died yesterday evening (Thursday 22nd August). Having been in and out of hospital, he was back home when he died. Nick has given so much to the Slalom Community in so many roles over the years. His most visible and continuing presence has been felt by all through his website at www.canoeslalom.co.uk, which really was the starting point for the technology we use in our sport. His dedication to keep the information on the site current has been truly incredible right up to the end and I know that he will be missed by all. |
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Canoe Slalom Awards 2024 - 26th October 2024
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ITS BACK AFTER 6 YEARS!!
All are welcome to an evening of Entertainment, Food, Drinks and Awards.
Including British Open Prizes, 2024 Seasons National rankings, Olympians, Volunteers, Successes and more!
All will be celebrated in an Semi-Formal evening to bring the 2024 season to a close
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Closing the Bulletin Board
Just wanted to let you know I’m going to shutdown the old slalom bulletin board at the end of the month. Its time has passed! Traffic has tapered away to zero, it needs a load of fixes and updates I’m not interested in doing and it just doesn’t justify the hosting cost any more.
Stephen Millband
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England Slalom Club Support Scheme The England Slalom Club Support Scheme fund is open for new applications from eligible England slalom clubs. The scheme is joint funded and supported by the England Talent Programme and the England Canoe Slalom Committee with money invested by the England Canoe Slalom Committee from the levies paid by Canoe Slalom events hosted in England. Click here to read more about this scheme, the impact to date, and how to apply. Daniel Thompson |
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Cody Brown at Lee Valley Selection - picture © Richard Nutter http://www.rn-photo.com
Kayak Cross
The Slalom Committee are gathering information on how Kayak
Cross races are being run around the nations, from entry level to selection
races.
We are looking to find out what the benefits and challenges are, what
equipment is being used, events are being run and participation numbers. We
are also looking for ideas on how we promote Kayak Cross to the wider
paddling community.
I would like to set up a Teams meeting with race organisers in the future to see if we can share ideas and to find out if we can help with any barriers people are facing in organising Kayak Cross events. Please email Mark Haylett by the end of June.
2024 Kayak Cross Events
There are a number of kayak cross events taking place at Holme Pierrepont (HPP) and Lee Valley courses over the summer and autumn. If you want to find out more and sign up to these events, follow the link and use the postcode filter HERE>
In addition there is a dedicated water slot with access to kayak cross gates at HPP at 6pm on Friday evenings. Customers can log into their account and book on the session HERE>
If you are planning your own kayak cross event and want it added to the list please get in touch with
Daniel Thompson
Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross International Panel
Final Paris 2024 Olympic Nominations – 13th June 2024>
Programme Qualification Policy for Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross for qualification to the World Class Programme from 1st January 2025.
This is published ahead of the 2024 International season so that
athletes know how performances will be assessed for programme
places in 2025. Funding beyond 31st March 2025 will not be known
until December 2024, but this sets out the intention subject to
ongoing funding. It can also be found
here.
2024 U23 and Junior Teams> Junior Selection Results> U23 Selection Results>
Canoe and Kayak Combined Prize
The England Slalom Talent Programme and Peak PS are establishing a new award to encourage young paddlers who improve their combined ranking in canoe and kayak disciplines. Prizes will be on offer to the male and female paddlers aged under 16 who accumulate the greatest combined points total in kayak and canoe. This combined ranking table will enable paddlers to track their progress.
More detail and rules can be found HERE>
Slalom Progress Awards
Last year Canoe Wales and the England Slalom Talent Programme, in conjunction with the England Slalom Committee, presented the new Slalom Progress Awards. We have updated the Awards for this year. MORE>
Please Volunteer - Your sport needs you!
We are in desperate need of volunteers. Please contact Sally Atkinson or Matt Crowhurst if you are interested in helping out at Canoe Slalom Div 1 and/or Prem events. It doesn't have to be for the whole day - even an hour can be really helpful. MORE>
Get Ranked!
2024 Division 4 Races and Starting in Slalom - a trial for the 2024 season
Division 4 slaloms remain an important part of our sport, introducing paddlers and giving them water time and race experience, but for 2024 there will no longer be automatic promotion from Div 4 to Div 3. MORE>
New C2 pairings
Apply direct to the C2 Bib Officer - you do not need to go through reinstatement. Ranked C2 pairs may enter races at any level.
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