Welcome to Fairnilee div 2/3 race.

There is camping in the field at the river get on. No need to book as there is lots of space. No electric hook up. Entry to the field is at your own risk.

A cafe will be operating during race hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Planning on having a social barbecue on Saturday night. Bring food to cook on the barbecue, drinks and a chair. Further info to follow.

WhatsApp group link:

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FRIDAY

Course will be constructed on Friday hopefully by 7pm

SATURDAY

Free Practice until 10:50

First Runs 11:00

Second runs approx 13:00 (timing will depend on number of entries)

A Slalom cross event will be held after the slalom race.

Course will be changed for Sunday event.

SUNDAY

Free Practice until 10.50

PLEASE NOTE - There will be a 1 hour break whilst a Stone Carnival steeplechase (people + dogs) is held which uses the river. This should be fun to watch!

First Runs 12:00

Second runs approx 14:00 (timing will depend on number of entries)

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. Please be aware that the Circus is in town. 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.

ORGANISATION

Organiser – Pete Appleton | treasurer@staffordandstonecc.co.uk

Jury – TBA

Officials Coordinator – Tim Riches

Event Safety – Paul Evans

Welfare – TBA

Slalom Course Designer – Chloe & Emma Wallace

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Division 3/4 and Scottish Schools.

Saturday: Div 3/4 and Scottish Schools K1M & K1W & Team Runs.

Sunday: Div 3/4 and Scottish Schools C1 & C2.

If you are racing in Division 3 or Division 4, your entry will be automatically included in the Scottish Schools race at no extra cost. Please enter your school in the field when prompted. 

If you are in Division 2 or above, and wish to compete for your school, please enter the Schools Event. Please enter your school in the field when prompted.

C2 entries are very much encouraged! For the Scottish Schools competition on Sunday, you can have just two C2 runs: either two runs with the same partner or one with a Club partner and one with a School partner. Please enter one or two C2 boats in the usual way.

There will be team runs after individual runs on Saturday. Coaches will put the teams together.

Entries can be added on the day up to 10am.

A £1 site fee per paddler per day has been added to the entry fee for the maintenance and repair of the Alva facilities; this will be charged as a "launch fee" at checkout. 

There is space for camping/motorhomes in the field on Friday and Saturday at a charge of £5 per tent/van per night – no need to book. There are also a few EHU places, charged at an additional £5 per night – booking advisable – please just send us an email at crcats.events@gmail.com.

Camping available £7 per person for whole weekend. Access for camping from Friday 5pm. Precise location for camping access via car - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bckLZ4W7PpCczrg67

Park on grass near gate for camping, come and get key from Control if gate is unmanned.

Canteen open from 9am Saturday and Sunday. Toilets and changing rooms available.

Boats & gear available to borrow.

On the day fees accepted. 

Card payments available.

Precise event car park location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/eNRC8xBtsmHjCmNT6

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Further details will be provided 

Race being run alongside the McConkey Prem/ Div 1 race on the daleks below the main course..

Saturday only: Premier Division race with Superfinal 1 Race Format

 Sunday Only: Division 1 race

Paddlers progressing to the Premier Division final are:

• K1M: 7 from run 1, 3 from run 2
• K1W: 6 from run 1, 2 from run 2
• C1M: 6 from run 1, 2 from run 2
• Cw1: 4 from run 1, 1 from run 2

Premier Demonstration runs will be: Saturday AM, Time TBC

Sunday: 

Kayak Cross head to head races following the div 1 racing. This will start approx 14.45. 

UK slalom ranking plus organisers discretion to decide seedings for head to head. 

Use of the ramp: TBC.

Every entry in the Kayak Cross is guaranteed at least two head to head races. 

Kayak Cross Race briefing prior to event to confirm rules and permitted equipment, paddles, helmets and PFDs. 

Some kit will be available to borrow. 

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.