The Mini Slaloms are a series of 3 warm up races for the 2026 season. The series is handicapped to allow to any competitor to win the overall race. Each class will have a handicap time that will be deducted from your actual race time.  

The cost is £9 for a first entry and £5 for subsequent entries. This will be shown as a one off launch fee of £4 + an entry fee of £5.

We would prefer if you could enter online for the event before hand so we are aware of numbers etc. however the online entries will remain open for entries on the day until 09:30.

We will provide all race bibs for the event.

Schedule

Saturday 21st February

Course construction until approx. 11am. Free practice after that.

Sunday 22nd February

Free practice until 10.45

1st runs start 11.00

IMPORTANT - In order to access the results spreadsheet, you will need to have Google Sheets installed on your device. Please download this free app before coming to Stone. Once you have opened the link to the results spreadsheet, you can then leave it open. The results will be updated approx. every 15 mins. 

There will be no cost for protests but we ask that competitors are sensible with their protests.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded by division and class according to entry numbers. The allocation of prizes will be as follows:

· Between 1 and 5 entries: 1st

· Between 6 and 9 entries: 1st  and 2nd 

· 10 or more entries: 1st, 2nd and 3rd

· Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Those that compete in all three races without winning a prize will be rewarded with race mug.

 Welcome to our LV Div 1 race. The course will be set as a challenging division 1 level, not prem, and paddle-ups who are confident on this standard of white water are very welcome to enter.  Please email Ros at lvpcslalomevents@gmail.com if you or your supporters can offer any help with judging, bank safety, control and refreshments - the more volunteers we have, the less everyone has to do! Happy to ply you with coffee and biscuits as a "Thank you!" - bring your own mug.

Open Entries  (For prem standard paddlers): Condition of entry includes completing up to 60 minutes of official duties per entry per day. For this reason, open paddlers may only enter one boat class per day. You can, of course, enter a different boat class on Saturday to Sunday, should you wish. Anyone qualified for bank safety with white water rescue, stadium safety or regular practical white water rescue experience in your club, please contact Ros in advance to ensure we can allocate you to the safety team.  Entries are capped for this event.

Paddling volunteers: During the hour lunchbreak, non-racing supporters who are div 1 or above standard, or have completed their LVWWC Olympic assessment can book a 40 minute paddle on the Olympic course with the gates in situ for £12.

Training Sessions: Training sessions can be booked for Friday evening either 5:30-6:30, or 6:30-7:30pm. Cost £18.  Please only book one slot.  In fairness to those who are unable to attend, the actual course will not go up until after the practice sessions.  To keep costs down, we need to supply bank safety for these sessions. If your supporter can help, please let us know.

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. 

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

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

FRIDAY

Course will be constructed on Friday by 6pm

SATURDAY

Clubhouse open from 8:00

Free Practice until 10:50

First Runs 11:00

Second runs approx 13:00

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

SUNDAY

Clubhouse open from 8:00

Free Practice until 10.50

First Runs 11:00

Second runs approx 14:00

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.

For eligibility to Selection please refer to the Selection Policy 2026 Paddle UK Senior, U23 & Junior Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Selection Policy FINAL 5.12.25

Please note that entries will be in accordance with the UK rules. Those competing in Selection will not be given priority, so please get your entries in as soon as possible.   

On entering the Premier race, you will be asked whether or not you are eligible and wish to be considered for selection.

The race will be run in accordance with the Selection policy linked above. Please not the following in relation to Kayak Cross:

4.2. There will be a limit of up to 70 Kayak Cross entries in total. Subject to available entries, any athlete meeting the eligibility criteria in section 3.5 who wishes to enter the Kayak Cross Selection event should enter directly via canoeslalomentries.co.uk by the published entry deadline. 

4.3. For Kayak Cross only, athletes not meeting the criteria in section 3.5 wishing to enter for selection should enter directly via canoeslalomentries.co.uk, confirm eligibility and demonstrate an appropriate competency to participate. Entries are subject to availability of places and are provisional until confirmed at the absolute discretion of the IP following the passing of the published entry deadline.

In regards to start order please note:

11.3. The start order for all 2026 Canoe Slalom selection races will be 

-  reverse order of 2025 National Divisional Ranking 

- Top ten athletes from the 2025 senior team selection ranking going last in reverse order 

 The International Panel also reserves the right to adjust the selection start order.