2026

Welcome to Fairnilee div 2/3 race and delighted to host the junior pan Celtic Event on Saturday. J12,J14&Vets

Hoping to have the course set by early afternoon on Friday. There will be lots of free practice available at your own risk during daylight hours.

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.

Please follow the WhatsApp channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCzigYDzgTFQ5NQ9r2J

 We will be having camping on site and it will be necessary to pre-book.

For camping please complete the form below :

  https://forms.gle/iniwxuTqor5U7jUB9

We are responsible for camping on Friday - Monday. If you require additional nights please contact Bala Canoe Club at :  elmopanic@googlemail.com 

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 and a Kayak Cross Sprint 

We are in need of helpers.  If you are able to help please add your name to a role on the form here :

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16avJ-fd4Q5LdJ1nJvbCK5qRPHdZdIzRds_SBLxPUzz4/edit?usp=sharing

A Whatsapp channel is available here  :  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6AzKoL2ATybNYU0z0M

For water information please click on the following link :

https://www.nationalwhitewatercentre.co.uk/water-level-information

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.

     This event is being run from the Biblins Camp site HR96DX.  which is a 15 minute walk or paddle from the rapids. There will be a block booking for a group pitch  at the Camp site. PitchThis Book directly with the organisers. Motor homes, contact the organisers to make alternative arrangements. The Camp site is ideal for other activities. Mountain Biking , Caving, Rock Climbing and Hiking. There is No mobile signal on the Camp Site. The Div 4 will be run on a shorter or easier course.The  HR96DX.  which is a 15 minute walk or paddle from the rapids. There will be a block booking for a group pitch at the Camp site. This Book directly with the organisers. Motor homes, contact the organisers to make alternative arrangements. The Camp site is ideal for other activities. Mountain Biking , Caving, Rock Climbing and Hiking.  WhatsApp vent is being run from the Biblins Camp site HR96DX.  which is a 15 minute walk or paddle from the rapids. There will be a block booking for a group pitch  at the Camp site. PitchThis Book directly with the organisers. Motor homes, contact the organisers to make alternative arrangements. The Camp site is ideal for other activities. Mountain Biking , Caving, Rock Climbing and Hiking. There is No mobile signal on the Camp Site. The Div 4 will be run on a shorter or easier course.The  HR96DX.  which is a 15 minute walk or paddle from the rapids. There will be a block booking for a group pitch at the Camp site. This Book directly with the organisers. Motor homes, contact the organisers to make alternative arrangements. The Camp site is ideal for other activities. Mountain Biking , Caving, Rock Climbing and Hiking. 

 WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/CuWe2wekqFQJvHypGB94ie?mode=gi_t

 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

 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

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.