2025

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.We need support 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: We will extend lunchbreak to an hour, so non-racing volunteers 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 6pm-7pm, or 7pm-8pm.  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.

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 LOCATION: The event will be held on the River Tay in the Village of Grandtully. Follow signs from the A9 to Aberfeldy. The site can be found on the right hand side of the road in the centre of Grandtully. Sat Nav code PH9 0PL 

PARKING: Parking is in the Paddle Scotland car park in Grandtully & also in nearby fields. In the interests of maintaining good relations with local residents and businesses, competitors and families are politely requested to park only in the designated parking areas, there will be parking attendants on the day to assist with this, please do adhere to their instructions.

FACILITIES: Refreshments will be available from approx 8am in the Village Hall, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, soup, filled rolls, etc as well as a fantastic array of home baking to cheer us all up! Changing and showering facilities can be found in the Paddle Scotland car park. Paddlers are welcome to use the toilet block to change and shower. Please do not leave any kit or clothing etc in the shower area or toilets at any time. Please remove any very wet or muddy gear before entering the facilities. 

*Open race is for the Irish selection paddlers only*

COURSE CLOSURE: The course is likely to be set from 12pm on Friday.  

Paddlers are reminded to take care when crossing the road from the car park to the slalom site. Children should be supervised at all times.  

All Paddlers must register before going on the water. Please complete paperwork below. It will help if you send as attachment on email.  Or hand in when you arrive at the centre.

Paperwork Link

Event WhatsApp group

WhatsApp Link

 Training Slots available on Sunday Evening at £7.50/40 minutes. Double-Ups are welcome.Times (awaiting entry page)

Slot 1        18:30 to 19:10

Slot 2       19:10 to 19:50

Slot 3        19:50 to 20:30

 
Please note all times may vary as pumped facility. 

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. 

 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. 

Site post code: DL12 9TN

A camping field will be available onsite for tents, campervans and caravans - £7.50 per vehicle per night - no booking required.

Catering will be available both days serving a range of delicious hot breakfasts and lunches as well as sweet treats and hot drinks all day. Bring your own mug for 20p off hot drinks!

There will be a WWR event after the slalom on Saturday with boats available to borrow.

 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. 

Enhanced entry fees (tbc) will apply