2025

Demos - Friday Evening 

Premier Race 1/Selection - Saturday

Kayak Cross Selection - Sunday

2025 Slalom & kayak Cross & Sprint and Paracanoe selection policies

The policies are published by the respective International panels and are the result of significant work behind the scenes, in particular the IP’s would like to thank everyone who contributed to the development of the policies through the public consultation process in the autumn of 2024.

Slalom & Kayak Cross Junior, U23 & Senior combined document

The International Panel has also published an accompanying statement which highlights the slalom registration process, announces the final slalom Div 1 Junior selection qualifiers and shares the key themes from the consultation process.

Please take the time to read the policies and familiarise yourself with the processes to be used for the 2025 season.

Further details on the Selection race will be posted in due course. 

Entering this race does not confirm entry for selection - Please ensure you enter selection as well as the race.

Please note the following extract from the Selection policy Section B 4

All athletes meeting the eligibility criteria ...  wishing to be considered for selection to a 2025 Great Britain team should register for selection in order to confirm eligibility. The registration process can be completed here:

Selection Registrationforms.paddleuk.org.uk

 and should be finalised by 12pm on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Following the general selection registration process detailed above, athletes remain responsible for entering the appropriate race(s) before entry limits are reached. Entering the race is not registration.

 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. 

Enhanced entry fees (tbc) will apply