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Calendar for 2024
England Slalom Talent Programme Squad
The England Slalom Talent Programme have published their Qualification Criteria for 2024/25. A link can be found HERE>
England Slalom Talent Programme Squad List 2023/24>
Minutes of Committee Meetings
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Lois Leaver at HPP - picture © Malcolm Cook www.endlessskies.co.uk
Alfie Boote at GB Selection Training Opportunities at Lee Valley There are regular training opportunities at Lee Valley Whitewater Centre on water pumped for our Southern-based squads during weekday evenings and over various weekends. Access costs £15 per session on the Olympic Course and £10 per session on the Legacy Course. Sessions are un-coached and open only to paddlers ranked in Prem or Div 1. If your club wants to use these opportunities then please email Capacity in each slot is limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis. MORE DETAILS> Daniel Thompson Slalom sessions are now on the LV website to book. Email to ask them to add the slalom waiver to your account and the sessions will then show on the booking app under Olympic Slalom. |
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Results
| 31 Aug | Cardington 2/3/4 | 01 Sep | Cardington 2/3/4 |
| Abbey Rapids 1/2 | Abbey Rapids 1/2 | ||
| 14 Sep | Tryweryn Graveyard P/1 | 15 Sep | Tryweryn Graveyard P/1 |
| Oughtibridge 3/4 | Oughtibridge 3/4 | ||
| 21 Sep | Alva 3/4 | 22 Sep | Alva 3/4 |
| Langham Farm 3/4 | |||
| 28 Sep | HPP Prem | 29 Sep | HPP Div 1 |
| Wagon Lane 3/4 | Wagon Lane 3/4 | ||
| 5th Oct | Stone Div 3/4 | Shepperton Div 2 | |
| 6th Oct | Stone Div 3/4 | Shepperton Div 2 | |
| 6th Oct | Blaxton Div 4 | ||
| More results>>> |
JÜRG GÖTZ
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Sadly, but with many fond memories, we bid farewell to
JÜRG GÖTZ
22 SEPTEMBER. 1959- 25 OCTOBER, 2024. |
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Slalom ACM Time Agenda and Information
The Slalom Annual Consultative meeting will be held Paddle UK HQ, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU, on 30th November starting at 10.00. (Registration from 9:30).
The papers for the meeting are not being sent out, but are available online with all the other paperwork (online registration, proxy forms, reports etc). The reports are not complete as yet, but will be added to as they become available, so please check back.
Agenda
ACM Papers
MINUTES OF THE 2023 ACM
A buffet lunch will be provided. To enable us to order lunch please register your intention to attend along with any special dietary requirement via this online form. Tea & Coffee will also be available, however there are only a limited number of cups in the Paddle UK, so please bring your own.
Club Registration: Votes to which a registered Club are entitled must be held by one of the nominated representatives of that Club. Please update your club registration with this form. Representatives must be full members of their National Association. Please bring your membership card (or digital membership card) with you.
A club that is unable to be represented at a Consultative Meeting may vote by proxy as defined in the regulation 6.7. Please complete the electronic Proxy form. This is also available via the Agenda papers, or may be found on the committee pages.
Finally . . .
A reminder that all events on the 2025 Calendar need to have submitted their Safety Plan before the ACM.
I look forward to seeing you there
Les Ford
Secretary, Paddle UK Slalom Committee
Ed Ecclestone Award
Ed Ecclestone was a quiet man, working in the background to smooth the wheels and ensure that paddlers could concentrate on paddling. If there was a problem all you had to do is ask and he would sort it out, whether it was getting a replacement trailer, sorting a hotel or getting food for lunch. In his memory, this trophy was created to recognise those supporting our sport from out of the limelight, truly ‘hiding their light under a bushel’. Anyone can be nominated and can nominate someone. The award itself is decided by the previous nominees and the winner announced at the ACM.
If you would like to nominate someone for this year's award, please send your nomination including a few paragraphs to the Secretary () by 22nd November 2024.
Bib Returns - Time to return your bib
Now that the season has finished, it is time to return your bib please. It would really help our volunteer Bib Officers if you can do this as soon as possible please.
When posting bibs, they can be posted as a “large letter” for £2.70 (first class) or £2.40 (2nd Class) BUT the envelope must not be bigger than 353mm x 250mm and it must (easily) go through a 25mm slot. If you are unsure please go to a post office to ensure it has sufficient postage on it.
You can see who to send your bib to on this link
2025 Draft Slalom & Kayak Cross selection policies for feedback
The draft 2025 policies are released today for a period of just over 2 weeks consultation with the deadline for feedback being midnight (23.59) on Sunday 17th November. Once consultation closes, the IP will consider all feedback and then submit the policies for governance approval with a view to publishing the final policy during December.
Many thanks in advance for taking the time to read and provide feedback.
(on behalf of the Paddle UK Slalom International Panel)
Head of Performance - Operations
WATER QUALITY - Recommendations for the paddling community
With the recent high water levels and the risk of more and more rain, we would like to remind all paddlers, volunteers and anyone spending time by the rivers to consider the water quality and the risk of infection caused by microorganisms in the natural environment.
Please remember the following precautions:
cover any cuts and grazes with waterproof plasters
avoid swallowing river water
clean any wounds as soon as possible
wash your hands with soap and water after any contact with water, and
shower as soon as possible if you've been in potentially infected water.
If you become sick, contact your GP and let them know you are a paddler, with details of when or where you paddled.
Further guidance and information
Slalom Coach Development Programme
Jonathan Males will be running a 6 month programme to take a cohort of aspiring coaches through core coach, slalom discipline specific, and assessment. Cost is £450.
Dates:
Core Coach
16-17 November, Lee Valley
Slalom Coach Discipline Specific
13 – 15 December, Lee Valley and Shepperton
Plus, from October to April:
Complete online modules and self-study.
Shadow experienced coaches at Lee Valley or other clubs.
Lead club sessions under supervision of experienced coaches.
Support coaches at Slalom Schools, Lee Valley
18/19th January 2025
15/16th February 2025
Slalom Coach Assessment:
Half day, April 2025, Lee Valley or Shepperton
For more information contact
The End of an Era
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We are so sad to have to tell you that Nick Penfold died yesterday evening (Thursday 22nd August). Having been in and out of hospital, he was back home when he died. Nick has given so much to the Slalom Community in so many roles over the years. His most visible and continuing presence has been felt by all through his website at www.canoeslalom.co.uk, which really was the starting point for the technology we use in our sport. His dedication to keep the information on the site current has been truly incredible right up to the end and I know that he will be missed by all. |
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England Slalom Club Support Scheme The England Slalom Club Support Scheme fund is open for new applications from eligible England slalom clubs. The scheme is joint funded and supported by the England Talent Programme and the England Canoe Slalom Committee with money invested by the England Canoe Slalom Committee from the levies paid by Canoe Slalom events hosted in England. Click here to read more about this scheme, the impact to date, and how to apply. Daniel Thompson |
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Cody Brown at Lee Valley Selection - picture © Richard Nutter http://www.rn-photo.com
Kayak Cross
The Slalom Committee are gathering information on how Kayak
Cross races are being run around the nations, from entry level to selection
races.
We are looking to find out what the benefits and challenges are, what
equipment is being used, events are being run and participation numbers. We
are also looking for ideas on how we promote Kayak Cross to the wider
paddling community.
I would like to set up a Teams meeting with race organisers in the future to see if we can share ideas and to find out if we can help with any barriers people are facing in organising Kayak Cross events. Please email Mark Haylett by the end of June.
2024 Kayak Cross Events
There are a number of kayak cross events taking place at Holme Pierrepont (HPP) and Lee Valley courses over the summer and autumn. If you want to find out more and sign up to these events, follow the link and use the postcode filter HERE>
In addition there is a dedicated water slot with access to kayak cross gates at HPP at 6pm on Friday evenings. Customers can log into their account and book on the session HERE>
If you are planning your own kayak cross event and want it added to the list please get in touch with
Daniel Thompson
Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross International Panel
Final Paris 2024 Olympic Nominations – 13th June 2024>
Programme Qualification Policy for Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross for qualification to the World Class Programme from 1st January 2025.
This is published ahead of the 2024 International season so that
athletes know how performances will be assessed for programme
places in 2025. Funding beyond 31st March 2025 will not be known
until December 2024, but this sets out the intention subject to
ongoing funding. It can also be found
here.
2024 U23 and Junior Teams> Junior Selection Results> U23 Selection Results>
Canoe and Kayak Combined Prize
The England Slalom Talent Programme and Peak PS are establishing a new award to encourage young paddlers who improve their combined ranking in canoe and kayak disciplines. Prizes will be on offer to the male and female paddlers aged under 16 who accumulate the greatest combined points total in kayak and canoe. This combined ranking table will enable paddlers to track their progress.
More detail and rules can be found HERE>
Slalom Progress Awards
Last year Canoe Wales and the England Slalom Talent Programme, in conjunction with the England Slalom Committee, presented the new Slalom Progress Awards. We have updated the Awards for this year. MORE>
Please Volunteer - Your sport needs you!
We are in desperate need of volunteers. Please contact Sally Atkinson or Matt Crowhurst if you are interested in helping out at Canoe Slalom Div 1 and/or Prem events. It doesn't have to be for the whole day - even an hour can be really helpful. MORE>
Get Ranked!
2024 Division 4 Races and Starting in Slalom - a trial for the 2024 season
Division 4 slaloms remain an important part of our sport, introducing paddlers and giving them water time and race experience, but for 2024 there will no longer be automatic promotion from Div 4 to Div 3. MORE>
New C2 pairings
Apply direct to the C2 Bib Officer - you do not need to go through reinstatement. Ranked C2 pairs may enter races at any level.
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