Harefield Slalom 2022

Sunday 9th October

We will be hosting a division 4 slalom on Sunday 9th October 2022 at our Harefield home. This is an ideal opportunity for all our developing paddlers and for those of other clubs to come and attend and join in the fun. Enter here.

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Attendee Briefing Note

Harefield Slalom – Risk Assessment.

Try some thing different?

As you would expect with The Sharks we are going to do things slightly differently, be innovative, to give paddlers the chance to try different things. Although the event is only on Sunday, we will also be there on Saturday 8th October for practice and training. Camping will be available for those who wish to stay over. Enter here.

Fun slalom racing for all the family from beginners to champions hosted by The Sharks Canoe Club.

100 second course on modest white-water, ‘direct’ routes to challenge the best and choice of routes achievable for first time racers.

Division 4 and Open events in all classes, plus:

Canoe-Kayak Combined:  your best K1 score, plus your best C1 score, plus your best C2 score.  Enter each class as normal (div 4 or Open as appropriate); all paddlers entered in K1, C1 and C2 then automatically included for the Canoe-Kayak Combined challenge.  Unlimited C2 pairings, partner provided if needed (scratch entries on the day), your best C2 score used for your Combined total.  A perpetual Trophy will be awarded for the greatest effort shown in completing the Canoe-Kayak Combined Challenge.

Saturday 8/10/22 Practice and Free Coaching

Morning – free practice once final course adjustments set

Afternoon – free coaching, both full run practice, unlimited runs, plus small group coaching on key moves

Sunday 9/10/22 Racing

Morning – kayaks full runs practice, slalom race runs 1 & 2 

Afternoon – canoes full runs practice, slalom race runs 1 & 2, 

Free camping, with water tap and portaloo. Pub on site.

Kayak and Canoeing events will be held separately, so people can try both, without the stress and rush of having to swap boats quickly. Kayaks in the morning and Canoes in teh afternoon. For more information call us on 07951 770241 or email: slalom@thesharks.org.uk. You can enter online at Canoe Slalom Entries.

We have also booked tables for a meal in the Coy Carp at 5pm on Saturday

Published 14th August 2022, Updated 1st October 2022.