Organiser Burton Phoenix Canoe Club

Event Description

Burton Phoenix Canoe Club with the support of the British Canoeing Sprint Racing Committee are hosting a local sprint event aimed at increasing interest and participation in Sprint Racing.

Event Organiser: Bill Lawrenson

Email:

 

Venue

The event will take place on the river Trent  at Newton Road Park, Newton Rd, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent DE15 0TU (Whatthreewords – dozen.pasta.pays), where there is ample parking.

 

The Event

There will be 500m upstream Time Trail followed by 200 metre heats and finals races.

There are no boat classes, just race in whatever type of Canoe/Kayak/SUP you wish, Single or Crew.  

The 500m TT results will be used to ‘seed’ the heats with potentially mixed boats. The results from the Heats will determine the Finals.

The Heats and Finals will be made up of at least 3 racers. The Final format for the day will depend on the numbers attending, there may be semi-finals.

 

Entry Fees (including SRC Levy) – payable on the day (limited to 60 boats)

£8.00 – Adult (18 years and over)

£6.00 – Juniors (Under 18 on 1st January 2023)

All entrants must have, at least, BC Associate Club membership. Otherwise a £5 Single Event Membership will need to be purchased here

Please enter in advance if possible to the organisers email address above providing each competitors name, age, club and BC number together with contact details – entries will also be accepted on the day but will require proof of BC membership. Payments will be taken on the day.

 

Check-in time    

9.30am – 10.30am. Race briefing at 10.45am

First start for time trial 11:00am

First heat, 12:30 then approximately every 2 minutes.

 

Boat Weight and Dimension limits

Any Canoe/Kayak/SUP can be used and must be constructed so that they remain buoyant and can support the crew when filled with water. There are no minimum width or weight restrictions.

 

Bib Numbers 

These will be supplied by the organiser. These must be returned after the race. 

 

Access to the water

From the river bank by the car park for the time trial.

From the river bank 200m upstream above the race start for the 200m races.

 

Course 

The 200m course is a downstream course ,the Start will be clearly marked and will finish in front of the ‘no swimming’ sign, 

The 500m course will be in the opposite direction , upstream, and from the no swimming’ sign, 

The finish will be clearly marked 

The course has minimal hazards and is accessible for viewing from the River bank.

The organisers reserve the right to modify the course if necessary.

 

Results

Results will be posted  during the day as appropriate. 

 

Prizes

Prize-giving will take place as soon as possible after all races have been completed. 

Prizes will be awarded to 1st 2nd & 3rd in each class (senior male, senior female, junior male, junior female) and any category where there are sufficient competitors (SUP, less than 2.0m…).

 

Safety

“Canoeing, kayaking and SUP are ‘Assumed risk’ – ‘Water contact sports’ that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own action and involvement”.   British Canoeing Statement.

 

Paddlers of all ages and abilities are very welcome to take part in this event, however, individual clubs should ensure that their paddlers are appropriately equipped, and suitably experienced to participate.. It is the responsibility of Team Leaders and competitors to consider and check whether they are properly equipped for the event: taking into account fitness, ability, the course and the prevailing conditions. All participants are required to offer help to fellow competitor in difficulty and provide assistance if requested. 

 

Buoyancy aids

All paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 7, 8, & 9 or below , or not ranked must wear a Buoyancy aid. The Race Organiser reserves the right to insist that all paddlers wear  in the event of adverse water or weather conditions. 

 

Any medical condition(s) that may affect a competitor’s ability to race safely must be declared to the race organisers at check-in. First Aid facilities including defibrillator are available on site.

 

Organisers, participants and spectators will be required to comply with any health related regulations or guidance applicable on the day of the event.

 

Refreshments 

Please bring your own refreshments.

 

Toilets

There will be toilets provided. 

 

Enjoy your racing!

 

Facilities

Cancellations

The cancellation policy for this event is the responsibility of the organiser. Please use the contacts for this to request details.

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