Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

Davebrads said: At the end of the day veterans are not important and veterans should only be given places after the closing date for the competition Surely this would be unfair. We pay the same entry fee for P/1 events as anyone else; shouldn't we be treated on an equal basis if we enter correctly i...

Hi Nick, Many thanks for initiating this consultation! One division for Vets would seem to make sense and would be within the spirit of open and informal participation. One aspect to consider, though, is that P/1 Vet status currently gives automatic qualification to some championship level events. I...

At least we're getting noticed and it's good to see the category expanding again.............

Just one additional point:
Past yearbooks provide a very valuable historical source.

Many thanks to Yorkshire Slalom for a great day on Saturday!
Jerry.

Mike, there are a number of us 'of a certain age' in P/1 Vets.
You would be very welcome to join our start line!
Best Wishes!
Jerry.

Albert Woods certainly has a very long-standing background in slalom and white-water and an in-depth understanding of our side of the sport. I remember his name coming up repeatedly in various capacities ever since the early '70s. I once went for an interview for a BCU job in Nottingham with Albert ...

I don't really understand the safety argument, since the original rule includes: provided the boat meets all applicable safety requirements as defined in Rule 19 Many thanks CP for explaining the decision making procedure - I had thought that formal ACM approval was required for a rule change. Evide...

Many thanks for the clarification and for the hard work of all those who sort out yearbooks, rules, etc. etc. However: C7.1.3 is essentially redundant, and always was The issue that affects me personally is the application of the boat length requirement at Prem/Div.1 (Vets). I sometimes choose (chos...

Rule 7.1.1 UK only refers to Divs. 2 to 4, so this is a change. I would no longer be personally affected if 'and veterans events' were to be added (!). Nevertheless, surely changes to the rules should only be made following full notification and discussion. I may have missed this, but it does not se...

On page 56 of the 2016 yearbook, Rule C7.1.3 states: 'Except at British Team and Squad Selection races, all whitewater boat types may compete without regard to boat specifications, provided the boat meets all applicable safety requirements as defined in Rule 19.' On page 64 of the current yearbook, ...

Perhaps we should just scrap VETS

Please leave P/1 Vets alone. What harm are we doing?

Many thanks to Les and his team for a great premier/pan-celtic slalom at Tees Barrage. At the prize giving John S used the phrase 'female equivalent of masters', presumably to avoid giving a prize for 'best mistress'! Do we need a new word, or would they prefer to be masters (female) in the same way...

Note that there appears to be some inconsistency over post-dated cheques between organisers posting on the events threads. Most are adamant that they are a big problem, but the Tees organiser appears to be actually asking for them!

Is there an Alva Winter Series this year?