Seaton Park Slalom 18/19th May 2019

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Seedy Paddler
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Seaton Park Slalom 18/19th May 2019

Post by Seedy Paddler » Thu May 02, 2019 10:01 pm

SEATON PARK SLALOM – 18th & 19th May 2019

HOW TO ENTER
Entries will be accepted Online (https://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk/year/2019) and at Event Control up to 11.00am on Saturday and 10.30am on Sunday , however we would prefer advance notice to assist in planning and setting a start list. If you are not a member of the SCA, BCU or WCA you must subscribe to a “Temporary Membership” to cover insurance.

For more information and a programme for the event please contact:-
Stewart Tulloch, 8 Bressay Drive, Ellon, AB41 9WQ
Tel: 07771813229 Email : events@akcslalom.org

FORMAT
Seaton Park Slalom is open to all paddlers, whether they are entirely new to slalom or already in the BCU ranking system. Experienced paddlers can support the officials and compete in the Judges event. For less experienced paddlers the event is approved as a BCU division 3/4 double ranking competition and results for all paddlers who qualify for divisional status will be reported separately and used to determine those eligible for promotion points.

PROGRAMME
SATURDAY :
9.30am – 11.30pm River course open for use - Practice (coaching on request)
12.0pm – 2.00pm First Runs (Div 4; Div 3)
2.00pm – 4.0pm Second Runs (Div 4; Div 3)
4.30pm Prize giving
SUNDAY:
9.00am-10.30am River course open for use - Practice
11.00am– 1.00pm First Runs (Div 3; Div 4)
1.00pm – 3.00pm Second Runs (Div 3; Div 4)
3.30pm Prize giving


ACCOMMODATION
As Seaton Park is a public park there are no camping facilities on-site.
• The nearest camping/caravan site is at Maryculter, approximately 5 miles west of Aberdeen. (www.woodleisure.co.uk/our-parks/deeside).
• There is a SYHA hostel in the centre of Aberdeen (tel 01224 646988).
• Aberdeen Tourist Board can be contacted on 01224 522000.

CONTROL
Control will be situated in the Kayak Club containers and will be open from 9am on both days.

OFFICIALS
Experienced paddlers who volunteer to act as an official to support the event will be rewarded with a free entry in the Officials Event

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers always welcome to assist with judging, catering, control, etc.

Directions : see http://www.canoeslalom.co.uk/courses/Seaton_Park.htm

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