National Water Sports Centre Holme Pierrepont Country Park Nottingham 1-2 June 2019

Open & National ‘Band Together’ Regatta plus British SUP ‘One Design’ National Sprint Championships Photography: Iain McIntyre

British Canoeing 2019 National Sprint Regatta Regatta Guide Open & National ‘Band Together’ Regatta plus SUP ‘One Design’ National Sprint Championships

1st & 2nd June 2019

Saturday Championship Finals 52 13:03 Band 4 - Female K1 200 H2 53 13:06 Band 2-3 - Female K1 200 F 08:00 Team Leaders' meeting 54 13:09 Band 5 - Female K1 200 F 09:00 Start bucket practice from 200m start opens 55 13:12 -Ability (Sat) K2 200 F 09:30 Start bucket practice closes. 56 13:18 Band 4 - Male K1 500 H1 Course cleared 57 13:21 Band 4 - Male K1 500 H2 58 13:24 Band 4 - Male K1 500 H3 1 09:45 Band 1-2 - Male K1 1000 H1 59 13:27 Band 5 - Male K1 500 H1 2 09:48 Band 1-2 - Male K1 1000 H2 60 13:30 Band 5 - Male K1 500 H2 3 09:51 Band 1-2 - Male K1 1000 H3 61 13:33 Band 5 - Male K1 500 H3 4 09:54 Band 3 - Male K1 1000 H1 62 13:36 Band 6 - Girls K1 500 H1 5 09:57 Band 3 - Male K1 1000 H2 63 13:39 Band 6 - Girls K1 500 H2 6 10:00 Band 3 - Male K1 1000 H3 64 13:42 Band 6 - Girls K1 500 H3 7 10:03 Band 2-4 - Female K1 1000 H1 65 13:45 Band 6 - Girls K1 500 H4 8 10:06 Band 2-4 - Female K1 1000 H2 66 13:48 Girls U12 K1 500 F 9 10:09 Band 5 - Female K1 1000 F 67 13:51 Boys U12 K1 500 F 10 10:18 SUP 'One Design' Men Open K1 200 H1 68 13:57 Band 1-2 - Male K1 200 F 11 10:24 SUP 'One Design' Men Open K1 200 H2 69 14:00 Band 3 - Male K1 200 F1 12 10:30 SUP 'One Design' Women Open K1 200 H1 70 14:03 Band 3 - Male K1 200 F2 13 10:36 SUP 'One Design' Women Open K1 200 H2 71 14:06 Band 4 - Female K1 200 F 14 10:42 Band 4 - Male K1 200 H1 72 14:12 A-D - Mixed C1 500 F1 15 10:45 Band 4 - Male K1 200 H2 73 14:15 Canoe A-D - Mixed C1 500 F2 16 10:48 Band 4 - Male K1 200 H3 74 14:18 Band 5 - Female K1 500 H1 17 10:51 Band 5 - Male K1 200 H1 75 14:21 Band 5 - Female K1 500 H2 18 10:54 Band 5 - Male K1 200 H2 76 14:24 Band 2-3 - Female K1 500 F 19 10:57 Band 5 - Male K1 200 H3 77 14:27 Paddle-Ability (Sat) K1 500 F 20 11:00 Band 6 - Girls K1 200 H1 78 14:33 Band 4 - Male K1 500 F1 21 11:03 Band 6 - Girls K1 200 H2 79 14:36 Band 4 - Male K1 500 F2 22 11:06 Band 6 - Girls K1 200 H3 80 14:39 Band 5 - Male K1 500 F1 23 11:09 Band 6 - Girls K1 200 H4 81 14:42 Band 5 - Male K1 500 F2 24 11:12 Paddle-Ability (Sat) K1 200 F1 82 14:45 Band 6 - Girls K1 500 F1 25 11:15 Paddle-Ability (Sat) K1 200 F2 83 14:48 Band 6 - Girls K1 500 F2 26 11:21 Canoe A-C - Mixed C1 1000 F 84 14:54 Band 1-2 - Male K1 500 H1 27 11:24 Band 1-2 - Male K1 1000 F1 85 14:57 Band 1-2 - Male K1 500 H2 28 11:27 Band 1-2 - Male K1 1000 F2 86 15:00 Band 1-2 - Male K1 500 H3 29 11:30 Band 3 - Male K1 1000 F1 87 15:03 Band 3 - Male K1 500 H1 30 11:33 Band 3 - Male K1 1000 F2 88 15:06 Band 3 - Male K1 500 H2 31 11:36 Band 2-4 - Female K1 1000 F 89 15:09 Band 3 - Male K1 500 H3 32 11:42 Band 5 - Female K1 200 H1 90 15:15 Band 4 - Female K1 500 H1 33 11:45 Band 5 - Female K1 200 H2 91 15:18 Band 4 - Female K1 500 H2 34 11:51 Girls U12 K1 200 F 92 15:21 Band 4 - Female K1 500 H3 35 11:54 Boys U12 K1 200 F 93 15:24 Lightning A K1 500 F 36 12:00 Band 4 - Male K1 200 F1 94 15:30 Lightning B K1 500 F 37 12:03 Band 4 - Male K1 200 F2 95 15:33 Band 5 - Female K1 500 F 38 12:06 Band 5 - Male K1 200 F1 96 15:54 Band 1-2 - Male K1 500 F1 39 12:09 Band 5 - Male K1 200 F2 97 15:57 Band 1-2 - Male K1 500 F2 40 12:12 Band 6 - Girls K1 200 F1 98 16:00 Band 3 - Male K1 500 F1 41 12:15 Band 6 - Girls K1 200 F2 99 16:03 Band 3 - Male K1 500 F2 42 12:21 SUP 'One Design' Men Open K1 200 F 100 16:09 Paddle-Ability (Sat) K2 500 F 43 12:27 SUP 'One Design' Women Open K1 200 F 101 16:12 Band 4 - Female K1 500 F1 44 12:33 Canoe A-D - Mixed C1 200 F1 102 16:15 Band 4 - Female K1 500 F2 45 12:36 Canoe A-D - Mixed C1 200 F2 103 16:27 Band 4 - Male K1 5000 F 46 12:42 Band 1-2 - Male K1 200 H1 104 16:30 Band 5 - Male K1 5000 F 47 12:45 Band 1-2 - Male K1 200 H2 105 16:33 Band 6 - Girls K1 5000 F 48 12:48 Band 3 - Male K1 200 H1 106 16:54 Band 1-2 - Male K1 5000 F 49 12:51 Band 3 - Male K1 200 H2 107 16:57 Band 5 - Female K1 5000 F 50 12:54 Band 3 - Male K1 200 H3 108 17:15 Band 3 - Male K1 5000 F 51 13:00 Band 4 - Female K1 200 H1 109 17:18 Band 4 - Female K1 5000 F

1 200 24759 500 24756 1000 24755 PF 24751 TOT 24752 CO 24750 LJ 24749 CR 24761 FAC 24748 EOC 24762 Sunday 130 11:24 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 500 F2 131 11:33 Band 4 - Mixed K2 200 H1 110 08:30 Band 4 - Mixed K2 500 H1 132 11:36 Band 4 - Mixed K2 200 H2 111 08:33 Band 4 - Mixed K2 500 H2 133 11:39 Band 1-2 - Mixed K2 200 F 112 08:36 Band 5-6 - Mixed K4 500 H1 134 11:42 Band 3 - Mixed K2 200 F 113 08:39 Band 5-6 - Mixed K4 500 H2 135 11:48 Canoe A-D - Mixed C2 200 F 114 08:42 Band 3 - Mixed K2 500 F 136 12:15 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 200 H1 115 08:45 Band 1-2 - Mixed K2 500 F 137 12:18 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 200 H2 116 08:48 Lightning A/B K4 500 F 138 12:21 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 200 H3 117 08:54 Canoe A-D - Mixed C2 500 F 139 12:30 Band 4 - Mixed K2 200 F1 118 08:57 Paddle-Ability (Sun) K1 500 F 140 12:42 Band 1-2 - Mixed K2 5000 F 119 09:33 Band 4 - Mixed K2 500 F 141 12:45 Band 3 - Mixed K2 5000 F 120 09:36 Band 5-6 - Mixed K4 500 F 142 13:15 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 200 F1 121 09:42 Band 1-3 - Mixed K4 500 F 143 13:18 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 200 F2 122 10:24 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 500 H1 144 13:27 Band 4 - Mixed K2 1000 H1 123 10:27 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 500 H2 145 13:30 Band 4 - Mixed K2 1000 H2 124 10:30 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 500 H3 146 13:36 Canoe A-D - Mixed C2 1000 F 125 10:33 Band 4 - Mixed K4 500 F 147 14:12 Band 1-2 - Mixed K2 1000 F 126 10:39 Lightning A K2 500 F 148 14:18 Band 3 - Mixed K2 1000 F 127 10:45 Lightning B K2 500 F 149 14:24 Band 4 - Mixed K2 1000 F 128 10:51 Paddle-Ability (Sun) K2 500 F 150 14:36 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 5000 F 129 11:21 Band 5-6 - Mixed K2 500 F1 151 15:15 Band 4 - Mixed K2 5000 F

Social media

Why not subscribe to our new Instagram account, canoesprintUK, or Twitter account, canoesprintUK, where we’ll be sharing sprint‐related photos and videos going forward.

As we’re aiming to increase the social media presence of Sprint Racing nationally, please use the following hashtags alongside any photos or videos that you publish on social media ahead of, during, and after the National Regattas.

Hashtags #nottsregatta #canoesprintlegends

2 200 24759 500 24756 1000 24755 PF 24751 TOT 24752 CO 24750 LJ 24749 CR 24761 FAC 24748 EOC 24762 Social media Welcome Why not subscribe to our new Instagram account, canoesprintUK, or Twitter account, canoesprintUK, where Welcome to the third of this year’s National Sprint Regattas. we’ll be sharing sprint‐related photos and videos going This is the and National ‘Band Together’ Regatta plus the forwards. British Canoeing SUP ‘One Design’ National Sprint Championships. As we’re aiming to increase the social media presence of Sprint Racing nationally, please, use the following hashtags Good luck to you all during this weekend’s racing. alongside any photos or videos that you publish on social media ahead of, during, and after the National Regattas. Progressions from heats to finals

Progressions from Heats to Finals for all events in this Hashtags #nottsregatta ‘Band Together’ Regatta will be based on time. This includes #canoesprintlegends Men A, Women A, Boys A, and Girls A

Start gates practice Regatta merchandise If you have not used the start gates before, or if you would like a refresher on how to line yourself up into the buckets, we will be holding an open practise session at the 200m We’ll again be selling regatta‐branded items. If you’d like start line from 9.00 to 9.30 on Saturday morning. your own limited‐edition paddling teddy, mug, t‐shirts, or caps, then pop along to the Secretary’s Desk during the 2019 Handbooks weekend. The 2019 Canoe Sprint Handbook will be available at £5 from the Secretary Desk at the top of the stairs from the Reception area in the Centre.

New for 2019

Shared early morning use of the course If you plan to warm up on the course before the Competition starts, please be aware that for some of the warm up section, rowers could be training on the lake between the 1000m and 2000m marks. They will travel down past the 1000m start in Lane 10 and return to the Raising Funds for the RNLI in Boathouses using Lane 0. To avoid any potential disturbance from the rowers, please warm up in the area between lanes memory of Alistair Collier 1 to 9 from the Finish Tower to the 1000m Starts, until the rowers leave the course. Alistair’s family are raising money for the RNLI this weekend, If you normally park your vehicles on the hardstanding in offering the opportunity to catch a moment in a busy racing front of the Boat Houses, please keep a look out for rowers weekend by taking a polaroid picture in return for a small carrying boats crossing this area to reach the boathouse and donation. Keep an eye out for the donation buckets and their coaches on bikes. information on where to find the camera so you can get your picture. Check, Clean and Dry Wash Station On Saturday 6th October 2018, Ali was paddling in his kayak as part of an organised race and, due to the adverse weather A wash station has been introduced at each Regatta to conditions, was separated from the racing group and combat the spread of non‐native species between stranded at sea. He was located after an extensive and watercourses. Please ensure that your boats are checked, dedicated search and rescue operation on Sunday afternoon washed, cleaned and dried prior to coming to Nottingham. and was, regrettably and extremely sadly, pronounced dead A service will be provided at Nottingham for you to Check, at the scene. Wash, Clean and Dry your boats before returning to your home club. British Canoeing want to encourage this as Alistair Collier was heavily involved in paddling sports and standard practice when competing on different was an active member of Worcester Club, watercourses. Worcester Canoe Club and Outrigging/Paddle Sport community for many years. The kindness and generosity

C1 from the paddling community has been extremely Please do not go too far down the course as we are unable comforting to his family and a great reflection of the sport to provide effective safety support to you. Remember too he loved. that you are not allowed to practice in the race area. To see messages of support from the watersport community, and to donate directly to the fundraising Are there any rules I need to know? campaign, please visit the fundraising page: The National Sprint Regattas follow a detailed set of rules. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/AlistairC The British Canoeing Sprint Racing Competition Rules and ollier the National Sprint Regatta Terms/Condition of Participation. These can be read in full in the annual Racing Handbook. This can be purchased at the Secretary’s Desk on the 1st floor of the Regatta Centre Building. A few specific rules that you need to be aware of have been included in this Information for competitors’ section. These rules help with the fair, safe and efficient running of the regatta. What are the minimum boat weights? In sprint racing, there are minimum weights for boats (BC SRC Regulation 9). These vary according to the class of boat. K1 12kg C1 14kg K2 18kg C2 20kg

K4 30kg C4 30kg Paracanoe: K1 12kg; V1 13kg (inc. hull, aima & latco) It is your responsibility to make sure that your boat is at Event security least that weight or heavier and to bring with you any additional weights that you need. If you boat require additional weight to be added this must be firmly attached The National Water Sports Centre has asked us to raise to your boat, a loose bag of stones or sand tucked under the awareness about Security at the event. seat is not acceptable. The weight of your boat is the weight measured using the Boat Control weighing scales on the day Please, ensure that you do not leave your belongings of the regatta, not the scales at your club or your kitchen unattended during the weekend. Please, also keep your car scales at home, so please don’t argue with the Boat Control locked when unattended. officials. Boat Control is based at the bottom of the tower. If you see anyone acting suspiciously, please, report it If you race in an underweight boat you can be disqualified. immediately to Reception on 0115 982 1212, or any Regatta Official, or at the Secretary’s Desk. At a National Sprint Regatta, you are not obliged to have your boat weighed before your race, although you can do so for your own peace of mind if you wish. However, you may be called into Boat Control immediately after your race, Information for competitors which means going directly to the Boat Control pontoon, after crossing the finish line, for your boat to be weighed. You should also be aware that the weight of your boat may How is the course laid out? change depending on the temperature. Boats are lighter on The layout of the course is shown on the diagram on the a hot day, so if you are in doubt about the weight, especially back page of this programme. Please take time to familiarise if the weight is close to the minimum permitted weight, play yourself with the course and the areas where you are and safe and weigh your boat before you race. are not allowed to paddle. What if my boat is too heavy? Can I use the course to warm up before The bottom line is it doesn’t really matter. Too many my race? athletes worry about being at a disadvantage if their boat is heavier than the minimum required weight, so much so that Once the safety boats are on the water, you are welcome to some will try to race with an underweight boat. use the regatta lake to warm up. No paddling is permitted on the lake without appropriate safety cover being in place. How a boat travels through the water depends on a lot of Safety boats will be in place from 8:00am on Saturday, and things including the shape of the boat’s hull, the from 8.00am on Sunday. The safety boats will stay on the displacement of the water, how high your seat is and your course until shortly after the last race on each day. overall centre of gravity and, not least, your own ability and paddling technique. So, for example, if your K1 weighs

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12.0kg, 12.5kg or anything in‐between, it’s not going to How do I get to the start and when should make much difference to your overall performance, so don’t get hung up about it. I arrive? Leave yourself enough time to get to the start line for your Why do I need a lane number? race, paddling slowly in Lane 0. This is the lane closest to the regatta centre. Your boat must display a white lane number board showing the lane number in which you are racing. The number Aim to arrive in the starting area five minutes before your boards help the officials who run the regatta, particularly at race time and ideally get yourself lined up in the correct the start, to help with timing and to identify the correct lane. The starting area runs from the start line itself to a set boat(s) to be weighed after each race. of blue buoys placed 100m beyond each start line. Please don’t go too far away from the starter, as you’ll need to be Your lane number is likely to change from race to race, so able to hear when your race is called. Regatta race time is make sure you are displaying the correct number before you displayed on a large digital clock, which is placed on the paddle to the start for your next race. Your Team Leader bank next to the starter’s hut. should be able to provide you with the required number board. Sets of White Lane Numbers are available for sale from the Regatta Secretary’s Desk What happens at the start? The starters will call you to the start line by the number of Why do I have to race in my club colours? your race, remember your race number! Then the lane number for each competitor in that race. On windy days, it You are racing for your club and therefore need to wear your can sometimes be difficult for the lanes furthest away from club colours. If there are queries with your race, the club the starter to hear these requests, so keep aware of what’s colours help us to easily identify specific paddlers. This in going on around you and ask other paddlers if you are turn allows us to more quickly resolve any issues and to unsure. contact the relevant club team leaders if required. It also allows us to post the race results more quickly. When your race is called, you will be asked to move towards the start buckets and to stop and hold off about 5‐10m away How do I know if I have to wear a from the buckets. When the timing team has given clearance Buoyancy Aid/Life Jacket? for the next race to proceed, the starter will then ask you to come into the buckets. Please listen carefully to the starter’s If weather conditions deteriorate during the regatta instructions at this point. You will hear these clearly from the weekend, you may be required to wear a Buoyancy Aid/Life loudspeakers next to each bucket. Jacket. If this is required, an announcement will be made on If you miss your start, you may not be allowed to race. the Public Address (PA) System to inform you which classes Remember that there are races starting every 3 minutes of paddlers, or all paddlers, must wear them as a mandatory throughout the day. This leaves very little time to delay the requirement. A further announcement will be made when start of any race. the requirement is rescinded. While the requirement is in force an Orange Flag will be displayed on the Flag Pole by the Finish Tower. Why do I have to stay in the centre of my All Buoyancy aids/life jackets must conform to the lane? Federation (ICF) standard or the The simple reason is you must not get yourself in a position European standards EN ISO 12402‐4 or EN ISO 12402‐5. where you interfere with the progress of, or seek to take advantage from, other competitors. How much buoyancy do I need in my BC SRC Regulation 26 states that your boat must not come boat? within five metres of a competitor’s boat, which includes the blades of your . So, the tip of your blade must not BC Sprint Racing Competition Rules require that following a come within five metres of the tip of the competitor’s blade capsize, all and must be able to remain level in the adjoining lane. See the following diagram. If you get with the water when filled with water and support the crew. too close to another competitor, you could distract or You therefore need to ensure that there is visible additional obstruct them. BC SRC Regulation 27 states that you are not buoyancy fitted in your boat before you get on the water. allowed to take pace from other boats, so staying in the This may be checked during the regatta. Any boat that does centre of the lane does help you avoid the temptation to try not have visible buoyancy material fixed in the boat will not and wash hang. The way to make the race as fair as possible be allowed on the water until additional buoyancy has been for every competitor, especially if you are racing side‐by‐ added. If your boat is found not to have the required side, is to stay within the central four metres of your lane. buoyancy at Boat Control, after racing, this will be reported to the Chief Official. Disqualification or penalties points will be applied.

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on the race itself. Giving pace or any other assistance, including coaching, could result in the boat which it appears is unfairly supported being disqualified from their race. How do lanes work for races that are longer than 1000m? In races of more than 1000m, you can deviate from your lane after the first 150m (after passing the Control Tower) providing you do not impede other competitors.

When a race is run on a course with turning points these We do appreciate that in certain weather conditions you can shall be passed to port, i.e. in an anti‐clockwise direction. easily be pushed off‐centre by the wind and water turbulence and this is quite understandable. We just ask you You will not be disqualified for touching a turning point buoy to make every effort to remedy the situation and get back to unless, in the opinion of the Turning Point Umpires, you the centre of the lane as soon as possible and at least within have gained an advantage by doing this. In making a turn the next 100m. you should follow as closely as possible the course as marked by the buoys at the turning point. If you deviate outside the central four metres, the race Umpire is required to report this to the Chief Official in the For races over 1000m, if you capsize, you will be eliminated Tower. The decision as to whether you are disqualified or from the race if you are not able to get back in the boat not will rest with the Competition Committee and will without outside help. For races of 1000m or under, you probably depend on whether your deviation had an adverse cannot re‐join the race if you get back into the boat. effect on another competitor or how close you were to Any competitor who is responsible for a collision, or who another boat. For obvious reasons, we tend to be a little damages the canoe or kayak or paddle of another more lenient on the junior and less experienced paddlers. competitor, can be disqualified and can be required to pay In summary: damages.  if your boat deviates from the central area of the lane, Why are there motor boats on the course? you must go back immediately to this central area of the lane. There are normally three Umpire’s launches on the water  if your boat leaves the centre of the lane and does not throughout each regatta return to it, you may be disqualified from the event. The Umpires will follow races down the course, or in the  if your boat leaves its allocated lane, you will be case of 200m races, sit at either end of the course to disqualified from the race. observe these races. They are responsible for the race once Additionally: it is underway and have a duty to report any possible rule infringements during the race to the Chief Official in the  if you capsize during the race, you will also be eliminated tower. from the race. In addition, the Umpire and the Umpire launch will assist  if you break a paddle during your race, you may not be paddlers in the event of a capsize, or when necessary give provided with a new one by a supporter. directions to evacuate the lake in the event of an electric The Umpire has the right to interrupt a correctly started race storm. if unforeseen issues arise. The umpire will announce this The launches use Lane 10 to move around the course, this is with a red flag and may sound a signal to advise you of such the lane which is the furthest away from the tower. The an interruption. Competitors must immediately stop launch drivers are very aware of the impact of their wash on paddling and await further instructions. your paddling and aim to minimise this as much as possible. Why am I not allowed to be paced or to sit What happens at the finish? on someone else’s wash? At the end of each race, please move away from the finish BC SRC Regulation 27 states that taking pace or receiving line as quickly as possible. Remember that there can be assistance from boats not in the race or by any other means multiple races on the course at any one time and that other is not permitted. races may finish very shortly after your own. When a race is in progress, crews who are not taking part in In most races, Boat Control will inspect one of the boats, the race are strictly forbidden to proceed over the whole or selected at random. In the races that are designated part of the course, even if outside of the lane marking buoys. National Championship Finals, the first four across the line This includes following alongside a race, while paddling in will all be called to Boat Control to be weighed. the access lane, and in particular crossing the Finish Line in the access lane while a race is in the process of finishing. The commentary team will advise you which boat(s) needs This can obstruct the view of the Judges and certainly to go to Boat Control. The Boat Control team will also display distracts their attention when they’re trying to concentrate

C4 the lane number(s) of these boats on a signboard on the reception area within the Regatta Centre Building. Or via the pontoon immediately below the tower. Live results service. If you are called to Boat Control, please go there immediately following your race. If you don’t you can be Can I obtain the race results on my mobile disqualified from the race. phone? Results can now be obtained during the regatta from What happens if I get called to boat http://www.regattaresults.org.uk. This service supplements control? the existing PDF files that are posted on the http://canoeracing.org.uk/sprint/ website. Boat Control inspects boats in accordance with BC SRC Regulation 12. This means you must remove every single This service enables you to view the provisional results loose item from your boat before it is weighed. Typically, directly on your phone throughout the regatta. The results this includes things like: are updated in near real‐time shortly after the results for each race are released.  the white number board  the spraydeck The service enables you to scroll up and down through the  the foam on your seat, especially if it is absorbent results very quickly. Just refresh the webpage every now and  any stones or weights that are now loose, having broken again. loose during the race, even though they had appeared to To access this service, navigate to be fixed and firm when you started the race http://www.regattaresults.org.uk.  sponges, chamois leathers and any other absorbent item that may be under your seat Sam Willis has developed an app called RegattaLive that  canoe knee rests (fixed knee rests must be dried) takes the provisional results published on  residual water www.regattaresults.org.uk and puts them in a format that you can search. This new version works with the updated If your boat is found to be under the required weight for results system. your class, then this will be reported to the Chief Official in the tower. Penalties will be applied by the Competition It’s a free download for iPad and iPhone users from the Committee. Apple App Store. iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/regatta‐ Can I warm down? live/id930113294 You may warm down by turning carefully below the Finish An Android version is also available from Google Play. Line and then proceeding back to behind the start line https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.britishca SLOWLY down Lane 0, the lane closest to the Regatta Centre noeing.regattalive Building. Remember that it will only work during the weekend, as and How do I find out if I’ve qualified for a when the unofficial results are made available. After the regatta, the official results will be published on the website: final? www.canoeracing.org.uk/sprint/ The times from each heat are processed very quickly after each race. Once the Chief Official has received confirmation How do I find out if I’ve been promoted? from the Umpire and Boat Control that no rules have been broken, or has resolved any issues where they have, these Promotions between classes are calculated during the times are then displayed on the main scoreboard and on the Regatta weekend and are based on several factors. If you noticeboards in the main reception area within the Regatta have been promoted, details about this are included in the Centre Building. published set of Official results. These are available on the Sprint Racing website at http://canoeracing.org.uk/sprint/ Once all the heats in a class have been completed, draws for shortly after the event. The availability of these results is each Final are made. Mostly these are based on times. also notified on our Facebook group page called BC Sprint Dependent on the number of entries in each class, there Racing Committee. may be more than one Final. The only exceptions are Men’s A or A/B, Women’s A or A/B, When and where do medals, trophies and Boys A or A/B and Girls A or A/B events or if classes are for promotion certificates get distributed? Open Men, Men U23, Open Boys and Boys U18, Open Women, Women U23, Open Girls and Girls U18. These For the Open & National Championship events, medals will events are based on finishing place within each heat. The usually be presented throughout the Championship regatta progression from heats to finals for all events are shown weekend. beneath the heading for the heats in the Start List. Paddlers receiving trophies will be invited to the Annual You will need to check if you have qualified for a Final in Consultative Meeting (ACM) on the 19th October at your class. Details of who is in each final, and their lane Reading Canoe Club where the trophies will be presented numbers, are displayed on the noticeboards in the main

C5 followed by a social evening. Trophy winners will also Small changes to event schedules can occur in the weeks receive a commemorative award certificate. leading up to each event. Any changes are published on the Sprint Racing website. The availability of updated versions of Past Junior Promotion and Mini Sprint Certificates can be the schedule, and other news items for Sprint Racing, are collected by Team Leaders from the Secretary’s Desk at the also notified on our Facebook group page called BC Sprint top of the stairs on Sunday. Racing Committee. Is there an event welfare office I can What do I need to know about regatta speak to? liability? You should feel safe to enjoy your sport. If you are worried The regatta will endeavour to provide a safe environment about how you or someone else is being treated at the event within the Water Safety Code. You are specifically reminded by another young person or adult, there is someone you or that anyone using the lake and the adjoining river does so your parents/carer or coach/leader can talk to. Please speak entirely at their own risk. Please note the following BC to our Event Welfare Officers: Regatta Liability Statement. Helen Callow Tel 0745 6418254 Canoeing and are assumed‐risk water‐contact or sports. Participation in these sports carries an inherent risk Louise Clive Tel: 07816 786987 of injury to competitors and damage to property. If Helen or Louise are not immediately available, you can Participants should be aware of the risks involved in these also contact any of the following: sports and are responsible for their own actions and their involvement in these sports. In all cases, competitors British Canoeing Safeguarding Support Officer: compete entirely at their own risk. (For anyone wishing to report a safeguarding incident or concern) Each of the Regatta Organisation, the Sprint Racing Executive, and the British Canoeing exclude liability for any 24‐hour contact, Tel: 0115 896 8842 or loss or damage that may occur to competitors or property Email: [email protected] during participation in canoeing and kayaking to the fullest For immediate confidential advice (24hr Helplines) you can extent permitted by law. also contact: Regatta entry conditions NSPCC Child Protection Helpline, Tel: 0808 800 5000 Regatta Entries are accepted on the basis that each Childline, Tel: 0800 1111 competitor is aware of and has accepted the above conditions. The British Canoeing Safeguarding Policies and Guidance documents, including other related information, are Can I camp overnight or set up my motor available at www.britishcanoeing.org.uk. home or caravan on the regatta site?

The National Water Sport Centre’s camping licence only What are the dates for the future National includes the campsite and ski tow camping areas. Tents, motor homes, caravans or vans found anywhere other than regattas? these camping areas will therefore be removed, as they will There are five National Sprint Regattas each year. The be in breach of NWSC’s licence. remaining dates for the 2019 events are: Weil’s disease/Leptospirosis 29th – 30th June 2019 31st Aug – 1st Sept 2019 As with all water sports activities, if you capsize and after a few days you think you may have an infection or flu‐like National Regattas are held under BC Sprint Racing symptoms, please go to your doctor and tell them you are a Competition rules and Terms/Conditions of Participation. canoeist. There may be a risk of Weil’s Disease/Leptospirosis, which must be swiftly diagnosed and How do I enter future events? treated. Do also be aware of Lyme’s Disease, which is an infectious disease caused by bacteria, which is spread by Race entries are submitted by the Team Leader for your ticks. The most common sign of infection is an expanding club, so let your Team Leader know if you would like to enter area of redness on the skin that beings at the site of the tick any future events. Team Leaders will then submit their club’s bit about a week after it has occurred. Please do report any entries online with payment to British Canoeing. cases to the BC Office as they monitor occurrences and identify areas that pose a risk to canoeists. Tel: 03000 119 Where can I find event schedules for 500 or on‐line via www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/go‐ future regatta? canoeing/incident‐reporting The event schedule for each of the National Sprint Regattas This link should be used for all non‐regatta‐related incidents, is published in the Racing Handbook, which can be accessed including near misses, whether you are a member of British from http://canoeracing.org.uk/sprint/racing‐handbook/ Canoeing or not. The information you provide helps British

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Canoeing identify canoeing issues and establish an accurate meeting, you will be responsible for ensuring that this is paid picture of safety and other concerns across the country. by 4.00pm on the Saturday of the event. British Canoeing uses this information to advise members Between 12 noon and 2pm we do have the facilities for you and improve safety for everyone. So, please include to make payments using either a debit or credit cards. incidents such as those with other water users, access As these regattas cost a lot of money to run, we need to issues, pollution/environment, canoeing safety etc as well as ensure that entry fees are paid promptly. If payment isn’t major incidents or accidents. received by 4.00pm on Saturday, you will unfortunately incur a £20 surcharge, which must be paid by the end of racing on Saturday. Failure to meet this deadline will result in all paddlers from your club being disqualified from Information for team leaders Sunday’s racing. If the regatta, or part of the regatta, must be cancelled, or is delayed due to weather conditions, or other circumstances What is my responsibility as a Team outside of our control, unfortunately we will not be able to Leader? refund entry fees. As a Team Leader for a club, you take on certain responsibilities for the paddlers from your club before, When is the Team Leaders’ meeting? during and after the regatta weekend. This covers several The Team Leaders’ meeting takes place at 8.00am on the areas including: Saturday morning of the regatta. The programme is run through race by race and Team Leaders are asked to notify  submitting and paying for entries the Regatta Organiser of any:  attending the Team Leaders meeting on the Saturday morning of the regatta  scratches – competitors no longer able to participate  briefing your paddlers about regatta rules and informing  late entries – registered sprint competitors who would the parents/guardians of Juniors of these where like to race if spaces are available in the required heats appropriate Where the race programme allows, late entries will be  ensuring that all paddlers must be able to swim at least accepted. 50 metres  ensuring that paddlers are suitably dressed for the Agreed changes resulting from this meeting are then made conditions prevailing at the time of the event to the programme, which is then re‐issued to the officials  ensuring that paddlers entered for events are competent running the regatta. to handle the prevailing conditions and can manoeuvre Any additional crew changes or scratches accruing after the their craft. All paddlers must have been taught what to Team Leaders’ meeting must be presented on the do in the event of capsize appropriate form at the Secretary’s Desk at least 60  ensuring that boats racing from your club carry minutes before the race. additional buoyancy and are water worthy  ensuring that all paddlers wear buoyancy aids when What additional rules do I need to know? requested by the Chief Official in adverse weather conditions In addition to the rules outlined in the Information for  ensuring that paddlers are on the water with enough competitors’ section above, you also need to be aware of the time to make their start times, visibly wearing their club following rules. colours and displaying the correct lane number for their Ensuring adequate buoyancy race  resolving issues that are raised by the Chief Official. BC Sprint Racing Competition Rules require that following a Where required, you will be asked to come to the top of capsize, all kayaks and canoes must be able to remain the timing tower and will be called there by the floating level with the surface of the lake when filled with Commentary Team water while supporting weight of the crew. It is your responsibility to ensure that all your paddlers have the  completing Incident Report Forms for any accidents that correct buoyancy fitted in their boats. Buoyancy will be have occurred during the regatta checked. Any boat found that visibly has insufficient  advising Juniors D’s who have been promoted that they buoyancy fitted, will not be allowed on the water until need to become British Canoeing members additional buoyancy is added. If a boat is found to have  encouraging paddlers to shower after using the Regatta insufficient buoyancy at Boat Control after racing, this will be Course and ensuring that all cuts and abrasions are reported to the Chief Official and will result in Penalty Points covered with waterproof plasters. An NWSC guide to being issued to the paddler or disqualification from the race. water related illness is available from the NWSC reception desk You should also ensure that all your paddlers always bring buoyancy aids/life jackets with them. Should the weather Where money is still owed by your club at the start of the conditions on the Regatta Course prove inclement, it may regatta, because of late entries made in the Team Leaders’ become necessary to introduce the mandatory wearing of Buoyancy Aids/Life Jackets for some or all paddlers. All the

C7 time this is a requirement an Orange Flag will be displayed It might surprise you that the National Sprint Regattas are on the Flag Pole by the Finish Tower. In these circumstances run entirely by volunteers. Although a lot of planning work is competitors will not be allowed to go afloat without done prior to each event, during each regatta weekend buoyancy aids/life jackets that conform to the International approximately 50 people are involved in a wide variety of Canoe Federation (ICF) standard or the European standards roles to keep the regatta on schedule. These roles include: EN ISO 12402‐4 or EN ISO 12402‐5. The use of spraydecks is  programme planners also strongly recommended for all competitors when the  computer room data inputters Orange Flag is displayed.  runners Ensuring paddlers have British Canoeing Membership  secretary’s desk administrators All competitors from your club need to be current members  motor boat drivers of the British Canoeing. The only exception to this is for  umpires Juniors ranked in Girls D, Boys D or Mini‐sprint classes, who  boat weighers are members of clubs with registered Juniors sections. A  starters Junior club member does not need to be a full member of  commentators British Canoeing to race in Junior D or Mini‐Sprint Classes.  line judges Junior paddlers who are not yet British Canoeing members,  photo finish operators do need to be a member of your club. The number used for  scoreboard operators their identification will be the club's affiliation number  K4 shed boat controllers followed by their own individual club number. Should they  promoters and demoters be promoted to 'C’ or above, they must then become a full  medal presenters member of British Canoeing before the next regatta.  first aiders  chief officials Please update your club paddlers Paddler Registration details with the new British Canoeing number for promoted We’re always looking for additional pairs of hands to help Junior D paddlers. things run efficiently and are very flexible with the amount of time you can commit during the weekend. If any of the Penalty points and disqualification above roles capture your imagination, or you are just You are asked to ensure that your club competitors are interested in finding out what we do, we can introduce you aware of and accept the above statements. Penalty points to and train you in any of these roles. Pop up to the will be incurred, or disqualification may occur, for those Secretary’s Desk on the first floor of the Regatta Centre and paddlers ignoring the regatta rules. The rules are intended to ask to speak to Ann Hoile. ensure the fair, safe and efficient running of the regatta. In instances where penalty points have been awarded, or Can I follow the race by bike or scooter? where disqualification has occurred, you may be asked to The National Water Sports Centre (NWSC) allows cyclists to meet with the Chief Official at the top of the timing tower, use the towpath on both sides of the regatta course when and to relay the outcome to the relevant paddler(s). A weather conditions permit and at their own risk. Cycling, statement of the currently active penalty points will also skating, rollerblading and scootering is however not allowed appear in the official results that are published shortly after in the main areas around the regatta centre. A dedicated the regatta. cycle path has been set‐up to allow cyclists to follow the race to the finish line. Cyclists are required to dismount to Am I responsible for my club members’ pass the main regatta tower. We encourage you to follow parking? the NWSC’s Towpath Code for Cyclists Please take an active role in ensuring that your club  always give way to pedestrians and service vehicles members and supporters observe the car parking rules  use your bell to alert other people of your approach, outlined in the Information for everyone section below. particularly if approaching from behind  be prepared to stop, dismount and push your bike past

walkers, particularly when families and young children are present Information for supporters  take special care if dogs or other animals are present  ride in single file and not in more than groups of four  keep your speed down and never race along the towpath Can I get involved with helping to run the  keep to the paths and minimise path erosion by not skidding regatta?  wear an approved safety helmet Of course! We are always pleased to have extra people to Remember that you are responsible for your own safety and assist during the regatta weekends. If you would like to learn the safety of others. a new skill, or just want to help, we would love to hear from you.

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Are there any guidelines for taking The National Water Sport Centre does place some restrictions on where vehicles are allowed to park around photographs or videoing racing of young the venue. Parking marshals will be on hand to guide you to people? the right locations. Please follow their directions as to where to park. We encourage you to follow the British Canoeing guidelines, which provide sensible advice, whilst recognising that The main area for competitors is Grassy Bank on the south publicity and pictures/ recordings of young people enjoying side of the lake, with an overflow car park behind the Grassy paddle sport are essential to promote the sport and a Bank. Access to the overflow Car Park B is further down healthy lifestyle. Adbolton Lane past the Centre’s Main Entrance. The key concerns regarding the use of images of children Additional parking is allowed on part of the concrete area in and young people relate to: front of the Boathouses at the end of the course.  the possible identification of children when a photograph The pontoons and access road in front of the Centre on is accompanied by personal information either side of the Finish Tower is either designated  the inappropriate use, adaptation or copying of images ‘Reserved’ parking or a ‘No Parking Area’. Please note that for use on child pornography or illegal website for your safety there is a ‘Pedestrian only’ area in the vicinity  the taking of inappropriate photographs or recorded around the Tower. images of children Please see the lake circulation plan on the back cover of the Guidelines for taking photographic/recorded images programme for full details.  ensure parents/guardians and the young person have Access for emergency vehicles must NOT be impeded. granted their consent for the taking and publication of Please pay attention to keeping the access roads clear near photographic images the Centre Buildings.  all children featured in recordings must be appropriately All vehicles should be parked responsibly, safely and without dressed with outer clothing garments covering torso causing obstruction. from at least the bottom of their neck to their thighs, i.e. a minimum of vest/ shirt and shorts At certain times during a competition it may become  the photograph or recording should focus on the activity necessary for safety reasons to restrict the movement of rather than a particular young person. Personal details, vehicles on parts of the access roads around the course. which might make the young person vulnerable, such as Notice will be given if this is required. their exact address, should not be revealed  clubs, coaches and volunteers should be allowed to use Are there charges for parking? video equipment as a legitimate coaching aid and means When an event is being held, the National Water Sport of recording special occasions. Care, however, should be Centre charge £5 per day per vehicle for parking. taken in the dissemination and storage of this material  you should not use any images of a child or young persons who is the subject of any court order or who has What should I do if there is an accident or denied you their consent emergency?  parents and spectators taking photographs/recordings During racing hours medical and first aid facilities are should be prepared to identify themselves if requested provided on site. Medical facilities are intended to cover and state their purpose for photography/filming emergencies only. Medical support is provided by a  any instances of the use if inappropriate images should Paramedic as well as First Aid volunteers and is available in be reported to the Club, British Canoeing or the Police the First Aid Cabin which is located below the main building Guidelines for publishing photographic/recorded images opposite the Finish tower. Alternatively contact the main reception desk in the main building (0115 982 1212) or any  if a photograph is used, avoid naming the child by using Regatta Official. their first name only. Personal details of children such as an email address, home address and telephone numbers All accidents and emergencies must be reported to the should never be revealed on a website or in print Regatta Organisers as soon as is practicable. On the advice  think about the level of consideration that you give to of the Paramedic, additional medical support will be the use of images in all publications, for example, the requested if necessary. The Paramedic will also ensure that process used in choosing photographs for a publicity the Regatta Organisers, Chief Official and Main Reception brochure for the club. Apply an increased level of Centre are made aware of any incidents. A written Incident consideration to the images of children used on websites Report Form, available from the regatta secretary’s desk, MUST be completed by the Team Leader of the appropriate club(s) for all accidents, collisions or capsizes. Information for everyone Emergency numbers 999 Emergency Services 0115 977 3078 Police, Nottinghamshire Authority Are there any parking restrictions? [email protected]

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NWSC Reception Office 0115 982 1212 Team leaders, coaches, officials and volunteers NHS Direct 0845 4647  in line with British Canoeing Policy/Codes on safe recruitment for any volunteer role, vetting practices National Water Sports Centre including appropriate Disclosure checks, where eligible Holme Pierrepont Country Park will be undertaken, in accordance with home nation and Adbolton Lane government guidelines Nottingham  NG12 2LU all those working with young people and vulnerable adults should also have read and adhere to the British Canoeing child and vulnerable adult policy and British What is the BC Regatta Policy and Code of Canoeing anti‐bullying policy. These can be accessed on Conduct? the British Canoeing website. The regatta will follow the guidance of these policies in the event of any concerns or The British Canoeing Sprint Regatta Committee is fully allegations committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its paddlers,  officials, volunteers and coaches. We ask that everyone follow the British Canoeing Code of Ethics and Guidelines shows respect and understanding to each other, conducting and Policies yourself in a way that reflects the principles of the event. We  consider the well‐being and safety of paddlers before believe that taking part in paddle sport should be a positive their personal development or performance and enjoyable part of both children’s and adults’ lives and  encourage paddlers and officials to value their that all paddlers should be able to improve their performance and not just results performance and have fun. The BC Regatta Committee also  develop an appropriate working relationship with adopt and regularly review a Health & Safety Policy. performers, based on mutual trust and respect  display consistently high standards of behaviour and Everyone involved in the event should abide by the British appearance Canoeing Rules, Code of Conduct and Policies, and to achieve  hold the appropriate, updated qualifications and this we have the following expectations: insurance Everybody  the Regatta Committee will encourage, train and support  always use correct and proper language volunteers to gain qualifications and assist officials to stay updated  set a good example by applauding performance of all  paddlers team Leaders/Coaches will obtain written medical details of young paddlers, which will be made known where  always treat others with respect deemed appropriate and/or necessary  be considerate and respectful to other paddlers on and  never condone the use of prohibited substances, as off the water, treating all paddlers as you would want to defined by British Canoeing be treated yourself  control tempers and avoid behaviour which may Parents, guardians and carers inconvenience or upset others  help your child to recognise good performance, not just  co‐operate with and listen to your coaches, team leader, results volunteers and parents/carers and officials  support your child’s involvement at the event and help  be on time for the event and your races or inform your them to enjoy the sport of canoeing. Never force your team leader/coach if you are going to be late child to take part in the sport  take care of all property belonging to the centre, regatta,  never punish or belittle a child for losing or making clubs or members and the public mistakes  junior paddlers are not allowed to smoke or consume  publicly accept officials’ judgement alcohol, and no person may use non‐medicinal drugs of any kind while at the event or representing the sport of Trade stands canoeing Trade stands are welcome at the event. Please contact the duty manager at NWSC for information about charges, and to pay and receive a VAT receipt.

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Clubs Competing

The following clubs and squads are competing at this regatta:

ID Club Name Team Leader 4AS 4As Newark Julie Gray ADS Addlestone Canoe Club Andy Dodson ANK Anker Valley Gordon Riley BAN Banbury and District Canoe Club Colette Johnson BOA Bradford‐On‐Avon Canoe Club Derek McKeever BSF Bishops Stortford Andrew Gurney BTH Bath Canoe Club Paul Carroll CAM Cambridge Canoe Club Nanette North CHE Chester Sail & Canoe Club Richard Rogers CLM Chelmsford Canoe Club Tim Chamberlin DEV Devizes Canoe Club Andy Allen EAL Ealing Canoe Club Reef Hook ELM Elmbridge Canoe Club Deborah Cox ESK Schools Kayak Club Marianne Patrick/Tomas Duarte FLA Fladbury Paddle Club Steve Train FOR Forth Canoe Club Tomas Duarte FOX Falcon (Oxford) Kurt Ayran FOY Fowey River Canoe Club Peter Wilkes GAI Gailey Canoe Club Paul Brookes GLW Glasgow Kayak Club Adam Rzepinski IND Independent Paddlers Emily Illinesi LBZ Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club Kari Martin LEE Lee Valley Paddlesports Club Ltd Jane Clayton LIN Lincoln Canoe Club Sue Day‐Fisher LKR Linlithgow Kayak Racing Derek Marshall LON Longridge Canoe Club Kevin Hipkins NOR Norwich Canoe Club Jan Alexander NOT Nottingham Kayak Club Maggie Dilai OUC Oxford University Canoe & Kayak Club Teresa Gregory PAR Paracanoe GB Steve Train RDG Reading Canoe Club Nikki Jacoby RLS Royal Leamington Spa Emma Miles ROY Royal Canoe Club Matthew Carter SER Seren Dwr Cardiff John Hodgson SOU Southampton Canoe Club James Hinves SPS Scottish Performance Squad Anton Vazquez SUP Standup Paddleboard Bryce Dyer TRU Truro Canoe Club Gary Partridge WEY Wey Kayak Club Gavin Jones WOK Wokingham Canoe Club Muhammad Kabeer WOR Worcester Canoe Club Steve Green WYC Wiltshire Youth Canoe Club Derek McKeever

Regatta Officials

This is a draft list of those officials who will be on duty this weekend. It will change so should be viewed as indicative.

Internal phone Chairman John Hoile Treasurer Louise Clive Volunteer Coordinator Ann Hoile Registration Kari Martin Club Colours Louise Clive Entries Cathy Wynne Phil Caisley Results Live: John Ball Trevor Kirkham Published: Cathy Wynne Team Leaders’ Meeting Cathy Wynne Wendy Dodson Kari Martin Chief Official Cathy Wynne Assistant Judges Saturday Steve Jones Paul Edwardes 24752 Sunday Paul Edwardes Promotions/Demotions Kari Martin Photo Finish Saturday Phil Caisley Hannah Cawthorn Jackie Lee Smith Sunday Phil Caisley Brian Hardy Adam Miles 24751 Scoreboard Saturday Linda Heath Sunday Linda Heath Commentary Saturday Brett Sirrell + 24750 Sunday Louise Clive + Line Judges Saturday Janice McKeever + 24749 Sunday Janice McKeever Neil Sunderland Secretary’s Desk Saturday Ann Hoile Juliana Carson am Wendy Dodson Sunday Juliana Carson am Ann Hoile Computer Room Saturday Adam Miles Sara Edwardes + 24761 Sunday Sara Edwardes Carol Hardy + Boat Control Saturday Mary Walkinton Martin Hook Ant Hooton John Hoile Sunday Adam Miles (T) John Hoile Martin Hook + Starters Saturday Liz McGown Rosy Gray 24759 200m Sunday Steve Jones Rosy Gray 24756 500m 24755 1000m Safety Boat Keith Sunderland to work out boat rota and early Saturday shift. Warm Up Zone Umpire and Boat Drivers Saturday Lee Bradshaw Derrick Dobbie Malcolm Guy Total 10 officials Colette Johnson Clifford Lee Smith Jennie Moore Stephen Nobbs Phil Roberts Keith Stone Phil Terry Total 10 officials Sunday Lee Bradshaw Derrick Dobbie Malcolm Guy Collette Johnson Clifford Lee Smith Jennie Moorev Stephen Nobbs Phil Roberts Keith Stone Liz McGown K4 Shed Saturday Mike Martin Ian Creamer Sunday Mike Martin Ian Creamer Welfare Officers Louise Clive Helen Callow Event Safety Officer John Hoile First Aiders Saturday Paramedic Mark Pickering 24720 Sunday Paramedic Mark Pickering www.regattaresults.org.uk

View the provisional results on your phone shortly after each race result is released

 now updated in near-real-time  just refresh every now and again Regatta  scroll up and down very quickly  save it to your Home Screen Results  try the new Search facility

Available during the regattas only; thereafter the official results will be published on the website - www.canoeracing.org.uk/sprint

Sam Willis has developed an app called RegattaLive that takes the provisional results published on www.regattaresults.org.uk and puts them in a format that you can search. This new version works with the updated results system. It’s a free download for iPad and iPhone users from the Apple App Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/regatta-live/id930113294 And an Android version is also available from Google Play - https:// play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.britishcanoeing.regattalive Remember that it will only work during the weekend, as and when the unofficial results are made available. After the regatta, the official results will be published on the website: www.canoeracing.org.uk/sprint/

British Canoeing Sprint Racing Committee

Early Notice of the 2nd Sprint Racing Annual Trophy Celebration Event

Plus the Annual Consultative Meeting

2pm Saturday 19th October 2019 Venue: Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham, Berkshire RG4 7TH

The Sprint Racing Section’s Annual Consultative Meeting at 2pm. The ACM precedes the 2019 Sprint Racing Celebration and Presentation Event for our Annual Trophies Winners All trophy winners will be invited to attend

Followed by a buffet meal in the evening

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*British Canoeing recognise individuals bring various experience, knowledge and skills that may be accredited and used for direct entry to assessment by submitting an Accredited Prior Learning application. Save the date! 2019 Coaching & Leadership Conference 23rd & 24th November, Eastwood Hall, Nottinghamshire This years theme revolves around the interpersonal relationships between the performer and coach, focusing on making a difference through generating knowledge and understanding of the effectiveness of quality relationships, enabling you to develop strategies and practical applications in your coaching.

The conference is open to Coaches at all levels and disciplines, who are invited to engage, discuss and reflect on the thought provoking keynotes and workshops throughout the weekend.

Workshops and learning events will concentrate on specific discipline areas including: Provider Moderations Featuring Competition discipline focused workshops Coaching Recognition Awards Leadership & Guide programmes eLearning internet cafe Performance analysis Coaching Diploma lounge Talent pathway Variety of exhibitors This is a great opportunity to update your CPD, network with fellow coaches and paddlers and reflect on your coaching practice at this not to be missed event!

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Photos have been kindly supplied by Antony Edmonds and Ollie Harding National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham

Lake circulation plan for British Canoeing National Sprint Regattas Scoreboard

Lane 10 Motor boats only Pontoon

Lane 9

Lane 8

Pontoon Lane 7

Lane 6 Parking Lane 5 Pontoon Lane 4

Lane 3

Pontoon Lane 2

Lane 1 K4 shed No parking

Motor boats & boat weighing use only Lane 0 Competitors’ access lane

Timing Boat launch tower & 200m 500m 1000m Boat nish line No parking Cycles start start start weighing Pedestrians only Pedestrians only Ocials’ Parking parking First aid No parking Parking Seats Steps Parking British Regatta Centre Canoeing Trade village

All paddlers proceeding to the start must use the Competitors’ Access Lane and stay Parking outside of the buoyed lanes. Please do not launch from the motor boat pontoon. Competitors warming up, or launching from pontoons, must not cross the racing lanes at any point, nor must they attempt to delay race proceedings by approaching the start on the course itself. The area between the nish line and the 5km turn buoys at the boathouse end of the course must also be kept clear.