Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

'As far as I can see there are only about 20 Prem Paddlers competing for Northern Region clubs and only 3 of these are J16's - where's the future for the Northern Region?' Agree. In the NE we have a facility (some distance away for many) that is only open on a Wednesday evening and weekends, but so ...

Yes, they are fine with that

Hi Dave From centre manager: "Anyone who has been to the centre in the last calendar year will have their details on file and will just need to sign in with us at reception. If they hold a TBIWWC card they can just have this swiped on entry. Anyone who is outside of a year since they last came will ...

I have asked the question to TBIWWC and will let you know. But I would be prepared to at least sign in and confirm no changes even if the answer is no, as they will be checking names against the start list and will need the information in relation to paddlers on the day. They have said they will hav...

The Tees Barrage slaloms are not far away, so don't forget to get your entries in! The Barrage have asked that all participants complete the medical consent and whitewater forms before they go on the water. It is certainly worth downloading and completing before the day to avoid delays. They can be ...

there is an attraction because the race provides the focus to get down, and living where we do we are less likely get down otherwise (same with Cardiff) and so would miss out on the valuable experience (and because I book the travelodges months in advance to get them cheap, so we may well be going t...

Having been at the senior and u23 selection weekend I would say it was a fantastic weekend of racing and great experience for the paddlers...and sometimes I think that in the scheme of the amount we pay out for travel and going to slaloms over the year 'what's another fiver'.....but I think even I m...

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Lloyd Allin (Zac's dad) will help - either bank or boat based is fine. Pm if you need to know anything, but we will be there from the Wednesday 27th pm.

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Thread on UKRGB about a number of thefts and break ins from the car park at Lee Valley.
Doesn't sound good - be careful

and why did ICF change?

..or is there an argument for going back to aggregate runs? Having been around it less than 5 years I don't know the pros/cons, what was the reason it was changed? By the way, just to say I am really pleased to see these sorts of things discussed openly and constructively on the forum. I feel it is ...

A key part of this safety cover is that two competent paddlers remain at the finish until all the paddlers have completed their runs. If you have completed your run and still in your boat, you are obviously competent. . There is a world of difference between completing a run (more or less competent...

Because (a) nobody wants to be policeman - and the policeman would have to be there for the duration giving equal observation to everyone - and (b) the event should be something everyone enjoys, and threats and disqualifications have no place in that. We just need a bit more sense of safety and res...

A large notice at finish to remind. And/or an official at the bottom whose responsibility it is to direct those when they can get off They 'just' need enforcing consistently and regularly to be effective.... (like parenting) And the Prems are just the ones needed to stay on if it's actually for safe...

I've also got to the bottom of the course and found it deserted (no safety) or had to challenge people as to why they are getting off before waiting for the next 2 paddlers. I took one paddler aside to point this out, but I'm sure he was only one of many. Especially it was made very clear last year...