Seaton Park Slalom 11-12 May

[Seedy Paddler]

SEATON PARK SLALOM – 11th & 12th May 2013

HOW TO ENTER
Entries will be accepted 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:-
Craig Douglas, 43 Binghill Crescent, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 0HP
Tel: (01224) 735523 (eve) Email : abzkayak@aol.com

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 have a handicap applied to their result. 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)
11.30pm – 2.00pm First Runs (Div 4; Div 3; Fun & H’cap)
2.00pm – 4.30pm Second Runs (Div 4; Div 3; Fun & H’cap)
5.00pm Prize giving
SUNDAY:
9.30am-11.00am River course open for use - Practice
11.00am– 1.30pm First Runs (Div 3; Div 4; Fun & H’cap)
1.30pm – 4.00pm Second Runs (Div 3; Div 4; Fun & H’cap)
4.30pm 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. (tel 01224 733860 or see www.lowerdeesideholidaypark.com).
• 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 official to support the event will be rewarded with a free entry in the Handicap Event

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

[Seedy Paddler]

Please be advised that a travelling encampment has relocated into Seaton Park this evening (9th May).

They are sited over by the main car park and kids play park. We advise all to come through the gate to thte back beside the slalom site, we will have to manage parking and we strongly suggest that you keep vehicles locked and valuables out of site.

Regards

Craig Douglas

[Seedy Paddler]

Access into Seaton Park and the slalom site remains open as per previous years. We may need to look at manning the gate to limit access to those attending the slalom only.

However the Police and Court Officials were en route to the Park circa 4pm to serve immediate eviction notice and clear the Park.

See you all tomorrow morning.

Regards

Craig Douglas