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by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Annual Meeting - Elections
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Annual Meeting - Elections

And its ACM Time! The Slalom Annual Consultative meeting will be held British Canoeing HQ, National Water Sports Centre, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU, starting at 10.00. (Registration from 9:30). A buffet lunch will be provided, as will teas and coffees, however there are on...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Ed Ecclestone Award
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Views: 5856

Ed Ecclestone Award

Yes folks we are belatedly publicising the Ed Ecclestone award again.

Nominations to be submitted to the Chair (slalom.chair@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk) with a brief explanation as to why they are such a star by 12th November.
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.1 Multi Division Races – Practice 75/25
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Views: 5956

6.1 Multi Division Races – Practice 75/25

With the reintroduction of combined Premier / Division 1, there has been some confusion over the eligibility of those paddling different boats in the different divisions for organised and free practise. A similar issue arises for veterans, being compared against a division with limited practice. Th...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.2 Inquorate WC1 Points Proposed by Sheffield CC and seconded by CR Cats
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6.2 Inquorate WC1 Points Proposed by Sheffield CC and seconded by CR Cats

It is important to note the following, whilst this will affect the whole WC1 category, given current participation levels it is unlikely to be in use at prem and division 1 races. In 2023: • In prem, every WC1 event was quorate. • In division 1, every WC1 event was quorate. • In division 2, just un...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.3 Age Group Prizes 75/25
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Views: 5794

6.3 Age Group Prizes 75/25

In the UK age groups are currently quoted as Junior 16, Junior 14 etc. This can (and has) lead to some confusion in whether the age groups are exclusive. E.g. of the fastest paddler under 16 is actually 13, are they eligible for the Junior 14 prize? To clarify / simplify this, age groupings should ...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.4 Multi Class Discounts
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Views: 5715

6.4 Multi Class Discounts

Now that we have removed discounts for a second class, for junior paddlers and for double events, the expense of competing in both K1 and C1 has for some, become a serious obstacle, and may be constraining the take-up of C1. The expense for an individual is becoming significant; for a family the co...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.5 Rule 20.2.3 – Financial Support 75/25
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6.5 Rule 20.2.3 – Financial Support 75/25

The rules refer to the slalom committee offering financial support to organisers in two circumstances: Where a competition shows a deficit (20.2.3.b) Losses resulting from cancelling a race (20.6.2 with an incorrect reference) The proposal is that these are merged for simplicity, and that in all ca...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.6 British Canoeing Rebranding
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6.6 British Canoeing Rebranding

It is understood that British Canoeing are undertaking a rebranding exercise. This will involve the renaming of the National Federation and, it is understood, the National Associations. This should be reflected in both the Rules and the Terms of Reference. Terms of Reference changes will need to be...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.7 Officials Competition
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Views: 5934

6.7 Officials Competition

The rules for the Officials Competition are extremely complicated and hard to administer especially when a competitor was promoted from one division to another. It will still be possible to identify a winner of the Division B award by looking for the highest ranked div 2 paddler. The trouble this y...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.8 Use of Pronouns (75/25)
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Views: 5875

6.8 Use of Pronouns (75/25)

The rules refer in many places to ‘he’ or ‘she’ this should be changed to ‘they’ for EDI purposes, unless specifically referring to an athlete is a gender specific class (e.g. rule 2.10.4.c). Change his/her to their (65 times) Himself/herself to themself (once) him/her to them (once) And the 1 rule ...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: 6.9 Promotion from Division 4
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Views: 5856

6.9 Promotion from Division 4

Early in the 2023 season a group was set up to identify ways to improve participation in canoe slalom. We have had several formal meetings and multiple riverside conversations and have decided that action at division 4 is needed as priority. The numbers entering the sport at division 4 has fallen d...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: ACM Discussion Area 1 - Ranking System
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Views: 4585

ACM Discussion Area 1 - Ranking System

Is the divisional system still worthwhile and good for the sport. Or should another system be considered. This is a point to discuss the options and approaches. • ‘Super Prem’: merge Prem /1 for main races but have super prem for the defined athletes it smaller with less races • French model • How m...
by Secretary Man
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: ACM Discussion Area 2 - Event Format Options
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Views: 5850

ACM Discussion Area 2 - Event Format Options

Should we include / encourage other things on the schedule? Teams, Kayak Cross, Training sessions, Short course, other things?
by Secretary Man
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Grandtully races update – 02.08.2023
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Views: 21647

Grandtully races update – 02.08.2023

As many of you will be aware, on Monday 31 July, the SCA shared details of unauthorised constructions in the Grandtully rapids. Following recent correspondence with various parties, the SCA have issued a statement confirming the Loss of permission to use Grandtully slalom gates. This also requires t...
by Secretary Man
Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Paris 2024 volunteering opportunity
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Views: 16094

Paris 2024 volunteering opportunity

Cyril Nivel, the Canoe Competition Manager at Paris 2024 has just shared with that the volunteer applications are now open for the Paris Games. With the UK having a good number of experienced sport volunteers, Cyril is happy for us to share the link within our communities to see if they can recruit ...