Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

I have been thinking about this for a while, probably mentioned it a few times too but here is my 'final' solution. Shoot it down as you see fit. Leave the points system as it is. Grade all events A or B. To gain promotion 2 of the results that make up the points must come from a category A event. ...

As canadian paddler pointed out:- END OF SEASON PROMOTION: was never removed as an option for Prem the committee retained that (right = Rule 3.1 page 57). All I am suggesting is there is a fixed target (whatever figure that is set at) for paddlers rather than a complete unknown. If the committee th...

My personal knowledge of most of the paddlers promoted to Prem is that it has taken 2 or 3 seasons to get promoted to Prem from Div 1 - I haven't checked my facts - just working from memory - I have been in Div 1 3 seasons and some of those who got promoted with me have just made it to Prem (after ...

But isn't it more about the individuals focus and that of their coaches and parents? Surely it is the coaches and parents responsibility to ensure they get the experience? I think there is too much emphasis on getting promoted , competition is probably not the place to get experience as most paddle...

Just did some investigation out of interest on last years in season promotions as we keep having the same argument every year about this and it appears some think that the quality of people promoted is not good enough and safety is being compromised as well as the future of the sport. All of these ...

"I was promoted in the final year of end of season only promotions, and i was the last of the group to be put up. However, in my First Ever Prem in March, after a further winters training, I scored over 650points" Taking one example is not statistical but for the sake of argument - sorry - discussi...

I probably speak too much but I hope I am open to discussion and persuasion. Even as a reasonable newbie I hope I can (and am entitled to) provide some useful input. I have no axe to grind either way. but to talk through some of your points. "ACM was controlled by tactical voting, which should NOT ...

There is no actual proposed rule change for end of year promotions, as presented it would appear only those with 5 wins can get promoted, thus 3 or 4 paddlers a year. If the prosposal is for those who get 5 wins to get promoted during the season AND for end of year promotions performed to some set ...

Still think an open class at every event would solve this.... if the objective is simply to paddle and then for ones own amusement compare your results against your friends then an open provides this and also allows for anyone else who can cope with to the water to enter whether for pleasure or tra...