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 dramatically and of those promoted to division 3 less than half apply for a bib. We feel that there may be a better retention level if paddlers are able to experience more races at the entry level before they have to enter the ranking system with associated expense of home nations membership, bib deposit and increased entry fee.
Any unranked paddler has the option of racing in the Novice event. The event is open to all beginners to slalom. There is no automatic promotion to division 3. Any paddler not previously ranked can apply for a division 3 bib and ranking. Whenever they or their coach feel they are ready, they can apply for their division 3 bib
Any paddler that is achieving consistently good results and would be placed in the top 50% of Division 3 should be encouraged to enter the divisional system by their coach or ranking officer. Immediate entry to division 3 is an option for any unranked paddler.
Lots of Rule changes for the details, renaming Division 4 back to "Novice", removing autoatic promotion and allowing opt in to division 3
6.9 Promotion from Division 4
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6.9 Promotion from Division 4
Hon Secretary to the British Canoeing Slalom Committee
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