Scottish Canoe Association
Sprint & Marathon Committees
Racing Week 2017 6th – 13th August
Entries in advance online or at check-in
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Sunday 6th August – Glasgow Green Marathon, River Clyde, Glasgow
Long, Short, Mini & Lightning Courses
Entries from: 11:00am Briefing 12 noon Race start: 12:30pm
Tuesday 8th August – Linlithgow Loch 10km, 5km & 2km
Entries from: 6:30pm Briefing: 7:00pm Race start: 7:30pm
Thursday 10th August – Forth & Clyde Canal, Auchinstarry
10km, 5km & 2km
Entries from : 6:30pm Briefing: 7:00pm Race start: 7:30pm
Saturday 12th August – Loch Ken Marathon
Long, Short, Mini & Lightning Courses
Entries from : 1:30pm Briefing: 2:30pm Race start: 3:00pm
Sunday 13th August – Loch Ken 10km, 5km & 2km
Entries from : 10:00am Briefing: 10:30am Race start: 11:00am
Entry Fees :Seniors £5 per event or £23 for week
Juniors £4 per event or £18 for week
Lightning £3 per event or £13 for week
SCA membership : Paddlers must be members of the SCA/BCU or take out SCA day membership (£5) on the day.
Accommodation at Loch Ken – if you wish to camp or book accommodation please make a booking in advance - Galloway Activity Centre www.lochken.co.uk
Points – total is calculated from 2 marathons plus best two 10k/5k/2k results
Over the Week paddlers must compete over the course for their correct BCU divisional ranking. Paddlers who are promoted between courses after the first marathon (ie from Div 7 to Div 6 or from Div 4 to Div 3) must compete over the longer course for the remaining events in the week. Promoted paddlers will retain the points they have earned in their first event.
More details on this link: http://canoescotland.org/sites/default/files/resources/events/RacingWeekstructure2017.pdf
Scottish Canoe Association
Sprint & Marathon Committees
Racing Week 2017
6th – 13th August
Loch Ken
Marathon - Saturday 12th August
10km & 5km & Lightning 2km - Sunday 13th August
Accommodation Please book in advance
Galloway Activity Centre www.lochken.co.uk
Please say you are part of the canoe event when booking
Car Parking is available for those not staying overnight
All vehicles must register at reception on arrival.
Scottish Canoe Association
Marathon Committee
Racing Week 2017
Glasgow Green Marathon
Sunday 6th August
Entries in advance online or at check-in
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Venue : the Glasgow Schools/Glasgow University Rowing Club on Glasgow Green - almost directly under the A74 road bridge. There is access from Kings Drive just before the bridge. G40 1HB (When driving in Glasgow Green hazard warning lights must be on and a maximum speed limit of 5mph will be in place)
Parking will be available on Glasgow Green next to the University Rowing Club.
Entry Fees :Seniors £5 per event or £23 for week
Juniors £4 per event or £18 for week
Lightning £3 per event or £13 for week
SCA membership : Paddlers must be members of the SCA/BCU or take out SCA day membership (£5) on the day.
Check-in – from 11.00am – 12noon Briefing – 12 noon
Starts – Long & Short 12.30pm at 2 minute intervals,
- Mini & Lightning 12:50pm at 2 minute intervals
Lightning – 1 circuit, 2 Miles (Lightning League)
From the footbridge at The Glasgow Schools Rowing Club to Rutherglen Road Bridge (A763)
Mini – 2 Circuits, 4 Miles
Circuit from the Glasgow Schools Rowing Club to Rutherglen Road Bridge (A763)
Short – 2 Circuits, 8 Miles
Circuit from the Glasgow Schools Rowing Club to Dalmarnock Road Bridge (A749)
Long – 3 Circuits, 12 Miles
From the Glasgow Schools Rowing Club to Dalmarnock Road Bridge (A749)
SAFETY : All competitors in Divisions 7, 8 & 9 and those under 16 years of age must wear buoyancy aids. They are discretionary for all other paddlers although all paddlers are advised to wear them and dependant on water and weather conditions the organizer may insist on all paddlers wearing approved buoyancy aids.
All boats used in marathon racing must be fitted with sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of a capsize. Inherent buoyancy in composite boats is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Additional foam buoyancy or air bags must be fitted.
Organised safety cover will be provided for mini and lightning courses.
Photographs may be taken at this race, and any others during the season, to be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish any picture including your image to be used in this way then please advise the race organiser or the SCA Marathon Committee Safeguarding officer (Steve Mackinnon - ) or the Sprint Committee Safeguarding Officer (Jacqui Brockway - )
Organiser – Marathon Committee - Adam Rzpenski email : ,
Scottish Canoe Association
Sprint Committee
Racing Week 2017
Linlithgow Loch, 10km, 5km & 2km
Tuesday 8th August
Entries in advance online or at check-in
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Check-in : 6.30pm Low Port Centre Car Park
Briefing : 7.00pm Low Port Centre Car Park
Starts from 7.30pm
10K – Paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 1,2,3,4,5 & 6
5K - Paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 7,8 & 9
2K – U12 & U10 Lightning paddlers
Entry Fees : Seniors £5 per event or £23 for week
Juniors £4 per event or £18 for week
Lightning £3 per event or £13 for week
SCA membership : Paddlers must be members of the SCA/BCU or take out SCA day membership (£5) on the day.
Safety : Buoyancy aids are compulsory for all lightning and mini course paddlers, Divs 7, 8 & 9. They are discretionary for other paddlers although all paddlers are advised to wear them. In adverse weather conditions the race organiser may require all paddlers to wear them.
All boats must be fitted with sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of a capsize. Inherent buoyancy in composite boats is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Additional foam buoyancy or air bags must be fitted.
The loch may be in use by other members at this time. Paddlers must take care and be respectful of other users. Detailed advice will be provided in the briefing.
Photographs may be taken at this race, and any others during the season, to be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish any picture including your image to be used in this way then please advise the race organiser or the SCA Marathon Committee Safeguarding officer (Steve Mackinnon - ) or the Sprint Committee Safeguarding Officer (Jacqui Brockway - )
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Organiser: Sprint Committee - Rhonwyn Smith email :
Scottish Canoe Association
Sprint Committee
Racing Week 2017
Forth & Clyde 10km, 5km & 2km
Thursday 10th August
Start at Auchinstarry Marina
Entries in advance online or at check-in
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Check-in from 6:30pm Briefing 7:00pm
Starts from 7:30pm
10K – Paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 1,2,3,4,5 & 6
5K - Paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 7,8 & 9
2K – U12 & U10 Lightning paddlers
Entry Fees : Seniors £5 per event or £23 for week
Juniors £4 per event or £18 for week
Lightning £3 per event or £13 for week
SCA membership : Paddlers must be members of the SCA/BCU or take out SCA day membership (£5) on the day.
Safety : Buoyancy aids are compulsory for all lightning and mini course paddlers, Divs 7, 8 & 9. They are discretionary for other paddlers although all paddlers are advised to wear them. In adverse weather conditions the race organiser may require all paddlers to wear them.
All boats must be fitted with sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of a capsize. Inherent buoyancy in composite boats is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Additional foam buoyancy or air bags must be fitted.
The canal is open to traffic. Paddlers must take care particularly when negotiating bends and bridges. Paddlers must not obstruct the passage of other boats along the canal and should abide by the waterways code.
Photographs may be taken at this race, and any others during the season, to be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish any picture including your image to be used in this way then please advise the race organiser or the SCA Marathon Committee Safeguarding officer (Steve Mackinnon - ) or the Sprint Committee Safeguarding Officer (Jacqui Brockway - )
Organiser : Sprint Committee, Margaret Chapman 01236 457081
KIRKCALDY CANOE CLUB
Scottish Racing Week 2017
Loch Ken Marathon - Saturday 12th August
Entries in advance online or at check-in
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Venue Loch Ken on A713 c.10 miles north of Castle Douglas
Access Race control and access to Loch is from the Galloway Activity Centre between the A713 and the Loch (Post Code DG7 3NQ). Showers available after the race.
Accommodation : If you wish to camp or use any of the accommodation options at Galloway Activity Centre, please make a booking in advance tel. 01556 502011
All Ranking Courses Circuits from the Activity Centre
Divisions 1,2 & 3 – 12 miles
Divisions 4,5 & 6 – 8 miles
Divisions 7,8 & 9 – 4 miles
Exact circuit will be decided on the day taking into account the weather conditions and other loch users.
Check -in from 1pm Briefing 2.30 p.m. Starts c.3:30 pm
If conditions are good then all courses will be on the water at the same time. Start times may be separated if required to ensure safety in the prevailing conditions.
Lightning Course Part of the Lightning League c.1.5 miles
Start & finish at the Activity Centre. The course will be set on the day taking the weather conditions into account Check -in from 1pm Briefing 2:30p.m. Start 3.00 pm
Entries and check-in: All Courses from 1:00pm.
Entry Fees :Seniors £5 per event or £23 for week
Juniors £4 per event or £18 for week
Lightning £3 per event or £13 for week
SAFETY
All competitors in Divisions 7, 8 & 9 and those under 16 years of age must wear buoyancy aids. They are discretionary for all other paddlers although all paddlers are advised to wear them and dependant on water and weather conditions the organizer may insist on all paddlers wearing approved buoyancy aids.
All boats used in marathon racing must be fitted with sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of a capsize. Inherent buoyancy in composite boats is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Additional foam buoyancy or air bags must be fitted.
Photographs may be taken at this race, and any others during the season, to be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish any picture including your image to be used in this way then please advise the race organiser or the SCA Marathon Committee Safeguarding officer (Steve Mackinnon - ) or the Sprint Committee Safeguarding Officer (Jacqui Brockway - )
Organiser : Kirkcaldy Canoe Club, M. Kinninmonth
Scottish Canoe Association
Sprint Committee
Racing Week 2017
Loch Ken, 10km, 5km & 2km
Thursday 13th August
Start at Galloway Activity Centre
Entries in advance online or at check-in
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Check-in from 10am - 10:30am
Briefing 10:30am
Starts from 11am
10K – Paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 1,2,3,4,5 & 6
5K - Paddlers ranked in Marathon Divisions 7,8 & 9
2K – U12 & U10 Lightning paddlers
Entry Fees : Seniors £5 per event or £23 for week
Juniors £4 per event or £18 for week
Lightning £3 per event or £13 for week
SCA membership : Paddlers must be members of the SCA/BCU or take out SCA day membership (£5) on the day.
Safety : Buoyancy aids are compulsory for all lightning and mini course paddlers, Divs 7, 8 & 9. They are discretionary for other paddlers although all paddlers are advised to wear them. In adverse weather conditions the race organiser may require all paddlers to wear them.
All boats must be fitted with sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of a capsize. Inherent buoyancy in composite boats is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Additional foam buoyancy or air bags must be fitted.
The canal is open to traffic. Paddlers must take care particularly when negotiating bends and bridges. Paddlers must not obstruct the passage of other boats along the canal and should abide by the waterways code.
Photographs may be taken at this race, and any others during the season, to be used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish any picture including your image to be used in this way then please advise the race organiser or the SCA Marathon Committee Safeguarding officer (Steve Mackinnon - ) or the Sprint Committee Safeguarding Officer (Jacqui Brockway - )
Organiser : Sprint Committee, Margaret Chapman 01236 457081