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2010 VICTORIAN SLALOM
CHAMPIONSHIPS
GUIDELINES & RULES
Saturday 27 November & Sunday 28 November 2010
The program for the Event is subject to change at the Competition Organiser’s
discretion. All competitors and officials should consult the official program which
will be posted in the Compiling area at the race venue.
Rules
General
1. This event will be conducted in accordance with current ICF rules for Slalom
Championships.
Entries
1. No entry will be accepted unless the correct fees accompany the entry.
2. Entries close Sunday 21 November 2010 at 5:00pm.
3. Entry for this event can be either online or via post
3.1. Online entries will be available via the Canoeing Victoria web site Calendar.
Payment will be accepted via direct funds transfer or by cheque posted to the
Treasurer.
3.2. Postal entries are to be sent to:
Chris Wharton
Treasurer – Victorian Slalom Technical Committee
66 Rathmullen Qdt
Doncaster 3108
3.3. Entries post-marked / time-stamped such that they would be expected to have
arrived by the closing time will be considered.
3.4. BSB details:
Commonwealth Bank BSB 063142
Account 10107801
Victorian Slalom Account
Please ensure you include on your notes accompanying the BSB transfer
your name and AC number to allow us to match the deposit to the entry.
4. Age classification will be taken from 1 st January, 2010.
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5. Classes offered are:
5.1. K1, C1 and C2 will be offered in Masters, Open, 23 years, 18 years, 16 years,
14 years and 12 years for both men and women..
5.2. Mixed C2 (MxC2) class will be offered in Open, 18 years and 14 years.
5.3. Plastic K1 class will be offered in Open class only. A competitor can compete
in either Plastic K1 class or conventional K1, but not in both.
6. On Sunday team classes will be offered in both K1 and C1 classes, Senior [Open,
18yrs, 16yrs] and Junior [14 years & 12 years]. Cat 4 Senior and Junior teams will
be offered on Saturday afternoon.
6.1. Sunday - Teams will be traditional format – 3 boats of one class per team.
6.2. Saturday - Cat 4 teams will consist of a single run completed in sections by 4
classes - K1M, K1W, C1 and C2. Each class completes one quarter of the course,
consequently there will be 3 changeover gates(eg. C1 completes start to gate 5,
K1M – gate 5 to 10, K1W - gate 10 to 15, C2 – gate 15 to the finish. Therefore
changeover gates would be gates 5, 10, and 15, and the paddler for each section
may start once the paddler from the previous section has crossed the changeover
gate line. Both paddlers may incur penalties on the changeover gate.)
6.3. Entries will be free and taken on the day.
7. Parallel Slalom – Held on the pond if access is available. Consists of 2 paddlers
competing head to head on 2 identical(or mirrored) courses. Senior and junior classes
in K1M, K1W, C1, and C2 will be offered.
7.1 Entries will be free and taken on the day.
8. Nomination of Event.
The age group a competitor will be entered to is based on their age as recorded in the
AC database. Should a competitor wish to compete in a different age group (than as
per the AC record) then provided the competitor satisfies the age criteria for this class
or is younger the change will be made within compiling. A separate notes field will
be provided for the paddler to indicate on their entry any request to change age
groups and, unless otherwise specified by the paddler, this change will be assumed to
apply to ANY and ALL entries made for this competition.
Should the competitor wish to amend the nominated event (including age) post
closing of the entry period then these changes will incur the late entry fee
9. Each paddler must nominate their intention to enter a team event at the time of entry –
including payment of their component of the team entry fee. Nominative team entry
details (i.e., the names of the Athletes in each team) must be provided, in writing, to
compiling within fifteen minutes of posting of the official results from the individual
event of the class the team entry applies to.
10. Constitution of a Class.
For a class to be contested there must be a minimum of three entries, at the close of
late entries, and two starters. The only exception to this will be in Open Class, where
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less than three entries still constitutes a class. If there is not a constituted class,
athletes will be moved up to the next available age group for those 23years and below
or down for competitors competing in Masters to Open.
11. Championship Medals
11.1. Medals will be awarded for First, Second and Third Place based on the best
result of the two runs.
11.2. Medals are only awarded for constituted classes.
12. Entries must be accompanied by evidence of club membership for all Athletes. The
event organiser’s WILL NOT accept “come and try” insurance for this event and it is
up to the Athletes to ensure their club has processed their membership application /
renewal with Australian Canoeing in time for this event.
12.1. The point of truth for assessing current membership of an athlete to AC will
be either the most recent competitor list provided by Canoeing Victoria to the
Event Organiser prior to the closing date for entries or confirmation from Club
Secretaries. Competitors from other States or Countries need to be able to
provide current (valid) Membership cards for AC or their relevant National body.
Late Entries and Alterations to Entries
1. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Organiser and only if there is
room in the program.
2. The surcharge for late entries is $10 per paddler for EACH event for which a late
entry is lodged.
Rules
1. The event shall be conducted under the Competition Rules nominated by the AC
Slalom Committee (www.canoe.org.au) unless specifically stated in this document.
2. Athletes competing in 14 years and younger may have one non-stop practice run on
the course at the advertised time.
3. Athletes in all classes must make a reasonable attempt to negotiate 50% of the gates
in the set course in order to have a time recorded.
4. The program will run to scheduled start order however we are endeavouring to
schedule C2 so as to allow for boat sharing.
5. The Organisers reserve the right to drop a gate for 12 years following the release of
the course design
Craft
1. All craft must comply with the requirements outlined in the relevant ICF Rules
(effective 1st January 2009) and may be scrutinized for dimensions, weight,
buoyancy, handholds and safety in accordance with these rules.
2. Athletes’ buoyancy vests and helmets must comply with the relevant ICF Rules
(effective 1st January 2009) and may be scrutinized.
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3. As per ICF Rules, all craft must be fully decked. C2 open or semi decked craft are
not permitted.
4. Plastic decked craft will be permitted for the K1 Plastic Class only.
5. Boat sharing needs to be managed by the Clubs to ensure the program is not
held up. This will avoid the disappointment of not being able to start. Athletes
not at the start line at the designated start time will not be permitted to start.
Awards
1. Awards will be given to first, second and third place in each class.
2. Where there is an equal result, both parties will be given equal. A count back system
will not be implemented thus where equal 1 st placing occur, no silver medal will be
awarded.
3. An award for the fastest Mens and Ladies paddlers in the classes K1, C1 and C2 will
be given based on their performance in their nominated event. This event makes no
consideration for age – Junior, Senior, Open and Masters paddlers are ranked in the
one virtual race.
Protests
1. All formal protests must be written and accompanied by a deposit of $50.
2. Intent to protest must be notified to Compiling by Team Leaders within five minutes
of the provisional results being posted on the results board.
3. At the discretion of the Chief Judge, enquiries into matters of fact or technical errors
may be dealt with as simple inquiries (no fee). Only Team Leaders may make protests
or enquiries on behalf of athletes.
4. No video evidence will be accepted.
Interstate & International Athletes
1. Interstate & International Athletes will be permitted to enter under the same rules as
Victorian Athletes.
2. Awards [Championship Medals] will be awarded to the top three Victorian paddlers.
3. Interstate &/or International Athletes will receive their appropriate medal in
conjunction with the Victorians as above; i.e. if an Interstate/International Athlete
wins the event both the Interstate/International Athlete and the fastest Victorian
athlete will receive a gold medal. Silver will be awarded to the second fastest paddler
(unless that second fastest paddler was the Victorian, in which case the Silver would
be awarded to the third fastest paddler). This model would apply to consideration of
the recipient of the Bronze medal – where applicable. It is possible [but unlikely] that
two gold, two silver and two bronze medals could be presented for one event.
Organisation
1. Clubs are required to provide volunteers to assist with running the event.
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2. After the Championships a de-brief meeting will be held by the organizers with the
Team Leader from each Club to discuss possible improvements for the next event.
This should be done in a meeting, but could be done by written report.
3. The notes from these meetings must be collated and passed to the next year’s
organising committee.
Safety
1. The safety of competitors, club representatives, the organising team and the public is
the highest priority. The Competition Organiser will prepare a documented Risk
Management Plan prior to commencement of the event and ensure that it is
implemented during the hours of competition.
2. The Competition Organiser having, where practical, consulted with the Chief Judge
and the Chair of the VSTC, will cancel or defer all, or part, of the event if in his / her
sole opinion it is, or will be, unsafe for the event to be run, or to continue if it has
already started.
3. All Athletes must be competent at capsize drill and self rescue and this is a condition
of entry.
4. Throw bags must be manned by experienced and competent persons, and must be
situated in appropriate sites if required
5. First Aid kit and personnel with a minimum of Workplace 2 first aid qualification
must be on site during all events.
6. Clubs are responsible for their own first aid and safety requirements outside of
official competition run times.
Ages and Classes
Ages for the 2010 Victorian Slalom Championships will be as follows:
Victorian Canoe Kayak Slalom Championship Events
Date of Competition: 27-28/11/2010
Reference date for Age Group calculations: 1/01/2010
Born on or after
Born on or before
Open 31/12/87
23 years 1/01/1988 31/12/1992
18 years 1/01/1992 31/12/1993
16 years 1/01/1994 31/12/1995
14 years 1/01/1996 31/12/1997
12 years 1/01/1998
Masters - 35 yrs to 44 yrs 1/01/1966 31/12/1975
45 yrs to 54 yrs 1/01/1956 31/12/1965
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- 55 yrs and over 31/12/1955
Publication of Rules
1. This document "Victorian Slalom Championships Guidelines & Rules” will be posted
on the Victorian Slalom Website.
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Event Program
Program
The program for the Event is subject to change at the Competition Organiser’s
discretion. All competitors and officials should consult the official program which
will be posted in the Compiling area at the race venue.
Practice sessions will be scheduled on Saturday morning with a Parallel Slalom
event to be held after lunch on the pond at OEG. Cat 4 teams will also compete after
the erection of the course.
The 2010 Victorian Slalom Championships will be held on Sunday 28 November.
Each run will count as a selection race for the Victorian Team Selection.
The objective will be to allow the competition to complete in a timely fashion on the
Sunday to enable competitors and their support team time to return home.
Competition Officials
The 2010 Championship Officials are:
Competition Organisers: Matt & Ordette Webster
Email: ordette@vicform.com.au
matt@vicform.com.au
Chief Judge:
Peter Grant
Chief of Scoring:
Milan Ivkov
Safety Officer:
Matt Webster
Start:
TBA
Finish:
Tony Coulson & Meredith Wylie
Treasurer / Entries: Chris Wharton
First Aid:
Vanessa Goss
All competitors please note
Paddlers must present themselves at the Start area in body number order unless
specific arrangements have been approved by the Starter after consultation with the
Competition Organiser. There will be no allowance for boat sharing.
Random scrutineering will take place on Saturday morning and Sunday morning at
the discretion of the Competition Organiser.
Course Design
Nominations for course design must be submitted to the Competition Organiser prior to
1pm Saturday 27 November 2010.
If there are insufficient nominations the draw for course design will be at the Competition
Organiser’s discretion.
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Timetable for the event is as follows:
Saturday 27 November
Today is a practice session in the morning with the possibility of a Parallel Slalom to be
held in the afternoon. Cat 4 teams will be held on the main slalom site after the erection
of the course.
8:00 - 12:00 noon Practice sessions on main slalom site as per training schedule.
CLUBS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN SAFETY ON THE WATER AT THIS TIME
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm Parallel Slalom on OEG pond
Open session on main slalom site
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Course closed for erection. Roy Farrance to co-ordinate.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Competitor Briefing and Officials Briefing
Bib distribution
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Judges in position
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Cat 4 Teams event
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Practice runs for 14 years & younger. Safety provided.
6:00 pm Presentation of Solution Yarra Series Champions
Sunday 28 November 2010
Victorian Slalom Championships 2010
Selection Races for Vic Team
8.00 am - 8:15 am Competitor Briefing and Officials Briefing (if necessary)
8:15 am - 8:30 am Judges in position for session. start
8:30 am START
Schedule to be confirmed.
Paddlers who do not return their bibs at the completion of day two (within fifteen
minutes of posting of final results for the event in question) may NOT be eligible for
medals and will be invoiced the lost bib fee. Paddlers are responsible for ensuring
their bibs are returned on time.
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Training Sites:
There are two sites on the Goulburn at Eildon that are available for slalom training. These
are:
The main competition slalom course alongside the OEG site.
“Pumpkins” - a small set of rapids at the top end of the Blue Gums Caravan Park.
This is not managed by the Event Organisers and, bar from the need to provide
clear passage to the public, can be used at any time.
Training Times:
The slalom course will be open for practice on the nominated training days at the times
designated here.
On-course safety is the responsibility of individual Clubs / States during these training
times. While the Organising Committee will seek to obtain contact details of people who
may be interested in assisting with on-river safety during these times, negotiations
between these paddlers and the Club/State group will not involve the Committee.
Clubs/States need to ensure they provide Rescue and First Aid support during their
official training sessions.
It is important to recognize that the Eildon River is a public facility and recreational
paddlers and rafters are able to traverse the course. Please ensure your groups are aware
of this possibility and alert to the potential need to provide clear passage to these other
groups when necessary.
Main Slalom Site (training)
Saturday 27 November
8:00am - 9:00am
Melbourne Canoe Club
9:00am – 10:00am Canoes Plus Racing Team & Others
10:00am – 11:00 am Melbourne Canoe Club
11:00 am – 12:00 noon Canoes Plus Racing Team & Others
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Open Session
2:00pm – 3:00 pm Course closed for erection
3:00pm – 3.30 pm Briefing & bib distribution
3.45 pm – 5:00pm Cat 4 Teams
6:00 pm Yarra Series Presentation
Course to be broken into State or Club allocated sections for erection
under the supervision of Roy Farrance.
Official Club Training Session times will be confirmed closer to the event and will
be posted on the event website and at the course.
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Dehydration - Heat Exhaustion - Sunstroke - Sun Protection
Competitors, officials and volunteers need to take measures to reduce the risks associated
with dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunstroke and sunburn.
These will include:
Adequate fluid intake throughout the competition
Wear appropriate clothing including hats and sunglasses
Apply sunscreen at regular intervals throughout the day
Volunteers should position themselves where they can benefit from natural or
artificial shade where possible.
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