NZCT NZ Secondary Schools White Water Kayaking Championships - Canoe Slalom NZ

NZCT NZ Secondary Schools White Water

Kayaking Championships
We extend a warm invitation to the Bay of Plenty for this pinnacle event for school age white
water kayakers.

Included in the programme are the NZ Secondary Schools Canoe Slalom, DR and Extreme
Events.

The final programme details will be updated in the next bulletin once numerical entries are
received. Updated details and draft start lists will be available on www.slalomnz.org.nz once
entries have closed.

This race and the 2019 Nationals are also where the CSNZ 2019 Development Squad is
selected. Please see CSNZ website for the selection policy:

http://www.slalomnz.org.nz/About-Us/Publications-Documents-Policies-1#

ENTRY DETAILS

      An entry form from each school, listing competitors, age and class is attached. This is to
       be completed and emailed to events@canoeslalombop.co.nz
      If possible, we would like an indication ASAP as to the numbers of competitors
       (numerical entry) and the likely classes e.g. K1W 2 U16, 1 U18 (Numerical entries)
      Entries close Friday 15th March 2019. Payment by cheque must accompany the
       entry form or direct credit arranged (please make cheques payable to Canoe Slalom
       BOP- PO Box 16-292 TAURANGA or Direct credit Bank Account CSBOP 15 3973
       0008846 00 with your school name as reference.
      Entry Fee $115 ($100 plus GST)
      All schools must be members of Canoe Slalom NZ – Club/School $11.50
       ($10+GST) and, for schools, an additional $5.75 ($5.00+GST) per paddler
      Athletes from small schools may join with athletes from other schools, following the
       rules relating to brother/sister schools and areas as per CSNZ Secondary Schools rules.
       These teams are ineligible to accrue points to schools but can medal.
      Team Entries: Ideally these should be the same sex, age in the appropriate category
       however if for example you only had 3 competitors from your school, a female
       competitor, could race in a men’s team, in the age category of the oldest person in the
       team. Women can go into men’s teams but not vice versa.
      It is important that you list your paddlers in their classes and seed them from no 1
       (Fastest) down. This will assist the numerical starting order. Should anyone withdraw
       before the competition please advise ASAP so start lists can be adjusted.
      A minimum of 3 starters are required to make a class / category exist, these entries
       must come from at least 2 different schools. Where this requirement is not satisfied
       those entrants will be moved up to the next age group.
      Late entries in any class (including teams) will only be accepted at the
       complete discretion of the organisers. There will be a surcharge of $20 for all
       late entries.

Classes- All Competitions

             JM = Junior Men –U14

             JW = Junior Women-U14

             IM = Intermediate Men- U16

             IW = Intermediate Women-U16

             SM = Senior Men -16 plus

             SW= senior women- 16 plus

Notes: Age for all events is at 1 Jan 2019

i.e. juniors will still be 13 or under on 1st January 2019, Intermediate will be 14 and 15, seniors
16,17 or 18

Safety & Competency

Safety issues will be discussed in depth at the race briefing. However all competitors are to
wear ICF compliant buoyancy vests and helmets whilst on the water. It is recommended
suitable boating footwear is worn around the site and warm paddling gear and clothing carried.
Be prepared for all weather conditions at this time of year.

Sunscreen (hopefully) and insect repellent are suggested.

Individual Schools are responsible for their own group safety during practice sessions.

Competitors must display a suitable level of competency in the craft and category entered. If
you have someone who can volunteer to help with safety please let us know.

Boat sharing & Scrutineering

The NZSS Nationals are run under the guidelines of the ICF rules and all boats will be
scrutineered for compliance with ICF requirements regarding fixed buoyancy, end loops, weight
and appropriate construction. Buoyancy vests and helmets must meet ICF requirements
(2019 rules)

Boat sharing is an individual school responsibility and whilst we appreciate this is necessary we
reserve the right to disqualify athletes who can’t start the race within the allotted time.

The DR race will be raced in “Wavehopper” boats and these will be provided. All
competitors will be required to use these boats. No other boats will be allowed.

Trophies and prizes

All individual competitors and schools should return cleaned trophies won by students at
previous events for awarding at the prize giving. Please try and return earlier but if not these
should be bought to the managers meeting. Please make sure they are engraved.

Medals will be awarded to competitors gaining 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing. Where international
competitors are in the top 3 placing, the 1st, 2nd or 3rd NZ competitor will also receive medals.

Accommodation

There is limited accommodation in Kawerau, but what is available is listed on the KDC website.
www.kaweraudc.govt.nz

T Shirts

A quality, cotton women’s and men’s style T-shirt is available for purchase. To ensure you
don’t miss out you are advised to pay for these with your entry. T’s will be issued with the bibs
at the managers meeting. Cost is $20 plus GST ($23). The logo and tee shirt type is on the
CSNZ website.

A limited supply may be available at the event however the cost of these will be $30 (Incl
GST).

A T-shirt order form is part of the event entry form. If you want additional T’s for supporters
then please email: events@canoeslalombop.co.nz

T Shirt Sizes: Men’s: S, M, L XL, and XXL

               Women’s: 10,12,14,16,18

               Specify   Men’s or Women’s

Assistance to the event , please indicate on entry what supporters/officials that you will be
bringing to the race.

Judging Course – we encourage all athletes and supporters to attend this to be held
                      at the Scout Hall on Saturday 13th April

Judging Technical Course Level 1         12.30-2.30pm

Judging Technical Course Level 2         2.30pm -4pm

Practice Day

Once entries have closed you will receive an email with your allocated practice times for Friday
12th April and Saturday 13th April. Please email events@canoeslalombop.co.nz for any special
requirements and we will endeavor to assist.

NZCT New Zealand Secondary Schools
           White Water Kayaking Championships

DRAFT PROGRAMME

  The following programme is draft only and may be subject to change.

FRIDAY 12 TH APRIL 2019

8am-4.30pm        Official practice in allocated training groups

10am-2pm          Equipment scrutineering

                  Practice in allocated training sessions on the slalom course

SATURDAY 13 TH APRIL 2019

8am-4.30pm        Official practice in allocated training groups

10am-2pm          Equipment scrutineering

12.30-2.30pm      Officials course level 1 (Scout Hall)

2.30-4pm          Officials course level 2 (Scout Hall)

4.30pm            River closed to competitors for course setting

                  Managers Meeting- venue to be advised

SUNDAY 14 TH APRIL 2019 - SLALOM

7.45am            Slalom conduct & safety briefing for paddlers.

8am- 8.15am       Emergency scrutineering

8.00am            Officials briefing-meet by event caravan

8.45am            Demonstrations runs

                  Forerunners

9.30am          Slalom session 1

12.30- 1.30pm   Lunch break

2pm             Slalom session 2

                Medals presentation Day 1

MONDAY 15 TH APRIL 2019 - SLALOM

8am             Briefing- day two for Paddlers

8am-8.15am      Emergency scrutineering

8.15am          Judges briefing

9am             Slalom session 3

11am            Lunch break

12 noon         Slalom session 4

2pm             Break

3.00pm          Slalom session 5

                Teams races

                Medal presentation day 2

TUESDAY 16 TH APRIL – DR SPRINT AND EXTREME

8.30am          Down River sprints

12.00pm         Extreme

6.00pm          Prize Giving DR and Slalom Trophies