Chelmsford Winter Series marathon
PROVISIONAL
Date: 28 January 2024
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the 3-mile course (classes 30-39)
12:00 for classes on the 8-mile & 5-mile courses (classes 1-25).
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Classes 30-39 (3-mile course)
10:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 30-39
11:00 - Start for Classes 30-39
11:30 - Check-in closes for Classes 1-25 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 1-25
12:00 - Start for Classes 1-25
14:00 - Prizegiving - for the day and for the series
Distances:
Classes 1-10 - 8 miles - 0 portages
Classes 20-25 - 5 miles - 0 portages
Classes 30-39 - 3 miles - 0 portages
See the main Winter Series page for the list of classes
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the 3-mile course (classes 30-39)
12:00 for classes on the 8-mile & 5-mile courses (classes 1-25).
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Classes 30-39 (3-mile course)
10:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 30-39
11:00 - Start for Classes 30-39
11:30 - Check-in closes for Classes 1-25 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Classes 1-25
12:00 - Start for Classes 1-25
14:00 - Prizegiving - for the day and for the series
Distances:
Classes 1-10 - 8 miles - 0 portages
Classes 20-25 - 5 miles - 0 portages
Classes 30-39 - 3 miles - 0 portages
See the main Winter Series page for the list of classes
Courses:
The race will be run above the Automatic Weir – Confluence through the town to the black pedestrian bridge in Admirals Park & back, depending upon class 1 loop, 2 loop or 3 loops. There will be no portages.
The race will be run above the Automatic Weir – Confluence through the town to the black pedestrian bridge in Admirals Park & back, depending upon class 1 loop, 2 loop or 3 loops. There will be no portages.
Course map: click map to download as PDF. Please note that classes on the short course finish at the Muddy Waters Footbridge. Classes on the middle and long courses finish outside the Clubhouse (shown as Finish on the map below).
Race entries:
Let your Team Leader know you would like to enter, and find out if they will place your entry or whether you should do it yourself.
Entries should be made through the Marathon Racing entries system at https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries
Payments for entries are made as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association).
Note: All paddlers must be current BC members (personal or Club Associate), or must additionally purchase BC Event Insurance ("Day Ticket" - £5 cash).
Please send any queries about entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
Let your Team Leader know you would like to enter, and find out if they will place your entry or whether you should do it yourself.
Entries should be made through the Marathon Racing entries system at https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries
Payments for entries are made as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association).
Note: All paddlers must be current BC members (personal or Club Associate), or must additionally purchase BC Event Insurance ("Day Ticket" - £5 cash).
Please send any queries about entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
The Winter Series welcomes Paddle-Ability competitors (those with disability/impairment or long-term disabling illness, whether physical, sensory, or intellectual). The entry system does not collect this information - to be eligible for a "first Paddle-Ability" medal in each class, or to be allowed to "paddle down" to a more suitable age class, the team leader should contact Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk in advance of the first race of the series that the paddler will attend.
Responsibilities:
- Race Organiser - Owen Shephard-Wyatt (tbc)
- Event Safety Coordinator - Tim Chamberlain (tbc)
- Welfare Officer - Zowie Shephard-Wyatt (tbc)
Safety Notes:
All participants must be aware that canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.
Please read the general safety notes and Race Rules which apply to the whole series - see the main Winter Series page.
In addition,
All participants must be aware that canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.
Please read the general safety notes and Race Rules which apply to the whole series - see the main Winter Series page.
In addition,
- Paddlers must ensure that their boats have sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of capsizing. Boats will be checked.
- All competitors must be able to swim 50m in canoe clothing.
- Any Competitors with disabilities requiring assistance should inform the race organiser prior to the day of the race.
Safety Documents:
- Risk Assessment to follow
- Safety Plan to follow
Fire Safety: If the fire alarm sounds, please exit the club house via the nearest exit and head to the muster point under the High Bridge Road. No fire alarm tests or drills are planned.
Sustainability & the Environment:
Disposable drink systems, energy gel sachets and other racing rubbish should be disposed of appropriately.
Disposable drink systems, energy gel sachets and other racing rubbish should be disposed of appropriately.
AVIAN BIRD FLU: Chelmsford is in a Regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. There is no danger to people but if do see dead birds do not touch and notify the Race Organiser who will inform authorities. Individuals should follow best practice hygiene procedures and ensure boats are washed before using again.
See link for further details https://www.essex.gov.uk/news/regional-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-in-force-for-parts-of-essex
See link for further details https://www.essex.gov.uk/news/regional-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-in-force-for-parts-of-essex
Location & Facilities:
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving will be at Chelmsford CC Clubhouse (Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE). See map at http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/index.php?page=find-us
Toilets: Four toilets on site - two Men's on the left hand side of the Kitchen Area and two Ladies' on the right hand side of the Kitchen.
Accessible Facilities: Separate accessible toilet and changing facilities available in main club house, please ask the kitchen team for access.
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving will be at Chelmsford CC Clubhouse (Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE). See map at http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/index.php?page=find-us
Toilets: Four toilets on site - two Men's on the left hand side of the Kitchen Area and two Ladies' on the right hand side of the Kitchen.
Accessible Facilities: Separate accessible toilet and changing facilities available in main club house, please ask the kitchen team for access.
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Parking:
There is parking in the Baddow Road Car Park (CM2 7PJ). Access this car park by travelling along Parkway (A1060); turn left on Baddow Road, passing the Salvation Army building. Follow the road turning right. The clubhouse is a short walk from the car park, over the wooden Bailey Bridge along the cycle/footpath towards the town. Tall Vehicles Parking: Access through the hight restriction is tightly controlled at the request of the Council. This will be open between 9:00 and 9:30 before the race and 14:30 and 15:00 after the event. Arrival or departure outside of these windows must be arranged via the Chelmsford Race Organiser Trailer Parking: If you intend to bring a trailer, please contact the Chelmsford Race Organiser for details. |
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General:
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.
