Chelmsford Winter Series marathon
PROVISIONAL
Date: ?? January 2021
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the short course (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
12:00 for classes on the middle/long courses (Group 1&2 - classes 2-9).
Team leaders should pre-notify the Secretary of all paddlers in Group 1 & 2 who will be paying during the 11:00-11:30 check-in window, either by advance email or before 10:30 on the day.
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Group 3
10:30 - Race Briefing for Group 3
11:00 - Start for Group 3
11:00-11:30 - Check-in for Groups 1 & 2 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Groups 1 & 2
12:00 - Start for Groups 1 & 2
14:00 - Prizegiving
Prizegiving is being held early in order to enable more people to attend. It is likely that the full set of finish times may not be posted until after prizegiving. Paddlers should stay long enough to see their race results posted, and team leaders are advised to keep themselves available until all the results for classes involving members of their team have been resolved.
Bringing a tall vehicle? See the foot of the page for the restricted times when the car park height barriers will be open
Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6-9) - 8 miles - 0 portages
Group 2 (classes 2-5) - 5 miles - 0 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow) - 3 miles - 0 portages
Please note that the courses could change dependant on weather conditions
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the short course (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
12:00 for classes on the middle/long courses (Group 1&2 - classes 2-9).
Team leaders should pre-notify the Secretary of all paddlers in Group 1 & 2 who will be paying during the 11:00-11:30 check-in window, either by advance email or before 10:30 on the day.
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Group 3
10:30 - Race Briefing for Group 3
11:00 - Start for Group 3
11:00-11:30 - Check-in for Groups 1 & 2 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Groups 1 & 2
12:00 - Start for Groups 1 & 2
14:00 - Prizegiving
Prizegiving is being held early in order to enable more people to attend. It is likely that the full set of finish times may not be posted until after prizegiving. Paddlers should stay long enough to see their race results posted, and team leaders are advised to keep themselves available until all the results for classes involving members of their team have been resolved.
Bringing a tall vehicle? See the foot of the page for the restricted times when the car park height barriers will be open
Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6-9) - 8 miles - 0 portages
Group 2 (classes 2-5) - 5 miles - 0 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow) - 3 miles - 0 portages
Please note that the courses could change dependant on weather conditions
Race entries: If you are part of a club team, your Team Leader will place your entry. Registered Team Leaders and Independent paddlers should send race entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk by 12 noon Friday ?? Jan. To register as a Team Leader or Independent paddler for the current series, see the WS Registration page.
Race Organiser: Stuart Skippings (07913 294046) (tbc)
For queries please contact clmWSRO@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
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.
Safety Coordinator: Tom Head
Risk Assessment (download PDF) - to follow
Safety Plan (download PDF) - to follow
In addition,
For queries please contact clmWSRO@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
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.
Safety Coordinator: Tom Head
Risk Assessment (download PDF) - to follow
Safety Plan (download PDF) - to follow
In addition,
- Competitors are reminded that canoe racing is a non-contact sport and claims may be made for damage to boats, property and injuries sustained in the event of contact.
- Any Competitors with disabilities requiring assistance should inform the race organiser prior to the day of the race.
Location:
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prizegiving 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
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prizegiving 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
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Parking:
Parking is available at Baddow Road (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. The club is arranging to open the height barrier at Baddow Road car park to admit trailers. Trailer Parking: If you intend to bring a trailer, please contact the Race Organiser for details. 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 15:00 and 15:30 after the event. Arrival or departure outside of these windows must be arranged via the Race Organiser |
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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.
