Chelmsford Winter Series marathon
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PROVISIONAL
Date: 13 January 2019
Please note that there will be two different start times, with one for the classes on the short course and another for those on the middle/long courses. Team leaders should pre-notify the Secretary of all paddlers in Group 1 and 2 races (classes 2-9) 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 (priority will be given to those booking in for Group 3 races)
10:10 - Deadline for check-in (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
10:30 - Race Briefing (Group 3)
10:30 - Check-in re-opens for Group 1&2 (classes 2-9)
10:50 - Deadline for check-in Group 1&2
Payments will be accepted up to 11:15 for those in Group 1&2 whose attendance has been confirmed before 10:50
11:00 - Start (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
11:30 - Race Briefing (Group 1&2)
12:00 - Start (Group 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.
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 there will be two different start times, with one for the classes on the short course and another for those on the middle/long courses. Team leaders should pre-notify the Secretary of all paddlers in Group 1 and 2 races (classes 2-9) 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 (priority will be given to those booking in for Group 3 races)
10:10 - Deadline for check-in (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
10:30 - Race Briefing (Group 3)
10:30 - Check-in re-opens for Group 1&2 (classes 2-9)
10:50 - Deadline for check-in Group 1&2
Payments will be accepted up to 11:15 for those in Group 1&2 whose attendance has been confirmed before 10:50
11:00 - Start (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
11:30 - Race Briefing (Group 1&2)
12:00 - Start (Group 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.
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
Entries: all race entries for Winter Series events to be sent by registered Team Leaders/Independents to secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
Race Organiser: Stuart Skippings (tbc)
For queries please contact clmWSRO@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
Safety Notes:
Safety Coordinators: Judy Podd (tbc)
Risk Assessment (download as PDF): Water-based RA / Land-based RA
Safety Plan (download as PDF): Safety Plan
In addition,
For queries please contact clmWSRO@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
Safety Notes:
Safety Coordinators: Judy Podd (tbc)
Risk Assessment (download as PDF): Water-based RA / Land-based RA
Safety Plan (download as PDF): Safety Plan
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.
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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 Parking: The former Wharf Road car park is now permanently CLOSED. Parking is available at Baddow Road (CM2 7PJ). There are also numerous short-stay car parks in the area, but charges are higher. Due to the City Centre location and limited club space, the club are unable to offer free parking. The club is arranging to open the height barrier at Baddow Road car park to admit trailers. There is a possibility that alternative trailer parking will be available - clubs bringing trailers should contact the Race Organiser in the days leading up to race. There is a limited amount of space for Disabled parking on-site - please contact the Race Organiser if you have a specific requirement. |
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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.
