Thomastown Paddlers Canoe Club Annual Ranking Race 2020
Canoe Marathon Ireland Ranking Race Thomastown Paddlers Canoe Club Annual Ranking Race 2020 Venue: :Thomastown, Co Kilkenny
About this event
Long Course: Bennetsbridge - Inistioge 23.5Km
(Start 500m above the weir – shoot/portage)
Short Course: Thomastown – Inistioge 11Km
(Start, below Thomastown Bridge)
Long Course Classes: Div 1 & 2
Short Course Classes: Div 3, Div 4, Div 5, Div 5 Women, Div 6, Div 7, Div 7 Women
As part of Covid-19 Measures the following will apply:
- Enter online in advance by Sat 18th.
- No K2/T2/C2 & no novice race
- All racers must be able to self rescue
- Prize giving will take place at the quay in Inistioge.
- Please observe social distancing
- Entry on the day €5 extra
Last on the day entries: 11.30AM Sharp
Note: As this is a river race Helmets MUST BE WORN for the full duration of the race if paddling a General Purpose, Wavehopper, Gola Sprint or deceptor craft. Juniors U18 are also expected to wear helmets. Removal of helmets in these classes has been a serious issue in recent years and those seen to remove them will face automatic disqualification.
CI/CANI/BCU membership cards must be shown at entry. Neither the organisers nor Canoeing Ireland accept any responsibility for any damage or loss to persons or equipment.
Parents/Clubs remain responsible for safety of their children at all times.
Canoeing Ireland safety rules apply.
For more information contact: thomastownpaddlers@gmail.com or
087-9261663
Short course entries and Parking are at the “Quay Car park”, with access to the river beside the “Capital Hardware Store”.