Thomastown Paddlers Canoe Club Annual Ranking Race 2020

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”.