Baltic Cup in Canoe Slalom

2012

Time

• April 7th - 8th, 2012

Location

• Harju county, Jägala-Joa village, Jägala river. The camp site is located on the right-hand bank of Jägala waterfall.

Competitors

• The competition is open to everyone interested in canoe slalom and water tourism.

Scedule:

Friday, April 6th:

• Arrival, camp setup, free training

Saturday, April 7th:

• 08:00-16:00 course open for training

Sunday, April 17th:

• 9:30 start protocol announcing

• 9:45 team leaders meeting

• 10:30 announcing of competition schedule

• 11:00 1st run of qualification:
  K1 ladies, all groups of age (K1W, K1WJ)
  C1 all groups of age (C1, C1J)
  K1 men, all groups of age (K1M, K1MJ)

• 12:00 2nd run of qualification:
  K1 ladies, all groups of age (K1W, K1WJ)
  C1 all groups of age (C1, C1J)
  K1 men, all groups of age (K1M, K1MJ)

• 13:00 course change for semifinals and finals

• 14:30 semifinal: 50% from all competitors, but no more than 20 atheletes (classes K1W, C1, K1)

• 15:00 final: 50% from all competitors, but no more than 10 atheletes (classes K1W, C1, K1)

• 16:00 award ceremony

Competiton rules:

• Canoe slalom competition will be in accordance with ICF canoe slalom rules and current instructions.

• Wearing of helmets and adequate buoyancy aids is mandatory.

• Organisers reserve the right to change these instructions if necessary.

Boat classifications:

1. Men K1M single kayak

2. Men junior K1MJ single kayak

3. Women K1W single kayak

4. Women junior K1WJ single kayak

5. C1 single canoe

6. Junior C1J single canoe

• Organisers reserve the right to change boat and age classifications if a boat classification contains less than 4 competitors.

Awards:

• The three best in each boat classification will be awarded with cups, certificates and prizes.

Competitor's responsibility:

• The competitor recognizes that participation in the competition is at one’s own risk and he or she takes responsibility to follow safety precautions.

• The competitor is required to wear clothing designed to prevent hypothermia when immersed in cold water.

• The competitor declares with a signature that he or she is competent at swimming.

• The organisers do not take responsibility for any injury or damage to the competitor or competitor's equipment.

Resolving disputes:

• All objections need to be submitted in writing no more than 15 minutes after an incident.

• When an objection is submitted, bail of 15 EUR must be paid in accordance with ICF rules.

• All objections will receive a response within 30 minutes of the completion of the competition.

Accommodation and catering:

• All participants will bare their own costs.

• The campsite is next to the competition course.

• Open fire is prohibited. A primus or a camp stove can be used for food preparation at the campsite.

• Accommodation is possible in Hostel Atoll (boats can be held in hostel garage). Additional options can be found at Turismiweb: see guesthouses or recreation centers and camps or contact us at .

• An unguarded car park is on the right bank of Jägala river (consult the map).

• There is a latrine at the campsite.

• Koogi food store is 1 km from the opposite bank. Open 9:00 – 20:00.

Registration:

• Pre-registration: send e-mail with competitors names, date of birth, club, boat classification and country.

• Registration is mandatory for all competitors. To register competitor must present a signed registration forn for each competitor.

• Start numbers will be given before the competition.

Starting fees:

• Starting fee for persons registered until April 7th: 10 EUR for adult competitors and 7 EUR for juniors (born 1994 or later): From April 8th, the starting fee for everyone is 15 EUR.

• Payments can be made in cash on April 7th or 8th or to our bank account:
  Beneficiary: MTÜ Süstaslaalomi Klubi Pirita
  Bank's name and address: AS Swedbank, 8 Liivalaia Street 15040 Tallinn, Estonia
  IBAN (account number): EE302200221049001195
  SWIFT code/BIC: HABAEE2X
  Explanation of the payment: Baltic Cup and names of the competitors
  All bank costs must be paid by the competitor.

Organiser:

MTÜ Süstaslaalomi Klubi Pirita.

Main organiser: Lembit Uudsemaa