Be Part of it …

The Sharks will run the Vintage Slalom at Lee Valley on Saturday September 23rd on the Legacy Loop. There will also be a Reunion Buffet Reception at the LV Centre in the evening.

Full Details for the race and the reunion are below, but as in 2019 event, day-time attendance will require a ticket for the Canoe Slalom World Championships which are taking place at Lee Valley that weekend, so do take advantage of the discounted prices by clicking here.

What is Vintage Slalom?

Vintage Slalom is a fun race for twentieth century boats, with a time reduction for boat age and paddler age. The competition rules from the 1980’s will be followed, with 5 penalties per pole you hit (not 2 per gate – makes clean runs far more significant – test your skills!), Reverse Gates as well as Forward gates (both up and down stream) and in 4 metre single boats and double canoes 4.5+ m.

This event is not just for the older paddler, but a chance for younger people to see and experience how the sport has changed. You can decide if that change has been for the better. What we do guarantee is some fun and it does not matter at what level you compete, if you are competent to paddle the Legacy Channel then this is an event for you.

Costs

Worlds adult ticket for Saturday plus parking and booking fee, £26.57 (while discounted).

Vintage Slalom entry will cost £10, and is currently open for entry on canoeslalomentries.co.uk (where you can enter all slalom races in Great Britain) or can be purchased with your ticket for the Reunion buffet reception Reunion 2023.

Insurance, will be required for anyone who is not a member of one of the home nations canoe associations. This will be £5 and can be paid on the day by either cash or card. Of course if you join British Canoeing or the relevant home nation association, not only will you be covered to race in this event, but in all ranking events in the UK, as well as getting many other benefits.

Reunion reception tickets costs £35, including the buffet at the cafe and terrace of the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre, where the bar will be open. Book online here Reunion 2023

There are also opportunities to volunteer at the World Championships, for free entry, crew uniform and meals while on duty, click here for more information.

Published 3rd December 2022; Updated 3rd May 2023