Reading Canoe Club

28th May 2006

VENUE

Thameside Promenade, Reading, south bank of the Thames, upstream of Caversham Bridge. Follow signs to Reading town centre, then signs for Caversham. Canoe Race signs will be seen near Caversham Bridge.

CLASSES	Singles	Doubles	Distance	Portages
Start 10.45	Div. 7,8,9	Div. 7/8, 9	4 miles	0
	Lightening		2 miles	0
Start 12.15	Div 1,2,3	Div. 3/4	12 miles	3
	Div. 4,5,6	Div. 5/6	8 miles	3
		Hody	2 miles	0

HASLER TROPHY

Hasler points will be awarded in accordance with BCU rules. (except lightening class)

ENTRY FEES

• Seniors £5.00 per seat.
• Juniors £4.00 per seat (This covers Thames licence, car parking)
• Lightening/Hody £2.00
• Late entries will be charged an extra £2.00 per seat.

BCU members should remember to have with them their BCU Thames licence, issued this year as part of your BCU membership. If you have not received your Licence then you must make sure you carry with you, during the race ,your  membership card.

Entrants who are not BCU members, or entrants, who do not prove membership, will be charged £4.00 for an Event Ticket and Thames licence.

TIMES

09.00hrs Check-in
10.15hrs Briefing
10.45hrs Starts Divs. 7-11 & Lightening
11.45hrs Briefing
12.15hrs Starts Divs. 1-6 & Hody
15.30hrs (approx.) Prize Giving

COMPETITORS SHOULD NOTE THAT

Please make sure that you indicate clearly the category you are competing in as well as the division.

• Juniors must be aged under 18 on 1st January 2006
• Veterans must be aged over 35 on 1st January 2006

Buoyancy aids are compulsory for all division 7, 8, 9 whether in a K2 or not and recommended for all under the age of 16.  Team leaders have the discretion for team member’s aged 16+ years.

1. The Race will be run in accordance with the rules in the Canoe Racing Handbook 2006

2. Vertical numberplates must be used.

3. This is a River Thames race, cabin cruisers and other craft will be frequently encountered.  RULES OF THE RIVER MUST BE OBSERVED.

4. All entries must be received by Saturday 27th May 2006 otherwise a late entry fee will be charged.

5. BCU cards or photocopies must be sent with entry.

6. RCC and its nominated officials cannot be held responsible for any loss of life, limb or equipment however caused.

ENTRIES TO:

Reading Circuit Race Organiser, c/o Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7TH.

Please use this form

Or email your entry (with FULL details) to [pending confirmation]

Cheques made payable to Reading Canoe Club. Please enclose a S.A.E. for results. Results will also be displayed on this website a few days after the race.