Competition

Held at the Holme Pierrepont whitewater course in Nottingham, the compeition has a number of categories. The main events are open the Further Education Students only (i.e. University Students - over 18s). The categories include K1, C1, Squirt, and K2/C2. The K1 categories are split into skill levels - 3 categories in the Mens' event and 2 categories in the Womens'.

There is also an Open competition for all comers to enter, although there are a limited number of places for this category. Any Under 18 competitors will require a signed letter of consent from their parent/guardian.

All entrants must be of 3* standard and comply to HPP Course Code of Practice

Safety cover is provided by a team of volunteer lifeguards. They always do a fantastic job and without them there would be no event.

Judging is also provided by volunteers from the paddling world. This year we are fortunate to welcome back GB selection judge Matt Deaves from York Uni's Canoe Club, Ben White, Gwyn from Shaggy Designs, Dan Hayworth, Jamie Burbeck, Paul 'Cheesy' Robertson, Ollie Castle, Stu Morris and Wee Bob from Pyranha

Prizes

Are kindly donated by a wide range of paddling companies. There is also the coveted Student Rodeo cup for the winning university, which is scored on a Grand Prix style basis, with the top 10 finishers (top 5 in the smaller events) scoring points for their uni.

We've also got prizes from:

• Dagger
• Kayakojacko
• Playboating Magazine
• Canoe and Kayak Magazine
• Yak

James Barnes
(Notts Trent)
2nd Mens Expert K1, 2002

Rob and Stuart
(Leeds)
Duo Finalists

2005