YOUTHFEST and National Bellboat Championships
Come and join us for a day of fun and excitement!
2nd October 2004 - National Watersports Centre, Holme Pierrpont, Nottingham
In addition to the National Bellboat Championships there are a range of Paddlepower events and activities sceduled so that everyone can have a go at everything!
YOUTHFEST - ACTIVITIES
Please note that for some of these events entries are restricted so make sure you enter early to avoid disappointment.
SLALOM - Diamond Slalom Challenge - try for one of the Blue, Bronze, Silver or Gold sertificates - plus coaching from GB paddlers
RACING - Lightning and Open Sprint Regatta and mini marathon - GB coach support
FUN CHALLENGE - Ergo Paddling Machine Challenge - 30 second timed runs - go for bust and beat your mates!
TRY A BOAT - lots of different boats to experience with coaching
POLO "Golden Shot" - challenge your shooting and ball handling skills
FREESTYLE - coaching and demos
BELLBOAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS EVENT GUIDELINES
TEAMS - 8 paddlers per team (mixed teams are encouraged). Helms will be provided if necessary.
AGE GROUPS - Teams can be entered for U11, U14 or U16 category. (by 3rd October 2004). We will also run a VIP race for adults and helpers.
SCOUTS & GUIDES - There will be a prize in each category for the fastest Scout/Guide team.
ENTRY FEE - £40 per team (£5 per individual - this includes free entry to all YouthFest events - see YouthFest Activities)
Each team will race a minimum of 2 times against other teams over a distance of 200mts. All teams will be timed and the fastest teams will qualify for the finals. Races will be completed in age categories to enable paddlers to participate in other YouthFest activities.
BUOYANCY AIDS - All teams should bring buoyancy aids (we can arrange buoyancy aids for teams who do not have their own but please let us know in advance).
An information pack will be sent out to entrants prior to the event with details of all the activities - or check out the BCU website - www.bcu.org.uk
TEAM LEADER'S BRIEFING - There will be a meeting to brief all leaders prior to the start of the event - please check the information pack for timings.
DRAWING COMPETITION - While you are practicing for the event, why not have a go at drawing your own picture representing your Paddlesport experiences - there will be prizes for the best entries!
ENTRY
Please click on this PDF link to download an Information and Entry Pack
CLOSING DATE
24th September 2004
Check out the BCU website for updates - www.bcu.org.uk/youth/youthfest.html