July 2002 - Newsletter

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Contents:
1) 2003 IRF WORLD RAFTING CHAMPS - announced!
2) OTHER EVENTS:

a) Czech Rep. - Euro and Czech Cup, 17 - 18 August 2002.
b) Czech Rep. - Euro and Czech Cup, 7 - 8 September 2002
c) South Africa - Clarens Cold Water Classic

1) 2003 IRF WORLD RAFTING CHAMPS
The Czech Republic have successfully bid to hold the 2003 World Champs. The event will be held from the 27 - 31 August 2003 on the Lipno Dam section of the Vltava River in the southern part of the Czech Republic. This gives the national federations plenty of time to hold national selections and to raise any funds they need to cover their teams' costs. More details will follow in the next newsletters and will also be put up on the IRF website.

2) OTHER EVENTS
a) Czech Rep. - European Cup Sprint and Slalom; Pilsner Urquell Cup 2002; X. Rafting Cup in České Vrbné
Organizer: SVOČR / tech.accomp.: Georgia Raft Club - Praha
Dates: 17.8.- 18.8.2002
Location:;Channel in České Vrbné near by České Budějovice
Category:;sprint and slalom : R4 women / R4 men + R6 women / R6 men
Friday: 15,00 - 18,30 training

  19,00 - 21,00 Registration and collection of competition numbers (can not be done on Saturday !!!)

Saturday: 09:00Team Leaders Meeting

SLALOM: 09:30;R4 first trial (comp.no.1-50)

10:45R4 second trial (comp.no. 1-50)

12:15;R4 VIP both trials
14:15;R4 first trial (comp.no. 51-end)
15:30;R4 second trial (comp.no. 51-end)
16:45;R6 first trial

17:30;R6 second trial
official announcement of results
20:30;;evening party -barbecue, dance, music

Sunday:;09:00;;R4 first trial (comp.no.1-50)

SPRINT;09:50;;R4 second trial (comp.no. 1-50)

10:45;;R4 first trial (comp.no. 51-end)
11:45;;R4 second trial (comp.no. 51-end)
12:45;;R6 first trial
13:15;;R6 second trial
14:00;;official announcement of results

director of the competition: Jiří Schneider
technical background :Josef Slabý
track builder: Tomáš Pecháček
registration send to: ;Jiří Schneider;tel.: 420 608 180 585;or by e- mail schneider.jiri@volny.cz Petýrkova 1996/36;fax: 420 2 729 363 26;148 00 Praha 4;Czech Republic
!!!!!!!! Due date for registration 10.8.2002 !!!!!!!!
Each participant is responsible for own safety and must be a very good swimmer. Life jackets and helmets are necessary!!!
Accommodation in own tent in a camp next to the channel. Possibility of a room reservation - contact Jirka Schneider.
For more information contact Jirka Schneider at schneider.jiri@volny.cz

b) Czech Rep. - Euro Cup – R4 (4 man rafts) & Czech cup R4 – Finals (Slalom - Sprint)
Organizer: SVoCR
Tecnical provision: Raft club Trója Prague
Type of race: European cup, Czech cup
Date: 7. – 8. 9.2002
Place: Artificial slalom course Praha Troja ( river Moldau ), Czech Republic
Officials of the race: director of the race - Petr Panenka; supervision – Stanislav Hájek; master - builder of the track - Jaroslav Pospisil
Registration: last at the 30.8.2002 on adress: Petr Panenka, Pod Kastany 7, Praha 6, 160 00, Czech republic; on registered letter; tel/fax (00)42 (0)2 24324790, or e-mail: panenka@profiplast.cz
Entries: 400 Kč
Lot: 4.9.2002
Safety provision: safety vests and helmets obligatory
Time plan: 6. 9. untill 6 PM - free training
        5 – 9 PM - issue of start numbers
        7 PM - team captains and referee meeting
       7. 9. 9 AM - start of slalom R4 - 1st lap
       12 – 1 AM - rodeo exhibition
       1 AM - start of slalom R4 - 2nd lap
        8. 9. 9 AM - start of sprint R4 – 1st lap
        12.00 - V.I.P. race
        1.30 PM - start of sprint R4 - 2nd lap
Categories: R4 men, R4 women
Grade: slalom, sprint - WW4
Boats: R4 - Colorado
Proclamation of results: 7.9. - 6 PM 8.9. - 4 PM
Accomodation: possible in the place, accomodation in cabins, camp of Sokol Troja
Food: kiosk on the race course
Approved by the Rafting comitee of SvoCR.
Petr Panenka director of the races

c) SOUTH AFRICA - Clarens Cold Water Classic
13-14 July 2002 on the Ash River in the Eastern Free State. Clarens is the host town and it already has a great tourism infrastructure. This event is aimed towards both the everyday Joe Soap and the professional paddlers. There will be various categories ranging from novice to expert. The aim of this event is to attract more people to this great and growing sport. This gives people the perfect opportunity, as there will be rafts for hire and guides throughout the course therefore making it a safe learning ground. There is some spice added to our event because, for once, the women will receive the big prizes. There will also be various entertainments for the spectators such as live bands on Saturday night and a sheep on the spit on Sunday at the prize giving (which will be included in the entry fee).
 
The Ash river is a very fast flowing, high-volume, narrow and challenging river. There are many obstacles along the way and intense concentration is necessary. The proposed course is 2 km in length and the rapids range from grade 3 to grade 4. The race is based on time from start to finish. Competitors will wear bibs for timing purposes.
 
Rafting, crocking & kayaking event for women, mixed and men’s teams. Emphasis will be on women, as they will receive the main prizes.
 
Rafting and kayaking clinics can be arranged for complete novices and there will be raft masters for hire.
 
The Heats will be held on Saturday including all the teams in all the categories. The teams with the best Times in the various categories will go forward to the finals, which will be held throughout Sunday. There will also be a Rafting rodeo so the teams that didn’t go through to the finals can still take part. The Prize giving will follow on Sunday after all the events have been completed.
 
Entertainment: On Saturday there will be an assortment of bands, bring in braai and a great party will be instore for all. On Sunday there will be a spit braai and potjie for all after prize giving this is included in the entry fee.
 
There is also a great spectator point at the end of the course where the thrills and spills will be seen by all on the most exciting rapid.
 
Equipment will be on hire for the participants without their own equipment. The equipment will be hired out from Four Rivers Rafting (operator on the Tugela river) and Ash River Adventures (The host of this great event and an operator on the Ash river). They will also provide a transport shuttle service to take participants from finish to start.
 
There also will be raft masters for hire for the totally inexperienced paddlers Contact Jackie or Matt on 083 672 4813
 
Contact Ash River Adventures for any further details and accommodation options: Tel: 058-256 1358. Fax: 058-256 1358. E- mail: simon@cranford.co.za
 
ENTRY FEE FOR THE EVENT IS R150.00 per person per event which includes - two days race entry into the event, Shuttle service from the road to the start, Live bands, and bring and braai on Saturday evening, Spit braai on Sunday after prize-giving, GREAT PRIZES FOR ALL!!!

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