2014 VICTORIAN SCHOOLS WHITEWATER CANOEING CHAMPIONSHIPS 6-7 September PROGRAMME

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1 2014 VICTORIAN SCHOOLS WHITEWATER CANOEING CHAMPIONSHIPS 6-7 September PROGRAMME WELCOME Canoeing Victoria and the Victorian Slalom Committee welcomes all paddlers, teachers, and spectators to the 2014 Victorian Schools Whitewater Canoeing Championships. The event has two purposes; one is to encourage participation by all paddlers regardless of standard. We believe in the philosophy of participation, to encourage people to be involved, to be active and to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The second aim is to encourage friendly competition between the school groups, while encouraging the paddlers to give their best. From this competition paddlers will have the opportunity to become involved in junior development programs in both downriver and slalom. The organisation of the championships has been achieved through the co-operation of the schools, the whitewater committee, slalom committee and Canoeing Victoria. The event has been organized by a number of volunteers. We thank all these people for their co-operation, hard work and time in organizing this great event. We also thank all the people here today who have helped to get boats on the water, helped to judge, erect the course and the multitude of other tasks, which have to be done to ensure a smooth run Event. Paddlers must be at the start on time, as we cannot wait for boat return. Paddlers must start in order and must wear the correct body number. We are sure that by working together we will have a busy and enjoyable weekend. Good luck to all. EMERGENCY INFORMATION A number of officials trained in first aid and a first aid kit will be available during the slalom and downriver events. If you require first aid treatments contact the finish (downriver event) or compiling (slalom). For injuries that require more than first aid treatment ring the Emergency Services on 000. IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE JUMPING CREEK RESERVE The Jumping Creek Reserve is for the use of all, and the general public must not be disadvantaged by our use of the park for this event. o Please take extreme care and be patient when accessing the park area for the start of the downriver event. o Do not park in the areas that have been reserved by cones. o On the access road, only park on the uphill side of the road o We will be providing traffic marshals to assist on the day. o We must also not damage the park by our use of it. o Canoes/Kayaks must not be placed on the vegetated area. o Participants and / or spectators must only use the formed paths and not cut through vegetated areas. o All litter is to be removed from the park. At all times obey instructions that may be given by the park rangers. Our continued use of the park relies on compliance with the conditions that have been attached to our permit for use of the park. Special thanks to Parks Victoria for permission to use the river and the Jumping Creek area. Thank you also to the people of Warrandyte for their patience in dealing with this annual event.

2 DOWNRIVER CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Start: Finish: Jumping Creek Reserve Downstream of the Warrandyte Bridge 9:00 am Safety Briefing all competitors must attend 9.30 am Start - intervals will be 60 seconds with two minutes between classes. 12 noon (approx.) Erecting of Slalom Gates for Sunday s Competition. 1:00pm (approx.) Presentations for Down River Event under the Warrandyte Bridge. 1:30pm (approx.) Demonstration Runs for Slalom Event Sunday. All boats must pass scruitineering, as per AC Inc or ICF Rules. Down River boats must have correct floatation. Helmets and lifejackets must be worn. START ORDER - Bib numbers will be issued on the day, Start List will be correct as at 9am Friday 5 September. Updated lists may be available on the day. All paddlers please note: Body numbers must be returned at the conclusion of your run. SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY 6 & SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Saturday 6 September The course will be erected on Saturday after the Downriver event (approximately 12 noon) while final downriver results are being calculated. Demonstration runs will be held directly after Downriver Presentation (approximately 1:30pm). After demonstration runs all Junior paddlers (ie 14 years and under) are allowed one non stop practice run (regardless of how many classes paddlers are entered into) paddlers are not allowed to re-circulate the course or practice gates. The course will be closed at 3:30pm to all paddlers entered in the Victorian Slalom Championships. All Teams must supply their own safety during practice runs. Senior paddlers and coaches are allowed on the course for safety EXCEPT paddlers who are competing in the Event, these paddlers can only be on the water BELOW finish line as safety/rescue boats. Paddlers will be disqualification if they do not adhere to the rules. Self Scruitineering for all helmets, lifejackets and boats. All craft must be fully decked. C2 open or semi decked craft are not permitted in the Slalom Event. Paddlers may be randomly selected following their run for boat length, width, weight, etc. Bouoyancy vests and helmets may be scrutinized. Competitors will be disqualified if their equipment does not adhere to regulations. Sunday 7 September 8.30 am Safety Briefing all competitors must attend 9.30 am Start CLASS START ORDER (bib numbers and paddler start order will be issued on the day) Boys Open K1 Boys 14 K1 Boys Open C2 Boys 14 C1 Teams: Boys 17 K1 Boys 13 K1 Boys 16 C2 Girls Open C1 Senior Boys K1 Boys 16 K1 Boys 12 K1 Boys 14 C2 Girls 16 C1 Junior Boys K1 Boys 15 K1 Boys 11K1 Girls Open C2 Girls 14 C1 Senior Girls K1 Girls Open K1 Girls 14 K1 Girls 16 C2 Mx Open C2 Junior Girls K1 Girls 17 K1 Girls 13 K1 Girls 14 C2 Mx 16 C2 Girls 16 K1 Girls 12 K1 Boys Open C1 Mx 14 C2 Girls 15 K1 Girls 11 K1 Boys 16 C1 Competitors are reminded - three entries constitute a Class. Open is the only class where two or less paddlers are eligible to compete. Paddlers will be moved up a Class to ensure each Class is constituted. Junior paddlers cannot move past 14 year old (ie, out of Junior age group). Start intervals will be approx 60 seconds with a slightly longer break between classes if possible. We will endeavor to run the program on time and as scheduled. You can help by making sure that you are on water in time for the race start. The program will not wait for boat sharing. Presentation will begin as soon as the course is dismantled; your assistance in this is appreciated.

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. All craft must have fixed buoyancy, adequate hand holds at each end, and be free of sharp edges. Boats must be self scrutineered before going on the water. Downriver Race boats must also have floatation bags front and rear as per AC Inc and ICF regulations. 2. All paddlers must wear an appropriate Personal Flotation Device and safety helmet correctly fastened. Protective footwear is recommended at all times. 3. Although it may be cloudy, prolonged exposure to the sun is not healthy especially when you are close to the water. Where possible wear long sleeve clothing when paddling and apply sun screen. Use shade from trees, umbrellas or tents when off the water. 4. In the event of a capsize, exit craft, swim to the upstream end of the craft, keep feet up and swim to the most suitable bank. Please observe instructions given by rescue boats. 5. At the end of the course, competitors must remain on the water ready to rescue, until the next two competitors finish. RACE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Paddlers must wear correct body numbers. In C2 the front paddler shall wear the number. 2. At the start please enter the water upstream of the start bay. 3. Start intervals will be 60 seconds for both downriver and slalom 4. Paddlers time will begin at the official start time. Late downriver competitors can be started but will have the time penalty added. Late slalom paddlers will only be allowed to start at the discretion of the starter. 5. Any competitor being overtaken by another competitor shall allow the overtaking craft free passage. Judges may order a paddler to the side to allow passing. Downriver paddlers must give assistance to any paddlers in difficulties. 6. The slalom will be run with a 2 second penalty for a touch and 50 second penalty for a missed or incorrectly negotiated gate. 7. For the individual slalom, the better of two runs will count. The team event will consist of one run only. 8. There is no modified course for C2 s in slalom. 9. Paddlers in slalom must attempt 50% of all gates to register a score. 10. Upon finishing boats must stay on the water to provide safety for the next three paddlers. 11. If you need to leave the water prior to your turn of safety you must have another boat to replace you on the water. 12 EXIT THE RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF THE FINISH LINE. DO NOT RECROSS THE FINISH LINE. Please take boats out well below the finish at all times. 11. All protests must be made to the chief judge by the School Team Manager or Captain, not directly by the paddler. Protest must be in writing. 12. Information and scores will be posted as soon as possible. Please do not wait for results outside the compiling area. 13. At the end of all your runs, bibs MUST be returned to the collection area. Any bibs not returned within 10 minutes of the end of Competition will be deemed lost and will incur a $100 fee.

4 PREVIOUS TROPHY WINNERS Large Schools Trophy 1974/75/76/77 Trinity Grammar School 1978 Eltham High School 1979/80 Mitcham High School 1981/82 Rosanna High School 1983/84/85/86 Blackburn Technical School 1987 Firbank Anglican Grammar School 1988/89/90/91/92/93 Ivanhoe Grammar School 1994/95/96/97/98/99/2000/01/02/03 Eltham College 2004/05/06/07/08/09/10/11/12/13 Ivanhoe Grammar School Danielle Woodward Trophy 2004/05/06/07/08/09/10/11/12/13 Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School Boldiston Trophy 1999/2000 Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2001 Bendigo Combined 2002/2004 Yarra Valley Grammar 2007/08/09 Bendigo Combined 2010/11/12/13 Eltham College Girls Team Trophy 1995/96/97 Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 1998/99/2000/01/02/03 Eltham College 2004/05/06/07/08 Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School 2009 Ivanhoe Grammar School 2010/11/12/13 Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School Boys Team Trophy 1995 Eltham College 1996/97/98/99 Ivanhoe Grammar School 2000 Eltham College 2001/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09/10/11/12/13 Ivanhoe Grammar School Scouts Trophy st Ivanhoe Sea Scouts st Ivanhoe Sea Scouts Individual Overall Championship Winners.. Senior Boys Senior Girls 2011 Adam Rajic (IGS) 2011 Maggie Webster (IGS) 2012 Adam Rajic (IGS) 2012 Maggie Webster (IGS) 2013 Matthew Haddon (IGS) 2013 Freya Wrigley (IGGS) Junior Boys Junior Girls 2011 Chris Fegan (IGS) 2011 Sarah Webster (IGS) 2012 Tristan Carter (IGS) 2012 Sophie Day (IGS) 2013 James O Donoghue-Hayes 2013 Georgie Tonkin (IGGS) The Slalom Committee and paddlers welcome members of Jackie Handley s family and invite them to present the Jackie Handley Trophy for Best WC1 Paddler 2011 Maggie Webster 2012 Maggie Webster 2013 Eliza Singleton

5 POSITION Down River Slalom Competition Organiser Chris Wharton Victorian Slalom Committee Chief Judge Peter Grant Chief Compiler Chief of Timing First Aid Rescue Course Designer N/A Paddlers are reminded they must remain on the water until the next two competitors finish to assist with any rescues. Scrutineering Self Scruitineering / Random Selection Start & Start Marshalling Eltham College Ivanhoe Grammar School Judging Station 1 Eltham College Judging Station 2 Ivanhoe Grammar School Judging Station 3 Ivanhoe Girls Grammar Judging Station 4 Ivanhoe Grammar School Judging Station 5 Small Schools School Finish Ivanhoe Grammar Eltham College Canoeing Victoria Off Location Andrea Boothroyd