Pangbourne Canoe Club and Adventure Dolphin are delighted to host the

Pangbourne Canoe Club and Adventure Dolphin are delighted to host the

The British National Open Marathon Racing Individual and Team Championships 2017 INFORMATION AND ENTRY PACK Dates: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th July 2017 Hosts: Pangbourne Canoe Club www.pangbournecanoeclub.co.uk Venue: River Thames at Home Farm, Purley on Thames, RG8 8AX (NB: NOT PANGBOURNE) OS Explorer Map No. 159; Grid ref: SU 664 766 Directions: The venue is on the south side of the River Thames adjacent to Mapledurham Lock. The route will be signposted. From M4 - Exit the M4 at junction 12 and follow A4 signed to Theale and Pangbourne. At the 2 nd roundabout turn right onto the A340 to Pangbourne. As you enter the village turn right at the first mini roundabout onto the A329 and follow this road through Pangbourne towards Reading. Continue up the hill into Purley on Thames, go straight on at the miniroundabout and the traffic lights, then take the next turning on the left, New Hill. Follow this road down the hill over the railway line and at the bottom turn left on the right-hand bend into road called Purley Village. Take the second small road on the right (at the end of the field) into Home Farm drive. Follow the private drive down to the farm past 2 houses and a bungalow. Please drive slowly. Information: Electronic versions of this information and entry pack and event updates will be made available at www.pangbournecanoeclub.co.uk and canoeracing.org.uk/marathon/ Rules: This event will be run under the Marathon Racing Rules as in the 2017 Canoe Sprint & Marathon Handbook. http://canoeracing.org.uk/marathon/index.php/handbook/ Also on site over the weekend... Merchandise 2017 Gilets and T-shirts are available to pre-order - please see Merchandise Pre-Order Form in this pack or visit www.pangbournecanoeclub.co.uk/shop Trade Stands Marathon Race Committee Annual Consultative Meeting, Saturday 29 th July 2017 The ACM of the Marathon Race Committee will take place on site following the 5pm Prize giving on Saturday. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Entries: Closing date for entries by HRM: 23:59 hrs Friday 21 st July 2017. Closing date for entries by post: Tuesday 25 th July 2017. Closing time for late entries at the event: 22:00 hrs Friday 28 th for Saturday : 18:00 hrs Saturday 29 th for Sunday Entries should be made using the Hasler Race Management (HRM) system - link on the Marathon Canoeing website http://canoeracing.org.uk/marathon/. Alternatively use the official 2 page Entry Form in this pack. HRM entry: Postal entry: Payment: Email to janetinfrance@gmail.com names entered, the signed Declaration Form on page 2 of Entry Form, and if expiry dates of British Canoeing (BC) cards are not showing on the HRM system, copies of current BC membership cards. *Send entries for Rocket Event (Junior K4) via email or post (not possible by HRM system)* Send names entered, the signed Declaration Form on page 2 of Entry Form, and for those required, copies of current British Canoeing (BC) membership cards to Paul Atherton as below. BACS. Please email janetinfrance@gmail.com Cheque. Please make cheque payable to PANGBOURNE RACE ACCOUNT and send to Paul Atherton, c/o Home Farm, Purley on Thames, RG8 8AX. Please write Team Leader and Club name on the back, to arrive no later than 25 th July. All payments must be received by Tuesday 25 h July 2017 or the late entry fee will be applied, excluding entries for the Lightning and Rocket Events. Fees: 10.00 per seat for seniors - payment by 25 th July 8.00 per seat for juniors (U18) - payment by 25 th July Late entry fee - additional 5.00 per seat 5.00 per seat in Lightning Event - no late entry fee 2.00 per seat in Rocket Event (Junior K4) - no late entry fee British Canoeing (BC) Event Ticket - 5.00. (Only one allowed per season ). Event tickets are issued free to Lightning and Rocket Event entries The purpose of a BC Event Ticket is to provide the paddler with BC insurance for that event. BC Membership, Affiliation and Event Tickets: - All competitors must prove current comprehensive BC/SCA/CW/CANI membership or youth membership of an affiliated club. - All competitors membership must be valid members on race day. - On the HRM system any competitor whose membership is not up to date on the current membership list must be backed up with proof of renewal or copies of cards by the Team Leaders before sending the entries to Race Administration. janetinfrance@gmail.com -Individual entries should send a copy of their membership with their entry form and payment. - New members or recently renewed must give current proof to their Team leader or they will not be allowed to race. - Any New competitor or junior paddler who can t prove membership of an affiliated club, must buy an Event Ticket. - Lightning and Rocket Event entries who can t prove current comprehensive membership of BC, must register for an Event Ticket which will be issued free. - If an Event Ticket is required, please notify on entry form. Enquiries: +44 (0) 118 9428001

Overseas Paddlers: Entries are welcome from overseas paddlers who are members of their own ICF affiliated federation. They must also have written permission from their Federation. When entering: All entrants must state their individual singles ranking irrespective of the race entered. Ages All ages are calculated at 1 st January of the year of the Championships. Paddlers may compete in races specified for those of a higher age but will not be allowed to compete in races specified for those of a lower age (for example an U18 may race as an U23 or Senior but not as an U16). And to race as O34 you must be Over 34 (older competitors may race down to O34). Doubles Crews: Where crew members in doubles races are in different age categories they must race in an age category for which they are both eligible. Eligibility to be awarded a British National Marathon Championship Title OR A competitor should hold a British Passport and be a current member of British Canoeing/ SCA/ CW/ CANI and have held this membership for at least 2 (two) years; and are not currently representing or in the selection process to represent another country. A competitor must have been resident in the UK for the last 2 (two) years and be a current member of British Canoeing/SCA/ CW/CANI and have held this membership for at least 2 (two) years and are not currently representing or in the selection process to represent another country. For clarification, it is the 2 (two) years immediately preceding the relevant event and as soon as the individual is at the point of renewing membership of for a third year they shall have satisfied this condition. PLEASE NOTE. It is the Competitor's personal responsibility to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements above. If they do not, or believe that they may not, they should ask for clarification through MRC/BC. This should be done at least 4 weeks prior to the event. It is the Team Leader s responsibility, together with that of the competitor to ensure full compliance with the eligibility statements. Any competitor not complying with these requirements is liable to be disqualified from being awarded a British National Championship Title and will only be given a race placing. Please see the Team Leader/Competitor DECLARATION FORM on page 2 of the ENTRY FORM Booking in: Registered Team Leaders only may book in and collect numbers at the following times: Friday 28 th July from 17:00-22:00 Saturday 29 th July from 07:00-18:00 Sunday 30 th July from 07:30 This will take place at Race Administration. Team Leaders will be given a pack of pre-numbered vertical boards for all boats and a team list. Only these number boards may be used. They must be returned after the race. The pack will also include time schedules for the weekend including Boat Check times, Briefings etc.

Rules: This event will be run under the Marathon Racing rules as per the 2017 Canoe Marathon Handbook, Section F Marathon Racing - http://canoeracing.org.uk/marathon/index.php/handbook Safety: Pangbourne Canoe Club and its nominated officials cannot be held responsible for any loss of life, limb or equipment however caused. Canoeing and Kayaking are assumed risk water contact sports that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own action and involvement. The penalty for infringing any safety rule is disqualification from the race.(rule 5.c.ii.) BOAT BUOYANCY (see Rule 5.a.i) Competitors must render their boats sufficiently buoyant to remain afloat and to support the crew in the event of capsize. Buoyancy must be fixed in the boat reasonably sufficiently [ ] inherent buoyancy provided by Vac-bag or sandwich construction is not alone sufficient and must be supplemented by adequate fixed additional flotation material or by the provision of sealed bulkheads. BOAT CHECK All boats will be checked by marshals prior to being allowed onto the water. Any boat that is clearly not compliant with the above rule will be refused entry onto the water. Any unchecked boat on the start line will be immediately disqualified. To avoid congestion alongside the river where embarkation and disembarkation occurs, we will be asking all boats to stay in the car parking area until your allocated time to go through boat check. There will be timed periods depending on your race start when you can present your boat for boat check! Saturday Starts A and B from 7:45am Start C from 09:50 Start D from 11:45 Sunday Starts E and F from 7:45am Start G from 09:50 Start H from 11:45 BUOYANCY AIDS These are compulsory for all paddlers ranked in Division 7, 8 and 9, irrespective of the class entered. This applies across age categories and in singles and doubles. Team Leaders should decide if other paddlers in their team should wear them. All competitors in under 10 and under 12 races must wear buoyancy aids. All buoyancy aids must comply with either the European standard EN393 or 395 or the International standard ISO 12402. Pangbourne Canoe Club race organisers may require buoyancy aids and spray decks to be worn and will have the final say as to who should wear them depending on the weather and water conditions (except where this is covered by Rule 5.a.v.)

Racing: Club Colours Paddlers must race in their club colours to be eligible for points and trophies. Paddlers should check that their class is quorate - 5 or more boats starting In the event of a non-quorate class (less than 5 boats starting), paddlers will be transferred to the most appropriate class which may be at another time or day. It is the paddler s responsibility to check this. The paddler is then deemed to be racing in the new class. Medals for non-quorate classes are not awarded. Disposable drink systems & littering- This is the paddler s responsibility All paddlers using disposable drink systems are required to mark ALL to be used during the race with their boat number. They will not be able to go through boat control without doing this, anyone refusing to do this will not be allowed to race and paddlers found with un-numbered bags during the race will be asked to leave the course. Any items discarded during the race must be recovered by the paddler, support crew or coach immediately. Any systems found or witnessed as being left, other than in a proper bin will be reported and this will lead to disqualification. The same applies to littering. Repeat infringements will be the subject of disciplinary proceedings by the MRC. Boat Numbers Team leaders will be given a pack of pre-numbered vertical number plates for all boats. Paddlers must use these number plates. Number plates must be exchanged for refreshments by competitors or returned to Race Booking-In by the team leaders. Portage The portage area will be clearly marked. It is a natural bank/beach exit and re-entry. River Licence It is the responsibility of the paddler to ensure that their boat is licensed for the River Thames. This is not covered by the purchase of a BC Event Ticket. www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/129965.aspx Promotions: The BC Marathon Committee reserve the right under rules 32 and 33 to promote or demote on the basis of the results at this event, although there are no automatic promotions. Prizes: National Championship medals will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd places in all quorate (5 or more boats starting) National Championship races. Winners of National Championship trophies will be presented with their trophy; a commemorative photograph will also be presented as the trophies are kept centrally by the Marathon Race Committee. Team trophies donated by the Marathon Race Committee will be presented to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd placed teams in the team competition. In the Open Mixed K2, medals will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd places. In the Lightning Event, medals will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd places. The Spanish Galleon Trophy will be awarded to the highest placed Lightning team. In the Rocket Event (Junior K4), prizes will be awarded to 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd places and the highest placed all female crew in both U10 and U12.

Event Site: Car Parking: There will be a charge of 3 per day for parking on the site. Refreshments: Competitor s Food will be available in exchange for your race number. Other Refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the weekend, from 7am. Toilet Facilities: Mobile toilets will be available around the site. Disabled Facilities: Disabled toilets will be available on site, see site map. If you require disabled parking please contact the organiser on 0118 9428001 in advance to ensure that suitable space can be made available. Camping: Field Camping will be available at Home Farm, see site map. The site is open from 4pm Friday 28 th July until 6pm Sunday 30 th July. The cost will be 25 per large tent/van, 15 per small tent, for the weekend. Mobile toilets, limited showers and a standpipe will be available on the campsite. No disposable BBQ s are allowed on site. All rubbish must be cleared from the site on leaving. All camping MUST be booked in advance - please phone 0118 9428001. **Pangbourne Canoe Club cannot be liable for loss or damage to personal property. It is the owner s responsibility to ensure they take sensible precautions by locking property away and out of sight where possible** Dogs: Please be aware that Home Farm is a working farm. Dogs will be allowed on site but must be kept on a lead at all times and their fouling cleared up. Spectators: The course is a circuit race. The Thames Path runs the length of the course, so spectators may easily view the races, including the portage area which is upstream of the start and finish area. All of the course can be followed by bicycle or on foot. Thames Path: Please note that the Thames Path is a public right of way along the bank of the river, and must be kept clear at all times. All competitors and spectators must respect others using this path and take care not to block their access with boats or gazebos.

RACE SCHEDULE We will endeavour to keep to this schedule. As race organisers, Pangbourne CC reserve the right to make alterations to timings and race courses. Please note circumstances beyond our control may make alterations necessary. Friday 28 th July 17:00-22:00 Booking in / Check in at Race Administration - Team Leaders only. Late entries for Saturday close at 22:00 Saturday 29 th July Starts A (Lightning Event), B, C and D 07:00 Booking in / check in at Race Administration - Team Leaders only. 07:45 Boat check open for A and B Starts only 08:30 Start A - Briefing. 09:00 Start B - Check-in closes. START A - Lighting Event - 3.5 km approx. Under 12 Boys Lightning 3.5km White 650-699 Under 12 Girls Lightning 3.5km White 750-799 Under 10 Boys Lightning 3.5km White 850-899 Under 10 Girls Lightning 3.5km White 950-999 09:40 Start B - Briefing. 09:50 Boat check open for C starts only 10:00 START B - 6.5 km approx = 1 circuit (no Portage). Over 54 Men K1 6.5 km Yellow V 1 - V 39 Over 59 Men K1 6.5 km Yellow V 50 - V 89 Under 14 Boys K1 6.5 km White 400-449 Under 14 Girls K1 6.5 km White 450-499 Under 12 Boys K1 6.5 km White 500-549 Under 12 Girls K1 6.5 km White 550-599 Over 54 Women K1 6.5 km Yellow V 40 - V 49 Over 59 Women K1 6.5 km Yellow V 90 - V 99 Over 64 Men K1 6.5 km Yellow 600-630 Under 18 C1 6.5 km White 240-249 Over 69 Men K1 6.5 km Over 64 Women K1 6.5 km Yellow 631-649 Over 69 Women K1 6.5 km

Saturday cont. 10:30 Start C - Check-in closes. 11:10 Start C - Briefing. 11:30 START C - 26 km approx = 4 circuits + 4 portages. - 19.5 km approx = 3 circuits + 3 portages. Senior Men K1 26 km White 1-46 Under 23 Men K1 26 km White 100-149 Senior Women K1 26 km White 50-99 Under 23 Women K1 26 km White 150-199 Under 18 Men K1 19.5 km White 200-239 Under 18 Women K1 19.5 km White 250-299 11:45 Boat check open for D starts only 12:00 PRIZEGIVING for Start A - Lightning Event. 14:00 Start D - Check-in closes. 14:20 Start D - Briefing. 14:40 START D - 19.5 km approx = 3 circuits + 3 portages - 13 km approx = 2 circuits + 2 portages Over 34 Men K1 19.5 km Yellow 850-880 Over 39 Men K1 19.5 km Yellow 950-980 Under 16 Men K1 13 km White 300-349 Under 16 Women K1 13 km White 350-399 Over 34 Women K1 13 km Yellow 890-899 Over 39 Women K1 13 km Yellow 990-999 Over 44 Men K1 13 km Yellow M 1 - M 30 Over 44 Women K1 13 km Yellow M 31 - M 49 Over 49 Men K1 13 km Yellow M 50 - M 80 Over 49 Women K1 13 km Yellow M 81 - M 99 Senior C1 13 km White 47-49 17:00 PRIZE GIVING for Starts B, C and D. MRC Annual Consultative Meeting to follow Prize giving. 18:00 - Race Administration closes. Late entries for Sunday races close Team leaders only

Sunday 30 th July Starts E (Rocket Event), F, G and H 07:30 Book in / check in at Race Administration - Team Leaders only. 07:45 Boat Check open for E and F starts only 08:30 Start E - Briefing. 09:00 Start F - Check-in closes. 09:00 START E - Rocket Event (Junior K4) - 3.5 km approx. Under 12 Rocket (Junior K4) Under 10 Rocket (Junior K4) 3.5 km 3.5 km 09:40 Start F - Briefing. 09:50 Boat check open for Start G only 10:00 START F - 6.5 km approx = 1 circuit (no Portage). Over 54 Men K2 6.5 km White V 1 - V 39 Over 64 Men K2 6.5 km White V50 - V 89 Under 14 Boys K2 6.5 km Yellow 400-449 Under 14 Girls K2 6.5 km Yellow 450-499 Under 12 Boys K2 6.5 km Yellow 500-549 Under 12 Girls K2 6.5 km Yellow 550-599 Over 54 Women K2 6.5 km White V 4 - V 49 Over 64 Women K2 6.5 km White V 90 - V 99 10:30 Start G - Check-in closes. 11:10 Start G - Briefing. 11:30 START G - 26 km approx = 4 circuits + 4 portages. - 19.5 km approx = 3 circuits + 3 portages. Senior Men K2 26 km Yellow 1-46 Under 23 Men K2 26 km Yellow 100-149 Senior Women K2 26 km Yellow 50-99 Under 23 Women K2 26 km Yellow 150-199 Under 18 Men K2 19.5 km Yellow 200-239 Under 18 Women K2 19.5 km Yellow 250-299

Sunday cont. 11:45 Boat Check open for H Start 12:00 PRIZEGIVING for Start E (Rocket Event) 12:15 Start H - Check-in closes. CHECK IN FINISHED! 14:00 Start H - Briefing. 14:20 START H - 19.5 km approx = 3 circuits + 3 portages - 13 km approx = 2 circuits + 2 portages. Over 34 Men K2 19.5 km White M 1 - M 39 Over 44 Men K2 13 km White M 50 - M 89 Under 16 Men K2 13 km Yellow 300-349 Under 16 Women K2 13 km Yellow 350-399 Over 34 Women K2 13 km White M40 - M49 Over 44 Women K2 13 km White M 90 - M 99 Open Mixed K2 13 km White 600-649 Senior Men C2 13 km Yellow 47-49 Approx. 17:00 PRIZEGIVING for Starts F, G and H and Team Prize.

National Marathon Championships COURSE MAP ALL DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE 3.5km 6.5km START - BOATHOUSE TURN - FINISH START - TURN A - FINISH 1 CIRCUIT = START - TURN A - PORTAGE - TURN B/FINISH 13km 19.5km 26km 2 CIRCUITS + 2 PORTAGES 3 CIRCUITS + 3 PORTAGES 4 CIRCUITS + 4 PORTAGES

British National Marathon Championships 29 th & 30 th July ENTRY FORM - PAGE 1 All entries should preferably be made via the HRM system. Please send the full list of names entered, the signed declaration form on page 2, and copies of current BC membership cards as needed with your payment. *Please send entries for Rocket Event (Junior K4) via email or post (not possible by HRM system)* For postal entries, please send the completed entry form, the signed declaration form on page 2, and copies of current BC membership cards as needed with your payment. Seniors 10 Juniors 8 Late entries 5 Lightnings 5 Lightning + Rocket entry 7 Event Ticket 5 Club Name: Race Classification First Name Surname D.O.B Singles Rank Boat: K1,K2, C1,K4 BC Number Fee Total Race Fees:

British National Marathon Championships 29 th & 30 th July ENTRY FORM - PAGE 2 DECLARATION FROM TEAM LEADER/INDIVIDUAL COMPETITOR PLEASE ENSURE YOUR TEAM ARE AWARE OF THIS FORM Please send this signed declaration form with your payment Late entries will be asked to sign this form at the event. Declaration: I/we can confirm that the above paddlers are able to swim 50 metres in light clothing and accept full responsibility for his/her/themselves, crafts and accessories, before, during and after racing. If any paddler has any medical condition or other pre-disposition that could compromise the paddler's safety on the water it is Pangbourne Canoe Club Policy that they MUST wear a buoyancy aid at all times whilst on the water regardless of their age, ability or the weather conditions on the day. It is the responsibility of the individual paddlers themselves (or their guardians if they are a junior) to ensure they adhere to this rule and any required medication is easily accessible to the paddler. Additionally, should a member of your team (or a parent in the case of a junior) inform you of any medical condition that may affect their safety, you should ensure that they take appropriate precautions and that the organiser is informed (Rule 5.b.ii). I/we confirm that all competitors comply with the Eligibility to be awarded a British Canoe National Marathon Championship Title requirements and have informed the event organisers of any competitor who does not meet these requirements. PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITALS: Club Name:...... Name of Team Leader/s/competitor:... Address:........ E-mail:..... Contact Mobile Numbers for use at Race Weekend:... /... Signature/s:....... Date:... Please make payments by BACS (email janetinfrance@gmail.com) or by cheque made payable to PANGBOURNE RACE ACCOUNT and send with completed entry form, the signed declaration form on page 2, and copies of current BC membership card as needed to: Paul Atherton, c/o, Home Farm, Purley on Thames, RG8 8AX Phone enquiries: +44 (0) 118 942 8001 HRM entries to: janetinfrance@gmail.com CLOSING DATE for HRM entries: Friday 21 st July 23:59 hrs 2017 PAYMENTS and POSTAL entries must be received by Tuesday 25 th July 2017 LATE ENTRY FEES will be applied to payments received after 25 th July excluding Lightning and Rocket (Junior K4) entries.

National Marathon Championships 29-30 July 2017 Merchandise Pre-Order Form - For collection at the event or order online at www.pangbournecanoeclub.co.uk/shop NAME:... CLUB NAME:... EMAIL:... TELEPHONE:... How to order: Please indicate size and quantity. Soft Shell Gilet - 22 Mens: WARNING - MENS SIZES COME UP LARGE Size S - 38 M - 41 L - 44 XL - 47 XXL - 50 3XL - 53 4XL - 56 Qty Ladies: Size XS - 8 S - 10 M - 12 L - 14 XL - 16 XXL - 18 Qty Childrens Padded Bodywarmer - 20 Showerproof Windproof Breathable Size: 5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs 9-10 yrs 11-12 yrs 13-14 yrs Qty

T-Shirts 8 Colours available: Grey Light Blue Adult T-Shirt: Please state colour and quantity. Size S 34/36 M - 38 L - 40/42 XL - 44/46 XXL - 48/50 XXL 52 Colour & Quantity Only available in grey Childrens T-shirt: Please state colour and quantity. Size 5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs 9-11 yrs 12-14 yrs Colour & Quantity Total number of Soft Shell Gilet ( 22): Total Cost: Total number of Children s Padded Bodywarmer ( 20): Total number of T-shirts ( 8): Payment can be made by cheque or by online banking [Please indicate payment method] Pay by cheque: Please make cheque payable to GEORGINA METCALFE and send with completed form to: Merchandise, Home Farm, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire RG8 8AX Pay online: Bank details will be emailed to you upon receipt of order form. Please email completed form to georgiemetcalfe@hotmail.co.uk or send to: Merchandise, Home Farm, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire RG8 8AX All orders and payments must be received by 1 st July 2017. Your order will be confirmed by email upon receipt of payment. Please note we are unable to return/refund any orders. Any problems or queries please email georgiemetcalfe@hotmail.co.uk Many thanks!