Canoe: WWR Championships 2024-25

9-10 November 2024

River level information - SEPA Grandtully Gauge.

Start lists will be published here.

Race control on Saturday is at Grandtully Station Park and on Sunday is at Aberfeldy Slalom Site (the finish of the Classic Race All competitors must individually register and sign for their numbered race bibs before racing. This must be worn by the competitor to which it is issued at all times whilst on the water on Saturday and Sunday. Separate team bibs may be issued for the Classic event team competition Sunday afternoon. Further information about team bibs will be given at the briefing sessions 08:15 Saturday and also after the Saturday prizegiving session regarding Sunday’s races.

BUCS Canoeing Rules and Regulations

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the BUCS Event Lead, Tanyel Mustafa.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

For this event, there is no late withdrawal fee.

There is a fee for No Shows at the event which is £10 per individual event entry.

There is plenty of parking at Grandtully Station Park for the Sprint Race on Saturday and at Aberfeldy Slalom Site, the Classic Race Finish, on Sunday. At the start of the Classic race there is unrestricted on-road parking in Taybridge Drive. There is a charge for parking at Grandtully Station Park however this cost has already been met on the for BUCS WWR event.

Saturday: Grandtully Station Park has changing rooms, toilets and showers - including accessible

Sunday: Beyond Adventure (Aberfeldy Slalom Site) has toilets/changing - including accessible

There is a charge for these facilities however this cost has already been met for the BUCS WWR Event.

Saturday: Strathtay Stores - just across the river from the Sprint Race Course.

The Highland Chocolatier - adjacent to the Sprint Race Course with a Chocolate Lounge.

Sunday: Aberfeldy has  shops including a COOP and convenience stores - open on Sunday.

Results will be published (online and locally) as soon as they are available after each event. Prize giving will take place at Grandtully on Saturday and Aberfeldy on Sunday.

Outdoor watersports in Scotland in November require  appropriate kit and clothing, on and off the water. Participants should bring sufficient quality and quantity of kit/clothing, with the expectation that kit/clothing will not get dry during the event. In addition to paddling clothing please bring sufficient warm and waterproof clothing to last you through the weekend.

Please see Appendix 1 for the BUCS Points available at this event.

Anyone wishing to take photos or video at this event must complete the BUCS Media Accreditation Form prior to the event.

BUCS reserves the right to prohibit photography equipment being used at a BUCS event. BUCS reserves the right to request that the individual ceases to take photographs, deletes any images and, if considered necessary, leaves the venue.

If you wish to take photos or videos at this event, please contact the BUCS Event Lead. 

BUCS’ mission is to provide exceptional student sporting experiences that inspire, develop and unite.

Critical to our success is our commitment to always providing safe, friendly and enjoyable environments for all participants. Whether competing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, working or spectating at these events, the welfare of all is critical to our mission.

To find out more or report a concern, please click here.

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact:

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport
• We have used local suppliers where possible
• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use
• We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable)

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:

• Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste
• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport
• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information