Marathon Rule changes
Each year we strive to make the paddling more interesting, and more enjoyable for everyone who participates (after all, it is a sport, and sport is meant to be fun!)
This year is no different, and again we have made some changes that we hope reflect the wishes expressed by the clubs and your paddling members.
- A new Division (9) has been created for the 10km distance, for those 'quick" paddlers who can do the distance in less than 55 minutes. Note also that Div 10 is 55-60 minutes , and Div 11 is 60 minutes plus, for 10km.
- Additional Club Points can now be earned by all paddlers who elect to paddle in International Class boats (K1/K2, C1/C2) and also by those paddlers in Div 2-11 who elect to portage.See Rule 13 for details.
- Division 1 is now 25km with mandatory portage(where available) and reflects the work that our elite paddlers will be required to do when paddling at States or Nationals.
- For consistency, and to be fair to all paddlers, rule 2.b reflects that ANY new doubles combinations will be required to paddle their first race as a "ranking" race.
- For paddlers wanting to move up to longer distances, Rule 4 now identifies Qualifying times that need to be achieved and hopefully gives you something to aim for.
- Responding to feedback from the paddlers, Rule 5 reflects the revised Starting order. Clubs should note also that Division 7 will start 15 mins before Div 1, then 2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11
We encourage you and members to familiarise themselves with the Rules and changes, and we look forward to seeing you all on the water. We wish you and your members a successful year.
PNSW Marathon Technical Committee
email:marathon@paddlensw.org.au
Bob Turner, Craig Dodd, Gaye Hatfield, Laurie Ward
