VLC CAKE RACE 3 JUNE 2017 AT 13H00

VLC CAKE RACE –   3rd June AT 13H00
After the disappointment of having to cancel Race 1, (unsafe weather conditions – see option below), the weather predictions for Saturdays race are looking good. Just a reminder this race will also serve as GCU K1 trials as well.

However the spirit of this series which is also to provide novices the opportunity to get river experience remains and the prizes for the day remain cakes, however we have some exciting lucky draw prizes that will be drawn at the end of the last race of the series:
Prizes on Race Day (NBNBNB – No prize money)
3 chocolate canoe themed cakes Sponsored by Bruce and Nicola from Austrian Bakeries
• First boat home (any class)
• First K2 with a novice (Definition of Novice in this case is someone who is paddling in their first racing season.)
• First K2 with a female novice (Definition of Novice in this case is someone who is paddling in their first racing season.)
Race Series Lucky Draw Prizes
• A Lucky Draw for two entries into Fish 2017 valued at R900 each (sponsored out of the race funds)
• A Lucky Draw for two paddle vouchers for an H20 Sport Paddle valued R1000 each – Sponsored by Stan Wallace and H20 Sports
(To qualify for the draw, you get one entry into the draw for each race you do, and you have to be at the prize giving at the end of the 3rd event on Sunday 9th July)

Race Series Dates:
Saturday 3rd June 13H00
Sunday 9th July 9H00

First Race this Saturday!!!!! Enter now pre entries close on Wednesday evening
* Date Saturday 3rd June 2017
* Start time: 13H00
* Start point: Heidelberg Bridge, Daleside
* Finish Point : Meyerton Caravan Park
* Distance: 29.8Km
* Entry fee: R90 Seniors R50 Juniors for pre-entries (Add R50 for late entries)
* Pre Entry Details: Pre Entries close midnight Wednesday before the race.
NEW CSA ENTRY SYSTEM:

www.canoesa.co.za
• Login using your CSA number and password/ID number
• Go to enter event
• Click on online entry
• Select the event, race and class
• Enter paddler number (CSA number)
• Click on add entry
• Click on enter race
• Click on checkout
• This will take you to the payment page
(Please remember if you are after the deadline, bring your POP to the race) Remember: no payment – no race.

ENTRY RULES:
* No paddler will be allowed to race on the day if they are not registered with GCU AND must have completed their proficiency tests.
* New members must register in order to get a CSA number before any race
* PFD’s and Buoyancy checks will be conducted beforehand and if not sufficient you will not be allowed to race

Wayne.Saunders@standardbank.co.za