Bishop's Stortford Hasler Race 2024

Bishops Stortford 
Hasler Marathon 

Sunday 2nd June 2024 

British Canoeing Divisional & Eastern Region Hasler Qualifier Race 

VENUE Bishops Stortford CC, Southmill Lock, River Stort, Bishops Stortford  

DIRECTIONS Access to the club is from the A1060, via a small private track (Styleman’s Lane).  
For navigational purposes use postcode CM22 7QJ.  
See  www.StortfordCanoe.org.uk/find-us.html 
Please respect the 5mph speed limit in the lane and on the field. 

CAR PARK We have arranged parking on a neighbouring field, subject to weather conditions.  
Hard standing will be reserved for trailers and those with accessibility issues. 

CLASSES Singles: divisions  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  8,  9 
Doubles: divisions  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  8,  9 
Geoff Sanders: A, B and C singles races only 

TIMETABLE Check-in 9:00-10:00 

(up to 11:30 for pre-entered paddlers Divs 1,2,3,7,8,9 only)  

Briefing Divs 4,5,6 & Geoff Sanders 10:15 

Race starts Divs 4,5,6 10:45 

Race starts Geoff Sanders A,B,C 11:00 

Briefing Divs 1,2,3,7,8,9 12:00 

Race starts Divs 1,2,3,7,8,9 12:30 

Prizegiving 15:00 

FEES Hasler divisions: Seniors £12, Juniors £10. Geoff Sanders races: £3 
Late entry surcharge of £5 on all entries. 

ENTRIES Please use the British Canoeing Race Entry website for entries https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries   

All entries must be accompanied by electronic payment using the reference number given by the system (see details on the Race Entry webpage) 

Entries through this system will close 23:59 on Friday 31st May 2024  

Entries will be accepted on the day, paid as cash, but these and any entries made previously but for which payment has not been received by 31st May, will be subject to a £5 late entry fee per seat (all classes)  

Under 18s must be booked in by an adult (e.g. parent or appointed Team Leader) who is able to take responsibility for their participation, and will accompany them to the event. 

ORGANISER Joe Fitzpatrick (07825 371434) hasler@StortfordCanoe.org.uk  

RULES The race will be run under the current BC Marathon Racing Committee rules 

BC MEMBERSHIP British Canoeing On-Water membership or Club Associate membership (below Div 6 only) is required. Otherwise, an Event Ticket can be purchased for £5. Event tickets can only be used for Div 1-6 where the competitor has not raced in the last 5 years. All boats must be licensed. 

NUMBERS The regional pre-printed number boards will be used. (£5 fee for losses/breakages).  

SAFETY All participants must be capable of swimming 50m in racing clothing. 
Footwear should be worn by all participants, and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day.  
All paddlers other than those ranked in divisions 1-6 must wear buoyancy aids (as described in MRC rules), and all paddlers under age 16 in higher divisions are strongly advised to do so. Any paddler who has a medical condition or other pre-disposition that could compromise their safety on the water is required by BSCC to inform the Event Safety Officer, and to wear a buoyancy aid at all times whilst on the water or any other safety precautions required by the ESO; it is the responsibility of the paddler (or adult responsible for them) to ensure that they do. 
Competitors are advised not to enter any of the locks in order to portage. 
Please note that two of the locks to be portaged (Twyford and Spellbrook) include road crossings. Marshals will be present.  
Canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.  

PORTAGES Paddlers who require assistance should notify us when their entry is placed. 

SAFETY Andrew Gurney 

FIRST AID The first aid point will be in the main clubroom. An AED (defibrillator) is also located in the foyer of the clubhouse. 

EVENT WELFARE Mick Hussey (07837 274660) 

PHOTOS BSCC will use photographs taken at the event to promote the club and the sport on the grounds of our legitimate interest in doing so. This will be done in accordance with the current BC guidelines. 

FACILITIES Changing rooms & showers available in the clubhouse.  
Gents toilets in Portaloos, and Ladies toilets in the clubhouse.  
There is an accessible toilet located in the clubhouse. 

BOATS Boats can be put near the river on the edge of the parking field or as instructed by marshals: no boats are to be put on the grass in front of the clubhouse or on the towpath. Ensure you follow Check-Clean-Dry protocol to prevent the cross-contamination of waterways with invasive species. 

REFRESHMENTS Competitors’ food will be provided after the race. There will be a BBQ, cakes and other refreshments for sale by cash or card. 

PRIZES There will be trophies/medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd boat in each race, 1st Lady, 1st C1 & 1st Girl in Geoff Sanders A/B/C  

PRIVACY Information will be shared with the BC Marathon Racing Committee.  

RESULTS Provisional results will be displayed on the day. Final results will be published at https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/results/races . 

BSCC reserves the right to alter any of these arrangements without prior notice should the weather, river or other circumstances warrant it.  

COURSES Division 1, 2, 3 singles and 2, 3 doubles 19 km 12 miles 8 portages  

Division 4, 5, 6 singles and 4, 5, 6 doubles 11.5 km 7 miles 6 portages 

Division 7, 8, 9 singles and 7, 8, 9 doubles 6.5 km 4 miles 2 portages 

Geoff Sanders A, B, C