HPP Youth Freestyle

Went up to Nottingham from the 9-12th September which included visiting Nottingham uni on the Thursday. Managed to paddle Friday evening for a bit. Seemed the course had changed quite a bit, the inlet gate had been set up for the WWR on the Saturday so nothing was sticking! The 2nd Hole had been changed significantly and was back to the twin-waves it used to be; I much preferred the sticky beatdown we had for all of summer. Tardis however was nicer and slightly stickier. Unfortunately the course was closed all day Saturday for WWR which me and Rhys were safety boating for. Managed to paddle once the centre had closed but it started to get busy with everyone arriving for Youth Freestyle on the Sunday. The YF organisers had arranged a BBQ for the Saturday night on the campsite but off we went to the carvery where Benn's managed to get free pudding for chatting to the manager :) Saturday's antic's include my tent being put up a tree, Bren getting soaked in the car wash and Benn's chucking ice cream at people :)

Youth Freestyle on the Sunday was the last in the series so lots of youngens arrived early morning to get paddling. The day consisted various paddling workshops and the ball race in the morning which was won by myself and Sam who decided that the Duo was the best way to get the quickest time. Then onto the competitions in the afternoon with everyone doing a run on: Inlet Gate, 2nd Hole and Muncher.

After the freestyle comps it was time for the fun event whilst all the results were being compiled for the final results. This consisted of the unsponsored paddlers floating down the course to collect balls (more balls=more prizes), sponsored paddlers had to swim!! This was a great fun event!

This led to more jumping in, swimming and everyones boats being thrown down the course. Much to the un-amusement of the organisers although most loved it!

After all this it was time for prize giving with lots of prizes being given out from all of the events sponsors!!

I didn't do too well coming in at 18th in the Under 18's with 115 points but it was a great few days! And I can't wait till next year's events where I hope to be able to compete in more events!

YFS 2010 Series Results


Girls
1st - Gabby Bates
2nd - Rachel Bovill
3rd - Kim Aldred

12 & Under
1st - Jonathon Williams
2nd - James Cooper

15 & Under
1st - Bren Orton
2nd - James Benns
3rd - Josh Wedgewood

18 & Under
1st - James Weight
2nd - Rhys Roberts
3rd - Matt Rodgers

North Avon Canoe Club were crowned as the Club Champions 2010