Just a reminder that the first leg of the Tripple Series is this Saturday in the Paarl. The dates are as follows:

·         15 October 2011 (Paarl)

·         29 October 2011 (Tyger waterfront)

·         5 November 2011 (Paarl)

Please note the following:

·         Registration starts at 08h00 to 08h45

·         Racing starts at 09h00 promptly

·         The distances for all age groups are: 200m, 500m, 1000m and Long Distance (2000m for the U/8, U/10 and U/12 // 3000m for U/14, U/16, U/18 and U/23)

·         All age groups will participate in the age groups for next year (2012 year) to prepare them for the 2012 season. See below the relevant year of birth and corresponding age category:

o    2004 and 2005 – U/10

o    2002 and 2003 – U/10

o    2000 and 2001 – U/12

o    1998 and 1999 – U/14

o    1996 and 1997 – U/16

o    1994 and 1995 – U/18

o    1989 to 1993 – U/23

·         Points will be awarded for each race which will count towards the final event to establish the overall winners in each of the age categories.

·         Medals and prizes will be awarded at the final event.

Please note that we have included a U/23 category to promote sprinting. Please spread the word and encourage the U/23 paddlers that you know to participate.