Northampton Canoe & Kayak Club Slaloms
Extra event
There will be a river race following the Division 4 slalom.
It is open free of charge to all slalom entrants - just turn up wearing the bib you used for the slalom.
The course is flat water, out and back, total distance approx 2 miles/3km, with a mass start.
There will be a prize for the first back.
The whitewater course is currently not opening on Sundays as the pump issue is still not resolved.
Traffic congestion expected
There are major works taking place on the roundabout to the west of the site. On the first day (today) it produced a 10 mile tailback westbound, which goes past the whitewater centre.
Currently (19th April) the only delays are leaving the A45 westbound, aiming for M1 J15A. Instead I recommend staying on the A45 to M1 J15, using the righthand lane, as the tailback tends to affect the left and middle lanes.
General Information
The slaloms take place at the Nene Whitewater Centre, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7AA.
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The division 4 event is on the weir pool between the weir and the road bridge, while the Division 2/3 event is on the whitewater course.
There is ample parking, free to competitors and supporters.
There are changing rooms and toilets in the Centre building, also free to use.
There is a cafe serving breakfasts, drinks and snacks, open until 4pm each day.
The organiser can be contacted by slalom@nckc.org.uk
The process for moving up the slalom divisions from division 4 has changed from 2024.
download Division 4 races and Starting Slalom - 2024 changes
Division 4 27-apr-2025
Live Results
The results are here
Division 2/3 13-sep-2025 to 14-sep-2025
Live Results
The start information is here
Canoeing and Kayaking are "Assumed Risk" - "Water Contact" sports that may
carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these
risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement.