LVPC Slalom: From First Gates to Olympic Rapids
Welcome to the home of Slalom at the Lee Valley White Water Centre (LVWWC). Based at the iconic 2012 Olympic venue, LVPC Slalom is more than just a club, we are a community-led pathway into the exciting world of Canoe Slalom. Whether you’re here for the fun of the rapids or have sights set on a GB team, we have a place for you to train and grow.
What is Canoe Slalom?
Here are some videos to give you some insight into what we do!
– What is canoe slalom youtube short
– Paddle UK what is Canoe Slalom
– Get a taste of what racing in the UK can be like
Who We Are
We are a vibrant section of roughly 50 paddlers, including a growing group of juniors. Affiliated with Paddle UK, we provide a sustainable pathway from local “taster” sessions right through to elite-level sport and all the brilliant things between.
With training sessions running 3–4 nights a week plus weekend activities, we offer one of the most active slalom programs in the country, right in the heart of a world-class facility. Please see our “whats on” page for the weekly training schedule.
Beginners
Our junior intake runs throughout the year, feel free to just drop by and have a go, April – October, during our Wednesday Night Kids Club. On top of that, check the bottom of our “whats on” page (which is linked to webcollect) to see if any taster sessions or introduction courses are running soon. Here is our beginner whatsapp group
What to expect: We build on the basics, give chances to head to the white water and learn how to safely swim the rapids!
Winter & Beyond: Following this, we offer winter training options with the goal of entering local competitions the next year.
Wednesday Night “Pay as You Go” Kids session details
Come along any Wednesday night!
Time: 18:30 – 19:30
Cost: £10 per session
Vibe: Fun, games-based sessions focusing on basic techniques.
Note: Please email jake.brown@paddleuk.org.uk before attending and book here. If Wednesdays don’t work for you, let us know—we can often find a spot in our other groups!
World-Class Coaching (With a Focus on Fun)
Our coaching team is unique. All of our lead coaches are fully qualified, and our current slalom coaches are GB-level athletes who train at Lee Valley and race on the international circuit.
We’ve raced all over the world, and we love sharing that experience with young paddlers. While we know what it takes to reach the top, our priority is simple: having fun on the water.
For the Parents: Join the Team
We want to make sure you feel supported, too. We have a community lead who can show you the ropes as well as occasional meetings with the club chair so you can meet the key members of the club, ask questions about how the sport works, and find out how you can get involved.
Help us build the club: We are looking for parents to help with small roles like communication, events, or even just being a “tow bar hero” for away trips! 👉 Give some info about you
Club program
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It is important to note the inherent variability associated with water planning in relation to the amount of water used and the charges made to ensure that costs are sustainable. Costs, water bookings and coaching provision will be reviewed at least on a 3 month basis.
LVPC General Committee: Slalom Reps
The General Committee of LVPC has representatives from the active paddle sport disciplines that the Club supports.
In December 2020 three new Committee members for slalom were appointed. You can contact us via slalom@leevalleypaddlesportsclub.org . These Committee members are:
Jonathan Males
Ciaran Lee Edwards
Irina Medunyak
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