Canoe Slalom

 When: 

During spring and summer months (September through to April

Competitions:

Bay of Plenty champs, Secondary Champs National Champs all held in Feb/March/April

Venues:

Lessons start off at Waimarino, but to compete in any competitions white water practice at Kaituna/Rotorua or Tarawera/Kawerau once per week for month leading up to competitions.

Who:

Competitions have U14 and U16 and U18 categories (age 1^st Jan)

Cost:

Every lesson is $15 per hour regardless if at Waimarino or white water, so beginners need $15 per week, but once the decision is made to compete that could be $45 per week. 

There is also an annual $40 fee to join the club and use all their gear every lesson, so girls only bring togs/wetsuits to lessons.

Contact:

Elise Escourrou runs the Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty Club 0220700817 and organises coaches by ability

Teacher in Charge:

Anita Taylor organises fundraising, free training in school pool and ensures girls are looked after during competitions. 022 089 6071

Tauranga Girls’ College has held the 1^st Prize in U16 and U18 Girls’ School for over one decade.