PROFESSIONAL
Kayakers that can navigate and run Class III+ rapids are recommended to participate in this category. It is open to all national and international participants.
The races in the category are :
Kayak Slalom
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It is a timed event where athletes navigate a combination of downstream (green) and upstream (red) gates to complete the race. Start to finish fastest paddler wins Kayak Slalom
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The athlete receives a 2-second penalty for a touched gate and a 50-second penalty for a missed gate or incorrect gate navigation.
Kayak Cross
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Kayak cross, formerly known as extreme slalom, where four athletes compete simultaneously on a whitewater course where athletes navigate a combination of downstream (green) and upstream (red) gates to complete the race
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Competitors are launched from a starting point or ramp and must navigate upstream and downstream gates, perform a 360-degree kayak roll in a designated zone, and use their paddles for contact to get to the finish line first
AMATEUR
This category is recommended for paddlers with maximum Class III kayaking and has not participated in any regional kayaking competition as an professional. There is not a formal certification for the amateur category, its self-attested. Any paddler found to misrepresent his skill level would be disqualified and will forfeit his ranking and bared from future participation.
The races in the category are :
Downriver Time-Trial ( White-water Class III or below)
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Open to all amateur paddlers male and female
Please note – There is no prize money for the amateur category. Only trophies and medals will be distributed to the winners.