Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty
What is Canoe Slalom?
Canoe Slalom is one of the most spectacular watersports, demanding skill, stamina and courage. The aim is to negotiate a series of gates suspended over on a section of white water as fast as possible and without touching.
Pitting yourself against powerful water is what makes slalom an exciting sport that always challenges.
You can watch the Luuka Jones, our very own CSPoP Patron at the 2024 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup, Krakow Poland here.
By joining CSBOP you will make new friends while learning about rivers and the natural environment.
Our motto is "Paddle for Fun, Race to Win"
Give it a go!
If you would like to give Canoe Slalom a try - we have a special offer to get you in a boat, on the water and giving it a go.
All gear is provided when you first start out.
You can come along for 3 FREE coached sessions (Judea or Waimarino) to try it out.
Sessions are typically Tuesday or Thursday after school at either Judea or Waimarino.
This offer is irrespective of age - and is particularly great for AIMS paddlers.
If you would like to come along for your 3 free sessions and have a bit more of a taster, please contact
secretary@canoeslalombop.co.nz or
Continuing on...
If you would like to carry on after your free lessons then we offer novice coaching sessions that are designed to give you the skills to be able to negotiate slalom gates on gently moving water.
Contact one of our coaches to find out the details for this current term.
Irene: coachirene@canoeslalombop.co.nz or ph 022 070 0817
Ekain: coachekain@canoeslalombop.co.nz - 022 199 5274
Our coach will also explain how to become a member of the club and registering for our Friendly Manager portal (canoeslalombop.friendlymanager.com) which administers sessions and invoicing for each term. These include flat-water sessions, whitewater sessions and van rides to either Kaituna or Kawerau and gyms sessions. Your coach will assist you in working out what is right for you. To find out more click Register and then click on the "New to Canoe Slalom BoP" button.
Rolling
Rolling is a great skill to add and vastly increases your confidence. Rolling session at Otumoetai Pool, typically on Thursday evening.
Keeping up to date
To keep up to date with what going on - these are also good places to look
CSBOP operate an Official Canoe Slalom BOP Facebook Page. Canoe Slalom BOP – club chat. This page is our public facing image on Facebook, where we post official information about CSBOP, update you on programmes we are running and generally try and showcase Canoe Slalom in the Bay to people who may have never heard of the sport before.
CSBOP also operate a Facebook Public Group Canoe Slalom BOP. To be a member of this group you must first join by clicking the join now box in your Facebook Tab and you will be approved by a site administrator. This group is a more informal setting to find out more about Canoe Slalom in the Bay, individual's posting gear for sale, general information on upcoming races and camps alongside other general Canoe Slalom chit chat.
CSBOP also operate an Instagram page. This page is our public facing image on Instagram, where we post official information about CSBOP, update you on programmes we are running and generally try and showcase Canoe Slalom in the Bay to people who may have never heard of the sport before.Outside these two resources we also use the Canoe Slalom BOP website to host registrations for our camps and races alongside providing lots more information on Canoe Slalom.
Fixing your boats..
Canoe Slalom uses fibre glass / kevlar boats - which have a tendancy to get damages. The club coaches do organise sessions to teach paddlers how to fix boats.
You will need to purchase repair materials - we recommend Resin Craft.
Ask you coaches what you need.
We look forward to seeing you on the water!
