Ranking in Provincial Races

Novice races are on flatwater or class 1 or easy 2 rivers. Advanced racers are invited to help coach and compete in an advanced class. Novice races help develop paddlers for whitewater races and the Alberta Summer Games. There are no boat restrictions. Ranking is done on best run.

Whitewater races are usually on class II or III rapids. Ranking is done on total time of both runs first then on fastest run. Provincial Team Trials and Provincial Championships require (for official ranking but not participation) regulation slalom boats (or plastic slalom boats) except for Cadets and Midgets.

Age Classes are:

Note:
An athlete’s class of competition is assessed based on his age on December 31st of the year of competition. For example, athlete who turns 15 on December 31st of a given year is considered a Junior throughout that calendar year.