Key Dates for Competitors

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EventDateTimeNotes
Early Bird Entries OpenSunday, 26 May 20249:00 amOnline
Paddle Seeding Race #1
LiveLighter The Ramon 		Sunday, 26 May 2024TBChttps://www.paddlewa.asn.au/event-listings/
Early Bird Entries CloseSunday, 30 June 202411:59 pmOnline
Standard Entries OpenMonday, 1 July 202400:00 amOnline
Paddle Seeding Race #2
LiveLighter Northam to Toodyay 		Sunday, 16 July 2024TBChttps://www.paddlewa.asn.au/event-listings/
Standard Entries CloseSunday, 23 July 202411:59 pmEntries will re-open on 27 July 2024, and late fees will apply to support additional admin required.
Paddle Seeding Race #3
Walyunga to Middleswan 'Showdown'		Sunday, 7 July 2024TBChttps://www.paddlewa.asn.au/event-listings/
Scrutineering (Paddlecraft)Friday, 26 July 20243:00 - 7:00 pmAscot Kayak Club
Scrutineering (Powercraft)Saturday, 3 August 2024Bells Rapids Car Park
Time Trial (Powercraft)Saturday, 3 August 2024Bells Rapids to Middle Swan
Practice (Paddlecraft)Saturday, 3 August -
Sunday, 4 August 2024		See participant guide for all the details
Practice (Powercraft)Sunday, 4 August 2024Northam Weir to Posselts Ford
Avon Descent RegistrationFriday, 9 August 202412:00 pm –
6.00 pm		Dome Cafe, Northam, Parking at Bernard Park (Competitors Only). Access via Peel Terrace
Avon Descent Day 1Saturday, 10 August 20248:00 am onward (official start time TBC)Avon River, Northam
Avon Descent Day 2Sunday, 11 August 20247:00 am onward (official start time TBC)Cobbler Pool, Toodyay
Avon Descent Finish LineSunday, 11 August 2024Expect participants from 11amRiverside Gardens, Bayswater