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, 14 July 2024TBChttps://www.paddlewa.asn.au/event-listings/
Paddle Seeding Race #3
Walyunga to Middleswan 'Showdown'
Sunday, 28 July 2024TBChttps://www.paddlewa.asn.au/event-listings/
Scrutineering (Paddlecraft)Friday, 2 August 20243:00 - 7:00 pmAscot Kayak Club
Scrutineering (PDRC)Saturday, 3 August 2024TBCBells Rapids Car Park
Time Trial (PDRC)Saturday, 3 August 20240900 – 1200 *Power boats on water* Bells Rapids to Middle Swan
Practice (Mini Jet WA)Saturday, 3 August 20240700 – 0900 *Power boats on water* Bells Rapids to Middle Swan
Practice (PDRC)Sunday, 4 August 20240800 – 1100 / 1130 – 1700*Power boats on water* Northam to Wetherall Reserve / Wetherall to Posselt’s Ford
Practice (Mini Jet WA)Sunday, 4 August 20240800 – 1100 / 1130 – 1700*Power boats on water* Wetherall Reserve to Cobbler Pool / Northam to Julimar Road Bridge
Entries closeSunday, 4 August 202411.59pmRegistration may re-open as per NADA discretion, and late fees will apply.
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)*Power and paddle on water* Starts from Northam
Avon Descent Day 2Sunday, 11 August 20247:00 am onward (official start time TBC)*Power and paddle on water* Starts from Cobbler Pool, Toodyay
Avon Descent Finish LineSunday, 11 August 2024Expect participants from 11amRiverside Gardens, Bayswater