Gate Specifications
	Gate width is 5 feet between poles. Poles should be at least 5 feet long. Recommended poles are 1¾ dia. pvc pipe.
Course Breakdown
The 21 gate course can be broken down into three distinct Phase's to make it easier to remember the flow of each gate To make the course symmetrical and fair to all paddlers, each Phase is comprised of a certain set of moves then mirrors those skills on the opposite paddling side before moving to the next Phase. Phase 1 focuses on Upstream technique. This means going past a gate then going through it from the other side and basically going out the same side as you entered. Phase 2 focuses on "S" Turn technique. This means going past a gate then going through it from the other side and going out the opposite side from which you entered. Phase 3 focuses on Offset technique. This means going through the next gate in the direction that you are coming from.
Other Course Notes
Start and finish the paddler's time as their body passes between the poles of Start/Finish gate. The course must be completed in sequence of the numbers on the corresponding gates as indicated by the course map on the other side of this flyer. The direction of arrows determines the required direction of travel through the gates. Poles should be 6 inches off the water. Penalties are not cumulative at a single gate. If more than one infraction occurs, only the highest penalty is assessed.
Type Boat Gate Touch Gate Missed/Wrong Direction Open Boats 10 seconds 50 seconds Decked Boats 2 seconds 50 seconds
Course Specifications
Tips For Easier Course Setup
Have outside diameter of poles even with he sides of the crossbars. Tie 20 ft. strings between gates on the same wire before pulling them out. Tie 20 ft. strings between wires. If the course is set up correctly all right hand poles should line up when looking diagonally at the gates. Refer to Tips For Setting Up A Slalom Course for more details.