Sport rafting competitions are held in 6 disciplines – Sprint, Head-to-Head (H2H), Slalom, RX, Downriver, and R mix. The points earned after each discipline determine the final ranking. At the beginning of the competition, the rafting teams consist of 4 paddlers – R4 or 6 paddlers – R6
Sprint
The goal of the sprint is to complete the course in the shortest time. An extremely powerful discipline that also requires excellent “reading” of the river and perfect synchronization in the boat. Every race begins with it, and its duration is between 2 and 3 minutes, depending on the length and complexity of the selected section.
H2H
Without a doubt, the most visually impressive and attractive discipline. At the start, two boats stand side by side, and the team with the best time in the sprint has the right to choose the starting position. The goal is to reach the finish before the opponent. The ideal section for H2H has more than one line to pass, which allows for multiple overtaking and unexpected turns during the descent.
Slalom
The most technical and complex discipline, requiring excellent “reading” of the river, perfect synchronization, a lot of physical strength and a dose of luck. The goal is to overcome 12 straight and reverse gates in the shortest time. Touching, missing or intentionally moving them is punished with added time. Each team passes the course twice, taking the better of the two times.
R X
The newest discipline in R4. Created with one single goal – to make rafting an Olympic sport. Combines several disciplines in one – Slalom and Head to Head. Two boats compete and must pass through a reverse gate and two straight gates. Many twists and turns occur when the two teams meet at the reverse gate. If the other team misses or intentionally injures them, there are 2 penalty gates before the final.
Downriver
The longest (about 40 min) discipline and requires inexhaustible energy, endurance and the will to win. The starting order is determined by the temporary ranking to date, and the boats are launched one by one at a certain time interval or in groups. The course must be selected in such a way as to provide a sufficiently diverse range of obstacles.
R X Mix
Teams are made up of 2 girls and 2 boys. It doesn’t matter how the rowers sit. Same rules as RX – 3 wickets must be taken and up to 2 penalties for a mistake, dropped wicket, etc. Direct eliminations until 1 winner.
Becoming a member of our rafting club, you will learn to paddle, steer the boat in calm and fast waters, work in a team, go down safely on fast-flowing rivers and much more. We do all this for pleasure, to challenge ourselves and to enjoy the results achieved with friends.
HOW DOES THE TRAINING WORK?
1. It starts with regular training on Pancharevo Dam in the evening after work around 18.30.
2. River Training –
3. Theoretical lectures – In winter, when it is cold, we organize indoor lectures. We emphasize everything from currents to knots and rescue techniques
4. Expeditions – We organize expeditions, trainings and trainings on various rivers and dams.
Club membership is annual. This is a kind of long course. Mastering the skills requires time and practice. The instructors in the club are engaged free of charge in the training of rafting athletes and amateurs. The club provides for use neoprene, jacket, helmet, vest, boots, paddle and boat. In order to maintain the equipment, boats and buses we use, a membership fee is collected.
Membership fee :
- 200 EUR for the first year
- 150 EUR for the second and each following year
- 100 EUR per year when using own equipment – neoprene, helmet, vest, jacket, after the first year
Training in Pancharevo :
- 4 EUR
* The first training is trial and free
