Dutch Open Rafting Series 2012 #1

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General information Rafting Dutch Open Series
The Dutch Open Rafting Series consists of 3 clashes at two different locations;
DORS#1 - Whitewater Course of Dutch Water Dreams in Zoetermeer (The Netherlands)
DORS#2 - river Durance (France)
DORS#3 - Whitewater Course of Dutch Water Dreams in Zoetermeer (The Netherlands)

The competitions of the Dutch Open Rafting Series are open to teams from around the world.
Each team can register for a separate clash. There is no obligation to subscribe for all the three clashes.
BUT a team that wants to win the Champions Title Dutch Open Rafting Series 2012, has to participate in the next three clashes;
DORS#1 - R4 Artifical
DORS#2 - R6 River
DORS#3 - R6 Artificial

It promises to be a spectacular battle between the international teams. However, there is a limit on the maximum number of participants. DO NOT WAIT TOO LONG AND SIGN UP FAST WITH YOUR TEAM.

INFORMATION DUTCH OPEN RAFTING SERIES #1
The Dutch Open Rafting Series #1 will take place at the artificial course of Dutch Water Dreams in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands, on Saturday April 28, 2012.
The Dutch Open Rafting Series #1 includes 4 categories:
• R4 Artificial
• R4 Artificial Master (40+)
• R4 Artificial Youth (16 t/m 19)
• R4 Artificial Youth (16 t/m 21)

There will be 4 disciplines:
• SPRINT
• Head to Head (H2H)
• SLALOM
• DOWN RIVER

Extra information for the Dutch teams
The Dutch team (Men & Women) that achieves the most points in the Overall Result of the DORS#1 R4 Artificial Master (40+) may represent the Netherlands at the WRC2012 R4 Masters in the Czech Republic.
The Dutch team (Men & Women) that achieves the most points in the Overall Result of the DORS#1 (category 16-19 and category 16-21) may represent the Netherlands at the WRC2012 R4 Youth in Czech Republic
This Master & Youth event will take place from August 23-28, 2012 in Czech Republic. There will be 4 disciplines;
Sprint, H2H, Slalom and Downriver.

Number of teams
A total of 14 teams have subscribed

Date
Race: Saturday April 28, 2012

Race Classification
C-level competition according to the IRF Race Rules.
NRB competion licence 2012 (€ 10.00 per person, per year) is mandatory for each participant (including the reserve team member).
A NRB competion licence 2012 allows one to participate in all NRB races in 2012.
Competition licences are to be requested via the registration form.

Participation Fee per team
€ 185.00 - R4 participation - April 28, 2012

Participation Fee includes
- Registration & Administration Fee
- Boats from the organization during the races (Type Aqua Design Challenge 340)
- T-shirt

Participation Fee Excludes
- Transport Zoetermeer v.v.
- Accommodation & Meals
- NRB competion licence 2012 (€ 10.00 per person, per year) is mandatory for each participant (incl. the reserve team member).
   A NRB competion licence 2012 allows one to participate in all NRB races in 2012.
   Competition licences are to be requested via the registration form.
- Race & travel insurance
- Life jacket, helmets, paddels, rafting clothing, first aid equipment, throw bag & knife. May also be rented by the organization.
   Rental costs per day: • Life jacket € 2.00 • Helmet € 1.00 • Paddel € 1.50 • Wetsuit € 3.00

Registration
Registration & payment for the Dutch Open Rafting Series #1 before April 12, 2012.
Registration has closed.

Program (times are subject to change)
Saturday April 28, 2012
08.00 uur       Captainsmeeting Dutch Water Dreams
08.30 uur       Flatwater practice
08.45 uur       White Water Course practice
09.00 uur       Sprint
09.40 uur       Slalom 1st run
10.45 uur       Slalom 2nd run
11.45 uur       End 1st session
17.30 uur       H2H
19.45 uur       Down River - Runs are + 30 minutes
21.00 uur       End 2nd session
21.30 uur       Price giving

Extra Information
Times are subject to change; this will be communicated at the captain's meeting
Exact times of the captain's meetingen will follow

Participation fee
Click here for a complete overview of the participation fee for all DUTCH OPEN RAFTING SERIES

Race Rules
All Dutch Open Rafting Series will be held according to the IRF Race Rules

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