Circolo Amici del Fiume, in co-operation with the Italian Canoe Federation (FICK), announced the TURIN KAYAK CANOE MARATHON – SUP CUP

CATEGORIES
Under 18 (U16 and Junior) - Unique award
Open (Senior and Master A) - Unique award
Over 40 (Master B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I) - Unique award

Men    Open to all types of single SUP
Women    Open to all types of single SUP

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ENTRIES    
Only online at www.turinkayakcanoemarathon.it.   The entry fee for any boat is € 10,00 for U16 and Junior, € 15,00 for Senior, and € 25,00 for Masters for each race day. The entry fee is payable for each boat entered, regardless of the number of crew members.   Entries will be closed Sunday, February 13th, 2023, at midnight.
The participation fee will include registration, competitor’s pack, medical care at the venue, safety service at the course, access to training, changing rooms and showers.
Clubs that register more than ten athletes (as the sum of the U16, Juniores and Seniores categories) will receive a 25% discount on the total registration fee due. The discount is not applicable to the Master’s categories.


RACECOURSE AND DIFFICULTIES
River Po – Turin city centre – light stream - difficulty I degree. The race course is 10 km long, between Ponte Vittorio Emanuele I (Murazzi) and 250 metres upstream of the Marathon Walkway.   No portage.
In case of dangerous conditions, the course could change, or the race must be cancelled

DISTANCES
SUP Men Under 18: 10 km 
SUP Men Open: 10 km
SUP Men 40: 10 km

SUP Women Under 18: 10 km
SUP Women Open: 10 km
SUP Women Over 40: 10 km


TIMEKEEPING
By Federazione Italiana Cronometristi (Italian Timekeeping Federation)


COMPETITION RULES
In accordance with the SUP Competition Rules


PAYMENT
Only online at         www.turinkayakcanoemarathon.it 
In case of race cancellation due to force majeure, only 50% of the entry fee must be refunded by cash; alternatively, the Organizing Committee will use the total amount as payment for the following year's marathon entry


WITHDRAWALS
Only by email at:  withdrawal@turinkayakcanoemarathon.it
The withdrawal deadline is February 14th, 2023, at midnight. Only on-time withdrawals will be refunded. 


REGISTRATION    
Friday, February 17th 2023, from 17:00 to 19:00 and Saturday, February 18th 2023, from 8:00 to 9:30, at the venue, in the registration office of the Club ”Circolo Amici del Fiume”

PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Saturday, February 18th, 2023
The departure time will be communicated on the Turin Kayak Canoe Marathon website.

SUP Men Under 18: 10 km 
SUP Men Open: 10 km
SUP Men 40: 10 km

SUP Women Under 18: 10 km
SUP Women Open: 10 km
SUP Women Over 40: 10 km
Competitors must present themselves 15 minutes before the start for identification and alignment.
Stationary start or one of the other starts described in the SUP Competition Rules


PRIZEGIVING
Medals for the first three finishers of each race.   The race will be considered valid, and the medals presentation will take place only with at least three participants. A medals presentation ceremony will take place at the venue after every race


ANTIDOPING
Antidoping control may / will be undertaken by NADO – Italia or by Ministero della Salute during the event. 
Antidoping inspectors may / will be present, applying National anti-doping rules and laws

    
NOTES    
The official schedule, the starting procedure, and the timetables will be released after registration.
The PFD (Personal Flotation Device) and Leash are mandatory
The weight of the boats will be carried out when they are launched before the race.
Masters age groups:   A 35-39 years, B 40-44 years, C 45-49 years, D 50-54 years, E 55-59 years, F 60-64 years, G 65-69 years, H  70-74 years, I ≥ 75 years.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any information about the race, accommodation, travel, etc.

Send an email to us at info@turinkayakcanoemarathon.it or call us at +39 011 6604121 Monday to Friday from 15:00 up to 19:00 hours