Canoe Freestyle

Canoe Freestyle Rules

Who Can Participate

• Junior may not compete in both the junior and senior class in that discipline.
• An individual may compete in two different disciplines, such as C-1 and OC-1, or more.
• Only one single boat design shall be used for whole of whole event.
• No boat sharing is allowed in one heat

Rules for Moves

Basic Moves

The basic moves are the list of moves with no repetition. Each basic move can be awarded only once per run.

Bonuses

They can be awarded only once for the basic move they are assigned to in a given direction.

Safety Measures

• The organizing National Federation is subject to safety and rescue on the water providing suitable means.
• All boats except Squirt boats must be well equipped at each end with anchor points for lifting, carrying or rescuing.
• Each competitor must wear a safety helmet suitably fitted to his/her head. Every competitor must wear a buoyancy jacket.

Disqualification

If a competitor starts in a boat which does not conform to the rules; the ICJCFR will disqualify him/her for that run. Directing, pushing, or movement of the boat by anyone other than the competitor is forbidden.