Get informed regarding canoeing slalom in Beijing Olympics 2008 including slalom programs in the Olympics, schedule of the competitions, quota of athletes and rules.

Canoeing Slalom in Olympics

Canoe/Kayak Slalom
The canoe/kayak slalom competition of the Beijing Olympics 20078 will be held at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on the side of Chaobai River in the Shunyi District of Beijing. The event will be held from August 11 to August 23, 2008.

Slalom Programs in Olympics
C-1 (canoe single) Men
C-2 (canoe double) Men
K-1 (kayak single) Men
K-1 (kayak single) Women

Schedule of Competitions

11 August, 2008
15:00 - 18:42

Competitions to be held are Men's C1 Canoe Single Heats - Run 1, Men's K1 Kayak Single Heats - Run 1, Men's C1 Canoe Single Heats - Run 2, and Men's K1 Kayak Single Heats - Run 2.

12-Aug-2008
15:40 - 18:50

Competitions to be held are Men's C1 Canoe Single Semifinal, Men's K1 Kayak Single Semifinal, Men's C1 Canoe Single Final, Men's K1 Kayak Single Final, Men's C1 Canoe Single Medal Ceremony, and Men's K1 Kayak Single Medal Ceremony.

13-Aug-2008
15:00 - 18:32

Competitions to be held are Men's C2 Canoe Double Heats - Run 1, Women's K1 Kayak Single Heats - Run 1, Men's C2 Canoe Double Heats - Run 2, and Women's K1 Kayak Single Heats - Run 2.

14-Aug-2008
15:40 - 18:45

Competitions to be held are Men's C2 Canoe Double Semifinal, Women's K1 Kayak Single Semifinal, Men's C2 Canoe Double Final, Women's K1 Kayak Single Final, Women's K1 Kayak Single Medal Ceremony, and Men's C2 Canoe Double Medal Ceremony.

Quota of Athletes
61 men and 21 women will participate in canoe/kayak slalom competition of Beijing Olympics 2008.

Rules
All teams are responsible for their own equipments. Helmet and paddle blades should display the NOC flag or emblem. The names of the competitors have to be placed on the side of the boats. Their positioning will be determined by the Competition Committee. On technical issues, rules of the ICF will apply.