The Sutherland Shire Canoe Club is delighted to host the 2023 Time Trial Series. Starting and ending at just north of the Burnum Burnum boat ramp competitors paddle a 5 kilometre lap course. Juniors have the option to paddle a 5 km, 2 km or 1 km course.
Occasional specialty time trials are held with different distances.
The annual SSCC 5Km Time Trial series is a fun cub paddling event, run on the Woronora River. Adults paddle a 5Km loop course. Juniors have the option to paddle a 5,2 or 1Km course.
This is intended as a ‘fun’ event, and paddlers of all craft and ages are encouraged to enter. Doubles entries can be any combination of gender/ages.
All races are assigned a handicap by the timekeepers.
Race 1, The Laurendet Cup is named in honour of our much loved SSCC Life Members Kaye and Bert Laurendet. Kaye is also a Life Member of PaddleNSW.
Race 10, the final race of the annual series, The Morison Cup, is named in honour of SSCC Life Members, Joan Morison (OAM) and Bruce Morison (OMA). The couple was involved in the sport for more than 65 years as pioneer competitors and administrators. They were founding members (and life members) of the peak national and state bodies for canoeing and were affiliated with state, Australian and International Olympic councils and the International Canoe Federation.
All entries close at midnight on the Thursday before the event.
The start list and handicaps will be emailed out on the Friday night before the race.
The Junior 1K and 2K TT starts at the beach in front of the clubhouse at 08:00. The start time will be confirmed in an email to the competitors.
All 5K TT competitors should be in the start area at 08:30am on Sunday. Competitors start at 08:30 plus their handicap: eg. a 12 minute handicap means the racer starts at 08:42.
Subject to Covid restrictions, SSCC will host a BBQ at the clubhouse after the event.
The entry fee includes a BBQ after the race.
The entry fee is not charged when you buy you ticket in Justgo, it is payable on the day in cash. Please bring the correct money.
Registration for a SSCC Time Trial is via the JustGo system (formally known as GoMembership).
Club members will be sent the JustGo link when registration opens.
Non-club members should send an email to timing@shirekayaking.info BEFORE midnight on the Thursday before the race.
Please don’t email individual club members or ‘tell’ someone that you’re racing. Entries must be received in the JustGo by midnight on the Thursday before the event (same as for PaddleNSW events) as the volunteer Timekeepers need time to prepare the Start List.
The start list and handicaps will be published on the Friday before race.
2024 Sunday 5k Time Trial Dates
- Sunday 17th March – Laurendet Cup
- Sunday 14th April
- Sunday 5th May
- Sunday 9th June
- Sunday 7th July
- Sunday 4th August
- Sunday 1st September
- Sunday 29th September
- Sunday 20th October
- Sunday 3rd November – Morrison Cup
Please ensure you are familiar with the hazards present on the Woronora River prior to the commencement of the TT. There is an incomplete list on our Club Activities page.
The normal time trials use a 5 km course, as specified on our Club Activities page: click this link.
The 2 km (short course) Time Trial course is available for our junior and beginner paddlers as an alternative to the 5 km TT distance. This allows paddlers to gain experience in organised paddling events whilst they are still developing their endurance and confidence.
A course map and description are available on our Club Activities page: click this link.
| Registration Closes | Midnight Thursday before the event |
| Start List & Handicaps | Will be sent out on Friday evening |
| Race Day | Sunday |
| Arrival | 07:30 – car parking opens 07:45 – check in opens 08:20 – check in closes |
| Race Briefing | 08:15 |
| “Slot” closed | 08:25 – no more non-race navigation through the slot |
| Start | 08:30 (+ handicap) at the start line, be there 1-2 minutes early |
| Finish | Approx. 09:30 |
| Club BBQ | Approx. 09:45 |
| Presentation | Approx. 10:00 |
It is recommended to warmup from the beach near the clubhouse, around the island to the Woronora Bridge and then form up in handicap waves to approach the start line. The “slot” between the island and the peninsular forms part of the course and should be kept clear before the race where possible to minimise the chance of collision with paddlers starting at earlier handicaps.
There are three award categories for each individual race:
There are also series awards.
There are compulsory minimum equipment requirements for entry, which must be observed by all entrants:
All paddlers and craft will be checked for minimum compliance prior to race start.
Participants can park in the club parking area at the SSCC Clubhouse in the Burnum Burnum Sanctuary. Entrance to the clubhouse is via the Bonnet Bay Baseball field, 220 Washington Drive
Paddlers should attempt the course before the race, familiarise themselves with the course and potential hazards (eg boat traffic). Prior to the start of the race, paddlers should warm up. After the race, paddlers should cool down. Paddling from the clubhouse beach around the island to the start/finish line is a common warmup route of about 800 metres. Adding a turn around Woronora Bridge brings this up to about 1.5 km.
Paddlers should wear clothing appropriate to the conditions. Sunscreen, hat and UV protective clothing should be worn.
All competitors should take an appropriate amount of water and/or sports fluids for their expected race time plus warm-up and cool-down time. Most paddlers are on the water for close to an hour.
Given the short nature of this race, there is no requirement for participants to carry any food.
All events need volunteers and our club events are no exception. If you’re not planning to paddle, why not email committee@shirekayaking.info to join the volunteer team. We need at least 2 people to assist the timekeepers, volunteers to help with the BBQ and someone to take photos.
