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Epinal, FRA, 6.8.2026 - 9.8.2026
6.8.2026
The 2026 Paddle Europe Junior & U23 Slalom Championships will take place in August 2026 in Épinal, France, bringing together Europe’s leading young canoe slalom athletes in the Junior and Under 23 categories.
Set on a technical artificial whitewater course, the Championships will challenge the athletes’ precision, speed and tactical execution in one of the most demanding Olympic canoeing disciplines. The event provides an important platform for emerging talent to compete at international level and continue their progression towards senior elite competition.
Beyond the racing, the Championships aim to promote development, fair play and international exchange among the next generation of athletes, offering a high-quality competitive environment at a well-established European slalom venue.
Official Bulletin: VIEW PDF
Training Groups V2: VIEW PDF
Schedule V3.1: VIEW PDF
Kayak Cross Course: VIEW PDF
Competition Guide V3: VIEW PDF
TVS Cloud Folder: OPEN FOLDER
Official start lists, live results and competition information are available through Siwidata: OPEN LIVE RESULTS
Junior and Under 23 Kayak – Heats Results and Semifinal Start Lists: VIEW PDF
Junior and Under 23 Kayak Team Events – Final results: VIEW PDF
Junior and Under 23 Canoe – Heats Results and Semifinal Start Lists:VIEW PDF
Junior and Under 23 Canoe Team Events – Final results: VIEW PDF
Junior and Under 23 Kayak – Final results: VIEW PDF
Junior and Under 23 Cross Individual – Final results: VIEW PDF
Junior and Under 23 Cross head to head – Final results: VIEW PDF
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