Join us on Sunday, July 13th, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the prestigious National Watersports Centre, Nottingham, as part of the wider Paddle UK National Championships Regatta. Hosted by GBSUP and run in partnership with Paddle UK, this event will showcase the UK's fastest stand-up paddleboarders battling it out in thrilling sprint races.

Through this partnership, we are also delighted to offer our Junior Paddlers Free Entry to the 2025 Sprint National Championships!

What's it about?

The GBSUP Sprint National Championships are the pinnacle for sprint stand-up paddleboarding in the UK. It's a day of fast-paced, head-to-head racing over a 200-meter straight course. Paddlers will compete in heats, vying for a coveted spot in the final. The event culminates in the crowning of the British Sprint National Champions in the Elite categories and Junior Sprint Champions, alongside overall podium finishers across all divisions. Expect a dynamic and competitive atmosphere as athletes push their limits and showcase their speed and paddling prowess.

Who can enter?

This event is open to stand-up paddleboarders of all levels who meet the specified qualification times for their chosen category:

• Elite (Male & Female): Experienced and highly competitive paddlers aiming for the overall win and National Championship title. Qualification times: Male 1:25, Female 1:35.

• Open (Male & Female): Competitive paddlers looking to test their speed and race against others in their category. Qualification times: Male 1:50, Female 2:00.

• Junior (Boys & Girls): Young, aspiring paddlers ready to showcase their talent. Qualification time: 1:50 (age categories may be split into U17 & U14 depending on entry numbers).

Please note that while overall podium awards are open to all competitors, regardless of nationality or eligibility, the British Sprint National Championship titles are awarded to eligible paddlers who meet specific criteria (including nationality). All participants must be capable of meeting the qualifying time for their chosen race category.

National Sprint Championship Title Eligibility Policy

Whether you're an established elite paddler, a competitive open racer, or a rising junior talent, there's a category for you:

• Elite: Male & Female (Qualification times: Male 1:25, Female 1:35)

• Open: Male & Female (Qualification times: Male 1:50, Female 2:00)

• Junior: Boys & Girls (Qualification time: 1:50 - may be split into U17 & U14 depending on entry numbers)

Witness fierce competition and celebrate exceptional performances with overall podium awards across all categories, regardless of nationality or eligibility. Additionally, we will crown the coveted British Sprint National Champions for Elite Male and Female and the Junior Sprint Champions for Junior Boys and Girls (eligibility criteria apply).

The race format will feature intense 200m straight-line sprints with individual lanes. Paddlers will navigate through heats (rounds), with the fastest 9 paddlers from each category advancing to the thrilling category final.

Use the regatta buckets to perfect your race start during the 15-minute practice window on Sunday morning.

Key Entry Dates - Don't Miss Out!

• Entries Open: Monday 2nd June

• Last Opportunity to Modify Entry: Monday 23rd June

• Entries Close: Wednesday 25th June

Secure your spot on the start line by adhering to these important dates!

Entry Costs:

• Adult Paddle UK Members: £20

• Adult Non-Paddle UK Members: £25 (includes the purchase of a Single Event Membership)

• Juniors: Free of Charge

Important Terms of Entry:

• No late entries or modifications will be accepted after the specified deadlines.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

• Non-Paddle UK Members must purchase their Single Event Membership directly from the Paddle UK website: https://paddleuk.org.uk/purchase-sem/

• Paddlers are responsible for ensuring they meet the qualifying criteria and time for their chosen category.

Other Essential Information:

• Parking: Pre-booking your parking is essential. Payment can be made using the Tap2Park service on https://parkpcm.co.uk/index.php with location code 4455.

• Timings: The initial rounds and finals are subject to confirmation. The full schedule is released following the entry window's close. Expect the bucket to start practice around 7:30 AM before the first rounds kick off at 9:30 - 10:00 AM. Finals will likely be mid-afternoon.

Don't miss out on the premier sprint SUP event of the year! Challenge yourself, witness incredible athleticism, and be part of the GBSUP Sprint National Championships 2025!