LiveLighter Ramon Challenge (Seeding Race Series)
The Avon Descent Seeding Race Series returns in 2024, and is a collaboration between Paddle WA and Northam Avon Descent Association to promote participation, encourage committment and reward performance.
All competitors in these THREE seeding races will be awarded seeding points as per the 2024 rules available at Paddler Seeding, as Avon Descent entrants vie for position in the starting grids of this year's event.
The Seeding Race Series consists of:
The Livelighter Ramon Challenge
Seeding Race 1 - Sunday, May 26
AP Hinds Reserve, Bayswater
Multiple courses on offer - 18km (seeding race points), 11km intermediate, 6km short course & 3.5km guppy course
Competitor Confirmation List
The Livelighter Northam to Toodyay
Seeding Race 2 - Sunday, July 14
Broome Terrace Northam to Duidgee Park Toodyay
30km race downstream over Northam Weir, through Katrine Bridge, Glen Avon rapid, Dumbarton Brifge & Extracts Weir
Competitor Confirmation List
The Livelighter Walyunga to Middle Swan Showdown
Seeding Race 3 - Sunday July 28
Walyunga National Park & Middle Swan Reserve
23km race downstream through Walyunga slalom course, Bells Rapids, lower ti trees, Amiens and flat water
Competitor Confirmation List
Safety:
Please pay attention to the safety requirements of each of the seeding the races, especially in Race 2 & 3. Whilst we welcome paddlers of all skill levels, it is expected that competitors can self assess personal risk based on their own competency and the section of river and it's associated levels. The race organisers and safety officials reserve the right to withdraw any competitor at any stage of the event if deemed necessary to ensure the competitors personal safety.
In the event of extreme river levels, competitors will be kept informed of any course changes.
Series Registration:
You have the option of registering for one, two or all three races. If you wish to register for each race individually, please select the following links when registering for your second or third race (after registering your first race by selecting the check boxes at the bottom of this page):
The Livelighter Northam to Toodyay
The Livelighter Walyunga to Middle Swan Showdown
There is a DISCOUNT of $5 per race for entering all THREE races below.
Please select the tick boxes to confirm race entry
WARNING - To confirm there will be NO live feeds of ANY of the races on social media so please ignore any social media contact that says there is – it is a scam.