This website sets out to identify and demonstrate the key technical content of slalom. It has three sections starting with the basic strokes and drills in Level 1, moving onto basic slalom gate technique in Level 2 and finally more advanced whitewater gate technique in Level 3. All of the three slalom classes - Kayak, C1 & C2 are covered.

These techniques are not solutions for every slalom situation. However they provide an initial correct starting point of boat position, stroke sequences and behaviours which can be adapted to the requirements of most common slalom moves.

They will help develop a coach or paddlers "technique toolbox" for using in most typical flatwater or whitewater slalom situations.

Most of the footage was shot in 2005 & 2006 using members of the GB Canoe Slalom Teams based in Nottingham and paddling new rules boats conforming to the dimensions introduced by the ICF for the beginning of the 2005 season.

Website: www.slalomtechnique.co.uk