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The Paul McConkey Memorial Slalom

This year ' s McConkey Memorial Slalom was held at Holme Pierrepont National White Water Centre , Nottingham on the weekend of 21st-22nd May . The event was organised by Stafford and Stone Canoe Club chairman Dave Royle and supported by S & SCC members and friends , who are always proud to continue to host this prestigious event .
The event , which is now in its 30th year , was well attended with Premier and Division 1 paddlers from all over the UK . It was a strong showing from Stafford and Stone with paddlers from the club winning four out of the five categories : Mark Proctor and Etienne Stott in the C2 , Adam Burgess in C1M , Lizzie Neave in K1W and Christopher Bowers in K1M .
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