Key Dates for Competitors

See Festivals page for information on community activity

EventDateTimeNotes
Early Bird Entries OpenTBCTBCOnline
Paddle Seeding Race #1 The Ramon ChallengeSunday, 10 May 202507:30 – 12:00https://paddlewa.asn.au/events/
Early Bird Entries CloseTBCTBCOnline
Standard Entries OpenTuesday, 1 July 202509:00 amOnline
Paddle Seeding Race #2 Northam to Toodyay Sunday, 6 July 202507:30 – 12:00https://paddlewa.asn.au/events/
Paddle Seeding Race #3 Walyunga to MiddleswanSunday, 20 July 202508:00 amhttps://paddlewa.asn.au/events/
Scrutineering (Paddlecraft)Friday, 1 August 20253:00 - 7:00 pmAscot Kayak Club
Scrutineering (PDRC)Saturday, 2 August 2025TBCBells Rapids Car Park
Time Trial (PDRC)Saturday, 2 August 20250900 – 1200 *Power boats on water* Bells Rapids to Middle Swan
Practice (Mini Jet WA)Saturday, 2 August 20250700 – 0900 *Power boats on water* Bells Rapids to Middle Swan
Practice (PDRC)Sunday, 3 August 20250800 – 1100 / 1130 – 1700*Power boats on water* Northam to Wetherall Reserve / Wetherall to Posselt’s Ford
Practice (Mini Jet WA)Sunday, 3 August 20250800 – 1100 / 1130 – 1700*Power boats on water* Wetherall Reserve to Cobbler Pool / Northam to Julimar Road Bridge
Entries closeSunday, 3 August 202511.59pmRegistration may re-open as per NADA discretion, and late fees will apply.
Avon Descent RegistrationFriday, 8 August 202512:00 pm –
6.00 pm		Dome Cafe, Northam, Parking at Bernard Park (Competitors Only). Access via Peel Terrace
Avon Descent Day 1Saturday, 9 August 20258:00 am onward (official start time TBC)*Power and paddle on water* Starts from Northam
Avon Descent Day 2Sunday, 10 August 20257:00 am onward (official start time TBC)*Power and paddle on water* Starts from Cobbler Pool, Toodyay
Avon Descent Day 2 short coursesSunday, 10 August 20257:00 am onward (official start time TBC)*Paddle on water* Starts from Riverside Gardens, Bayswater
Avon Descent Finish LineSunday, 10 August 2025Expect participants from 11amRiverside Gardens, Bayswater
Volunteer Thank You FunctionSunday, 14 September 202512 - 3pmGarvey Park, Belmont
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