21–22 June 2025
Rafting Races at Trnávka
Czech Championships & European/Czech Cup, Baraka Cup
6th Race of the Czech Cup
Rafting Weekend at Trnávka
The Czech Union of Boaters, RK STAN and SK Žižkov invite you to the sixth race of the Czech Rafting Cup.
- Czech Rafting Championships 3xR4
- European & Czech Cup – R4 Slalom and Sprint
- Baraka Cup R2
- Mayor’s of Želiv Cup
The race is open to all – grab your crew and join the fun!
Race Weekend Schedule
Preliminary race schedule, subject to change.
Friday, 20 June
Slalom training & check-in
Training
18:00 - 20:00Slalom training
Training gates will be set on the course. If there’s enough water in the dam, training time may be extended.
Check-in
19:00 - 20:00Check-in & bib collection
Pay your entry fee at check-in and collect your bib number right after.
“So-called artists” from Prague
20:00The RK STAN crew’s guitar soirée
An open jam session, anything can happen, expect the unexpected!
Saturday, 21 June
Slalom races
Slalom R4
10:00 - 12:00European & Czech Cup – R4 Slalom
3xR4
12:00 - 12:30Czech Club Championships – 3xR4
Reminder: according to the current rules, a club team consists of three R4 crews from the same club, with a minimum of 4 women. Up to 4 paddlers from other Czech Rafting Union clubs (SVoČR) can also join.
R2
13:00 - 14:00Baraka Cup R2
Races will run according to the start list – no waiting for latecomers!
Prize-giving
18:00 - 20:00Slalom prize-giving ceremony
Diplomas, prizes, and the Želiv Mayor’s Cup for the most successful crew.
Afterparty
20:00 - 02:00Evening fun at Trnávka
A crowd-favourite raffle and a cheerful DJ set by DJ Stoupa.
Sunday, 22 June
Sprint races
Practice
09:30 - 09:55Sprint training
Once the course is officially closed by the head referee, no further entry is allowed! Breaking this rule means immediate disqualification.
Sprint R4
10:00 - 11:00Czech & European Cup – R4 Sprint
Prize-giving
11:30 - 12:30Sprint prize-giving ceremony
Results will be announced right after the protest time ends and the final rankings are confirmed.
TRNÁVKA RACE INFO
Approved by the Rafting Council on 23 January 2025
Categories
R4: Men, Women, U23 Juniors, Masters, 3xR4 Teams
R2: Men, Women, Mixed
Rules
The race follows the valid rules of the Czech Rafting Union (SVoČR) and the official 2025 Rafting Race Guidelines and Regulations.
Safety regulations
All paddlers must wear a helmet and a buoyancy aid. Every paddler competes at their own risk and must be a competent swimmer.
Boats
R4 Colorado
R2 Baraka
Bring your own boat – no rentals available on site.
Accommodation
- The organiser can arrange basic, no-frills accommodation in rooms for 3–5 people (300 CZK / night / person) – just a bed and a shower, but it does the job!
- You can also pitch a tent or park a camper directly on site (100 CZK per tent or camper per night).
- Alternatively, there are several accommodation options available in Želiv and the surrounding area.
Food & Drinks
- Drinks during the races are sorted for all registered paddlers.
- Drinks will also be available for racers and visitors on site and nearby – starting Friday evening.
Organiser
- Svaz vodáků České republiky
Technical management
- RK STAN
- SK Žižkov
Entries
All races are open to the public - any team can jump in!
How to register for the race?
- Send your entries via email to jv@trnavka.com
- Late entries can be submitted during check-in at the race venue.
Entry – required information
- Team/crew name
- Category you’re entering (Men, Women, U23, etc.)
- Discipline (slalom, sprint, both slalom & sprint, etc.)
- Full names and dates of birth of all crew members
Entry fees
The fees below apply per crew/boat in each category.
Crews entered by 15 June, 23:59
€ 20
Crews entered on site
€ 40
R2 Baraka Cup
€ 5
Trnávka WWC
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Team Trnávka 2025
The event is organised by the Czech Union of Boaters, Raft Klub STAN and SK Žižkov.
Jan Vávra
Race Director
Vratislav Šembera
Head Referee
Petr Svačina
Course DesignerPARTNERS & SPONSORS
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Trnávka makes the news
The articles are in Czech – but hey, that’s what online translators are for these days, right?
Rafting Federations
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