Original initiative of the International Canoe-Kayak Federation (ICF). It is launching an international competition for the design and conception of a new model of slalom gates. Equipment that would allow the public to better see when competitors touch a gate during a slalom. The competition is open to everyone (athletes, coaches, federations, companies, etc.). He will be rewarded with a check for 3.000 euros. Deadline for submission of projects: July 1, 2016. The jury will be composed of members of the ICF technical commission and Tony Estanguet, vice-president of the ICF and co-president of Paris 2024.
— Published on April 4, 2016