Czech National Championship – SUP and ParaSUP 2025

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Czech Paddleboarding Cup at Lipno – Černá v Pošumaví, Camp Jestřábí

Get ready for 3 thrilling days of racing at the 2025 Czech SUP & ParaSUP Championships! Taking place on the stunning Lipno Dam—nicknamed the “Czech Sea”—this event debuts a new venue in scenic South Bohemia, just 20 km from the historic town of Český Krumlov. Riders will compete in three disciplines, with medal ceremonies after each race. The event is open to international paddlers, but only Czech athletes can claim overall national titles. This year introduces the prone category (up to 12’, men/women) for the first time. Don’t miss out—online registration closes July 14!

WHEN: July 18–20, 2025 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
WHERE: Lipno Reservoir, Černá v Pošumaví – Camp Jestřábí

Dogs are allowed in the venue, but must be on a leash.

ORGANIZERS AND CONTACTS
Organized by: Czech Surf and SUP Federation (ČFSAS) and Active with a Wheelchair

Contact for Para SUP: Ivan Nestával, ivan.nestaval@aktivnesvozikem.cz
Organizer of the Czech SUP Cup 2025: Czech Surf and SUP Federation – administrace@cfsas.cz

RACE PROGRAM
FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 – REGISTRATION & LONG DISTANCE
13:00–14:45: On-site late registration, bib number distribution
15:00: Opening & pre-race briefing – LONG DISTANCE
15:30–18:00: Start – LONG DISTANCE (OPEN 12 km / SPORT 6 km / KIDS 4 km)
Leash and Restube mandatory (available to rent for 100 CZK) / Life vest required
17:00–18:00: Additional registration and bib collection
18:30–19:00: Day 1 winners’ ceremony

SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 – SPRINT & PARASUP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
08:00–09:00: Check-in
09:30: Pre-race briefing – SPRINT (SUP + PARASUP)
10:00–16:00: Sprint heats in the following order:

OPEN Women
OPEN Men
Boys U15
Girls U15
SPORT Women
SPORT Men
PARA Men/Women

Finals in the opposite order:

PARA Men/Women
SPORT Men
SPORT Women
Boys U15
Girls U15
OPEN Men
OPEN Women

16:00: Pre-race briefing – PARA LONG DISTANCE
16:30: Start – PARA LONG DISTANCE (3 km, Restube required)
17:30: DRAGON SUP Sprint (4 paddlers incl. at least 1 woman or child)
19:30: Day 2 ceremony & National Champions in Parapaddleboarding announced
20:15: Beach evening at Windy Point

SUNDAY, July 20, 2025 – TECHNICAL RACE & NATIONAL TITLES CEREMONY
09:30: Pre-race briefing – TECHNICAL RACE
10:00: Start – TECHNICAL RACE (3 heats + finals)
15:30–16:30: Winners of Day 3 & Czech National Champions crowned

ENTRY FEES AND REGISTRATION
Register online by Tuesday, July 14, 2025
On-site registration = +200 CZK per person
Non-members of the federation pay an additional +100 CZK
Registration possible online or on-site

Entry Fees:
OPEN/SPORT – Adults

1 day: 700 CZK (ČFSAS member) / 800 CZK (non-member)
2 days: 1100 CZK / 1200 CZK
3 days: 1200 CZK / 1300 CZK
JUNIOR U18

1 day: 500 CZK / 600 CZK
2 days: 600 CZK / 700 CZK
3 days: 700 CZK / 800 CZK
KIDS U15

1 day: 300 CZK / 400 CZK
2 days: 400 CZK / 500 CZK
3 days: 500 CZK / 600 CZK
DRAGON SPRINT: 300 CZK/team

EQUIPMENT & CATEGORIES
Categories will be awarded if there are at least 3 participants in the category.

OPEN (Men/Women):
Any board up to 14’, per ČFSAS tech rules

Subcategories:

JUNIOR U18: Born 2007 or later
MASTER 40+: Born 1985 or earlier
SENIOR 50+: Born 1975 or earlier
VETERAN 60+: Born 1965 or earlier
iSUP: Inflatable up to 14’, all ages
SPORT: Inflatable up to 12’6″, Men/Women (no age groups)

Subcategory: paraSUP, board up to 12’6” with seat
KIDS U15: Any board up to 12’6”, born 2010 or later

Subcategory: iSUP up to 12’6”
YOUNG U12: Born 2013 or later
YOUNGEST U9: Born 2016 or later
DRAGON SUP TEAM SPRINT: 4 riders incl. at least 1 woman or child
Board available at the venue as part of the registration

Subcategory: PRONE
Any board up to 12′ in length, regardless of age. In the long distance discipline, it is possible to compete together with the OPEN or SPORT categories.

Points System:
OPEN + KIDS: 3000 points
SPORT: 500 points

CZECH NATIONAL TITLES 2025
Titles awarded based on total points from all 3 disciplines (Long Distance, Sprint, Technical) in the following categories:

Men/Women: OPEN (including Junior, Master 40+, Senior 50+)
KIDS U15 (including Young U12)
Point Requirement to Compete for the Title:
Adults: min. 1000 points in Czech Cup ranking
Kids under 15: min. 600 points in Czech Cup ranking

ČFSAS CLUB COMPETITION – July 18–20, 2025
Open to ČFSAS clubs with at least 2 athletes competing at the National Championships.

Each club may nominate 8 paddlers.
Each discipline counts the club’s 6 best results (max 2 per category).
In case of a tie, the highest point values determine the winner.

RULES
Races follow ČFSAS Cup rules & 2024 ISA Rulebook.

Drafting not allowed between:
Men and Women
Board and paddler
Kneeling:
Max. 5 strokes allowed after a fall

Buoy Turn Rules:
No blocking another athlete’s actions (paddling, turning, running)
If arriving simultaneously, the inside paddler (closest to the buoy) has the right of way
“Simultaneous” means no paddler leads by more than half a board
If one paddler leads by over half a board length, they can choose the line, even from the outside
Unsportsmanlike conduct results in penalties or disqualification.
Examples:
Causing physical harm
Using board, paddle, or body to obstruct others
Shouting false starts
Damaging equipment
Intentionally hindering others’ paddling, turning, starting, finishing, etc.

REFRESHMENTS & ACCOMMODATION
Small snacks available for athletes
Restaurant on-site: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Additional amenities in Černá v Pošumaví
Accommodation at Camp Jestřábí:

Apartments, tents, RVs, or hotel
DISCOUNT CODE for participants: PWOP4SLNKV (enter when booking)

SIDE EVENTS
Windy Point Beach and Cocktail Bar

REGISTRATION:
https://cfsas.cz/novinka/mcr-v-paddleboardingu-a-parapaddleboardingu-2025/

HOW TO GET THERE

The nearest international airport is Linz Airport (LNZ) in Austria, just 1 hour away by car. Alternatively, you can fly into Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG), located about 2.5–3 hours by car or 4–5.5 hours by public transport. From either airport, we recommend renting a car for the most convenient access.