Vodácké centrum České Budějovice
A major water sports center in the Czech Republic, featuring the country's longest artificial slalom course. It hosts national and international competitions and is open for public training in kayaking, rafting, and other whitewater sports.

📜 A major water sports center in the Czech Republic.
🌊 Features the country's longest artificial slalom course.

Why Go

🏆 Host of national and international whitewater competitions.
🛶 Open for public training in kayaking, rafting, SUP, and riversurfing.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for various whitewater sports enthusiasts.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Course may be partially or fully closed during competitions.
🚫 Strict safety rules apply; adherence is mandatory.
🔞 Under 18s must be supervised by an adult.
🚨 Whitewater sports are inherently dangerous; use at own risk.

Operating Rules

📝 Register and pay fee at reception before entering.
⛑️ Wear life vest and helmet at all times on course.
🆔 Display operator-provided number/sticker.
🤝 Respect all reservations and operator instructions.
🏊 Must be competent swimmers.
🚫 Prohibited under influence of alcohol/substances.
🚫 Do not damage course equipment.
🚫 Do not enter stilling basin or filling channel (dangerous whirlpools).
📢 Report any damage or hazards to operator.

Events Schedule

📅 Check schedule before visiting due to frequent closures for competitions.

2025 Events

🗓️ April 12-13: Jarní slalomy (Spring Slaloms) - whitewater slalom races.
🗓️ May 10-11: ČP ve sjezdu (Czech Cup in Downriver) - whitewater sprint races.
🗓️ June 7-8: NKZ a ČP juniorů (Junior National Team Qualification & Czech Cup) - whitewater slalom races.
🗓️ July 26-27: Letní slalomy (Summer Slaloms) - whitewater slalom races.
🗓️ August 15-17: MČR SUP (Czech Championship in SUP) - stand-up paddleboard races (entire course not closed).
🗓️ August 29-31: ČP ve sjezdu (Czech Cup in Downriver) - whitewater sprint races.
🗓️ September 6-7: ČP v raftingu (Czech Cup in Rafting) - whitewater raft races.
🗓️ September 12-17: MS ve sjezdu (World Championship in Downriver) - training sessions (riversurfing wave operational).
🗓️ September 18-20: MS ve sjezdu (World Championship in Downriver) - whitewater sprint races.

2024 Events

🗓️ April 6-7: Jarní závody (Spring Races) - whitewater slalom races.
🗓️ June 22-23: 3. a 4. ČP žáků (3rd and 4th Youth Czech Cup) - whitewater slalom races.
🗓️ June 24-28: Olympiáda dětí a mládeže (Children and Youth Olympics) - slalom, sprint, and cross races.
🗓️ July 20-21: Letní slalomy (Summer Slaloms) - water slalom races (operation limited to sections 4 & 5).
🗓️ August 9-11: MČR SUP (Czech Championship in SUP) - slalom and sprint paddleboard races (operation limited to sections 4 & 5).
🗓️ August 10: MČR v riversurfingu (Czech Championship in Riversurfing).
🗓️ August 16: ČEVAK race (10:30-15:00) - sections 1 & 2 closed to public.
🗓️ August 31 - September 1: ČP ve sjezdu (Czech Cup in Downriver) - whitewater sprint races.
🗓️ September 7-8: MČR a ČP v raftingu (Czech Championship and Cup in Rafting) - sprint and slalom raft races.
🗓️ September 20-22: MČR dorostu (Youth Czech Championship) - CANCELED.

2023 Events (Past)

🗓️ April 15-16: Jarní slalomy.
🗓️ May 27-28: NKZ – junior national team nominations.
🗓️ June 10: RIVERSURF tour.
🗓️ July 15-16: Letní slalomy.
🗓️ August 12-13: MČR v paddleboardingu.
🗓️ August 22-27: ME v raftingu (European Rafting Championship).
🗓️ August 31 - September 1: Světový pohár SPRINT (World Cup SPRINT).
🗓️ September 2-3: Český pohár ve sprintu (Czech Cup in Sprint).

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