History of Prague Troja course

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History of the slalom venue in Troja

The artificial slalom course in Prague-Troja was originally a log chute constructed as a part of Troja – Podbaba weir in years 1899 to 1902. In the 1970s thanks to the effort of Professor Jaroslav Pollert the chute was redesigned to the artificial slalom course. It has been used as a main training centre for the canoe slalom athletes. However thanks to its various stages of difficulty the course is also used by the general public, rodeo or rafting racers or Czech police and fire-fighter departments for their trainings.

The very first time was the course put in the operation in the autumn of 1980. First national race was held just a year later, and in 1982 the venue welcomed athletes from all over the world for the race called „The Trojan Horse Prize”. The race of this name has been organized traditionally since then every year as the race of the World Cup series or an international race. We’ve hosted eleven World Cup races so far - 1992, 1996, 2000 – 2002, 2004, 2007 – 2008, 2010 – 2012.

In 1994 the historically first World University Canoe Slalom Championship was held in Troja. Thanks to Mr Květoslav Jech this race has later spread internationally.

Czech Cups are held in Troja regularly almost every year: 1993–6, 1999, 2000, 2004–8, 2010 a 2011. Czech National Championship was organized in Troja in 2003, 2012 and this year in August.

In 2006 after a long, 39 years pause, the Canoe Slalom World Championships was held again in the Czech Republic. It was the fourth major event here. The first was Canoe Slalom World Championships in 1967 at Lipno and Whitewater Canoeing World Championships in Špindlerův Mlýn. In 1996 Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships was organized in Lipno and in 1998 the European Championships was held in Roudnice nad Labem.

In 2013, the Czech canoeing celebrates its hundredthanniversary, WhiteWater Centre in Prague Troja is proud to host ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships 2013. In case of Prague's candidacy for the Olympic Games, Prague Troja is tentatively chosen to be an Olympic venue for canoe Slalom.

 

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Exhibitors

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Information about the course

Technical parameters
Length: 410 m
Width: 12 - 14 m
Drop: 3.6 m
Flow rate: 16 m3/s
Difficulty: WW 3- 4


Thank for great position on lower parts of river Vltava, there is everytime enough water, that guarantee all year round operation.
Average yearly flow rate in this part of river amounts c. 60 m3/s . Actual flow rate on Moldau (Vltava) can be monitored here. You can use whole course for paddling when the watter level is under 150 m3.

 

  • Contact us:
    Boathouse FTVS UK
    Vodacka 1
    171 00  Prague 7 - Troja
    Czech Republic
    Tel./fax.: +420 283850477
    Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Training
Training before official training period is possible. You can make reservation via mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least one week in advance.
You will need to buy a pass for your session or annual pass at the reception and have it visibly placed on your boat or helmet.

 

How to get to Troja

Not sure how to get to Whitewater Center in Prague-Troja? No problem!
We've got you covered with various options, whether it's by car, public transport, or just exploring virtually.
 

Getting There:

  • By Air
    If you're flying in, Prague's Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) is your gateway. It's a major hub with lots of airlines flying to many places. The airport has three terminals: Terminal 1 for flights outside the Schengen zone, Terminal 2 for flights within the Schengen zone, and Terminal 3 for private and charter flights. Need info? You can call them at +420 220 113 314 or +420 220 113 321.

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    A – Slalom Course in Prague
    B – Int. Airport Ruzyn (PRG) – 25km, aprox. 40 minutes to the venue
    It is also possible to use other European International Airports in Germany, Austria or Slovakia.
     

  • By car from Europe
    Capital City of Prague is the hub of the Czech network of highways and its roads extend in all directions. See the map below with Airport directions to the venue.

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    A – Slalom Course  in Prague
    B – Frankfurt am Main (GER) – 520km, 4h 50min to the venue
    C – Munchen (GER) – 380km, 3h 40min to the venue
    D – Leipzig (GER) – 266km, 2h 40min to the venue
    E – Wien (AUT) or Bratislava (SVK) – 350km, 3h 20min to the venue
     

  • By Train

    Prague has two main train stations: Prague - Main Station (Wilson) near Wenceslas Square and Prague Holešovice station.
    Both stations are well-connected to the city center and to each other. Holešovice Station is just a 10-minute walk from the venue.
     

  • By Car in Prague

    If you're driving in Prague...

  • from all part of Prague drive direction to ZOO
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  • on the bridge called Barikadniků in Prague 7 turn to the right direction Troja, Zoo, from this point you should see road sign "Kanoisticky areal"
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PARKING is possible in front of the Boathouse.
This does not apply during week of the Canoe Slalom World Cup! During the competition, parking for spectators is available by the Vltava River under the slalom course (free of charge). Please follow the signs marked "PARKING SPECTATORS."

  • By public transportation
  • by subway (line C) to station  "Nadrazi Holesovice"
  • carry on by tram No. 17,14  to tram stop "Trojská"
  • ( tram is passing the river ) or by bus 112 to bus stop "Trojská" or "Kovárna"
  • walk back down to the river
  • then follow the river down-/upstream to the venue

  • Connection search, Timetables, Fares etc. - https://www.dpp.cz/en
  • Map with venue access - pdf05b_Visitors.pdf

 

Maps with localization and directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photogallery Prague Troja

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ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague 2024  - Photo: Luděk and Štěpán Šipla:Friday 7.6.2024, Saturday 8.6.2024, Sunday 9.6.2024

 

ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague 2023: Photo: Luděk a Štěpán Šipla: Recepce u primátora, Kvalifikace, Pátek 9.6.2023, Sobota 10.6.2023, Neděle 11.6.2023

 

Check also the complete photogallery of the Czech Canoe Union events by the photographers Jan Homolka and Barbora Reichová.

Pictures from the 2022 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague:

8. 6. 2022 , 10. 6. 2022 SP Troja,  11. 6. 2022, 12. 6. 2022.

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Prague - Troja

Troja, one part of Prague 8, is a very interesting quarter with not a few cultural and natural monuments. It is situated on the right riverside in the north of Prague.

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