The series consisted of 4 continental championships (Africa, Oceania, Pan American and Asia) which were open to all countries and 3 world cup races.
If two or more athletes or boats were equal on points, the ranking was determined by their positions in the final world cup race.
[1] The first African Canoe Slalom Championships were held in Sagana, Kenya on January 27.
The home athletes dominated the medal table by winning 3 golds, 4 silvers and 3 bronzes.
The main part of the world cup series got under way in Prague, Czech Republic on June 20–22.