Selection policies for the 2019 season have been published by the relevant International Panels. A summarising statement and the individual policies for Seniors, Junior and U23, and Paracanoe athletes can be accessed from the links shown below.
Category Archives: Athletes
Recent instance of Weil’s disease prompts a reminder for canoeists to be vigilant
A recent occurrence of Weil’s disease diagnosed in an East Midlands canoeist has resulted in British Canoeing issuing a reminder to members of the dangers of this disease and how to recognise and respond to a possible infection. See the detailed advice by clicking the link below:
Sprint paddlers pick up trophies at Sprint Racing ACM
See a report on the trophy presentations at the recent ACM by following the link below:
Junior Canoeist of the Year 2018
At the recent Sprint Racing Annual Consultative Meeting the winner of the Junior Canoeist of the Year was announced. Emma Russell from Chelmsford Canoe Club is the 2018 Junior Racing Canoeist of the Year. Emma was unfortunately not able to attend the Trophy Presentation Ceremony to receive the award on the day but will be presented with the trophy at a later date.
Trophy presentations at 2018 Annual Consultative Meeting
The link below lists all of the trophies to be presented at this year’s ACM together with the names of those who will be making the presentations.
England Sprint Talent Programme Profiling Event
The next England Sprint Talent Programme Profiling event will be taking place on Tuesday 23rd October at the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham. Profiling is open to any kayak paddlers who are in Boys/Girls Division B or above and any Canoe paddlers.
Paddlers will need to register for profiling through the link here. Any athlete wishing to attend the Sprint Profiling will need to register their interest by completing this form by noon on Friday 19th October 2018. Please Note: No entries will be accepted on the day.
If any England Sprint Talent Programme athletes are not able to attend then your squad coach can arrange a suitable time for you to be tested.
Best Performance Awards for 2018 Season
The Best Performance awards for the 2018 season, selected by the Sprint Racing Committee, have just been announced. Congratulations to all of the winning paddlers. These will be presented at the social event following the SRC ACM on the 13th October.
- Dexter Trophy: Best Men B performance at the National Championships Nicky Cresser (NOT)
- Lee & Joan Davies: Best Womens B at the National Championships Melissa Johnson (CLM)
- Femina Trophy: Womens A meritorious performance at the National Championships Rachel Cawthorn (WEY)
- Adjutants Cup: Best Canoe Junior Boy performance at the National Championships Thomas Lambert (LEE)
- Skinner Salver: Best Canoe Junior Girls best performance at the National Championships awarded jointly to Alix Aitchison (IND) & Charlotte Carey (IND)
- Jones Cup Junior Racing Canoeist of the Year: Voted for by the Junior GB team athletes to be announced at the ACM
Congratulating Norwich Canoe Club as the highest scoring club on the 2018 inter-club medal table
Congratulations go to Norwich Canoe Club who have been confirmed as the highest scoring club on the inter-club medal table for 2018.
Norwich Canoe Club, with the most points (medal winners) across all the National Championship Regatta events in 2018, will be presented with a K2 donated by the Performance Programme. This will be presented, alongside the trophy presentations, at the Sprint Racing ACM on 13 October at Wey Kayak Club. Tickets for the meal and entertainment that follows this event are still available until 30th September.
The inter-club medal table was a tally, by club, of the National medals awarded across all sprint national Regatta events. All National Championship, Paddle-Ability, and Mini-Sprint medals were included in the score. The scoring started at the May Regatta with the Masters Championships.
Strength & Conditioning Racing Skills Day hosted at HPP
British Canoeing are delighted to be running a Racing Skills Day on Saturday 27 October 2018 at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham covering the theme of Strength & Conditioning for athletes. This day is all land and gym based so no boats are required)
This is the fourth of the Racing Skills Programme (RSP) days. The whole idea of the RSP is to encourage those athletes who love to paddle whether it be in Sprint, Marathon, WWR, Paddle Ski etc and who would like to develop their skills in different environments whilst meeting different paddlers and coaches to learn from each other.
Racing skills looks to bring coaches, athletes and parents together to share knowledge and to allow those to be better informed to aid the growth of the young paddler in a fun and inventive way.
Racing skills is open to those coaches, parents and athletes who wish to compete in racing kayaking or canoeing. This day will be aimed at athletes aged 12-18 years old.
Please see here for information on the upcoming racing skills day.
To register an interest in this day please use the online registration form
The cost is £10 for athletes and free for coaches. Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the day (athletes and coaches only).
Any questions relating to this RSP day should be directed to Mark Hoile (Talent Pathway Manager – Canoe Sprint) (mark.hoile@britishcanoeing.org.uk), or contact Daniel Thompson (daniel.thompson@britishcanoeing.org.uk) for any administrative questions you may have
Provisional Results for the 2018 Club Medal table following the September Regatta
Attached are the Provisional Results for the 2018 Club Medal table following the September Regatta.
Provisional results for 2018 Club Medals following the September Regatta
Please, can Team Leaders from clubs check their own scores.
Points are allocated as follows:
Gold medal = 3 points
Silver medal = 2 points
Bronze medal = 1 point
If you have any queries or questions, please email these to the Regatta Chair no later then midday Wednesday 26th September at Regatta.Chairman@britishcanoeing.org.uk
The Final Result will be announced as possible after the deadline for queries.
Remember, the top medal scoring club will be presented with a K2 donated by the Performance Department. This will be presented at the Trophy Presentations afternoon after the Annual Consultative Meeting on the 13th October at Wey Kayak Club. Tickets for the social evening, meal and music following the ACM are £5 and can be booked by emailing Jim Rossiter on Chairman@weykayak.co.uk