Category: International

Selection Note for the 2025 German Nationals Team

   17 April 2025    Athlete Development, International, Selection

Please see below the selection note for the 2025 German Nationals Team.

We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selection to the team.

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW

As per the 2025 Selection Policy (published here), any requests to review the selections must be made in writing to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North at Marathon Selectors [email protected] within 48 hours of the publication of this document, i.e. by 18:00 Saturday 19th April.

European Championships, World Games & Sanabria K4 Selections: Availability Forms now open

   17 April 2025    Athletes, International, Selection

The next selections to be made are for the following events:

  • Sanabria K4, Spain
  • European Championships (including Para Demonstration Event), Portugal
  • World Games K1, China

The selections for these events will take place at the following assessments:

  • Reading C2/K2 Assessment on the 26th April
  • Nottingham C1/K1 Assessment on the 3rd May
  • Short Course Nationals, Peterborough on the 4th May

To be considered for the selections, you must complete the following availability forms:

Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the 2025 Selection Policy found here. If you have any further questions, please direct them to Nanette North, chair of the selection committee [email protected]

Invitation to ECA Marathon Development Training Camp 2025

   7 April 2025    Athlete Development, Athletes, International
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Please find the official invitation to the ECA Marathon Development Training Camp above, which will take place in Ponte de Lima, Portugal, from May 30 to June 8, 2025.

Application deadline: April 15, 2025

Apply at: [email protected]

2025 German Nationals Selection Update

   26 March 2025    Athlete Development, Athletes, International, Selection

We look forward to the first assessment race this Saturday 29th March at Norwich Canoe Club.

Reminder:

  • This race is the lead assessment for the Junior and U23 Development trip to the German Nationals.
  • It will also be used as supporting evidence for future selections where further data is required.
  • We recommend that all athletes seeking international selections in the 2025 season attend this first race.
  • All athletes must wear their club vest.
  • A link to the race entry can be found here: Norwich Assessment Race Entry
  • A link to the availability form (which must be completed by 22:00 TODAY) can be found here: German Nationals Availability Form

NOTE: The selection meeting for the German Nationals will now take place WC14th April, following the announcement of the Sprint selections. This later date will allow athletes to amend their availability accordingly so that selections are only made from athletes who are available to travel to the German Nationals on the 15-18th May. Announcements are expected to be published by 18th April.

If you have any further question about the selection process, please refer to the 2025 Selection policy found here. If you still have any questions, please contact the chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North: [email protected]

Partnership Renewal with Precision Fuel & Hydration for the 2025 season

   9 March 2025    Athletes, Coaching, International

The Marathon Racing Committee is delighted to announce that our partnership with Precision Fuel & Hydration has been renewed for another season. Using cutting-edge tools and products to help athletes nail their hydration and fuelling strategy for training and racing, Precision Fuel & Hydration offers support to our international athletes so they can reach their optimum performance.

For more information on how the partnership works, please visit our Sponsorships and Partnerships website page.

If you are a company or organisation who are willing to offer support to a small, non-olympic sport with a dedicated and supportive community, please contact our Treasurer here to start a conversation with us.

All athletes eligible for support should have received an email containing a sign-up form. If you believe you are eligible and not received this, please contact Holly Mobbs here.

Canoe Marathon International Selection Policy 2025

   28 February 2025    Athletes, International, Racing, Selection

Please find the 2025 Selection Policy: HERE.

The MRC would like to acknowledge the delay to the publication of the 2025 policy. This was due to a delay in Paddle UK locking the discipline budget.

There are some changes in the International event schedule for 2025. It is important fully review the policy. Key changes are:

  • No Waterlands due to a clash with the Sprint Selection Regatta, instead the German Nationals will be used.
  • No European World Cup, therefore increased numbers have been budgeted for the European Championships.
  • World Cup and Super Cup are in China. No team will be sent but eligible athletes may request to attend, self funded.

Information on the first assessment will follow with the availability form in the next two weeks.

If you have any questions about the policy, please direct them to the Chair of Selections: Nanette North [email protected]

European Masters Championships 2025

   22 February 2025    Athletes, International, Racing

Registration for the European Masters Championships to be help in Portugal is now open and you can find the first bulletin for the event here.

Paddle UK need to be informed of any team members going. Information to follow on this.

Transport of Boats

The plan for the trailer taking kayaks to the European Masters Championships has been finalised.

The Trailer will be loading on the 24th May and the 25th May from Maidstone. This is a weekend to facilitate people bringing boats.

We will be returning to Maidstone on the 6th June and boat collections will be on the 7 & 8th June.

This will allow boats to be delivered at the weekend and collected likewise at the weekend after we return from Portugal.

The cost per boat will be £170.00.

As usual the cost will include the Insurance needed to cover any import / export duty for a boat not able to be returned to the UK.  This does not cover the actual boat, and paddlers are reminded that you can organise your own Boat Insurance through your Household Insurance or through Paddle UK Deal.

Team Kit

Joe Fitzpatrick, MRC Kit Lead, is ordering the new Paddle UK kit. If you still have the Team GB kit, we used last year this will still be valid for the European Championships. We will provide an update soon on the new kit if you wish to update.

Bryn, the MRC Masters Lead, will have a couple of Podium Jackets that will need to be worn when you get on the podium.   

K2 Races 

As usual, we hope to field a strong team in both the K1 and K2 events. If you have not yet found a K2 partner, please use the Masters WhatsApp group to try to link up with a paddler in an age group the same as or near your age group. Access can be achieved by emailing the MRC Masters Lead here.

Seeking Volunteer for International Trips 2025

   22 January 2025    Coaching, International, Volunteers

The Marathon Racing Committee are seeking volunteer staff to support the GB team at its international races this year.

It’s a fun, rewarding but tiring few days travelling with our best athletes, helping them achieve their best possible results. You will be an integral part of the team and help out in a variety of ways potentially including driving, general organising, drinks changes at portages, emotional support, and safeguarding. Teams will be led by an experienced manager so new staff will be well supported and all forms of experience are welcome to volunteer. All expenses are paid, and team kit is provided.

We are looking for support staff for the following international trips in the 2025 season:

  • German National Marathon Championships – Kassel – 16-18th May
  • European Marathon Championships – Ponte-de-Lima, Portugal – 2nd-8th June
  • World Marathon Championships – Gyor, Hungary – 1st-7th September
  • French National Marathon Championships – Vernon – 27th-28th September

Travel will be around the advertised dates of the championships.

Please find further details and sign up below:

Masters International Racing 2025 Opportunities

   17 December 2024    Athletes, International, Masters, Racing

2025 will see three great international races that we hope to have GB Masters competing in.

The Waterlands International race, 12th April,  in Holland is a challenging marathon on canals and a lake. The windy conditions make this a true test of stability and stamina. Entries are now open and there may be places on the Paddle UK trailer or car share with other paddlers.

European Masters Championships will be on the 2nd & 3rd June in Portugal. Provided there is enough interest, we will be taking the Masters trailer.

World Masters Championships will be in Hungary on the 2nd & 3rd September. We will be taking the Masters trailer to this great event.

To help with planning and coordination please let the Masters lead, Bryn Price, know if you want to join the team for any of these events via his email here.

URGENT Volunteer Needed: International Logistics

   1 December 2024    International, Organisation, Volunteers

The Marathon Racing Committee are seeking a willing volunteer to support them in the co-ordination, organisation and bookings for International Trips. This is an urgent role that needs filling ASAP to ensure 2025 internationals happen. We welcome enquires from anyone but especially someone with experience within the travel industry. There will be suitable guidance and support from experienced volunteers.

The role involves:

  •  Identify and book suitable flights and accommodation following input from the Chair of Selectors regarding team size, construction and is within budget. For 2025 this will include the German National Marathon Championships in May, European Marathon Championships in June, World Marathon Championships in September and the French National Marathon Championships also in September. Plus possibly the World Games in August.
  • Liaise with MRC treasurer and internal logistics admin re hotels, ferries and flights.
  • Liaise with ICF/ECA race organisers re transport to and from the airport and also the hotel.
  • Liaise with both the French and German Nationals race organisers re our juniors competing. 
  • Liaise between staff and PUK transport department re collections and return of the minibuses and trailer. This will include raising the Carnet with HMRC in good time following input from international logistics admin and sending to the team drivers.

Please contact the MRC Secretary here if interested.

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