Category: Selection

Recruiting now: Expression of Interest for the MRC Selection Committee 2025

The MRC Selection Committee are seeking expressions of interest from members of the canoeing community who would be like to become part of the selection panel for Great Britain marathon canoeing. 

We are seeking people who have a sound understanding of marathon canoeing in the UK and an awareness of the processes involved for athletes seeking International Selection. We are particularly looking for individuals who demonstrate integrity, impartiality and good communication skills to join our committee. 

All interested parties should apply by email with a supporting statement (approximately 500 words) to the Chair of the Marathon Selection Committee, Nanette North, by Wednesday 6th November. 

Selection Note for the World Championships 2024 and U14/U16 Development Trip 2025

Please see below the selection notes for the 2024 World Championships and the 2025 Under 14 and Under 16 Development Trip as well as the Assessment Data used to support selections.

We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selections to their respective teams.

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW

As per the 2024 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 marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk within 48 hours of the publication of this document, i.e. by 6:30pm on Thursday 14th August 2024.

World Championships 2024 Assessment Races & Selection Details This Weekend

The lead assessments for the World Championships 2024 takes place this weekend, 10th-11th August, at Falcon Canoe Club. Standard entries close Friday at 9pm, although entries are possible until 1pm on the day. Live entries can be found here: Assessment Entries

The program sees the K2 / C2 racing on Saturday 10th and K1 / C1 on Sunday 11th. Note that Sunday is looking very hot at 28 degrees. We remind all athletes to ensure they have the right clothing, sun protection, hydration and nutrition for the conditions.

Following the European Championships, the following athletes have secured pre-selection onto the team:

  • James Russell – Senior Men K1
  • Tim Lodge – Para
  • Jon White – Para
  • Shaun Cook – Para

We would like to congratulate these athletes on their achievements. Please note this leaves only one place for the Para team which will be selected by benchmarking cross class. Further selections for SMK1 can only be achieved through securing a release place. Please ensure you have read and understand section 3.3 of the policy.

If you are seeking selection for the World Championships, you must have completed an availability form. Note the deadline has now passed (7th August at 10pm). 

Please find a full list of available athletes below. If your name is not on this list but you still seeking selection, please contact Kat Wilson urgently.

First NameLast NameClubCategoryInterested Classes
FayLamphWeySWKK2
MelissaJohnsonChelmsford SWKK1
EmmaRussellChelmsford Canoe ClubSWKK1, K2
FreyaPetersRichmond Canoe ClubU23 WKK1
SamMartynWeyU23 WKK2
KatieBrookesExeter U23 WKK1, K2
EliseMontagnaRoyal Canoe ClubU23 WKK2
NerysHallWeyU23 WKK2
GretaRoeserWEYU23 WKK1, K2
AnnabelHutchinson Reading Canoe ClubJWKK1, K2
Mollie Ball Devizes Canoe Club JWKK1, K2
KamilaSklenarovaNorwich canoe clubJWKK1, K2
George DurdenElmbridge SMKK2
AlbertHicksNorwich SMKK1, K2
MatthewJohnsonChelmsfordSMKK1, K2
JamesRussellChelmsfordSMKK1
FinnCadellNottingham Kayak ClubSMKK1, K2
Matthew Collinge Fowey SMKK1, K2
TimothyDowdenNorwichU23 MKK1, K2
Benji CabreraFoweyU23 MKK1
DanielSklenarNorwich Canoe ClubU23 MKK1
FlynnHoltRichmondJMK K1, K2
JosephEnochNottingham Kayak ClubJMK K1, K2
LochlainLovellWorcesterJMK K1, K2
WilliamShortElmbridgeJMK K1, K2
Jack Niland Falcon Oxford JMK K2
Alexander WorganRichmond JMK K1, K2
MarcellNagyRDGJMK K1
MalachiGrantNottingham Kayak ClubJMK K1, K2
OwenChisholm Richmond canoe clubJMCC1
Andrew Elliot Richmond Canoe Club JMCC1
LucyKeyworthLeamington Spa ParaKL1
ShaunCookNorwichParaVL2

For more information on the selection policy and process, please refer to the selection policy: 2024 Selection Policy . If you have any further questions please direct them to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North, via email marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk

World Championships & U14/U16 Development Trip Selection Information and Availability Forms

The last selections for 2024 will be announced week commencing 12th August. There are two teams that will form part of this announcement:

  • U14/U16 Development team: selected from the age group races at the National Championships held on the 13/14th July in Reading.
  • World Championships (including Para): lead assessments to be held on the 10/11th August at Falcon Canoe Club. Information and entries can be found here: Entries

If you are seeking selection for either event, you need to complete an availability form by 22:00 on the 7th August. Forms can be found here:

  • U14/U16 Development Trip: Form
  • World Championships (including Para): Form

If you have any questions about the forms, please direct them to Kat Wilson katburbeck@yahoo.co.uk.

For more information on the selection policy and process, please refer to the selection policy: 2024 Selection Policy. If you have any further questions please direct them to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North, via email marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk.

Under 14 and Under 16 Selection at National Marathon Championships 2024 Announcement & Availability Forms

Due to logistical difficulties, the Marathon Racing Committee (MRC) will be unable to send an Under 14 & Under 16 development team to the French Nationals event in 2024. However, the Selection committee recognises the importance of this opportunity to many of the young athletes and remain committed to athlete development. Therefore, the National Marathon Championships, at Reading Canoe Club on 13th and 14th July, will remain a selection event for Under 14 and Under 16 athletes. The MRC are making arrangements for the selected athletes to attend the German National Championships, or an international equivalent race in Spring 2025, in place of the French Nationals. The provisional date for the German National Championships is 9-11th May 2025.

All athletes who are racing in the Under 14 and Under 16 event categories at the 2024 National Marathon Championships who are wishing to be considered for selection must complete the below availability form by 22:00 on the 7th August.

Selection Note for the European Championships and Sanabria 2024

Following the conclusion of the May assessments, the Selection Committee met to select the European Championship team, including the Para Demonstration event, and the Sanabria K4 team. The Selection Committee would like to thank Elmbridge Canoe Club for hosting the K2/C2 and K1/K2 races as well as Reading Canoe Club for hosing the Junior Women K2 re-run. The Short Course Nationals, held at Peterborough, was also used to inform these selections.

The Europeans team was selected first. Funding was available for up to five paracanoe athletes, and with four strong athletes available, all were named onto the team. For the Championship event the team size was increased to 16 (from 14) this year to enable the new “first-past-the post” policy. The application of the revised policy saw 13 athletes automatically securing their places. 3 places were released back due to athletes doubling up and only one canoe available. These 3 places were filled using benchmarking across classes. Finally the Selectors optimised the team using the Team Profile Table. Where the program allows, additional entries may be added using the athletes already selected in their lead events. This will be done post announcement after discussion with the athletes, their coaches and the event team leader.  

Finally the Sanabria K4 was selected. For the SMK4, this was selected from the two fastest K2s not selected for the Europeans. For the SWK4, the lead assessment of the K2 at Elmbridge was used with supporting evidence from the Short Course Nationals.

We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selections to their respective teams.

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW

As per the 2024 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 marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk within 48 hours of the publication of this document, i.e. by 5pm on Friday 31st May 2024.

Re-schedule of the Junior Women K2 Assessment Race Details

The Junior Women K2 assessment race has been scheduled for Sunday the 26th May at Reading Canoe Club. Please find the following details:

  • Race will run immediately after the Div 1-6 Start
  • Briefing will be at 13:45
  • Start will be at 14:10
  • See the event information on the entries website for information on the venue: https://entries.canoemarathon.org.uk/entries/reading-circuit-2024-VAPziN5j
  • The course:
    • 3x 6K laps with 3x downstream portages.
    • Start upstream outside the club
    • Turn above the first island (Fisheries)
    • Portages will be on each lap going downstream opposite the club
    • Bottom turn is around the second island below Caversham Bridge (Demontford Island)
    • Finish will be at the end of the third lap, upsteam outside the club

All athletes who entered the JWK2 at Elmbridge have been contacted and their entry has been transferred. If you need any further information on this event or did not race at Elmbridge but would like an entry, please contact The Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North on marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk.

Marathon Selection Committee Statement

The Marathon Selection Committee and MRC would like to thank Elmbridge Canoe Club for hosting the K2 assessment race on Saturday 4 May. Congratulations to all the athletes on some close and high quality racing. 

A number of athletes were observed to be racing without their club vests. Please may we remind all athletes that they should wear their club colours for assessment races: you should be proud to represent your clubs at this level, and it aids selectors and spectators in identifying you.

Unfortunately there was an issue regarding the Junior Women K2 where the course was not completed as intended and this resulted in all athletes receiving a DNF. The Selection Committee, MRC and race organisers acknowledge how the course information given has contributed to this unfortunate situation and would like to offer a joint apology to those athletes involved. We will reflect on this to ensure that lessons are learnt and improvements made for future races.

In order for a fair selection process to occur, the Junior Women K2 assessment will be re-run. The provisional date is 26th May. Full details of this event will be published as soon as possible.

European Championships & Sanabria Availability Form

The athlete availability form has been published for the following team selections:

  • Sanabria K4 on the 6th July
  • European Championships and Para Demo event 24 – 28th July

The selection form can be found here: 2024 Euros & Sanabria Athlete Availability Form

To be considered for selection for any of these events, an availability form for each athletes number have been received prior the selection meeting. The deadline for this form is 22:00 on the 17th May.

If you have any questions about or issues with the availability form please direct them to Kat Wilson katburbeck@yahoo.co.uk. For information on the selection process and assessment dates, please refer to the 2024 Selection Policy found here. If you have any further questions, please direct them to Nettie North, chair of the Selection Committee, on marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk .

Paracanoe included in updated 2024 Selection Policy

Following the confirmation of paracanoe demonstration events at both the European and World Championships, the selection policy has been updated to include details of team selection for these two events.

Changes can be found in sections 1.2a), 3.2 and 3.4. The policy can be found on the International Selection Page.

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the policy. If you have any questions, please direct them to the chair of the selection committee, Nanette North:  marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk