Following the conclusion of the April & May assessments, the Selection Committee met to select the teams for the World Games, European Championship, including the Para Demonstration event, and the Sanabria K4. The Selection Committee would like to thank Reading Canoe Club and Nottingham Kayak Club for hosting the K2/C2 and K1/C1 races respectively. These were both exceptionally well organised events. The Short Course Nationals, held at Peterborough, was also used to inform these selections, which was another excellent event. We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selections to their respective teams.
Please view the selection note below for full explanation of selections and teams as well as results and HC data from the recent assessments.
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 5pm on Thursday 8th May 2025.
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.
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]
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]
On Saturday 29th March, Norwich Canoe Club are hosting the first assessment of 2025 season. 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.
For those seeking selection for the German Nationals, please note the following:
All athletes seeking selection, even those who were preselected for the French Nationals in 2024, must confirm their availability by completing this form by 22:00 on the 27th March
If there no form, athletes will be assumed to be not available.
All athletes seeking selection must race the assessment race on the 29th March, even those who were pre-selected for the French Nationals in 2024.
If there are spare places from pre-selected athletes not taking up their place, these places will be offered to U18 & U23 athletes
The selections will be done by benchmarking across the classes, but will also be informed by the logistics constraints of the pre-booked trip
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]
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.
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.
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 [email protected] within 48 hours of the publication of this document, i.e. by 6:30pm on Thursday 14th August 2024.
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 Name
Last Name
Club
Category
Interested Classes
Fay
Lamph
Wey
SWK
K2
Melissa
Johnson
Chelmsford
SWK
K1
Emma
Russell
Chelmsford Canoe Club
SWK
K1, K2
Freya
Peters
Richmond Canoe Club
U23 WK
K1
Sam
Martyn
Wey
U23 WK
K2
Katie
Brookes
Exeter
U23 WK
K1, K2
Elise
Montagna
Royal Canoe Club
U23 WK
K2
Nerys
Hall
Wey
U23 WK
K2
Greta
Roeser
WEY
U23 WK
K1, K2
Annabel
Hutchinson
Reading Canoe Club
JWK
K1, K2
Mollie
Ball
Devizes Canoe Club
JWK
K1, K2
Kamila
Sklenarova
Norwich canoe club
JWK
K1, K2
George
Durden
Elmbridge
SMK
K2
Albert
Hicks
Norwich
SMK
K1, K2
Matthew
Johnson
Chelmsford
SMK
K1, K2
James
Russell
Chelmsford
SMK
K1
Finn
Cadell
Nottingham Kayak Club
SMK
K1, K2
Matthew
Collinge
Fowey
SMK
K1, K2
Timothy
Dowden
Norwich
U23 MK
K1, K2
Benji
Cabrera
Fowey
U23 MK
K1
Daniel
Sklenar
Norwich Canoe Club
U23 MK
K1
Flynn
Holt
Richmond
JMK
K1, K2
Joseph
Enoch
Nottingham Kayak Club
JMK
K1, K2
Lochlain
Lovell
Worcester
JMK
K1, K2
William
Short
Elmbridge
JMK
K1, K2
Jack
Niland
Falcon Oxford
JMK
K2
Alexander
Worgan
Richmond
JMK
K1, K2
Marcell
Nagy
RDG
JMK
K1
Malachi
Grant
Nottingham Kayak Club
JMK
K1, K2
Owen
Chisholm
Richmond canoe club
JMC
C1
Andrew
Elliot
Richmond Canoe Club
JMC
C1
Lucy
Keyworth
Leamington Spa
Para
KL1
Shaun
Cook
Norwich
Para
VL2
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 [email protected]
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:
If you have any questions about the forms, please direct them to Kat Wilson [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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