Category: Selection

Selection Note for the 2025 German Nationals Team

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

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]

2025 German Nationals Selection Update

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]

2025 German Nationals Availability Form

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.

A link to the race entry can be found here: Norwich Assessment Race Entry

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
  • The form can be found here: German Nationals Availability Form
  • 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]

Canoe Marathon International Selection Policy 2025

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]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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 [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].

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.