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.Â
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.Â
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 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.
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).Â
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 marathon.selectors@vol.paddleuk.org.uk
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Â
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.
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 .
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
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